
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 362 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsArts | |||

Acclaimed writer Yiyun Li returns to the show to talk about her new novel, Music Against the Night, with co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell. Li explains how she first became interested in fictionalizing the lives of married musicians Jo... more
Award-winning fiction writer T. Geronimo Johnson joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to talk about his new novel, The Occidental Book of the Dead. He discusses how the book addresses white supremacy and the United States’ deep-seat... more
Poet James Richardson joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and Christian Barter to talk about his collection of new and selected poetry, Within the Hour. Richardson discusses how his early fascination with science and his enjoyment of science fiction has i... more
Fiction writer and popular YouTuber Sam A. Miller joins co-hosts Christian Barter and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about his debut story collection, Still Lost: Tales from the Year 2080, as well as his educational and comedic videos. Miller reflects o... more
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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.
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.
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.
Your conversation with the hosts of Explaining Ukraine about “Crime Without Punishment” was timely and relevant. Don’t miss this episode!
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Conversations blend literature with current events, featuring authors, journalists, historians, poets, and other thinkers who analyze culture, politics, and society through literary lenses. Episodes span books, historical episodes, and contemporary issues, often tying narrative craft to public life, power, and civic imagination. Notable strengths include thoughtful guest selection, deep contextual storytelling, and a knack for connecting literary ideas to broad cultural and political moments. The format tends to mix rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, making it attractive to readers and culturally engaged listeners who enjoy long, substantive interviews with writers and thinkers.
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2. James Richardson
3. Sam A. Miller
4. Emily McBride
5. Robert Moor
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8. Claudia Rankine
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