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Jonathan Franzen's New Book

The release of a new Jonathan Franzen novel has come to be something of an event in the literary world. His new book "Crossroads," set in 1971, tells the story of the Hildebrandt family as it struggles with morality, faith, and family bonds. The novel has received enthusiastic reviews. Franzen joins the show from California to discuss his approach to the art of fiction writing.
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Season 2027 Episode 9025
November 4, 2026
Rahm Emanuel; Mia Mottley; Edward Luce; Ali Vaez
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Kai Bird; Tanaz Eshaghian; Wilbert Cooper
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David Sanger; Timothy Snyder; Yousef Jabareen; Anshel Pfeffer; Ken Griffin
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John Kerry; Emily St. John Mandel; Benjamin Wallace-Wells
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Anne Applebaum; Dr. Jean Kaseya; Dr. Catherine Smallwood; Heidi Levine
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October 27, 2026
Susan Glasser; Lawrence Wright; Lisa Lerer
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Felipe Krause; Bozidar Molivac; Maria Ressa; Sophie Hills; Aaron Glantz
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October 23, 2026
Pastor Bob Roberts Jr.; Min Jin Lee; Tamryn Spruill
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October 22, 2026
Volodymyr Zelensky; Katrin Bennhold; Marjana Koçeku; Itab Azzam; Jack MacInnes
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