Episode

Is modern politics beyond satire?

Podcast: Think from KERA
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Duration seconds: 2806
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Summary

How do you write satire about an administration that is already over the top? Award-winning author Ben Fountain joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his wild new novel in which a pro-wrestler holds almost magical powers that captivate crowds. And that puts him at odds with a very narcissistic, bombastic president. We’ll hear how the current political moment is both sad and funny Fountain’s book is “ Rasputin Swims the Potomac.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices