Salman Rushdie's Interviews
Rushdie's life changed forever on February 14, 1989, when Iran’s spiritual leader ordered his execution. Forced to spend the subsequent 13 years living under a false name and constant police protection, he now lives freely in New York.
Salman Rushdie is a legendary novelist and one of my literary idols. I’m proud to also call him a friend. Here in this throwback ep we talk about writing, Toni Morrison, life in crazy modern America, and his novel Quichotte. Everyone who’s a writer or a reader should check this out. He’s one of the great literary figur
‘Things that would have seemed utterly improbable now happen on a daily basis’, Sir Salman Rushdie said to Sam when they spoke in an interview for the Spectator's 10,000th edition. Sam met Salman in New York a few weeks ago, before coronavirus struck down the city. This episode is a recording of that interview, where t
Sir Salman Rushdie on Quichotte, His Homage to the Cervantes Classic
“It was one of those things that is kind of wonderful when it happens, when you discover the book you’re writing in the act of writing it,” Sir Salman Rushdie.The acclaimed author shares how his layered story, its characters, and narrated passages reflect the current state of the world. And the quest for love is at the
Listen for details on how to win tickets to our Los Angeles live show! Salman Rushdie is a most singular figure. He’s authored 19 books, accrued countless awards, and spent about a decade in hiding after the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini called for his death. Needless to say, Chris Hayes jumped at the chance to have a co
The Power of Storytelling, with Salman Rushdie
Gather ‘round everyone, it’s story time! Neil deGrasse Tyson, world-renowned author Salman Rushdie, comic co-host Eugene Mirman, literary scholar Jonathan Gottschall, and literary neuroscientist Natalie Phillips investigate the history, science, influence, and future of storytelling. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribe
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