In the latest episode of the Front Burner podcast, lawyer and author Bryan Stevenson delves into the significance of the historic Mother Emanuel AME church in American history. Exploring how this institution encapsulates a narrative of the nation’s past, Stevenson shares insights on storytelling.
Canadian journalist Paul Wells also contributes to the discussion, analyzing the evolving landscape of news media through the lens of The New York Times’ ascent. Drawing lessons from the newspaper’s trajectory, Wells offers a broader perspective on the industry.
Additionally, Bookends host Mattea Roach engages in a conversation with Jayme about Ukraine, emphasizing the transformative power of literature, and shedding light on the plight of endangered snails.
The featured books in this episode are “Mother Emanuel” by Kevin Sack, “The Times” by Adam Nagourney, and “Endling” by Maria Reva.
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