Salman Rushdie brings a book to a knife fight

• 10 months ago
• News
• Duration 33:59

In August 2022, author Salman Rushdie was brutally stabbed during a speaking appearance, and though he survived, he lost one eye and the use of one hand — but mind, humour and irreverence were maintained. In an extended interview, CBC’s Nahlah Ayed spoke to Rushdie about the attack, using words as a weapon and freedom of expression.