Guardian columnist Marina Hyde has discussed the release of her new book What a Time to Be Alive! in a podcast conversation with Nosheen Iqbal.
Surviving the news
During the interview, Hyde reflected on how people cope with the constant flow of news. She suggested that one method is to say: “I find it fascinating from a human behaviour point of view.”
“It’s like a firewall against actually thinking: ‘My God, I mean, what are we living through?’” she added.
Topics covered
The conversation ranged across Donald Trump, artificial intelligence, and Taylor Swift’s wedding. Hyde also recounted a chance, tragic encounter with Keir Starmer.
The podcast marks the publication of Hyde’s new book, What a Time to Be Alive!.
