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The Archive Project

Literary Arts
Portland Book Festival
Poetry
Literary Arts
Oregon
Portland
Barry Lopez
Literature
National Poetry Month
Verslandia
Ku Klux Klan
Environmentalism
Nature Writing
Identity
Portland Arts & Lectures
Sam Bankman-Fried
Mental Health
Elders Project
Marvin Gaye
Cryptocurrency
Phil Knight

In partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Literary Arts is building a retrospective of some of the most engaging talks from the world’s best writers over the first 40 years of Portland Arts & Lectures in Portland.

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In this urgent presentation, strategist and democracy defender Scot Nakagawa, co-founder of the 22nd Century Initiative, makes the case that artistic freedom is not a cultural amenity but democratic infrastructure. It is the most sensitive indicator ... more

Each year, Portland youth spend months writing and competing in poetry slam competitions on high school campuses across the city. Each April, about 20 finalists compete for the title of city-wide Portland slam champ at Verselandia!, in front of an au... more

In the words of the Los Angeles Times, “A new book by (Patrick Radden) Keefe means drop everything and close the blinds; you’ll be turning pages for hours.”

Keefe is an award-winning investigative journalist, a staff writer at the New Yorker, the c... more

In this episode we feature one of the giants of story telling and of long form journalism, Tracy Kidder. Kidder passed away at the age of 80 in March 2026, and so we are sharing this recording from 2011 as a way for us to celebrate his life and work,... more

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Recent Guests

Scot Nakagawa
Social justice organizer, author of the Anti-Authoritarian Playbook, co-founder of 22nd Century Initiative
22nd Century Initiative; Anti-Authoritarian Playbook
Episode: Scot Nakagawa in conversation with Andrew Proctor
Mila Gomez
Poet and Verselandia contestant
McDaniel High School student
Episode: Verselandia! 2025 (Rebroadcast)
Gio Calandrella
Poet and Verselandia contestant
Grant High School student
Episode: Verselandia! 2025 (Rebroadcast)
Owl Matthews
Poet performer
Verselandia contestant
Episode: Verselandia! 2025 (Rebroadcast)
Timothy Snyder
Historian and political philosopher, author of On Tyranny and On Freedom
University of Ottawa (Chair in Modern European History)
Episode: Timothy Snyder (Rebroadcast)
Colm Toíbín
Irish writer, author of Brooklyn and Long Island
Writer
Episode: Colm Toíbín (Rebroadcast)
Emma Donoghue
Irish novelist and author of The Paris Express
Author
Episode: Emma Donoghue in conversation (Rebroadcast)
Jasmine Guillory
New York Times best-selling author
Author, Flirting Lessons; Books like Drunk on Love, The Wedding Date, The Proposal
Episode: Jasmine Guillory and Adib Khorram (Rebroadcast)
Adib Khorram
Author of It Had To Be Him and Darius the Great Is Not Okay
Author
Episode: Jasmine Guillory and Adib Khorram (Rebroadcast)

Hosts

Amanda Bullock
Host of The Archive Project
Andrew Proctor
Host of The Archive Project; Executive Director and co-host

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • One of the best literature podcasts

    Very interesting writers, a lot of them very famous, very relevant episodes. I hope, this series never ends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snoopy67
    Germany8 years ago
  • Hear the top literary figures of the 20/21st century

    I love these podcasts. It is beautiful to hear the voices and ideas of these great thinkers and writers. It is the most satisfying talk program for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fruit Snacks
    United States11 years ago

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Thoughtful, deep-dive conversations with leading writers and thinkers.
Grounded in history and culture, yet highly relevant to today.
High production quality and engaging guests that appeal to serious readers.

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#159
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Talking Points

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Tracy Kidder (Rebroadcast)
Q: What is the book you regret not having written?
He cited Moby-Dick as the book he regrets not writing, acknowledging the universal pull of classic literature even as he focuses on his own vast body of work.
Patrick Radden Keefe (Rebroadcast)
Q: What has journalism taught you about memory?
Keefe discusses how eyewitness testimony can be unreliable due to adrenaline and memory distortions, emphasizing that memory is fallible and that truth in journalism is an ongoing process rather than a final decree.
Colm Toíbín (Rebroadcast)
Q: Have you ever thought about returning to the characters of Brooklyn and Long Island in future works?
Yes, I left room for possibility and noted that a second book emerged somewhat unexpectedly; I have a website for contact where readers can share ideas, but there's no firm plan yet.
Jasmine Guillory and Adib Khorram (Rebroadcast)
Q: What inspired the settings of Napa and Milan in your books, and what research did that require?
They describe living near wine country, the research involved talking with winery workers, and the appeal of places that feel authentic beyond tourist impressions, which shaped vivid, lived-in settings.
Jasmine Guillory and Adib Khorram (Rebroadcast)
Q: What's coming up next for you both in your writing?
Both authors discuss ongoing edits and upcoming releases, with plans to announce titles soon and continue exploring diverse, joyful romance in new projects.

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What is The Archive Project about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, literature-leaning program that showcases conversations with renowned writers, historians, journalists, and poets. Episodes frequently center on craft, public culture, civic life, and the role of writers in examining society—often anchored by historical context, archival research, and personal storytelling. Noteworthy patterns include deep dives into constitutional history, memoir and fiction-writing processes, and the interplay between public memory and current events, all framed within intimate, festival-style conversations. A standout aspect is the blend of high-profile scholars with contemporary authors, plus multi-guest discussions and community-focused Portland festival tie-ins that broaden accessibility for curious list... more

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2. Mila Gomez
3. Gio Calandrella
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