NPR's Book of the Day - In ‘We’re Alone,’ Edwidge Danticat’s essays extend an invitation to be together

Edwidge Danticat is known for her novels and short stories. But her new book, We're Alone, is a collection of eight wide-ranging essays. These essays touch on intimate and historical topics: Danticat's past and present, the history of Haiti, parenting, migration and the author's connection to her literary heroes. In today's episode, Danticat speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the complexity of nostalgia and the Haiti she remembers.

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Chapo Trap House - 866 – Ronnie, Talk to Russia feat. American Prestige (9/9/24)

Derek & Danny of the American Prestige podcast join us to review the new film Reagan. Can a film that accurately depicts the 40th president of the United States as a vacuous himbo who eagerly repeats the last thing told to him also portray him as a righteous colossus who single-handedly defeated the scourge of Soviet Russia. Sure! Why not? We consider the dim boomer hagiography presented to us by the director of other timeless classics such as Casper: A Spirited Beginning. American Prestige is moving to Supporting Cast, keep an eye out for how to find them on their new platform: https://www.americanprestigepod.com/p/important-announcement-american-prestige

The Stack Overflow Podcast - The evolution of full stack engineers

From her early days coding on a TI-84 calculator, to working as an engineer at IBM, to pivoting over to her new role in DevRel, speaking, and community, Mrina has seen the world of coding from many angles. 

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Read Me a Poem - “The Bird of Night” by Randall Jarrell

Amanda Holmes reads Randall Jarrell’s “The Bird of Night.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.

 

This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.



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It Could Happen Here - What’s The Matter With Texas? feat. Steven Monacelli & Dr. Michael Phillips

Steven Monacelli, a journalist in Texas focused on politics and extremism, and Dr. Michael Phillips, a historian of racism and eugenics in Texas, team up to explain the apocalyptic religious belief that shapes politics in Texas — and in turn, the nation and world.

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CBS News Roundup - 09/09/2024 | World News Roundup Late Edition

James Earl Jones dies at 93. Hunt continues for alleged Kentucky highway shooter. New Orleans mayor tells residents to prepare for Francine to make landfall as a hurricane on Wednesday. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.

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Consider This from NPR - Should the presidential debate moderators hold candidates accountable?

After days of back and forth, both presidential campaigns finally agreed on the rules for Tuesday night's debate. But what are the rules for moderators? Just ask questions? Fact check in real time? A Colorado newscaster went viral for his moderation style. He wishes more journalists would try it.

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Consider This from NPR - Should the presidential debate moderators hold candidates accountable?

After days of back and forth, both presidential campaigns finally agreed on the rules for Tuesday night's debate. But what are the rules for moderators? Just ask questions? Fact check in real time? A Colorado newscaster went viral for his moderation style. He wishes more journalists would try it.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Chicago Theater To Check Out In September

As summer winds down, theater season kicks into full swing. From small storefront productions and family dramas to high-intensity wizarding spectacles, there’s something for everyone. Reset hears what Chicago’s theaters have in store as we get into fall from WBEZ’s Mike Davis. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

The Gist - Barack Talk

Former Barack Obama speechwriter, Terry Szuplat discusses Kamala Harris' challenges, Barak Obama's techniques, and he is forced to pay a compliment to the rhetorical style of Donald Trump. Szuplat is the author of Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience. Plus, should Elon Musk be arrested? (No.) Should the media tell you the presidential election is close? (They should.) Should teases give away the answers to rhetorical questions? (Only in rare circumstances.)


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