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163: “The Enormous Radio” by John Cheever

163: “The Enormous Radio” by John Cheever

Update: 2025-11-01
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In this episode, we discuss “The Enormous Radio” by John Cheever (alternate version). What can we learn from this 1947 New Yorker story? How does the distinction between public and private life drive a story? How do stories rely on insights about human psychology? How does a story that predicts the future show us what it means to be human? How can we use fantastical elements to explore the psychology of characters?


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163: “The Enormous Radio” by John Cheever

163: “The Enormous Radio” by John Cheever

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