Jerry Portwood
Jerry loves storytelling of all types—from hard-hitting reporting and creative nonfiction to fantastical and literary fiction. He often can be found in a dark theater enjoying the latest staged production or listening while on long walks near his home in West Harlem.
Articles and interviews
June 14, 2023
Listen to These 2023 Lambda Literary Award Winners
The 35th annual "Lammys" give visibility to queer literature and celebrate debut authors adding their voices and perspectives to the storytelling landscape.
October 4, 2022
Further listening for fans of "A League of Their Own"
The women’s baseball series, adapted from the film by Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham, is steeped in fascinating historical research.
August 1, 2022
7 Incredible Audiobooks That Inspired This Year's Emmy Nominees
Explore the fiction and nonfiction titles that were adapted into television shows, and are now nominated for 2022 Emmy Awards.
May 31, 2022
Understanding extremism and the radicalizing power of social media
Reporter Max Kutner provides context as racist conspiracy theories continue to escalate domestic terrorism in the United States.
April 18, 2022
John Waters Still Believes in the Basic Goodness of People
“I love the worlds that I'm making fun of—so that's the difference,” the Pope of Trash explains upon the release of his debut novel.
March 4, 2022
Explore the Gilded Age in history and fiction
Learn the truth or luxuriate in the romantic fantasy of New York elite society's extravagance.
January 27, 2022
Hanya Yanagihara on Why Our Longing for Paradise Will Forever Disappoint
Spanning three centuries and several genres, “To Paradise” ponders what happens when we flee one broken utopia for another.
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