Weekly Quiz: Hard-Core Climate Talk, Weird Wellness Trends, and How Biden Blew It - How closely have you been reading our online stories this week? Take The Walrus Weekly Quiz to find out—released every Saturday.
The New Patron Saints of Lesbian Fiction - Why the best queer writers are throwing plot out of the window
Breaking the Rules of Gay Fiction, One Riotous Page at a Time - Brontez Purnell’s work burns with a frantic blend of lyricism and lewdness, desire and disgust
Schvitzing at the Sauna like a Sucker - Can Othership and other urban bathhouses really cure loneliness?
A Personal Journey Through Holocaust History - Best-selling author Timothy Taylor uncovers his family’s hidden past in a new podcast
Derek McCormack is the author of more than a dozen books, including Dark Rides, The Haunted Hillbilly, and The Well-Dressed Wound. His most recent book is Judy Blame’s Obituary: Writings on Fashion and Death, a collection of his fashion writing, published in 2022 by Pilot Press. In this episode, Derek and Nathan talk about Derek’s complicated literary reputation, about writers needing to fight against their natural desire for attention and acceptance, and, not uncoincidentally, about publishing a novel with a title Nathan is too boring and polite to say out loud on a podcast.
Canadian Ranger Allen Pogotak shares his Arctic experiences and calls for greater focus on its defense and exploration. Former Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy examines Canada’s role in NATO, past contributions, and future challenges in a changing global landscape.
Building and maintaining sexual and body confidence as we age is essential for living healthier, happier lives. The intensity of the changes brought on by menopausal symptoms can make this especially challenging, but reconnecting to pleasure offers one path to empowerment. Luna Matatas is a sex and pleasure educator. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health.
Schvitzing at the Sauna like a Sucker - Can Othership and other urban bathhouses really cure loneliness?
Extermination - Even if you don’t see them or hear them, there are always others—somewhere in your home