Ep. 284: Ben Fountain Reflects on the Surreal Reality That is Life in the Age of Trump's Pandemic

Summary: Ben Fountain is the author of the award-winning novel Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk. His most recent book is Beautiful Country Burn Again. Fountain shares how he is trying to remain focused and grounded in these maddening and surreal days of the Trump Pandemic. He also explains that Trump is so powerful and alluring for his followers because the Great Leader is one of the greatest con men in American history.