David Remnick appears in the following:
Black Thought Takes the Stage
Friday, February 04, 2022
The legendary rapper of the Roots turns to musical theatre with “Black No More,” based on a novel from the Harlem Renaissance.
Black Thought Takes the Stage
Friday, February 04, 2022
The legendary rapper of the Roots turns to musical theatre with “Black No More,” based on a novel from the Harlem Renaissance. Plus, Lee Child on Jack Reacher.
Guillermo del Toro and Bradley Cooper on the Enduring Appeal of Noir
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
”Nightmare Alley” is the director’s first film without fantastical elements. With Cooper, the star and a producer, he discusses his attraction to film noir’s bleak philosophy.
Russia’s Intentions in Ukraine—and America
Friday, January 28, 2022
“They push buttons,” says the historian Timothy Snyder, who takes the long view of Russian aggression. “What button of ours are they pushing here? What are they trying to get us to do?”
Russia’s Intentions in Ukraine—and America
Friday, January 28, 2022
“They push buttons,” says Timothy Snyder, who takes the long view of Russian aggression. “What button of ours are they pushing here?” Plus, Guillermo del Toro on the appeal of noir.
The Trials of a Whistle-blower
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Dawn Wooten exposed serious abuses at an immigration-detention center. Why is she suffering the consequences?
The Olympic Games Return to China, in a Changed World
Friday, January 21, 2022
With COVID-19 restrictions in place and a diplomatic boycott from many nations planned, will anyone watch the 2022 Games? Plus a glum view from a Beijing pizzeria.
The Trials of a Whistle-blower
Friday, January 21, 2022
Dawn Wooten bravely exposed mistreatment of immigration detainees in the facility where she worked. Why is she suffering the consequences? Plus, the state of the Olympics in China.
Hilton Als and Emma Cline on the Late Joan Didion
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
In the weeks since the writer’s death, an outpouring of acclaim has attested to her influence over several generations of writers.
The Biden Presidency, Year One
Friday, January 14, 2022
Evan Osnos, Susan B. Glasser, Jonathan Blitzer, Elizabeth Kolbert, and John Cassidy on the successes and failures of the no-longer-new Administration.
Is Talk of a Possible 'New' Civil War Useful?
Friday, January 14, 2022
David Remnick and Brooke discuss.
Joan Didion, the Observer; and Reviewing Biden, Year One
Friday, January 14, 2022
Hilton Als and Emma Cline on the late writer’s influence on generations of younger authors. And our correspondents assess the successes and failures of Biden’s first year.
Nnedi Okorafor on Sci-Fi Through an African Lens
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
The writer talks about Africanfuturism and her new novel, “Akata Woman.” Plus, Julian Lucas on video games and landscape.
A New Civil War in America?
Friday, January 07, 2022
The political scientist Barbara F. Walter has studied political violence for the C.I.A., and says we can’t afford to ignore the warning signs—open, violent conflict could happen here
A New Civil War in America?
Friday, January 07, 2022
The political scientist Barbara F. Walter studies political violence, and she says America is nearing the danger zone. Plus, Nnedi Okorafor on writing fantasy through an African lens.
The Power of Police Unions
Tuesday, January 04, 2022
William Finnegan on how police and their unions stymie the efforts of reform-minded politicians to bring change and rein in abuses.
Amanda Gorman on Life After Inauguration
Friday, December 31, 2021
The young poet’s reading at President Biden’s Inauguration made her as famous as a poet can be. She talks with Kevin Young about writing a new book once the stakes were much higher.
Amanda Gorman on Life After Inauguration
Friday, December 31, 2021
The young poet’s reading at President Biden’s swearing in made her about as famous as a poet can be. She talks with Kevin Young about writing a new book once the stakes were much higher.
Rhiannon Giddens Plays Live, and an Epic Heist in Paris
Friday, December 24, 2021
A diva in the Americana scene shows her global side. Plus: a burglar took seventy million dollars’ worth of art from a French museum. Selling it was harder than stealing it.
Rhiannon Giddens, Americana’s Queen, Goes Global
Friday, December 24, 2021
A founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, the singer and banjo player talks with David Remnick and performs songs from her new album.
