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Selected Shorts

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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.

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March 19 · 14 min
Meg Wolitzer Talks with Louise Erdrich
In this bonus feature, host Meg Wolitzer talks with author Louise Edrich about “The Big Cat,” her craft, and her Native American roots.
March 5 · 16 min
Meg Wolitzer Talks with Denis O'Hare
In this bonus feature, host Meg Wolitzer talks with actor Denis O’Hare about his craft, and his approaches to readings of the two very different stories on this program.
March 2 · 28 min
Too Hot For Radio: Paul La Farge "Another Life"
Actor Josh Radnor performs Paul La Farge's story, "Another Life."
January 5 · 20 min
Too Hot For Radio: Carmen Maria Machado "Persephone Rides at the End of Days"
Cynthia Nixon reads Carmen Maria Machado's short story, "Persephone Rides at the End of Days."
Dec 11, 2025 · 35 min
Bonus: Etgar Keret and Ira Glass
Israeli writer Etgar Keret talks to his friend, This American Life host Ira Glass.
Nov 13, 2025 · 22 min
Meg Wolitzer Talks to Author Michael Cunningham
The author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Hours sits down with Meg for a chat about all things writing.
Sep 15, 2025 · 32 min
Tell Me More: Kathryn Nicolai
Introducing Tell Me More, a bonus podcast that brings all kinds of stories and storytelling together under one big tent. First up, an interview with the popular host of the podcast, Nothing Much Happens, Kathryn Nicolai.
Jun 26, 2025 · 17 min
Bonus: A.M. Homes interviews Margaret Atwood
As part of our live event with Margaret Atwood, host A.M. Homes interviewed her from the stage at Symphony Space. Here is that interview.
Jan 16, 2025 · 14 min
Bonus: Meg Wolitzer Talks with Judy Blume
Meg Wolitzer speaks with author Judy Blume about her life, her writing and the challenges of book banning.

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