Margaret Atwood on the truth in The Handmaids Tale

Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood talks about The Handmaid s Tale and explains why she chose to write a speculative fiction story. (This episode first aired in 2018) Follow Brief But Spectacular on our Socials: Instagram: Tiktok: Brief But Spectacular is an Emmynominated interview series that airs weekly on PBS NewsHour. These shortform episodes present an indepth look at a variety of compelling guests and ideas. Since 2015, the series has profiled over 300 subjects on a variety of topics, such as the healthcare crisis, immigration, mass incarceration, systemic racism, and mental illness. These powerful narratives put personal faces on complex issues and provide a window into the human condition. The intention of the series is to elicit empathy from the viewer by presenting original voices on universal subjects and inviting the audience to walk in someone elses shoes. Learn more about the team behind these amazing interviews: , margaretatwood, author, handmaidstale