EPISODE · Mar 13, 2025 · 39 MIN
Karen Russell on THE ANTIDOTE
from Poured Over
The Antidote by Karen Russell is a transportive story about history, American ideology, and community. Russell joins us to talk about creating her cast of characters, her research process and historical inspiration, writing short stories vs. novels and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Antidote by Karen Russell Swamplandia! by Karen Russell Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich Stag Dance by Torrey Peters Dust Bowls of Empire by Hannah Holleman Canon by Paige Lewis The Complete Cosmicomics by Italo Calvino Portalmania by Debbie Urbanski The Ghost Variations by Kevin Brockmeier
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Karen Russell on THE ANTIDOTE
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