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Histories of Violence: The Atmosphere of Violence
Brad Evans speaks with Fatima Bhutto, whose latest novel is “The Runaways.”
Brad EvansAug 3, 2020
“One Thinks Through Fictions”: A Conversation with Carlos Fonseca
A major Latin American novelist discusses the archive undergirding his newly translated novel “Natural History.”
Jessica SequeiraJul 31, 2020
- Around the World
- Fiction
Three Questions for Frederick Luis Aldama Regarding His New Children’s Book, “The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie”
Daniel Olivas talks to writer Frederick Luis Aldama about his latest children’s book, “The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie.”
Daniel A. OlivasJul 29, 2020
- Young Adult & Children’s Literature
Narrative of My Heart: A Conversation with Natasha Trethewey
Yvonne Conza interviews Natasha Trethewey about her new book, “Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir.”
Yvonne ConzaJul 28, 2020
- Memoir & Essay
- Poetry
The Limit of Lyrical Thinking: A Conversation with Susan Briante
Roberto Tejada talks with Susan Briante about migration, documentary poetics, and her new book “Defacing the Monument.”
Roberto TejadaJul 27, 2020
The Socialist Cinema of Ken Jacobs: An Interview with Ken Jacobs
Max Bienstock talks to Ken Jacobs about his six-decade filmmaking career.
Max BienstockJul 25, 2020
- Film
- Politics
The World the Jakarta Method Built: A Conversation with Vincent Bevins
A renowned journalist discusses his new book about US foreign policy during the Cold War era.
Lewis PageJul 25, 2020
Always Dying, Yet Never Dead: An Interview with Francesco Boldizzoni
Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein talks to Francesco Boldizzoni about when capitalism will actually end.
Robin Kaiser-SchatzleinJul 22, 2020
A Stateless Woman: A Conversation with Ava Homa
Amy Reardon interviews Ava Homa about her debut novel, "Daughters of Smoke and Fire."
Amy ReardonJul 21, 2020
Histories of Violence: America Is Not a Fascist State — It’s an Authoritarian One
Brad Evans speaks with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, whose forthcoming book is “Strongmen: From Mussolini to the Present.”
Brad EvansJul 20, 2020
- Histories of Violence
- Politics
Part of a Larger Battle: A Conversation with Thomas Chatterton Williams
Otis Houston follows up with Thomas Chatterton Williams, author of “Self-Portrait in Black and White: Unlearning Race.”
Otis HoustonJul 16, 2020
- Cultural Studies
- Politics
The Good and the Bad, the Honest and the Dishonest: A Conversation with Richard Z. Santos
Amy Gentry interviews Richard Z. Santos, author of the new books “Trust Me.”
Amy GentryJul 15, 2020
- Noir
Making It Sing: A Conversation with Ilona Yazhbin Chavasse, Translator of Yuri Rytkheu’s “When the Whales Leave”
Marina Manoukian interviews Ilona Yazhbin Chavasse, translator of Chukchi author Yuri Rytkheu.
Marina ManoukianJul 14, 2020
- Around the World
- Fiction
True Southern Heritage: An Interview with S. A. Cosby
David Joy interviews writer S. A. Cosby about his new novel, “Blacktop Wasteland.”
David JoyJul 14, 2020
- Noir
When Art Is Life, but All Life Is Work: A Conversation with Leigh Claire La Berge
Wen Zhuang talks with writer Leigh Claire La Berge about the decommodification of labor within academia and the arts.
Wen ZhuangJul 9, 2020
Horror Has Become Normal: An Interview with Gish Jen
Meredith Maran talks to Gish Jen about her latest novel, "The Resisters."
Meredith MaranJul 8, 2020
- Fiction