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16:53
- Literature
The Story of Story
As the world becomes more interconnected, stories carry greater weight than ever before
Season 7, Episode
12
26:46
- Literature
- Art & Design
- Music
Neverending Stories
Stories have shaped our knowledge and communication and are core to our shared humanity.
Season 7, Episode
12
13:56
- Literature
Dystopian Romances
YA author Veronica Roth takes her readers to dystopian futures where love still survives.
Season 7, Episode
8
26:46
- Literature
- Music
Lateral Visions
Novelist Veronica Roth and pianist Amy Yang see a way forward.
Season 7, Episode
8
13:07
- Art & Design
- Literature
Pain Is Inevitable, Suffering Optional
Artists have forever represented pain, but it is something most must endure alone.
Season 7, Episode
7
26:46
- Music
- Art & Design
- Literature
Pain and Patience
Pain is inevitable for humans. And: Is Gil Shaham the last musician to own a great violin?
Season 7, Episode
7
13:30
- Literature
- Art & Design
Sophie Blackall: Drawing the World ‘Round
Children’s author and illustrator Sophie Blackall draws for curious kids around the world.
Season 7, Episode
1
26:46
- Stage & Screen
- Art & Design
- Literature
Seeing & Being Seen
Theater director Kenny Leon and children's author Sophie Blackall fearlessly harness honesty.
Season 7, Episode
1
26:45
- Literature
- Art & Design
Drawing Meaning from Life
Today, graphic novels have a lot to say. And so do the creators behind them.
Season 6, Episode
7
17:17
- Literature
- Stage & Screen
From the Mouths of Poets
Spoken word is a popular, more democratic way for poets to get their work and words out.
Season 6, Episode
6
26:46
- Literature
- Dance
- Stage & Screen
From the Mouths of Poets
Slam poetry and the American Ballet Theatre's teen training program
Season 6, Episode
6
13:39
- Literature
The Multitudes of Gish Jen
Best-selling novelist Gish Jen has found peace with a personal East/West divide that could serve as a model for all.
Season 6, Episode
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