Writer Ross Barkan says young men's voices have vanished from literary fiction. Economist Joel Waldfogel offers a reality check from the world of publishing.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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After pressing pause on the steepest tariffs, the Trump Administration promised 90 tariff deals in 90 days. That deadline is nearly here but the deals are not. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kri ... Show More
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Nouveau métier dans un univers digitalisé, être influenceur peut comporter des risques. Dans « La Story », le podcast d’actualité des « Echos », Pierrick Fay et son invité l’écrivain de polar Patrick Bauwen dévoilent l’intrigue de son dernier roman qui se passe dans le monde de l ... Show More
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Carmilla E6: A Very Strange Agony
Transcript here.This episode featured Sasha Sienna as Laura, Méabh de Brún as Carmilla, and Karim Kronfli as Laura's Father. Directed by Ella Watts. Dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock. Sound design by Tal Minear. Music by Trace Callahan. Executive produced by Jamieson Ridenhour, ... Show More
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Transcript here.This episode featured Sasha Sienna as Laura, Méabh de Brún as Carmilla, and Karim Kronfli as Laura's Father. Directed by Ella Watts. Dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock. Sound design by Tal Minear. Music by Trace Callahan. Executive produced by Jamieson Ridenhour, ... Show More
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Man Oh Man: Why Male Voters Shifted Right
In the weeks following the election, Democrats are confronting uncomfortable questions as to why much of the electorate—particularly men—abandoned the Left. This week, we're joined by Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, and Annie Lowrey, staff wr ... Show More
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