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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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Writer Deb Olin Unferth joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and Christian Barter to discuss the enduring power of apocalyptic narratives and her new novel Earth 7. The novel follows the life of Dylan, the daughter of a researcher, cast adrift on an earth ... more

Novelist Ben Fountain joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss his new book, Rasputin Swims the Potomac. Fountain's satire, set in the not-to-distant future, describes the furor, scandal, and hysterical “weeping sickness” tha... more

Historian Sarah Pearsall joins co-hosts Jennifer Maritza McCauley and Whitney Terrell to discuss her new book, Freedom Round the Globe: a World History of the American Revolution. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independenc... more

Music critic Barry Walters joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and Christian Barter to discuss his new book, Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music 1969-2000. Walters talks about how he chose the artists that he includes in his book and explains how musici... more

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Recent Guests

Barry Walters
Author of The Mighty Real, LGBTQ music critic
The Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music 1969 through 2000
Episode: S9 Ep. 32 Barry Walters on LGBTQ Music 1969-2000
Christian B. Miller
AC Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University; author of The Honesty Crisis
Wake Forest University
Episode: S9 Ep. 31 Christian B. Miller on The Honesty Crisis
Rebecca Lehmann
Novelist and poet; author of The Beheading Game
Author
Episode: S9 Ep. 30 Rebecca Lehmann on Anne Boleyn, Trump, and Treason
Scott Anderson
Veteran war correspondent and author of King of Kings
Author, King of Kings; contributor to New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Harpers, Outside
Episode: S9 Ep. 29 Scott Anderson on the Iranian Revolution
Liam Callanan
Award-winning author; professor at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Episode: S9 Ep. 28: Liam Callanan on Trump Vs. the Pope
Caroline Bicks
Inaugural Stephen King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine; Shakespeare scholar and author
University of Maine
Episode: S9 Ep. 27: Caroline Bicks on Stephen King’s Archives of Horror
Chris Hadfield
Astronaut and author, author of Final Orbit and the Apollo Murders series
Author, Former astronaut
Episode: S9 Ep. 26 Chris Hadfield on Final Orbit, Artemis II, and the Future of Space
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

Hosts

Whitney Terrell
Host of the show; author of The Good Lieutenant and related work; takes the lead in guiding conversations and introducing guests.
V. V. Ganeshananthan
Co-host of the show; engages with guests and topics, guiding thematic exploration and ensuring diverse perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 111 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 States3 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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Episodes consistently blend literature with current events and politics.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, book-centered discussions and depth of guests.
Some critique pacing or interruptions by hosts.

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S9 Ep. 32 Barry Walters on LGBTQ Music 1969-2000
Q: Would you just talk a little bit about your connection to Madonna and read a passage?
Walters discusses Madonna as a touchstone for New York's dance and pop culture and reads a passage that highlights her Broadway-like visibility and the era's public persona.
S9 Ep. 32 Barry Walters on LGBTQ Music 1969-2000
Q: Would you mind begin by just telling us how you decided who goes in?
Barry explains that he aimed for breadth and representation, balancing authenticity with a wide range of queer experiences to avoid a narrow scope.
S9 Ep. 29 Scott Anderson on the Iranian Revolution
Q: Can you discuss how the revolution began to gain momentum and what internal and external forces pushed it forward?
The revolution built momentum gradually, with the Shah's modernization and autocratic rule provoking a broad but divergent opposition that included urban progressives and rural religious factions. External factors, such as long-standing American involvement and the Shah's image as the 'American Shah,' compounded internal discontent and made the regime appear fragile, especially as economic strains and political repression intensified.
S9 Ep. 28: Liam Callanan on Trump Vs. the Pope
Q: Why did you choose to embed Catholic themes so centrally in your work?
Callanan explains that Catholicism provides a fertile framework for exploring consequences, mercy, and embodiment, which deeply informs his character development and narrative choices.
S9 Ep. 27: Caroline Bicks on Stephen King’s Archives of Horror
Q: What inspired you to write about King's archives and the specific five books you focused on?
I wanted to write accessibly about fear and reading as a tangible, embodied practice, using King's drafts and correspondence to show how his ideas and techniques evolved in real time as he navigated big life changes.

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A conversation-driven show that treats current events through literature, curiosity, and intellectual rigor. Across episodes, hosts explore how novels, nonfiction, and poetry illuminate politics, culture, ethics, and technology, often drawing lines between historical events and contemporary issues. Special moments frequently hinge on archival insights, literary analysis, and interviews with authors and scholars, making complex topics accessible and deeply contextual. A standout is the seamless blend of literary scholarship with timely public affairs, inviting listeners to think critically about power, identity, and storytelling without sacrificing humanity or nuance.

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1. Barry Walters
2. Christian B. Miller
3. Rebecca Lehmann
4. Scott Anderson
5. Liam Callanan
6. Caroline Bicks
7. Chris Hadfield
8. Kathryn Paige Harden

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