Episodes
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Katherine E. Young
Poet and translator Katherine E. Young discusses the English translation of Azerbaijani author Akram Aylisli's novel People and Trees and political and cultural challenges of translating works of poetry and fiction.
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Kristin Vukovic
Real Fiction Host Lori Messing McGarry in conversation with Debut Novelist Kristin Vukovic
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James Comey
Former FBI Director James Comey discusses his new novel WESTPORT and current events. In conversation with Lori Messing McGarry, editor Real Fiction Forum. www.realfictionforum.com
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Guillaume Pitron
In his new book The Dark Cloud, investigative Journalist Guillaume Pitron discusses the myth of dematerialization in the digital world.
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Sherine Tadros
In her memoir "Taking Sides", former Al Jazerra journalist Sherine Tadros discusses her shift from broadcast journalism to human rights advocacy. For Transcript: www.realfictionforum.com
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James Comey
James Comey by Lori Messing McGarry
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Kateryna Kazimirova
Founder of Craft Magazine and Editor, "Voices of Freedom" discusses efforts to promote Ukrainian writers amidst ongoing war.
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Dr. Justin Mallett
Dr. Justin Mallett discusses his approach to Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Northwest Missouri State University.
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David Baldacci
Bestselling author David Baldacci discusses his new thriller SIMPLY LIES
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Dr. Valerie Fridland
Valerie Fridland discusses her new book: "Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English".
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Peter Funt
Wall Street Journal contributor Peter Funt discusses the state of comedy and satire in the U.S. and the future of AM Radio.
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Azar Nafisi
Real Fiction re-airs a conversation with Azar Nafisi during Women's History Month. Her most recent book READING DANGEROUSLY: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times. (With expanded content for the KXCV and podcast audience)
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Eliza Reid - First Lady of Iceland
First Lady of Iceland discusses her book "Secrets of the Sprakkar-Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World"
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Rebecca Boggs Roberts
Author and Journalist Rebecca Boggs Roberts discusses her new book UNTOLD POWER-The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson.
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Erika Bolstad
A climate journalist learns she will inherit potentially valuable mineral rights in North Dakota's Bakken oil fields. Journalist Erika Bolstad discusses her new book WINDFALL.
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Dr. Naomi S. Baron
Professor Emerita of Linguistics (American University) Dr. Naomi S. Baron discusses the implications for ChatGPT in educational settings. Dr. Baron encourages us to think about what it means to create a writing assignment as AI Technology becomes more widely available.
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Pico Iyer
Author Pico Iyer discusses his book "The Half-Known Life"
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PEGASUS- Laurent Richard & Sandrine Rigaud
French journalists Laurent Richard and Sandrine Rigaud discuss their new book PEGASUS, a detailed account of the global investigation -"The Pegasus Project" which exposed how democratic governments have used Israel-based NSO software to spy on journalists and private citizens.
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Jeff Fearnside
Drawing from Peace Corps experiences in Kazakhstan, Fearnside looks at water resources from a local and global perspective. Urgent and poetic. "In Ships in the Desert, Jeff Fearnside has written world-class essays. They bring to mind Octavio Paz and Ruszard Kapuściński" - Lori Messing McGarry…
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Louisa Treger
Acclaimed novelist Louisa Treger discusses her latest novel MADWOMAN, an account of trailblazing American journalist Nellie Bly.
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Juan Gonzalez
Journalist Juan Gonzalez discusses his landmark book HARVEST OF EMPIRE: A HISTORY OF LATINOS IN AMERICA in a newly released 3rd edition. Widely read in classrooms, this book is also the subject of a documentary film. HARVEST OF EMPIRE's new edition includes 120 new pages taking into account 2020...
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Azar Nafisi - Read Dangerously
Bestseller author of "Reading Lolita in Tehran" discusses her new book "Read Dangerously-The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times".
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Katherine E. Young -Ukrainian and Russian Poetry
The war in UKRAINE has galvanized support across the world for writers and poets from Ukraine and Russia who risk their lives to speak out about Vladimir Putin's invasion. Poet Katherine E. Young returns to Real Fiction to discuss her work as a translator of poetry from the Russian language. In...
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A.J. Baime - White Lies
Bestselling author A.J. Baime discusses his latest book WHITE LIES: The Double Life of Walter F. White and America's Darkest Secret.
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Stacey Lee
Founder of We Need Diverse books author, Stacey Lee discusses her bestselling novel THE DOWNSTAIRS GIRL
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Thrity Umrigar - HONOR
An unrivaled portrait of rural and urban mindsets by one of the world's finest novelists. With a journalistic lens, this novel succeeds on every level.
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The Good Life Method - Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko
Notre Dame University Philosophy professors Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko discuss THE GOOD LIFE METHOD - a book based on their wildly popular class "God and the Good Life". Ancient wisdom for the modern world. An action based framework for living a meaningful life.
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Ethiopian-American Voters and the Virginia Governor's Race
Spotlight: ETHIOPIA This Real Fiction episode focuses on the under-reported story of the Ethiopian-American mobilization in the nationally watched Virginia Governor's Race in November 2021. Traditionally, Democratic voters, Ethiopian-American voters turned out in large numbers for Governor-elect...
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Wendy Fox
Wendy Fox discusses her new story collection- WHAT IF WE WERE SOMEWHERE ELSE (Santa Fe Writer's Project)
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Noy Thrupkaew - Diplomatic Trafficking
Journalist Noy Thrupkaew discusses her Washington Post cover article - "Sri Yatun's Escape", shining a light on the A-3 Visas issued by the U.S. State Department for employees of diplomatic families. In conversation with Lori Messing McGarry
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Michael Kwet - Social Media Surveillance Software - Tracking our Movements
Real Fiction Host Lori Messing McGarry in conversation with Scholar and Journalist Michael Kwet (Information Society Project - Yale University Law School) discusses his recent article in The Intercept - "ShadowDragon - Inside the Social Media Surveillance Software That Can Watch Your Every Move"....
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Dr. Justin Mallett - Diversity and Inclusion Book Club
Dr. Justin Mallett of Northwest Missouri State University discusses Diversity and Inclusion and his visionary Bearcat Bookclub
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Professor Paul Miller (Georgetown University) Afghanistan Crisis
Dr. Paul Miller- Professor of Foreign Policy at Georgetown University offers observations on the U.S. exit from Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Rémy Ngamije
Rwandan born Namibian writer Rémy Ngamije discusses his debut novel THE ETERNAL AUDIENCE OF ONE set in Windhoek, Namibia. Shortlisted for the Caine Prize for African Writing. More information about this author: www.realfictionradio.com
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Cristina Sandu
Finnish author Cristina Sandu discusses her U.S. debut book "THE UNION OF SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMERS" on Real Fiction Radio with Lori Messing McGarry.
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Elias Rodriques
Elias Rodriques discusses his debut novel- ALL THE WATER I'VE SEEN IS RUNNING. (W.W. NORTON)
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Dan Kennedy - Media Coverage of the Wuhan Lab Leak Theory & the state of Journalism
Media Critic and Journalism Professor Dan Kennedy weighs in on reportage "Wuhan Lab Leak Theory" and the state of journalism in the United States.
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Chanel Cleeton - US Newspaper History and Cuba
Bestselling novelist Chanel Cleeton discusses her novel- THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN CUBA - historical account of US Newspaper's influence in the the battle for Cuba's independence from Spain.
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Dr. Shareen Joshi - COVID Crisis in India
Dr. Shareen Joshi, (Associate Professor, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University) discusses the COVID Crisis in India.
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Glenn Stout on America's Original Gangster Couple & Jazz-Age Journalism
America's original criminal couple Richard and Margaret Whittemore, known as Tiger Girl and Candy Kid, fueled 1920’s tabloid industry that became known as Jazz Journalism. Bestselling author Glenn Stout’s new book TIGER GIRL AND THE CANDY KID brings to life America’s original gangster couple…
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Kirstin Valdez Quade -THE FIVE WOUNDS
A "most anticipated novel of 2021" by Kirstin Valdez Quade "With stunning insight into the human psyche, THE FIVE WOUNDS shows us how supporting others in need is the path to steadying our own fractured lives." (Lori Messing McGarry Host: Real Fiction Radio)
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Margaret Coker
Former Baghdad Bureau Chief for the New York Times, Margaret Coker has written- THE SPYMASTER OF BAGHDAD. This book is a true account of an elite top-secret team of unlikely spies who triumphed over ISIS. Margaret Coker is an investigative journalist who for the last nineteen years has covered...
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Te-Ping Chen: "Land of Big Numbers" Stories of China and Diaspora
Te-Ping Chen discusses her debut story collection LAND OF BIG NUMBERS. Drawing inspiration from news headlines, Chen's stories reveal intimate stories behind the scenes.
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Dr. Allan Lichtman - President Biden's First 100 Days
Biden's First 100 Days- Distinguished Professor of History at American University Allan J. Lichtman forecasts the critical early days of President Biden's early days through the lens of history. Lichtman has authored twelve books including THE CASE FOR IMPEACHMENT in 2017 which was a national...
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Sarah Wilson - Connecting in a Fractured World
Australian Journalist Sarah Wilson discusses her new book- THIS ONE WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE. Sarah Wilson is the author of the New York Times bestsellers First, We Make the Beast Beautiful: A New Journey Through Anxiety, which redefined the mental health genre, and I Quit Sugar, along with eleven...
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Mateo Askaripour
Debut novelist Mateo Askaripour challenges assumptions about race and opportunity and what it means to see people and value their potential when they don’t follow a typical path up the ladder. Black Buck is a highly anticipated novel released this week. www.realfictionradio.com
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Real Fiction 2020 Clips
Real Fiction 2020 Highlights: Andrew Gifford Alexandra Fuller Andreas Elpidorou Brian Platzer Pico Iyer
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Mara Hvistendahl - Updated
Real Fiction RE-AIR. President-elect Biden's Cabinet nomination of Tom Vilsack prompts a question: Why do former Iowa Governors become Secretary of Agriculture (& Ambassador to China)? Mara Hvistendahl's book -"The Scientist and the Spy"explains the connection between food supply and national...
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Guillaume Pitron
Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker Guillaume Pitron discusses his international bestselling book -Rare Metals War: The Dark Side of Clean Energy and Digital Technologies
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Written in Arlington, Editor Katherine Young
Poet Laureate Emerita of Arlington, VA -Katherine Young discusses a new anthology of poems from eighty-seven poets. This collection speaks poetry's role in community, social justice, protest and nature. Katherine Young discusses her love of Russian poetry and its influence in her life's work.
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Real Fiction Podcast is part of Real Fiction Forum: Host Lori Messing McGarry interviews authors and journalists. Real Fiction Forum: Critical Thinking. Respectful Dialogue. www.realfictionforum.com
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