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ALL OVER THE PLACE PODCAST 014 In today's episode, I speak with Paul Theroux about and his new book On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2019). We also speak about a variety of topics including road trips, death, immigration, NAFTA, and how Donald Trump inspired him to write his new book. In On the Plain of Snakes, Theroux documents his drive along the US-Mexican frontier, down into the heart of Mexico City, and throughout Oaxaca where he encounters migrants, corrupt cops, and mezcal. There is a reason why Paul Theroux is considered one of the greatest living travel writers. His observations on the road are nuanced, informed, and timely. And his personal narrative doesn't overpower or drown out the voices of the locals he meets and ultimately befriends while on the road. Paul's books we talked about The Great Railway Bazaar The Old Patagonian Express The Mosquito Coast Riding the Iron Rooster Happy Isles of Oceania Deep South Paul Theroux on the web Paul's Website Some of his NY Times essays Paul's 2019 Book Tour Schedule More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of All Over the Place. To join in on the conversation, please leave a comment below - we'd love to hear from you. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcast app or online here, and find us on social media (Twitter & Instagram). Finally, please join our newsletter to receive infrequent dispatches and reports with travel-related news, book recommendations, and resources from around the world. Thanks for your support and farewell! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram)