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Histories of Violence: The Violence of Absent Emergencies
Adrian Parr speaks with Santiago Zabala, author of “Why Only Art Can Save Us.” A conversation in Brad Evans’s “Histories of Violence” series.
Adrian ParrAug 26, 2019
- Histories of Violence
Careening: An Interview with Grace Shuyi Liew
Grace Shuyi Liew talks to Vi Khi Nao about art, life, and desire.
Vi Khi NaoAug 21, 2019
- Poetry
The Self That No One Chooses: A Q-and-A with Chris Dennis on “Here Is What You Do: Stories”
Katya Apekina speaks with Chris Dennis, author of “Here Is What You Do.”
Katya ApekinaAug 18, 2019
- Fiction
I Could Not Even Trust My Own Mind: Dinah Lenney Interviews JoeAnn Hart
Dinah Lenney speaks to JoeAnn Hart, author of “Stamford ’76: A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race, and Feminism in the 1970s.”
Dinah LenneyAug 14, 2019
- Memoir & Essay
Prosecutorial Indiscretion: A Conversation with Emily Bazelon
Emily Bazelon discusses her new book, “Charged,” and the scandal of mass incarceration.
Travis LupickAug 10, 2019
- Law
- Politics
The Apparent Enemy Is Not the Actual Enemy: An Interview with Helen Phillips
Rachel Barenbaum interviews Helen Phillips about her new novel, “The Need.”
Rachel BarenbaumAug 7, 2019
- Noir
Read Widely: A Conversation with Stephanie Burt
Valerie Duff-Strautmann interviews Stephanie Burt about “Don’t Read Poetry.”
Valerie Duff-StrautmannAug 5, 2019
- Poetry
Histories of Violence: Life in Zones of Abandonment: A Time to Break the Spectacle of Ignorance and Violence
Brad Evans speaks with Henry A. Giroux, author of “The Terror of the Unforeseen.” A conversation in Brad Evans’s “Histories of Violence” series.
Brad EvansAug 5, 2019
Fighting Gun Culture: An Interview with Shannon Watts
The fight for gun safety reforms might seem hopeless. But it is within reach.
Gregg LaGambinaAug 4, 2019
- Politics
Life in the Holding Pen: A Conversation with Ryan Chapman
David Breithaupt speaks to Ryan Chapman, author of “Riots I Have Known.”
David BreithauptJul 31, 2019
- Fiction
It Takes a Deep Reading. And an Obsession.: An Interview with Paul Karasik
Alex Dueben talks to Paul Karasik about teaching, Art Spiegelman, Martha's Vineyard, and his latest book, "How to Read Nancy."
Alex DuebenJul 27, 2019
- Comics
All the Poets (Musicians on Writing): Julia Holter
In this monthly series, Scott Timberg interviews musicians on the literary work that has inspired and informed their music.
Scott TimbergJul 26, 2019
- Music
A Piece of the Action
Rachel Feder interviews Sarah Knott about her new book, "Mother Is a Verb: An Unconventional History."
Rachel FederJul 26, 2019
- Gender & Sexuality
- History
The Influence of the Father: A Conversation Between Adam Ehrlich Sachs and Michael Hofmann
Adam Sachs interviews poet, critic, and translator Michael Hofmann about his father’s influence on his writing.
Adam Ehrlich SachsJul 24, 2019
Tackling Three-Letter Words — LSD, Sex, and God: An Interview with T. C. Boyle
T. C. Boyle dives down the rabbit hole of sex, drugs, and God in his interview with James Penner.
James PennerJul 16, 2019
- Fiction
Rooting Out the Dirt: A Conversation with Ryan Jacobs
Aaron Shulman interviews a crime reporter who wrote a book about truffles.
Aaron ShulmanJul 14, 2019