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The PEN Pod: From Trauma to Transcendence with Alice Randall

InterviewNovember 3, 2020

“Black joy is particularly radical, and [the book] helps you achieve some Black joy right now—it helps all people achieve some honorable, honest joy.” More

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The PEN Pod: What to Expect in the Final Days Before the Election with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewOctober 30, 2020

“It’s going to be extremely important for people to remain patient, not to jump the gun or jump to conclusions.” More

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The PEN Pod: The Power and Immediacy of Poetry with Kevin Young

InterviewOctober 30, 2020

“I often say that poems are the best form of transport. They change us, they move us, and they move us across time and space.” More

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The PEN Pod: Nurturing Children’s Curiosity with Tami Charles

InterviewOctober 27, 2020

“Yes, this is a love letter to my son. Yes, this is a love letter to Black and Brown children, but this is also an affirmation to all children.” More

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DARE: Cops Are Battling Journalists over California’s New Police Transparency Law

News DigestFebruary 5, 2019

Law enforcement, journalists, and the California state government clash over law that makes it easier for the public to obtain police records relating to... More

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