Alex Garland’s latest film “Civil War” is unsettling even in its premise — maybe because of how real it feels. Set in a dystopian future America, the film follows a team of journalists who travel across the country during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War. Alex joins Tom in studio for a conversation about his feelings on journalism and media, what inspired the film, and why it’s not just a warning about conflict, but the loss of a collective truth.
Plus, the Canadian medical drama “Transplant” became a surprise hit during the pandemic that completely changed the life of its star, Hamza Haq. On the heels of the series finale, Hamza talks to Tom about his groundbreaking character, saying goodbye to the show, and his latest film “With Love and a Major Organ.”
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On his new album “Michael,” Killer Mike is ready to show the man behind the MC
Paul Simon literally dreamed up his newest album, Seven Psalms
Past Lives director Celine Song + Matt Andersen’s new song What’s on My Mind
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The Mandalorian’s Paul Sun-Hyung Lee + The National’s Matt Berninger
New York Times bestselling author Angie Thomas + Saeed Teebi on his debut novel
Mae Martin on their comedy special SAP + Anosh Irani on his new play
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