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The First Bad Man: Miranda July on her debut novel

The ever-surprising artist Miranda July can now add author to her robust résumé.
Filmmaker, performance artist and author Miranda July joins guest host Shad to discuss her debut novel The First Bad Man and why she stands by her unlikable female protagonist.

She also reflects on themes of isolation and loneliness, and how she feels about being called the "queen of whimsy".

Click here or on the listen button above to hear the full segment (audio 0:21:16).

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