Brandon Taylor's New Novel, The Plant Doctor Is In, Can We Separate Art from Artist?, 'King James' Play

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jun 6, 2023

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Acclaimed writer Brandon Taylor is back with a new novel. In The Late Americans, a group of artists and friends in Iowa City head to a cabin to celebrate their last days all living in the same city... where a revelation might change their relationships forever. Taylor joins us to discuss the novel.

Peak growing season is upon us, both for outdoor plants and our indoor ones. Christopher Satch, aka The Plant Doctor, takes your calls and questions on how to keep your green companions happy and healthy.

What should we do with great art made by bad people? That's the central question of the latest book from author and critic Claire Dederer. She joins us to discuss, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, and take calls from listeners about the moral distinctions they've made when it comes to their consumption of art.

In "King James," Glenn Davis and Chris Perfetti star as two men who become best friends through their shared fanaticism for the Cavaliers, specifically LeBron James. The play by Rajiv Joseph traces the ups and downs of their relationship from James' first NBA season in 2003-2004, through the 2016 finals. Davis, Perfetti, and Joseph join us. "King James" is running at Manhattan Theatre Club through June 18.

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