Bill Gaston on “Spying on America,” Family, and the American West

The Our City Tonight Podcast · Jul 25, 2026 · 11m

Award-winning Canadian author Bill Gaston joins Our City Tonight to discuss his latest book, Spying on America, a thoughtful and often humorous memoir about a road trip through the American West with his two sons. In this extended conversation, Gaston reflects on family, travel, fatherhood, and the experiences that shaped the book. He also discusses his wide-ranging writing career, which has included novels, short fiction, memoirs, poetry, and plays. You can also watch the shorter television version of this interview on Our City Tonight. Find links to the show and our other channels at…