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The New Yorker: Fiction

The New Yorker: Fiction

211 Episodes • By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker • the-new-yorker-fiction-4473086b....
A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.
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The New Yorker: Fiction
The New Yorker: Fiction
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Louise Erdrich Reads Karen Russell
Louise Erdrich joins Deborah Treisman to read and di... more
Sep 1 2024 1h 12m
Ghostly Encounters Underwater
Chapter 1 13 mins
Haunting Olivia With Karen Russell
Chapter 2 19 mins
Drowning in Haunting Memories
Chapter 3 2 mins
Lost at Sea Without Closure
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David Sedaris Reads George Saunders
David Sedaris joins Deborah Treisman to read and dis... more
Aug 1 2024 46m
Retirement From Activism and Love
Chapter 1 12 mins
Progressive Insurance and New Yorker Fiction
Chapter 2 12 mins
Reflections on Uncertain Times
Chapter 3 9 mins
Generational Reflections on Hope and Fear
Chapter 4 14 mins
Debate on Political Activism and Art
Chapter 5 60 sec
New Yorker Radio Hour Guest Highlights
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Nathan Englander Reads Chris Adrian
Nathan Englander joins Deborah Treisman to read and ... more
Jul 1 2024 1h 4m
Nighttime Wanderings in the City
Chapter 1 14 mins
Fiction, Friendship, and Writers' Roots
Chapter 2 11 mins
Hospital Ward Dynamics and Tragedy
Chapter 3 15 mins
Nighttime Escape From the Hospital
Chapter 4 4 mins
Grief and Healing Through Stories
Chapter 5 14 mins
Symbolism and Universality in Fiction
Chapter 6 5 mins
Exploring Faith, History, and Literature
Chapter 7 1 min
Podcast Recommendations for Fiction Lovers
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André Alexis Reads Alice Munro
André Alexis joins Deborah Treisman for a special tr... more
Jun 1 2024 1h 38m
Family Observations and Unspoken Relationships
Chapter 1 16 mins
Author Tribute
Chapter 2 11 mins
Family Dynamics and Personal Reflections
Chapter 3 3 mins
Family Dynamics and Conflicted Values
Chapter 4 13 mins
Medical Procedure Without Mrs. B
Chapter 5 5 mins
Mrs. Barry's Return and Family Struggles
Chapter 6 14 mins
Family Secrets and Financial Surprises
Chapter 7 7 mins
Analyzing Apple Card Narratives
Chapter 8 5 mins
Exploring Uncertainty and Tenderness
Chapter 9 12 mins
Changes in Before the Change
Chapter 10 10 mins
Editing Alice Munro's Stories
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David Bezmozgis Reads Sarah Shun-lien Bynum
David Bezmozgis joins Deborah Treisman to read and d... more
May 1 2024 1h 8m
Digital Privacy and Disappearing Messages
Chapter 1 14 mins
The New Yorker Fiction Podcast Interview
Chapter 2 15 mins
Memories of Parenting a Teenager
Chapter 3 13 mins
Family Dynamics and Social Media Trends
Chapter 4 5 mins
Understanding a Tween Through Instagram
Chapter 5 9 mins
Parental Reflections on Individuality and Parenthood
Chapter 6 12 mins
Discussion on the Story "Likes"
Chapter 7 2 mins
Trends and Authenticity in Retail
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David Bezmozgis Reads Sarah Shun-lien Bynum
David Bezmozgis joins Deborah Treisman to read and d... more
Apr 1 2024 1h 8m
Disappearing Photos and Messages
Chapter 1 14 mins
Podcasts Discussing Fiction and Parenting
Chapter 2 3 mins
Adolescent Reflections on Childhood Memories
Chapter 3 9 mins
Parent's Concerns for Daughter's Wellbeing
Chapter 4 14 mins
Digital World Conversations
Chapter 5 5 mins
Parent Struggles to Connect With Daughter
Chapter 6 12 mins
Parenting and Understanding Children
Chapter 7 8 mins
Parental Concerns and Generational Divide
Chapter 8 1 min
New Yorker Fiction Podcast and Writers
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Greg Jackson Reads Jennifer Egan
Greg Jackson joins Deborah Treisman to read and disc... more
Mar 1 2024 1h 14m
Unspoken Tension on Safari
Chapter 1 10 mins
New Yorker Fiction Podcast
Chapter 2 8 mins
African Safari Dynamics and Interactions
Chapter 3 8 mins
Danger on Safari
Chapter 4 6 mins
Family Dynamics and Unspoken Tensions
Chapter 5 9 mins
Family Dynamics and Future Paths
Chapter 6 13 mins
Memory's Burden, Animal Behavior
Chapter 7 12 mins
Exploring Time and Character Evolution
Chapter 8 4 mins
Themes and Character Development in Literature
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Sterling HolyWhiteMountain Reads Roberto Bolaño
Sterling HolyWhiteMountain joins Deborah Treisman to... more
Feb 1 2024 1h 9m
Dreams of Beaches and Villages
Chapter 1 6 mins
The Intersection of Fiction and Reality
Chapter 2 14 mins
Group Photo of Authors and Intellectuals
Chapter 3 11 mins
Perceptions and Connections
Chapter 4 4 mins
Moments and Interactions in Paris
Chapter 5 7 mins
Bolano's Story and Character Zee Discussion
Chapter 6 14 mins
Exploring Bolano's Mysterious and Dreadful Story
Chapter 7 12 mins
Exploring Meanness and Aesthetic Completeness
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Rivka Galchen Reads Aleksandar Hemon
In the two hundredth episode of the New Yorker Ficti... more
Jan 1 2024 1h 6m
The Well and Its Tragic Incident
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Teju Cole Reads Anne Carson
Teju Cole joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss... more
Dec 1 2023 52m
Failed Swim
Chapter 1 19 mins
Finding Optimism in Unexpected Places
Chapter 2 4 mins
Sensitivity in ARIA Code Significance
Chapter 3 8 mins
Story Analysis
Chapter 4 15 mins
Exploring Themes of Equality and Sensitivity
Chapter 5 5 mins
Carson's Isolation and Appreciating Life
Chapter 6 27 sec
New Yorker Fiction and Voice Podcasts
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Margaret Atwood Reads Mavis Gallant, Live
Margaret Atwood joins Deborah Treisman to read and d... more
Nov 1 2023 1h 19m
Publication and Character Exploration Journey
Chapter 1 5 mins
Bearing Witness
Chapter 2 16 mins
Exile and Immigration in 1940s
Chapter 3 14 mins
The Life of a Remittance Man
Chapter 4 8 mins
Frank Cairns and the Ambiguities
Chapter 5 14 mins
Shifting Perspectives and Changing Loyalties
Chapter 6 12 mins
Fiction and Nonfiction
Chapter 7 7 mins
Varieties of Exile and Canadian Literature
Chapter 8 28 sec
NY Fiction Podcast and Writers Voice
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Lucinda Rosenfeld Reads Annie Ernaux
Lucinda Rosenfeld Reads Annie Ernaux
Oct 1 2023 45m
Mother-Daughter Relationship and Art
Chapter 1 18 mins
Exploring Annie Arnaud's Work and Influence
Chapter 2 7 mins
Story Returns
Chapter 3 12 mins
Autobiography and Mother-Daughter Themes in Literature
Chapter 4 7 mins
Writing Memoir and Annie Ernaux Reflections
Chapter 5 43 sec
Margaret Atwood at Hot Docs
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Andrew O’Hagan Reads Donald Antrim
Andrew O’Hagan Reads Donald Antrim
Sep 1 2023 1h 16m
Audience Comfort and Andrew O'Hagan's Works
Chapter 1 9 mins
Exploring Donald Antrim's Eccentric Stories
Chapter 2 9 mins
Rehearsals for Midsummer Night's Dream
Chapter 3 11 mins
Rehearsals for Midsummer Night's Dream
Chapter 4 9 mins
Midsummer Night's Dream Performance During Flood
Chapter 5 10 mins
The Chaotic Theatre Performance
Chapter 6 12 mins
Transgressive and Dangerous Elements in Fiction
Chapter 7 12 mins
Absurdity and Control in Antrim's Story
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David Means Reads Lorrie Moore
David Means Reads Lorrie Moore
Aug 1 2023 1h
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George Saunders Reads Claire Keegan
George Saunders Reads Claire Keegan
Jul 1 2023 1h 11m
Regret and Reflection
Chapter 1 15 mins
Discussing Claire Keegan's Writing
Chapter 2 15 mins
Marriage Proposal and Relationship Progression
Chapter 3 17 mins
Misogyny and Reflection on Relationships
Chapter 4 10 mins
Analyzing Tension and Character Development
Chapter 5 13 mins
Reflections on Relationship Dynamics
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Ottessa Moshfegh Reads David Means
Ottessa Moshfegh Reads David Means
Jun 1 2023 1h
Circularity and Addiction in Storytelling
Chapter 1 5 mins
David Means' Homeless Brother Ruminations
Chapter 2 11 mins
The Homeless Man on Midland Avenue
Chapter 3 4 mins
The Tragedy of Chemical Addiction
Chapter 4 7 mins
Addiction and Family Dynamics
Chapter 5 14 mins
Circularity and Addiction in Storytelling
Chapter 6 17 mins
Story's Meaning and Significance
Chapter 7 56 sec
New Yorker Podcasts and Subscription
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Jonas Hassen Khemiri Reads Vladimir Nabokov
Jonas Hassen Khemiri Reads Vladimir Nabokov
May 1 2023 56m
Glasses as a Symbol of Rejection
Chapter 1 16 mins
Nabokov's Influence on Writing and Life
Chapter 2 14 mins
Drunken Plan for Marriage Intervention
Chapter 3 13 mins
Analyzing Nabokov's Short Story
Chapter 4 12 mins
The Intersection of Grief and Comedy
Chapter 5 1 min
New Yorker Podcasts and Subscription Promotion
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Saïd Sayrafiezadeh Reads Samuel Beckett
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh Reads Samuel Beckett
Apr 1 2023 1h 16m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Prose Poetry With Beckett
Chapter 2 1 min
The Mysterious Cabin
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Introducing: “In The Dark”
Introducing: “In The Dark”
Mar 9 2023 18m
Investigative Reporting
Chapter 1 7 mins
Investigative Journalism
Chapter 2 9 mins
Unjust Prosecution Reporting
Chapter 3 2 mins
Investigative Journalism
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Claire-Louise Bennett Reads Maeve Brennan
Claire-Louise Bennett Reads Maeve Brennan
Mar 7 2023 1h 13m
A Gothic Sensibility
Chapter 1 5 mins
Gothic Domesticity in Writing
Chapter 2 14 mins
The Consequences of a Closed Door
Chapter 3 5 mins
The Choice of Not Caring
Chapter 4 11 mins
The Strength of Rose's Resolve
Chapter 5 8 mins
Linoleum & Cake
Chapter 6 6 mins
The Small Gesture of Love
Chapter 7 13 mins
Conflicted Emotions
Chapter 8 8 mins
Exploring Maeve Brennan's Fiction
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Clare Sestanovich Reads Alice Munro
Clare Sestanovich Reads Alice Munro
Feb 1 2023 1h 12m
The Complexity of Relationships
Chapter 1 10 mins
The Complications of Family and Writing
Chapter 2 4 mins
Growing Up and Moving On
Chapter 3 12 mins
Exploring Life and Death Experiences
Chapter 4 11 mins
Escape to the Planetarium
Chapter 5 7 mins
Negotiating Intimacy and Distance
Chapter 6 11 mins
The Profound Unknowability of People
Chapter 7 14 mins
Exploring Self-Awareness and Detachment
Chapter 8 26 sec
New Yorker Fiction Podcasts
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Gary Shteyngart Reads Weike Wang
Gary Shteyngart Reads Weike Wang
Jan 1 2023 1h 7m
The Black Sheep and the Professor
Chapter 1 11 mins
The New Normal From RADIOLAB
Chapter 2 11 mins
Different Expectations of Parenting
Chapter 3 12 mins
Chef's First Day
Chapter 4 6 mins
Different Cultures in an Interracial Relationship
Chapter 5 11 mins
The Immigrant Experience in America
Chapter 6 8 mins
Dialogue in Short Stories
Chapter 7 6 mins
Wikey Wang on "Macase"
Chapter 8 29 sec
The New Yorker
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Ling Ma Reads Nicole Krauss
Ling Ma Reads Nicole Krauss
Dec 1 2022 58m
Mr. Body's Search for an Accomplice
Chapter 1 7 mins
The Choreographer, the Fanatic, and the Work of Art
Chapter 2 14 mins
The Transformation of an Actor
Chapter 3 9 mins
Romy's Story
Chapter 4 14 mins
Estrangement in Everyday Life
Chapter 5 12 mins
The Importance of Art in Life
Chapter 6 32 sec
The New Yorker
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Jamil Jan Kochai Reads Yiyun Li
Jamil Jan Kochai Reads Yiyun Li
Nov 1 2022 1h
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Madeleine Thien Reads Yoko Ogawa
Madeleine Thien Reads Yoko Ogawa
Oct 1 2022 1h 10m
Chapter 1 12 mins
The United States of Anxiety
Chapter 2 5 mins
A Deep Impression
Chapter 3 13 mins
Cafeteria Obsession
Chapter 4 6 mins
The Pool and the Cafeteria
Chapter 5 7 mins
A Grandfather's Lesson
Chapter 6 12 mins
The Rain Falls Without Thought
Chapter 7 12 mins
The Subtlety of Things
Chapter 8 1 min
The New Yorker Fiction Podcast
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