Jonathan Goldstein, presented by CIVL Radio and Van Writers Fest

Hosted by CIVL-FM in partnership with Vancouver Writers Fest: A talk and Q&A session with Jonathan Goldstein at UFV Abbotsford. Jonathan Goldstein will be reflecting on his career, the practice of making radio, and his new show Heavyweight. Moderated by Gordon Katic of Cited, the talk will feature some of the best clips from Wiretap, and Jonathan’s new show, with commentary and discussion. Jonathan Goldstein's writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, The Believer and GQ. He’s a frequent contributor to This American Life, a columnist for the National Post, and was host and creator of Wiretap which ran on CBC Radio for 11 years. He’s also the author of several books, most recently the memoir, I'll Seize the Day Tomorrow. His new Gimlet Media podcast series Heavyweight was named a top podcast of 2016 by iTunes and the #1 podcast of the year by The Atlantic Monthly. The show has also received effusive coverage from Elle, Wired, Nylon, USA Today, The Financial Times, AV Club, and The Guardian among others. This is the third in a three-part event series to coincide with the CIVL Mini-School. These events are designed to bring stories and to support community arts and culture in Abbotsford. This event is free and open to the public. This event takes place on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking Stó:lo people.