Author Margaret Atwood Says The Harvey Weinstein Moment Will Last

Published: Nov. 22, 2017, 6:01 a.m.

\u201cI think it\u2019s going to last more than a moment,\u201d said the celebrated author on this week\u2019s Nerdette\u201cBut how much more than a moment, it remains to be seen." 

Nerdette co-host Greta Johnsen talks with author Margaret Atwood about the recent TV adaptations of her novels Alias Grace and The Handmaid's Tale, how her take on feminism has changed in recent years, and what needs to happen to make sure the \u201cHarvey Weinstein moment\u201d isn\u2019t just a moment. Plus, we explore one of Atwood's nerd obsessions: The 1982 sci-fi film Blade Runner.