On Science Fiction with Kim Stanley Robinson
From Where Shall We Meet by Omid Ashtari & Natascha McElhone
October 15, 2025 · 1h 8m · Season 2 · Episode 11
About this episode
This episode features an interview with science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson, discussing his works and themes.
Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message! Our guest this week is Kim Stanley Robinson, also know as Stan. He is an American science fiction writer best known for his Mars trilogy of novels. Over his career he has published over 20 books. Many of his novels and stories have ecological, and political themes, featuring scientists as heroes. Robinson has won numerous awards, including the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novel, as well as the World Fantasy Award. The Atlanti...
People in this episode
Hosts: Omid Ashtari, Natascha McElhone
Guest: Kim Stanley Robinson
Topics covered
- science fiction
- ecology
- politics
- literature
- Mars trilogy
Keywords
- science fiction
- Kim Stanley Robinson
- Mars trilogy
- ecological themes
- political themes
- Hugo Award
- Nebula Award
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