Tom Wolfe is back on the bestseller list with his new novel “Back to Blood.” In this NEW and EXTENDED interview, Wolfe ranges from why he picked Miami as the location for his novel; his critique of modern fiction; the early days of New Journalism; and his satirical take on the contemporary art world.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Steve Paulson reports on the tremendous influence and great power of the Pulitzer Prize winning Michiko Kakutani. She’s the provocative and controversial daily book reviewer for the New York Times.
Sherman Alexie is one of America’s most acclaimed young writers with strong opinions about what it means to be a “real” Indian.
Rather than making our stories better - or attempting to stop telling them altogether - Jonathan Harris is helping people combine their stories in a bid to unveil the "ecstatic truth" of human life. Anne Strainchamps asked Harris about his storytelling platform, Cowbird.
Listen to the UNCUT interview here.
Sy Montgomery talks about a very personable octopus, and the species's remarkable intelligence.
Travel writer Tony Perrotet has spent his career traveling all over the globe, but he skipped the Mediterranean tour, choosing Tierra del Fuego or the Amazon over Rome. But the discovery of an ancient guide book launched him on his most exotic journey yet, in the footsteps of the Ancients.
As the reigning Women's Bantamweight Champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Ronda Rousey just might be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. In this extended interview, she reflects on some pivotal fights throughout her career, and the people who helped her get to the top.
We need a green revolution, and our current crop initiatives are not adding up to such things.
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