Fork in the Road
May 7, 2026 - 00:58:43
Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsArts
Extended Families
Host Meg Wolitzer presents two works with unusual family dynamics. In Zadie Smith’s “Grand Union,” the mother-daughter bond transcends death and brings with it a whole family history. The reader is Kaneza Schaal. And Ric...
About This Episode
Extended Families is an episode from Selected Shorts by Symphony Space. Host Meg Wolitzer presents two works with unusual family dynamics. In Zadie Smith’s “Grand Union,” the mother-daughter bond transcends death and brings with it a whole...
Podcast
This episode belongs to Selected Shorts.
Listen Online
Use the player on this page to stream the episode online.
Episode Details
Published Apr 16, 2026, 00:56:59 long, audio available.
Related Episodes
Continue listening to more episodes from Selected Shorts.
Too Hot For Radio: Jonathan Lethem "The King of Sentences"
May 4, 2026 - 00:44:00
Elements of Nature
Apr 30, 2026 - 00:57:12
Jane Austen at 250
Apr 23, 2026 - 01:00:10
Tell Me More: Jodi Kantor
Apr 20, 2026 - 00:30:59
Remakes and Replicas
Apr 9, 2026 - 00:57:00
Selected Shorts Goes to the Movies with the Tribeca Film Festival
Apr 2, 2026 - 00:58:37
Best American Short Stories
Mar 26, 2026 - 00:58:29
Questions About This Episode
What is Extended Families about?
Host Meg Wolitzer presents two works with unusual family dynamics. In Zadie Smith’s “Grand Union,” the mother-daughter bond transcends death and brings with it a whole family history. The reader is Kaneza Schaal. And Richard Bausch’s “What Feels Like the World,” read by James Naughton, explores the bond between a grandparent and a grandchild. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Where can I listen to Extended Families?
You can listen to Extended Families online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.
Which podcast is Extended Families from?
Extended Families is an episode from Selected Shorts by Symphony Space.
How long is this episode?
This episode is 00:56:59 long.
When was this episode published?
This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.
Can I save Extended Families for later?
Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.
Are there related episodes from Selected Shorts?
Yes. This page shows related episodes from Selected Shorts when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.
Quick Answers About This Episode
Where can I listen to Extended Families?
You can listen to Extended Families on this page when the episode audio is available from the podcast feed.
Which podcast is this episode from?
Extended Families is from Selected Shorts by Symphony Space.
What are the episode details?
Published Apr 16, 2026 and 00:56:59 long