Critics at Large | The New Yorker
Introducing: Critics at Large
Sep 21, 2023
Critics at Large is a weekly culture podcast where New Yorker staff writers discuss current obsessions, classic texts, and emerging trends. They delve into topics like TikTok comedy, the resurgence of Greek mythology, and the connection between the great-man theory of history and Elon Musk. Join them for insightful analysis and behind-the-scenes insights into the arts.
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- Critics At Large explores big ideas across various mediums, tracing the cultural landscape through history.
- The hosts emphasize the value of friction and conversation in criticism, believing it can provide new insights into the world through works of art.
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Exploring Different Mediums and Noticing Patterns
Critics At Large is a New Yorker podcast that explores big ideas across various mediums such as books, movies, television, music, and art. The hosts, as critics, focus on noticing patterns that emerge among different texts and genres. They discuss how these pieces fit together and trace the cultural landscape through history.
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