Author Jhumpa Lahiri
Joining Nikki Bedi from Princeton, New Jersey is author Jhumpa Lahiri to discuss her latest novel Whereabouts
Joining Nikki Bedi from Princeton, New Jersey is author Jhumpa Lahiri to discuss her latest novel Whereabouts, and film critic Anna Bogutskaya is in the studio.
American comedian and actor Seth Rogen explains why great comedy doesn’t always need to age well.
The Nigerian musician Femi Kuti reveals his father Fela’s unique approach to music education.
Graphic novelist Alison Bechdel talks about the pitfalls of putting her family and relationships into her work.
Sound artist and composer Jason Singh reveals the secret sounds of plants.
And there’s music from UK trip-hop band Morcheeba inspired by diving in Thailand, and Chinese musician Cheng Yu and her ensemble Silk Breeze.
(Photo: Jhumpa Lahiri. Credit: Dominique Charriau/WireImage via Getty Images)
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