Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column

Megha Majumdar discusses her novel A Guardian and a Thief.

David Haynes discusses his collection Martha's Dauughter.

Timothy Ryback discusses his book Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power.

Jeff Goodell discusses The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet.

Meg Waite Clayton discusses her novel, Typewriter Beach.

Leif Weatherby, an associate professor at NYU and author of Language Machines, dives into the impact of AI on language and culture. He compares poetry to digital processing, revealing how technology reshapes our understanding of language. The conversation explores early AI interactions, emotional connections with chatbots, and critiques current AI as mere 'plausibility engines.' Weatherby also tackles the complex interplay between video game narratives and societal issues while examining AI's potential cognitive trade-offs in creativity and work.

Hana Gammon discusses her novel The Specimens.

Laurie R. King discusses her new novel Knave of Diamonds.

Richard Cytowic discusses his article The Art of Doing Nothing.

Holly Gramazio discusses her novel, The Husbands.