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How does woke start winning again?

British progressives have suffered major setbacks in recent years, in both public opinion and court rulings. Was a backlash inevitable, and are new tactics needed? By Gaby Hinsliff. Read by Carlyss Peer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

34m 27s

Jul 9

From the archive: The death of the department store

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: the closure of John Lewis’s store in Sheffield after almost 60 years was a bitter blow. As debate rages over what to do ... Show More

33m 54s

Jul 7

‘Do you have a family?’: midlife with no kids, ageing parents – and no crisis

In my 40s, I found myself with a life that didn’t look like it was ‘supposed’ to. What was I doing? On trips to South Korea with my mother, an answer began to emerge By E Tammy Kim. Read by Jennifer J Kim. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

30m 48s

Jul 2019

Ocean Vuong and the new Great American Novel - books podcast

On this week’s show, we speak to the poet about his debut novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous and discuss the evolution of the Great American Novel. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

38m 13s

Mar 2020

Glenn Patterson and what to read while self-isolating – books podcast

On this week’s show we talk to the Northern Irish writer about his new novel and discuss how headlines can impact our appetite for certain books. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

37m 48s

Jan 2022

New Non-Fiction Writers to Look Out For in 2022 with Nihal Arthanayake

Last time we brought you some of the most exciting debut novelists to look out for in 2022, so this week we're introducing you to some of the best new non-fiction writers to add to your reading list this year. It's a veritable treasure chest of books, from a comic memoir to ornit ... Show More

34m 47s

Feb 2021

Reverberate: episode 1 of our new series

The Guardian has launched a new series called Reverberate that we think you’ll like. Each week, Chris Michael will explore incredible stories from around the world about when music shook history. In the first episode, we hear from Kashy Keegan, an unknown singer-songwriter in a s ... Show More

25m 34s

Nov 2019

'The past is amongst us. Taking notes': nature writing with Kathleen Jamie and Laurie Lee – books podcast

On this week’s show, Jamie talks about her new essay collection Surfacing and we hear a rare recording of the Cider with Rosie author. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

29m 34s

Dec 2010

Colm Tóibín reads Music at Annahullian by Eugene McCabe

Colm Tóibín delights in the hidden landscapes and hidden lives revealed in Eugene McCabe’s Music at AnnahullianFor more podcasts, including Philip Pullman reading Chekhov and William Boyd reading JG Ballard, visit the Guardian short stories podcast page. To nominate your own favo ... Show More

32m 52s

Apr 2020

Why David Attenborough is famous but 'he isn't a celebrity' – books podcast

We speak to Horrible Histories consultant and podcaster Greg Jenner about the history of celebrity and share what listeners are reading. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

37m 17s

Sep 2019

'I felt a huge grief': the challenges of writing about trauma – books podcast

On this week’s show, we talk to Laura Cumming and Rhik Samadder about their memoirs, take a look at the Booker shortlist and give a verdict on Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

48m 42s

Aug 2019

Stephen Glass Pt. 1: The Devil’s Bargain

In the 1990's, young writer Stephen Glass left college and entered the journalism world, quickly becoming a rising star. At the New Republic magazine in Washington D.C., Stephen dazzled his editors and captured his readers with compelling pieces written in specific, colorful deta ... Show More

56m 23s

Mar 2024

[Get to the Hook] The Family Business: North West & Second Generation Singers

"Get to the Hook" is a brand new podcast that strikes an entirely different chord, merging expert analysis on the topics shaping the music world with the genuine passion of two diehard fans trading stories about the greatest moments in music. On this week's episode... We run dow ... Show More

34m 26s

From the archives: The life and death of...