Best Daniel Monroe Podcasts (2024)

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Ling Ma on Imploding the Immigrant Narrative 28:10

11M ago28:10

28:10

Novelist Ling Ma doesn’t shy away from taking risks with her writing. Her 2018 debut novel, “Severance,” is an apocalyptic satire that won the Kirkus Prize for Fiction and squarely put her on the map as an exciting, off-beat new writer. With her newest collection, “Bliss Montage,” Ma has turned her attention to the short story format. The collectio…

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Rena Priest Explores the Beauty of Childhood on "Young and Indigenous" 38:44

11M ago38:44

38:44

We think you’ll really enjoy this podcast from our friends over at Young and Indigenous, which amplifies indigenous knowledge, storytelling and history. In this episode of Young and Indigenous, Washington State Poet Laureate and award-winning author Rena Priest explores the beauty of childhood and the nurturing element of culture. Priest also recit…

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Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Ghosts that Haunt our Cultural Past (Replay) 37:55

12M ago37:55

37:55

It’s been announced! Writer Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Sympathizer” (2015) is now getting the prestige TV treatment on HBO’s newly rebranded Max streaming service. To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we revisit our interview with Nguyen. In it, he talks about not just “The Sympathizer,” but ab…

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Searches for Truth Through Acting 19:34

1y ago19:34

19:34

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is one of the busiest people in Hollywood. His recent films include “Aquaman,” “The Matrix Resurrections,” “Ambulance,” and “Candyman.” But most recently, he made his Broadway debut in "Topdog/Underdog." In this episode, Abdul-Mateen II gives a masterclass on his acting process. The graduate of the Yale School of Drama d…

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Kelly Reichardt Breaks Down Her Filmmaking Process Behind "Showing Up" 27:18

1y ago27:18

27:18

In her eighth feature film, “Showing Up,” Kelly Reichardt takes pleasure in thinking about “life on the level outside of commerce.” Her films often explore working-class characters living life on the margins. Movies like “First Cow,” “Certain Women,” “Wendy and Lucy,” and “Old Joy” have established Reichardt as one of the most fiercely independent …

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Jennifer Egan Writes to Experience a Life Outside Her Own 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

A compelling novel can transport us into worlds unknown. Novelist Jennifer Egan has mastered this inventiveness of fiction with her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "A Visit from the Goon Squad," and in her newest book,"The Candy House." In this episode, Egan breaks down her writing process behind "Lulu the Spy, 2032," a chapter from "The Candy House.…

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Al Nelson’s Sound Design Journey From “Jurassic Park” To “Top Gun: Maverick” 31:14

1y ago31:14

31:14

“Top Gun: Maverick” is filled with booming jet engines and layered sonic storytelling. Since this publication, it won the award for Best Sound at the Oscars, largely due to the work of Al Nelson, sound designer and supervising sound editor at Skywalker Sound. Hear how he and his team spent time on aircraft carriers to capture the film’s iconic soun…

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Jason Kim Goes Inside the World of K-pop 25:51

1y ago25:51

25:51

K-pop is a genre full of catchy music and elaborate choreography. It’s a natural fit for the Broadway stage. As a lifelong fan of K-pop, writer Jason Kim (“Girls,” “Barry,” and “Divorce”) was interested in the personal lives of the global superstars from Korean pop bands like BTS and BLACKPINK. How do these artists deal with the pressure of making …

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Ruth E. Carter Designs Costumes to Stand the Test of Time 29:26

1y ago29:26

29:26

What does it mean to create futuristic costumes from the past? Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter’s Afrofuturistic designs imagine the fictional African nation of Wakanda without the influence of colonialism. In “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” she takes this theory to another imagined world that draws on Mesoamerican history. In this e…

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John Waters on the Fine Art of Bad Taste 20:32

1y ago20:32

20:32

John Waters loves to break the rules and make you laugh along the way. The iconoclast has been doing just that over the past six decades with provocative and perverse films like “Pink Flamingos,” “Hairspray,” and “Female Trouble.” Now enshrined as the king of transgressive cinema, Waters is taking on new challenges with his talents. In this episode…

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John David Washington Explores his Past for his Broadway Debut 32:33

1+ y ago32:33

32:33

Actor John David Washington loves to talk about his craft. The star of films like “BlacKkKlansman,” “Tenet” and “Amsterdam” has now set his sights on Broadway with August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” Performing for the stage requires a different skill set from acting for film, and in this episode, Washington describes the intensive process he under…

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One more short scene from the life of Buffy Sainte-Marie 4:45

1+ y ago4:45

4:45

Buffy Sainte-Marie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the past century. For 60 years her music has quietly reverberated throughout pop culture, and provided a touchstone for Indigenous resistance. Buffy is a five-part series from CBC Podcasts hosted by Mohawk and Tuscarora writer Falen Johnson and explores how Buffy’s life and legacy…

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New season of American Masters: Creative Spark! 2:42

1+ y ago2:42

2:42

How do the world’s finest artists – from actors to musicians and beyond – create work that moves audiences? What challenges do they overcome in their creative process? American Masters: Creative Spark explores what makes a master by interviewing diverse artists and cultural icons from the worlds of music, comedy, poetry, film, and more in a new sea…

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How Buffy Sainte-Marie Made Her Most Triumphant Song Yet 23:45

1+ y ago23:45

23:45

Buffy Sainte-Marie, a Cree musician, artist and activist, has always been ahead of the pack. For six decades, she has fought for Indigenous rights and visibility through her work. She spoke out against the Vietnam War with her song “Universal Soldier,” foresaw the opioid crisis with the eerily prescient “Cod’ine,” and wrote iconic love songs like “…

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Jo Firestone Proves Comedy Has No Age Limit 22:14

2+ y ago22:14

22:14

Comedian Jo Firestone was leading a weekly remote comedy workshop with a group of senior citizens from New York’s Greenwich House when something magical happened. Through in-person sessions, one-on-one interviews and a live public performance, a documentary special emerged called "Good Timing." Join Firestone and her crew of funny seniors as they f…

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Don Hertzfeldt Animates Stick Figures Into Existential Masterpieces 32:59

2+ y ago32:59

32:59

Two-time Oscar-nominated animator, writer and filmmaker Don Hertzfeldt is considered one of the most influential figures in animation. In his first-ever formal podcast interview, he breaks down the long journey that went into making his 2012 feature film, “It’s Such a Beautiful Day.” The existential story at the heart of the film often mirrors many…

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Atsuko Okatsuka Jokes Around 17:56

2+ y ago17:56

17:56

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka does everything. The touring comic, actress, writer, dancehall dancer and podcast host is everywhere and works tirelessly. She even famously performed a stand-up set in the middle of an earthquake — and got lots of laughs. Okatsuka also just made her late night debut on “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” proving to a n…

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How Kim Gordon Makes Music 17:58

2+ y ago17:58

17:58

Musician and artist Kim Gordon is known for being the coolest person in the room. She is one of the co-founders of Sonic Youth, the band that pioneered alternative rock for 30 years with albums like “Daydream Nation” (1988) and “Goo” (1990). Today, Gordon is focused on her solo work as well as new noisy and avant-garde collaborations. Here the musi…

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Making Movies with M. Night Shyamalan 23:30

2+ y ago23:30

23:30

For decades, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan has been telling original stories with movies like the Oscar-nominated hit, “The Sixth Sense” (1999), “Signs” (2002) and “Split” (2016). In today’s Hollywood system, this has turned Shyamalan into something of an iconoclast. Here he breaks down his independent approach to making his most recent thriller, “O…

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Jericho Brown Takes on Tradition 25:40

2+ y ago25:40

25:40

Poet Jericho Brown won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for his collection “The Tradition.” The poems are vivid works of beauty and agony - each word delivered with a strong sense of urgency. Brown breaks down the process behind writing the collection’s titular poem, “The Tradition,” and the many layers of his ever-changing consciousness that ins…

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Understanding the History and Mystery of Michael R. Jackson 27:41

2+ y ago27:41

27:41

“A Strange Loop” has a lot to say in a one-act show. The metafictional musical is playwright, lyricist and composer Michael R. Jackson’s meditation on self-perception, race, sexuality, art, faith, identity and everything in between. The off-Broadway success of this ambitious work earned Jackson the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He breaks down the …

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Errol Morris vs. Steve Bannon 32:53

2+ y ago32:53

32:53

Oscar-winning filmmaker Errol Morris broke open the documentary form with his early embrace of re-enactments and stylized lighting and music. His film, "The Thin Blue Line" (1988), put this reputation front and center, and his Oscar-winning film, "The Fog of War" (2003), cemented his legacy. He also has an irresistible attraction to controversial i…

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Introducing – American Masters: Creative Spark 2:20

2+ y ago2:20

2:20

How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with one iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Whether it is Oscar-winning filmmaker Errol Morris explaining the thinking behind a controversial film, comedian Atsuko Okatsuka sharing what makes a joke land, Pulitzer…

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Episode 16 - One year later, where are we now? 53:46

3y ago53:46

53:46

In this episode, we reflect on the past year after George Floyd's death and what has and hasn't changed. We explore topics ranging from corporate accountability and local policing changes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speakyourtruthnow/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speak…

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Episode 15 - Pride and Juneteenth 43:23

3y ago43:23

43:23

Join Mallory and Amanda as they discuss Rainbow Capitalism and politician's new favorite holiday, Juneteenth. Music Used: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2 Link: https://music.apple.com/us/a…

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Episode 14 - Off The Record - Calling People Out 1:04:46

3y ago1:04:46

1:04:46

In this episode, Amanda and Mallory discuss some recent events and what they are looking forward to doing (and not doing) after getting vaccinated, and Amanda tells a story about accidentally calling out racism. We hope you enjoy this episode.This podcast was recorded on 4/10/2021. On that date, the George Floyd Trial did not yet have a verdict, an…

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Episode 13 - Workplace Diversity - Where are all the Black Folks? 57:31

3y ago57:31

57:31

In our newest episode, we have a guest come on to chat about her thoughts on diversity in the corporate workforce. She chose the topic and we were happy to chat more about the history of black folks in the workplace and where we are today. Email your voice memo to: speakyourtruthnowpodcast@gmail.com Insta: speakyourtruthnowpod Intro Music: Chase He…

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Episode 12 - Off The Record (pt. 3) - 7 truths about COVID 1:02:21

3y ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Amanda and Mallory come together and chat about COVID-19. Trying to keep it to loosely 7 topics to focus on and flesh out, they give you their own insight and opinions on living in the time of coronavirus. As we know, COVID has been proven to disproportionately affect black and brown communities and we chat about this as well. Listen in and let us …

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Episode 11 - Systemic Racism and Year-End Wrap-up! 1:00:17

3+ y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

In this episode, Amanda and Mallory play a call from a listener, discuss systemic racism, how to discuss it with others, and how to be an ally. They wrap things up with a discussion about the end of 2020 and their goals for 2021. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you all in 2021! Email your voice memo to: speakyourtruthnowpodcast@gmail.com Insta:…

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Episode 10 - Social Media and Social Justice 44:54

3+ y ago44:54

44:54

In this episode, Amanda and Mallory discuss social media and its impact on social justice movements. Enjoy!Mentioned in this episode: POCs rely on social media for social justice news- Pew Research Study https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/07/13/activism-on-social-media-varies-by-race-and-ethnicity-age-political-party/People to follow on Twi…

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Episode 09 - Off The Record (pt. 2) - Post Election 50:40

3+ y ago50:40

50:40

In this episode, Amanda and Mallory discuss how things have gone since election day. This show was recorded on November 14, 2020, one week after the race was called for Joe Biden. Intro and Outro Music: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ O…

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Episode 08 - Elections and Voting in America ... Now Go Vote! 53:18

3+ y ago53:18

53:18

Yes, we're also talking about voting like the rest of America! This week, Amanda, Mallory, and their special guest, Cameron, talk about voter suppression, the electoral college, and voting theory. Enjoy! And Go Vote! Intro and Outro Music: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://c…

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Episode 07 - Off The Record (pt.1) 44:03

3+ y ago44:03

44:03

Amanda is in Colorado with Mallory as they discuss memories of moving, grad school, and other random topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speakyourtruthnow/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speakyourtruthnow/support

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Episode 06 - Toxic Masculinity 41:22

3+ y ago41:22

41:22

This week, Amanda and her guest, Cameron, discuss toxic masculinity, its wider effects, and maybe how to combat it. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @SYTNPod Instagram: @speakyourtruthnowpod Intro and Outro: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b…

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Episode 05 - Kamala (Comma-La) Harris 23:02

3+ y ago23:02

23:02

Amanda and several guests chat about Kamala Harris, the VP on the democratic presidential ticket. Intro and Outro Music: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Other Music: Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2 Link: https://music.ap…

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Episode 04 - Current Events and Meet Mallory 15:25

4y ago15:25

15:25

Amanda and Mallory discuss current news, including the passing of John Lewis and our thoughts on the Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Following that, stay tuned to learn more about Mallory Harris. Intro and Outro Music: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licens…

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Episode 03- Voting and Monuments 57:21

4y ago57:21

57:21

In this episode, Mallory and I briefly discuss current news before diving into the topic of voting. Topics include Hamilton the musical and monuments around the United States. I guess we were also feeling very optimistic and did two sessions on what's giving us hope. Speak Your Truth Now is a podcast designed to talk about important topics in Ameri…

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Episode 02- Current News and Meet the Host! 19:50

4y ago19:50

19:50

Amanda and Mallory discuss current news regarding policing and voting in our mini-episode. Following that, stay tuned to learn more about the host, Amanda Daniel Monroe. Intro and Outro Music By: Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Other Mu…

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Episode 01- Policing in America 53:21

4y ago53:21

53:21

Speak Your Truth Now is a podcast designed to talk about important topics in America- like policing, racism, disenfranchisement, and many other current events. We want people's opinions and thoughts to drive the conversations that we have so we ask that you send questions or voice memos to speakyourtruthnowpodcast@gmail.com. You can also record a m…

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Episode 00- What to look forward to 2:13

4y ago2:13

2:13

If you’ve been watching the news recently, then you know about the protests and the killing of George Floyd. You may also have heard about Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Sadly, these types of tragedies happen all the time in America and they’ve been happening since the founding of our nation. I woke up this past Sunday with a feeling that I hadn…

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Actor and playwright Wallace Shawn 33:36

4y ago33:36

33:36

Although he became famous for his work as an actor in films like “Clueless”, “The Princess Bride” and “Toy Story,” Wallace Shawn is also an Obie Award-winning playwright and author, known for his experimental and challenging writing on class politics and morality. Josh Hamilton talks with Shawn about this dichotomy, as the duo explore the ways in w…

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Musician Miles Davis 27:43

4y ago27:43

27:43

Miles Davis is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, influential and respected figures in music. To celebrate the new documentary on the jazz legend, American Masters - Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, filmmaker Stanley Nelson talks with Miles Davis’ nephew and drummer, Vince Wilburn, Jr.By American Masters | PBS

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Theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku 26:56

4y ago26:56

26:56

The beginning of the universe might be the greatest origin story of all time, and theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku has made a career exploring this subject and others like it. Dr. Kaku is the co-founder of string field theory, which some suggest will crack the final code toward understanding the universe. Dr. Kaku talks about building an atom …

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Comedian Maria Bamford 44:53

4y ago44:53

44:53

Fresh off the heels of her brand new stand-up special “Weakness is the Brand,” comedian Maria Bamford sits down to discuss her disarming approach to comedy, including the hilarious ways you can turn life challenges into comedy gold. Recently, Bamford has brought her signature honesty and openness to the new interview series, "What’s Your Ailment?!,…

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Writer and director Noah Baumbach 28:34

4+ y ago28:34

28:34

Noah Baumbach (“The Squid and the Whale,” “Margot at the Wedding,” “The Meyerowitz Stories”) talks about how and why he makes movies. Through equal parts comedy and drama, Baumbach’s films frequently deal with the pains of family life with stunning clarity. His most recent film “Marriage Story,” now nominated for six Academy Awards including Best P…

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Playwright Lynn Nottage 41:04

4+ y ago41:04

41:04

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage talks about the origin of her Broadway play, “Sweat,” and the time she spent developing the story through her conversations with working class residents in Reading, Pennsylvania. Her focus on the struggles of this de-industrialized Rust Belt town predicted a national conversation around identity, race …

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Actor Ethan Hawke 1:09:22

4+ y ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Actor, writer and director Ethan Hawke (“Before Sunrise,” “Training Day,” “First Reformed,” “Boyhood”) talks with his close friend and fellow actor Josh Hamilton about formative projects from Hawke’s career, reflecting on his own origin story and musing on how one can prioritize life goals and discover meaning through artistic pursuits. Hawke and H…

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Actress and filmmaker Lee Grant 46:22

4+ y ago46:22

46:22

Academy Award-winning actress Lee Grant (“Shampoo,” “In The Heat of the Night,” “Valley of the Dolls”) sits down with American Masters creator Susan Lacy for an in-depth conversation about her upbringing, surviving years on the Hollywood blacklist during the McCarthy era, and her career as an actress and documentary filmmaker. Grant describes how k…

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Playwright and actor Tarell Alvin McCraney 48:47

4+ y ago48:47

48:47

Academy Award-winning writer and actor Tarell Alvin McCraney talks about his semi-autobiographical play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue,” and the Academy Award-winning film “Moonlight” that followed. He discusses the centrality of Florida to his work, and the importance of building a sense of community above all else. McCraney’s recent work incl…

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Poet Joy Harjo 36:34

4+ y ago36:34

36:34

In 2019, Joy Harjo became the first Native American Poet Laureate of the United States. She joins us from her hometown Tulsa, Oklahoma to talk about the responsibilities that come with this honor and the importance of representing rich Native American storytelling traditions. She talks about the transcendent nature of language, our human origins as…

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