Franzen & Chocolate Genius

Studio 360

Kurt Andersen talks to novelist Jonathan Franzen about his new book, Freedom, and why families remain so central to his fiction. In Camden, New Jersey — a town plagued by blight and violence — folks behind a new theater hope it can help the city turn around. And the singer Chocolate Genius performs live in our studio.

Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!