SiriusXM announced Friday the launch of a new original weekly interview series called That Said with Talia Schlanger.
The series, which airs Sundays at 10 am EST on radio station Canada Talks (channel 167), debuted on July 5 with a conversation with viral sensation bbno$. It is slated to host comedian Margaret Cho, musician Williams Prince, motivational speaker Spencer West and Survivor fan favourite Stephen Fishbach.
“Hosted by acclaimed broadcaster, writer, producer and musician Talia Schlanger, the series invites listeners beyond the headlines through thoughtful conversations with artists, celebrities and public figures, exploring creative work, personal stories and the ideas that are shaping how we see the world,” a press release said. “Each episode also features Article Club, a thoughtful deep dive into a must-read piece of writing and the broader cultural conversations it inspires.”
Schlanger, who is a musician and writer, was a former host of NPR’s nationally syndicated World Cafe, and has interviewed some of the most influential musicians and artists today, according to the release. She has also guest hosted episodes of Alec Baldwin’s Here’s the Thing podcast and hosted for CBC Radio programs, including q with Tom Power and As It Happens.
Her work at CBC Music earned her a Canadian Screen Award as co-producer.
