{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69612bcd1f21449d6dec2ccb/69612bf823ce58f14618bb68?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Inside the Making of Fleishman is in Trouble","description":"<p>This week, we're taking a break from our usual programming to bring you a great episode of Slate's \"Working\" podcast. In it, host June Thomas talks to author Taffy Brodesser-Akner, who recently adapted her novel <em>Fleishman is in Trouble</em> into a limited series for Hulu.</p><p><br></p><p>After the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler discuss the faulty metric of character likeability in both fiction and nonfiction. They also chat about creative collaboration and tough career decisions. </p><p><br></p><p>In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Taffy tells a story about her upcoming novel, <em>Long Island Compromise</em>. </p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy this episode, make sure to subscribe to Working wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast production by Cameron Drews.</p><p> </p>","author_name":"Slate Podcasts"}