Saunders w/ Jesse Thorn

George Saunders is interviewed on the most recent episode of The Sound of Young America. He discusses being awarded with a MacArthur Genius Grant, his new book of essays, The Brain Dead Megaphone, and the generally sorry state of intelligent debate in our society. Well worth a listen:


The Sound of Young America: George Saunders

Also, check him out on Letterman a few weeks ago. What a likable guy. An American treasure even.