December 9, 2019

#1949: Gerard Kassar, Chairman Of The NYS Conservative Party

WAMC’s Alan Chartock speaks with Gerard Kassar, Chairman of the New York State Conservative Party.

#1697: George Saunders “A Swim In A Pond In The Rain” | The Book Show

WAMC Podcasts

#1697: George Saunders "A Swim In A Pond In The Rain" | The Book Show

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This week, George Saunders discusses his new work, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain. He pairs iconic short stories by Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Gogol, with essays intended for anyone interested in how fiction works. He also discusses why the Russian short story is more relevant than ever in these turbulent times.