Karen Russell on THE ANTIDOTE

The Antidote by Karen Russell is a transportive story about history, American ideology, and community. Russell joins us to talk about creating her cast of characters, her research process and historical inspiration, writing short stories vs. novels and more with cohost Jenna Seery.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                      New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.  Featured Books (Episode):  The Antidote by Karen Russell  Swamplandia! by Karen Russell  Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar  The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich  Stag Dance by Torrey Peters  Dust Bowls of Empire by Hannah Holleman  Canon by Paige Lewis  The Complete Cosmicomics by Italo Calvino  Portalmania by Debbie Urbanski  The Ghost Variations by Kevin Brockmeier