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Histories of Violence: Landscapes of Violence
Brad Evans speaks with John Akomfrah. A conversation in Brad Evans’s “Histories of Violence” series.
Brad EvansJun 5, 2017
- Art & Architecture
- Histories of Violence
A Child of the Place: An Interview with Deepak Unnikrishnan
André Naffis-Sahely talks to Deepak Unnikrishnan about his novel “Temporary People,” the surrealism of Abu Dhabi, and experience of exile.
André Naffis-SahelyJun 3, 2017
- Fiction
Coming to Terms with Impermanence
Micah McCrary interviews Kristen Radtke about her new graphic memoir, "Imagine Wanting Only This."
Micah McCraryJun 1, 2017
- Comics
- Memoir & Essay
Open the Pod Bay Doors
Tom Zoellner talks to Simon Birch about his new exhibition, "The 14th Factory."
Tom ZoellnerMay 30, 2017
- Art & Architecture
Slight Exaggeration: An Interview with Adam Zagajewski
Louise Steinman talks to poet Adam Zagajewski about his new memoir, "Slight Exaggeration."
Louise SteinmanMay 28, 2017
Grandfathers and Child Molesters
Writing about a pedophile and murderer led Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich to write about her own family.
Tucker CoombeMay 28, 2017
- Law
- Memoir & Essay
The Lyric in Theory: A Conversation with Jonathan Culler
Francesco Giusti discusses the theory of the lyric with Jonathan Culler.
Francesco GiustiMay 27, 2017
All the Poets (Musicians on Writing): Rhiannon Giddens
In this monthly series, Scott Timberg interviews musicians on the literary work that has inspired and informed their music.
Scott TimbergMay 26, 2017
- Music
On Longing, Listening, and Levity: Lauren Levin Interviews Alli Warren
Lauren Levin interviews poet Alli Warren about her latest collection, “I Love It Though.”
Lauren LevinMay 25, 2017
- Poetry
Getting Out of Our Normal Crap: George Saunders on Writing and Transcendence
Steve Paulson interviews George Saunders about writing, Buddhism, the Civil War, and “Lincoln in the Bardo.”
Steve PaulsonMay 22, 2017
- Fiction
City as Campus: A Conversation with B. G. Firmani
Pete Tosiello talks to B. G. Firmani about her debut novel, "Time's a Thief."
Pete TosielloMay 19, 2017
- Fiction
Life Hacks: An Interview with Yumi Sakugawa
Steph Cha interviews comic book artist and author Yumi Sakugawa about her latest, “The Little Book of Life Hacks.”
Steph ChaMay 17, 2017
- Comics
A Quiet Conflagration: An Interview with Gabrielle Bell
Alex Dueben talks to Gabrielle Bell about her new graphic novel “Everything is Flammable.”
Alex DuebenMay 13, 2017
- Comics
The Lost City of the Monkey God, or Close Enough
Kathleen Sharp talks to Doug Preston about “The Lost City of the Monkey God.”
Kathleen SharpMay 10, 2017
- Around the World
- Nonfiction
Literary Violence
Brad Evans speaks with Tom McCarthy. A conversation in Brad Evans’s "Histories of Violence" series.
Brad EvansMay 8, 2017
- Histories of Violence
White Fear’s Avatar: Chris Hayes on Trump and American Law and Order
Chris Hayes explains why the United States is really two nations, one where law is used as a tool of freedom, the other where it is used to suppress.
Jared KellerMay 4, 2017
- Politics