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Inside the Making of Fleishman is in Trouble

Inside the Making of Fleishman is in Trouble

Culture Gabfest · Slate Audio

December 28, 202250m 3s

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Show Notes

This week, we're taking a break from our usual programming to bring you a great episode of Slate's "Working" podcast. In it, host June Thomas talks to author Taffy Brodesser-Akner, who recently adapted her novel Fleishman is in Trouble into a limited series for Hulu.


After the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler discuss the faulty metric of character likeability in both fiction and nonfiction. They also chat about creative collaboration and tough career decisions. 


In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Taffy tells a story about her upcoming novel, Long Island Compromise


If you enjoy this episode, make sure to subscribe to Working wherever you get your podcasts.


Podcast production by Cameron Drews.


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