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Georgina Godwin speaks to Romania-born author Oana Aristide about communism, satire and fiction, while tracing her journey from macroeconomics and political advising to her latest novel, ‘Astronaut!’.

Georgina Godwin speaks to Romania-born author Oana Aristide about communism, satire and fiction, while tracing her journey from macroeconomics and political advising to her latest novel, &lsquo;Astronaut!&rsquo;.

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose. 

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind t

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Oana Aristide on satire, space dreams and fiction

Author Carlos Barragán spent months in Nigeria exploring the world of Yahoo Boys after his mother was scammed. He discusses his book, ‘The Yahoo Boys’, with Georgina Godwin and the evolution of online fraud.

Author Carlos Barrag&aacute;n spent months in Nigeria exploring the world of Yahoo Boys after his mother was scammed. He discusses his book, &lsquo;The Yahoo Boys&rsquo;, with Georgina Godwin and the evolution of online fraud.

Carlos Barragán on the new age of digital fraud

Marlon James returns with The Disappearers, now shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize. He joins Georgina Godwin, reflecting on his career so far and the possibility of winning the award for the second time.

Marlon James returns with&nbsp;The Disappearers, now shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize. He joins Georgina Godwin, reflecting on his career so far and the possibility of winning the award for the second time.

Marlon James and the people who we can’t forget

Georgina Godwin speaks to Teun Toebes and Jonathan de Jong about 'Human Forever: Searching the World for a Better Life with Dementia', exploring dementia care and rethinking ageing through human connection and quality of life.

Georgina Godwin speaks to Teun Toebes and Jonathan de Jong about 'Human Forever: Searching the World for a Better Life with Dementia', exploring dementia care and rethinking ageing through human connection and quality of life.

Oana Aristide on satire, space dreams and fiction

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