Ben Markovits
Novelist and writer, author of The Rest of Our Lives; discusses his book, personal experiences that informed it (including illness and a family road trip), and his writing process.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 40min
Move Happier: How Do You Move On After College Drop-Off? with Author Ben Markovits
Ben Markovits, novelist and author of The Rest of Our Lives, reads from his book and reflects on a cross-country drive that became a narrative frame. He talks about illness shaping the story, why he writes about family and marriage, and his daily two-hour writing ritual. He also shares influences, road-trip structure, and a simple physical practice for focus.
Jan 12, 2026 • 56min
Iranian Protests Spur Government Backlash
Abbas Milani, a Stanford Iranian studies director and former political prisoner, discusses the current protests in Iran, emphasizing the regime's loss of legitimacy and impending uprisings if governance falters. He suggests strategies like diplomatic isolation to pressure the government. Ben Markovits, a British-American novelist, dives into his Booker Prize-nominated work, exploring themes of aging and emotional turmoil through a character's journey. He shares personal parallels between his cancer experience and his protagonist's life.
