Charles Baxter

novelist

Guest

American author of fiction, nonfiction and poetry

Charles Baxter on KCRW

Charles Baxter examines the elements of virtue and vice in his new collection of short stories.

Charles Baxter: There's Something I Want You to Do

Charles Baxter examines the elements of virtue and vice in his new collection of short stories.

from Bookworm

More from KCRW

Steve McQueen breaks down his new film “Blitz” (starring Saorsie Ronan), documentarian Dawn Porter talks Luther Vandross, and James Carville has The Treat.

from The Treatment

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine MSNBC’s decision to hold Errol Morris’ immigration documentary Separated until after the 2024 presidential election.

from The Business

Warner Bros. unceremoniously released Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 in less than 50 theaters nationwide, but the mid-budget film has exceeded expectations.

from The Business

The latest film releases include Smile 2, Anora, Woman of the Hour, and Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Cailtin O’Connell, author of “Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves,” shares insights into the ways in which elephants relate.

from Life Examined

The latest film releases include Venom: The Last Dance, Conclave, New Wave, and No One Asked You.

from Weekend Film Reviews

In the early 1970s, LA’s Sunset Strip was the epicenter of the rock'n'roll universe. Drugs, sex, private planes, limos, destroying hotel rooms – it wasn’t a myth.

from Lost Notes

Lawrence Kramer and Carolyn Korsmeyer take us on a philosophical and sensual journey exploring sound, taste, and touch.

from Life Examined

Sharon McMahon and Michael Morris delve into the importance of history and elections, tribalism, and hope — addressing why they are often misunderstood.

from Life Examined