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'The Interview': Arundhati Roy Knows Where America Is Headed

The Daily

2025/08/30
The Daily

The Daily

2025/08/30

Shownote

The acclaimed writer has a new memoir, and a warning. * Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com * Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast * For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Unlock full access to Ne...

Highlights

In this podcast episode, acclaimed author Arundhati Roy reflects on her latest memoir and the personal and political forces that shaped her life and writing. Drawing from her complex relationship with her late mother, Mary Roy, a prominent educator and activist, Roy delves into the emotional and societal challenges that have influenced her work and worldview.
18:11
Writers can survive censorship but must avoid repetition.

Chapters

A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literary Legacy
00:00
Mother and Daughter: A Bond Forged in Conflict
00:14
The Emotional Cost of Growing Up in the Spotlight
00:21
When Politics and Personal Lives Collide
00:35
Artists in the Crosshairs: Creativity Under Political Pressure
00:39

Transcript

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