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Recovering from an Addicted Life: A Conversation with Russell Brand
Brad Evans speaks with comedian, activist, and author Russell Brand about his latest book, “Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions.”
Brad EvansNov 15, 2017
- Art & Architecture
- Histories of Violence
The Pain Woman: A Conversation with Barbara Gowdy
Gregg LaGambina interviews Canada’s hidden literary treasure, Barbara Gowdy.
Gregg LaGambinaNov 13, 2017
- Fiction
Histories of Violence: Affect, Power, Violence — The Political Is Not Personal
Brad Evans speaks with Canadian philosopher and social theorist Brian Massumi. A conversation in Brad Evans’s “Histories of Violence” series.
Brad EvansNov 13, 2017
- Histories of Violence
- Philosophy & Religion
Redefining Jewish Authenticity: An Interview with Eli Valley
Nathan Goldman speaks with Eli Valley about Trump, Kafka, the John Podhoretzes of the world, and "Diaspora Boy: Comics on Crisis in America and Israel."
Nathan GoldmanNov 11, 2017
“A Reputation Is Not Yours to Control”: A Conversation with Alex Gilvarry, Author of “Eastman Was Here”
J. T. Price talks to Alex Gilvarry about his novel "Eastman Was Here" and Norman Mailer.
J. T. PriceNov 9, 2017
- Fiction
“‘America’ Is Not the Object”: An Interview with Kandice Chuh, President of the American Studies Association
What does the American Studies Association make possible in 2017?
Sarah MesleNov 9, 2017
- Cultural Studies
- Education
Stephen Elliott on Domesticity, Queerness, and Britney Spears
Lee Matalone interviews Stephen Elliott, author of new essay collection “Sometimes I Think About It” and rereleased novel “Happy Baby.”
Lee MataloneNov 8, 2017
- Fiction
- Memoir & Essay
This Weird Third Thing
Alex Segura talks with Adam Sternbergh about his new novel, "The Blinds."
Alex SeguraNov 6, 2017
- Noir
“Like ‘Winesburg, Ohio,’ but in the Twilight Zone”: A Conversation with Ben Loory
Steph Cha talks to Ben Loory about his creative process and his latest collection, “Tales of Falling and Flying.”
Steph ChaNov 6, 2017
- Fiction
This Dialogue, This Connection: An Interview with Megan Abbott
Kristopher Mecholsky talks with novelist Megan Abbott about her work on HBO's "The Deuce."
Kristopher MecholskyNov 3, 2017
- Television
“What Do You Want Me to Regret?”: An Interview with François Ewald
Johannes Boehme talks with François Ewald about his early years as a Maoist, his relationship with Foucault, and his embrace of the insurance industry.
Johannes BoehmeNov 3, 2017
- Economics and Finance
- Philosophy & Religion
Southern California Gothic: A Conversation with Teka-Lark Lo
Steph Cha talks to Teka-Lark Lo about her new poetry collection, "The Queen of Inglewood."
Steph ChaNov 1, 2017
- Poetry
Rethinking Infidelity: Skye C. Cleary Interviews Esther Perel
Skye C. Cleary talks to renowned therapist Esther Perel about her new book, "The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity."
Skye C. ClearyOct 28, 2017
- Cultural Studies
“A Strange Sort of Periscope”: John Freeman on Poetry and Politics
Angela Stubbs interviews John Freeman about his debut poetry collection, the creative process, and inequality in the United States.
Angela StubbsOct 24, 2017
- Poetry
- Politics
Loose and Double: A Conversation with Gabrielle Calvocoressi
Jonathan Farmer interviews Gabrielle Calvocoressi about her new collection, "Rocket Fantastic."
Jonathan FarmerOct 17, 2017
- Poetry
Golden Girls Forever: The Enduring Legacy of TV’s Favorite Golden Ladies
Kitty Lindsay talks to Jim Colucci about his book, "Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind the Lanai."
Kitty LindsayOct 14, 2017
- Gender & Sexuality
- Television