EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 24 MIN
John Irving on the power of reading
from The Current
Because of Donald Trump, John Irving, the bestselling author is refusing to go to the United States to promote his latest novel, Queen Esther — but he thinks you should read it so you can understand and empathize with the plight of others
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