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Literature
Donald Trump
Climate Change
Trump Administration
Romance Novels
Feminism
Gaza
Alice Munro
English Language
Ted Kaczynski
Censorship
American Fiction
Los Angeles Wildfires
International Students
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Creative Writing
Immigration
Ukraine
Haitian Immigrants

Hosted by Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan, fiction/non/fiction interprets current events through the lens of literature, and features conversations with writers of all stripes, from novelists and poets to journalists and essayists.

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Retired astronaut and novelist Chris Hadfield joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss space exploration, geopolitics, and his new book, Final Orbit. Hadfield recalls watching the Apollo 11 Moon Landing as a child and conside... more

Psychologist, behavioral geneticist and writer Kathryn Paige Harden joins co-hosts Jennifer Maritza McCauley and Whitney Terrell to discuss her new book, Original Sin: On the Genetics of Vice, the Problem of Blame, and the Future of Forgiveness. Hard... more

Writer Ana Gavrilovska joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to talk about her recent article for Current Affairs, "Thomas Pynchon Saw American Fascism Coming." Gavrilovska reflects on Pynchon’s long career and his interest in writin... more

Author Ellie Roscher joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Jennifer Maritza McCauley to talk about her recent book, Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports, which explores the roadblocks transgender athletes face and the triumphs they ach... more

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Kathryn Paige Harden
Psychologist and behavioral geneticist
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: S9 Ep. 25 Kathryn Paige Harden on Behavior, Genetics, and Blame
Ana Gavrilovska
Writer and critic, contributor to Current Affairs; Detroit-based writer for Uncut Magazine
Uncut Magazine; Current Affairs
Episode: S9 Ep. 24 Ana Gavrilovska on Pynchon’s Prescient Technofascism
Ellie Roscher
Author and educator; founder of Plum Writing and Wellness
Author; Plum Writing and Wellness
Episode: S9 Ep. 23 Ellie Roscher on Fair Game and the Future for Trans Athletes
Jeff Boyd
Author of Hard Times and The Weight
Author, book author
Episode: S9 Ep. 22 Jeff Boyd on Cops, Teachers, and Chicago
Daisy Hernandez
Author of Citizenship, Notes of an American Myth; author of The Kissing Bug
Episode: S9 Ep. 21 Daisy Hernandez on the Myth of Citizenship
James Sullivan
Author, journalist and educator; Boston Globe contributor; Rolling Stone editor; Emerson College journalism professor
Emerson College; Boston Globe; Rolling Stone; Pandora & Sirius XM
Episode: S9 Ep. 20 James Sullivan on the Power of Protest Music
Brian Platzer
Educator and author of The Optimists
Educator; Author
Episode: S9 Ep.19 Brian Platzer on the Complex Ties Between Teachers and Students
Yi-Ling Liu
Writer and editor covering Chinese society and technology
Episode: S9 Ep. 18: Yi-Ling Liu on Internet Censorship in China and the U.S.
Eleanor Shearer
Mixed race writer and granddaughter of Windrush generation immigrants
Author of Fireflies in Winter
Episode: S9 Ep. 17 Eleanor Shearer on Migrants in Hiding and a Caribbean History of Canada

Hosts

V. V. Ganeshananthan
Host of Fiction Nonfiction Podcast
Whitney Terrell
Co-hosts and hosts of the main interview format, often guiding conversations with authors and critics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • A teensy request

    Great show, perfect marriage of the craft of storytelling and the world of culture and politics. Can you please get better microphones? It’s hard to listen to for very long…Whitney especially sounds really distant.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    paul, nicknames all taken
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderful bookish podcast

    This is hands down my favorite podcast. The hosts deftly steer the conversation with such interesting guests, the discussion always gets my wheels turning and makes me want to read, and I always learn something.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NadaTeTurbe
    United States2 years ago
  • Love how relevant it is

    Loved the one on the writers’ strike, the one on Cormac McCarthy… a really nice range of topics always, and smart analysis, good questions, prepared hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dawnshhdhbekenb
    United States3 years ago
  • Relevant and informative

    Your conversation with the hosts of Explaining Ukraine about “Crime Without Punishment” was timely and relevant. Don’t miss this episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bohemian_Peasant
    United States4 years ago
  • Entertaining and thoughtful

    Every episode a great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dataylor1
    United States5 years ago

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Thoughtful, timely discussions at the intersection of literature and current events.
Listeners appreciate the rigor and breadth of topics, though pacing can vary by episode.
Some episodes receive criticisms about audio quality or host interruptions, but overall praise for content quality.
A must-listen for readers who want culture with a political edge.
Guests are consistently high-caliber, with deep, insightful conversations.

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S9 Ep. 25 Kathryn Paige Harden on Behavior, Genetics, and Blame
Q: What happens when we start saying 'if you have this gene, you're going to do this'—how could this influence crime and punishment?
The idea is more nuanced; genes affect probabilities, not certainties, and even with a genetic predisposition, individuals still choose actions within environmental constraints, making pre-crime predictions unreliable and ethically fraught.
S9 Ep. 25 Kathryn Paige Harden on Behavior, Genetics, and Blame
Q: Could you outline how genetic factors relate to crime and what that means for responsibility?
Genetic factors contribute to behavioral tendencies, but they do not determine actions; evidence shows risk interacts with environment, upbringing, and context, and legal systems weigh mitigation rather than determinism.
S9 Ep. 25 Kathryn Paige Harden on Behavior, Genetics, and Blame
Q: Whitney, would you consider yourself a risk taker?
I'm not sure I am; I tend to see risk in terms of professional and personal decisions, like war reporting or choosing to write, but I view myself as cautious rather than reckless.
S9 Ep. 23 Ellie Roscher on Fair Game and the Future for Trans Athletes
Q: What does the book suggest about fairness in sports beyond biology, including social and economic factors?
Fairness extends beyond raw physiology to access to resources, training, coaching, and financial stability; addressing youth sports funding and inclusive policies can create a fairer playing field, not simply banning athletes based on sex categories.
S9 Ep. 23 Ellie Roscher on Fair Game and the Future for Trans Athletes
Q: Could you explain what genetic sex testing is and how it's harmful to athletes?
Genetic sex testing has a long history of invasive, binary policing of female categories, evolving from external traits to chromosomal testing, which fails to capture the true diversity of bodies and can exclude athletes whose biology doesn't fit a rigid dichotomy.

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The show blends literature with current affairs, inviting novelists, poets, journalists, and essayists to interpret contemporary events through literary lenses. Conversations often pivot around themes like education, censorship, immigration, labor, technology, and politics, with guests ranging from acclaimed authors to critics and historians. The hosts steer probing discussions that connect writing craft to real-world issues, making complex topics accessible and thought-provoking for readers, thinkers, and culture watchers alike. A standout aspect is the sustained emphasis on how literature can illuminate public discourse, power dynamics, and social change, occasionally featuring debates about AI, media, and surveillance as they intersect w... more

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