Working: A Biography With Very High Stakes
b'This week, host June Thomas talks to writer Adam Sisman about his two biographies of the late spy novelist John le Carr\\xe9. In the interview, Adam discusses how he managed to land such an exciting project and how he was granted so much access to le Carr\\xe9, whose real name was David Cornwell. He also talks about his friendly but complicated relationship with le Carre and some surprising findings that almost derailed the whole project.\\xa0\\n\\nAfter the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler share research tips for nonfiction book projects.\\xa0\\n\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Adam explains the importance of in-person interviewing.\\xa0\\n\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\\n\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\n\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\\u2014you\\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'