Welcome to book tv in depth this is especially or fiction on indepth and last month was David Ignatius who writes about the cia. This month we have Colson Whitehead is our guest his most recent book is the underground railroad. What is the appropriate response mr. Whitehead when your books are praised by the president obama and ohio oprah and the National Book award . It takes the pain away. [laughter] this book has taken off in a way that is unexpected and wonderfu wonderful. So i think my lucky stars i sleep a little better, a better mood generally, and try to enjoy it despite my best efforts. Why does it put you in a better mood . I have been writing 20 something years doing fiction 20 years. And no one particularly cares. So i have the pride of thinking i did a good job with the book and the bonus of other people to see that as well. Host your first book was about elevator repair people. How do you sell a book like that quick. Exactly. So when i send it to my agent with the concept
The economist of course, two weeks ago there was a wonderful article in the economist on literary realism. And i will approach you with this and paragraphs of that. For years, had been americas establishment. Their own country the mystery around. American positively fantastic stories and has writers in the manhattan residence cant be bothered to look further than the end of their noses. In this quote, and impale to this moment in history of american literature, mr. Tom wolfe wrote, we need a battalion to head out into the smile look bizarre and predictable august stomping country of ours. And reclaim it is literary property. Yet the trouble of turning yourself into an american is that you immediately expose yourself to being trumped by reality. And better sort of critics are from going over the top pretty using cartoon characters to exaggerate the eagles modern society. But the truth is the opposite predict pales into insignificance compared with the hog stomping reality that he tries
Infections and deaths around the country. Our question what do you think about the three chilean dollar coronavirus aid package 3 trillion aid package . 2027488000 , democrats 2027488001 , andendents 2027488002 you can always text your opinion at 2027488003 . We are also reading your comments on social media. The house on friday past a 3 trillion aid package and it was summarized in todays till newspaper. Approved a 3s trillion relief package to alleviate the economic fallout of the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Seeking to add pressure on Senate Republicans to act on a new round of emergency aid. The foot was largely on party lines with a mix of progressive and centrist democrats working away from opposition and a still republican of new york defecting from the gop to vote yes. Speaker pelosi characterized the legislation, crafted by democrats without consulting republicans, as the opening salvo in talks with the senate and white house. We are putting the offer on the table. Negotiation
Coronavirus, and covid19, the a diseasuses. This week all nine bay area counties extended a stay at home directive until the beginning of may, ctnew restns are now in place. They include banning most new construction, closing dog parks, playgrouand public picnic areas. Also, california students will likely continue distance learning, for the rest of the academic year. So far california hospitals have not seen the rapid surge in covid19 cases, which have overwhelmed new york and other hotspot region also this week, Top White House scientists revealed data showing that actions dilike socialancing and shutting nonessential businesses work. They can slow a surge in new cases if done early and aggressively. Joining us now is doctfo george ruth and an Infectious Disease epidemic knowledge is epidemiologist, thank you for joining us. Thank you for having me. We know this is a busy time for you, you have been an epidemiologist for 4 de you worked on the hiv crisis, ebola, and you have used tha
Tonight we begin with local efforts to slow the transmission of the coronavirus, and covid19, the disease it causes. This wee counties extended a stay at home directive until the beginning of may, new w restrictions are in place. They include banning most new construction, closing dog parks, puplaygrounds, and ic picnic areas. Also, california students will likely ntinue distance learning, for t academic year. So far california hospitals have not seen the rapid surge in covid19 cases, which have overwhelmed new york and other hosopot regions. This week, Top White House scientists revealed data showing that actions like social distancing and shutting nonessential businesses do work. They can slow a surge in new rl cases if done and aggressively. Joining us now is doctor anorge rutherford and Infectious Disease epidemic knowledge is epidemiologist, thank u for joining us. Thank you for having me. We know this is a busy time for you, you have been gi epidemio for 4 decades. You worked on