23: We Are Not Going To Save Our Country By Hating MAGA

23: We Are Not Going To Save Our Country By Hating MAGA

Author: Jill Wine-Banks & Politicon March 19, 2026 Duration: 35:56

Jill Wine-Banks is joined by award winning screenwriter of The Hunger Games, Captain Phillips, Richard Jewel and so much more Billy Ray, Its an engaging interview, Billy discusses his transition from screenwriting to YA novel writing, the environmental themes in his new book 'Burn the Water,' and the importance of storytelling in politics and society. He shares insights on building worlds, emotional storytelling, and the parallels between fiction and political messaging.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Billy Ray's Transition to Novel Writing
02:58 The World of 'Burn the Water'
05:56 Themes of Love and Equality
08:46 Environmental Concerns and Activism
12:00 Political Messaging and Storytelling
14:50 The Underclass and Societal Divisions
17:54 Imposter Syndrome and Personal Growth
20:55 The Future of Billy Ray's Writing Career


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