128: Across the Universe (with Natan Last)

<p>Among so many great word games, crosswords still reign supreme. How have they survived — and even expanded — in our digital age? What goes into a good puzzle, and will computer techniques take over? Daniel chats with author <strong>Natan Last</strong> about his book <em>Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle</em>.</p> <p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p> <ul> <li>Intros: 0:35</li> <li>News: 4:42</li> <li>Related or Not: 22:13</li> <li>Interview with Natan Last: 37:56</li> <li>Words of the Week: 1:24:52</li> <li>Comment: 1:53:37</li> <li>The Reads: 1:55:31</li> <li>Outtakes: 2:02:50</li> </ul>