
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 | 321 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Acclaimed fiction writer and long-time creative writing professor Elizabeth McCracken joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V. V. Ganeshananthan to discuss her ninth book and first volume about craft, A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction. McCracken ref... more
2025 Maya Angelou Book Award winner Alison C. Rollins joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V. V. Ganeshananthan to discuss her 2024 poetry collection Black Bell. She explores the history and symbolism of a bell-laden iron device used to control and tor... more
Pulitzer Prize finalist Sven Beckert joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about his new book, Capitalism: A Global History. Beckert describes capitalism as an ongoing process comparable in significance to geological forces; ... more
Journalist Jacob Silverman joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about his new book, Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley. He discusses the rightward shift in ideology among leading tech giants and ... 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 throughout episodes frequently tie current events to literary themes, creating a rich dialogue that bridges politics with the arts. The discussions feature a diverse range of guests including novelists, poets, journalists, and essayists, allowing for a multifaceted exploration of topics such as capitalism, race, political dynamics, and the significance of representation in literature. The unique aspect of the podcast is its focus on how literature interacts with contemporary societal issues, making it particularly appealing for those who enjoy deep analyses of both artistic and political spheres. Listeners can expect thought-provoking content that challenges conventional perspectives while also celebrating the narratives that ... more
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Recent guests on fiction/non/fiction include:
1. Elizabeth McCracken
2. Alison C. Rollins
3. Sven Beckert
4. Jacob Silverman
5. Kathryn Nuernberger
6. Ottilie Mulzet
7. Max Delsohn
8. Ben Passmore
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