Broiler - Eli Cranor

A WORD ON WORDS, Nashville Public Television’s Emmy Award-winning reboot of its classic series, is a collection of three-minute interviews about books and other literary topics. Filmed in locations around Middle Tennessee, the series continues a tradition established by legendary journalist John Seigenthaler for more than 40 years.

Season 10 Episode 4 | 2m 30s | CC

Eli Cranor talks with Jeremy Finley about his thriller BROILER. The novel follows two families entangled in the world of an Arkansas chicken plant. When Edwin is fired by the ruthless manager Luke, he seeks revenge, sparking a deadly chain of events. This noir thriller exposes the divide between those at the top and those below, revealing the violent realities at the heart of the American Dream.

A Word on Words