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Writing poems

In this hour, we see how poetry can show us new ways to think about place and personal identity.

refugees

Quan Barry is an award-winning poet and novelist who founded the website ASPHODEL.INFO, which is dedicated to publishing a new poem each week in response to current events.

Vietnamese refugees

Quan Barry is writing a new poem each week in response to current events.

Glitched woman

Siri Hustvedt on developing voices on new platforms, all while coping with old-fashioned sexism. 

Roxane on Twitter

Writer Roxane Gay talks about tackling her trolls and “writing to the point of uncomfortability.”

Zoe Quinn

Game developer Zoe Quinn on how her game "Depression Quest" brought a torrent of harassment and abuse to her doorstep. She tells Anne about the steps she took to protect herself, and why she's still optimistic about the potential for living and working online.

The Majestic Theater in Madison

What can science reveal about lust, romance, and compassion?

Asumaya

Our musical guest for this hour, Asumaya, talks about how one person can play the music of a full band. Alongside some performances, he tells us what inspires the myriad of sounds he has in his musical arsenal.

This episode was produced in partnership with the Center for Humans and...

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