Fatima Bhutto

Join renowned voices Fatima Bhutto, a novelist and social commentator, Steve Clemons, a seasoned journalist, and Konstantin Kisin, a comedian and writer, as they delve into the complexities of Western narratives on global justice. They explore how these narratives often overshadow diverse perspectives and question the West's commitment to equality and democracy. The conversation highlights the roles of media bias, free speech, and the urgent need to amplify marginalized voices, while unraveling the intricacies of identity and power in global discussions.

Fatima Bhutto, Pakistani writer and memoirist known for chronicling her family’s political history, tells how lockdown and vulnerability led her memoir. She recalls secrecy, early trauma and meeting a man who seemed to fix her anxiety. She describes manipulation, gaslighting, control over children and fertility, the pandemic moment that helped her leave, and finding kindness and a new family afterward.

Fatima Bhutto, Pakistani author and journalist best known for Songs of Blood and Sword, discusses her memoir The Hour of the Wolf and the life-changing bond with her Jack Russell, Coco. She talks about grief, surviving a coercive relationship, and how Coco’s companionship helped her heal. The conversation touches on shame, solidarity with other women, and lessons from caregiving and animal companionship.