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20 JAN

Katherine May on 'Wintering' in challenging times

When tough times hit, do you hit the pause button, or do you just barrel through? Nearly six years ago, amid the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, author Katherine May released “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times.” Her memoir explores her own experience finding peace in times of both spiritual and seasonal difficulty. It inspired readers throughout the world to greet challenging times with softness. May joins us to talk about wintering and what we can learn about the power of rest and retreat in 2026. GUEST: Katherine May: author of "Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times" Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Jan

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49 min
18/05/2023

R.F. Kuang's satirical thriller 'Yellowface' tackles ethics in authorship

R.F. Kuang's works of historical fantasy, including The Poppy War series, have been racking up awards since she began publishing in 2018. Her novel Babel won the prestigious Nebula Award for science fiction and fantasy writers this week. The same day, her latest book Yellowface debuted. It is Kuang's fifth novel, and a shift from fantasy to literary fiction. The satirical thriller takes on the commercial publishing world, and through it, "questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation." Not to mention, "the terrifying alienation of social media." This hour, R.F. Kuang joins us. Minor spoilers lie ahead... GUESTS: R.F. Kuang: Author, Yellowface; Babel; The Poppy War Trilogy Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18/05/2023

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48 min
18/06/2021

I Regret Becoming A Parent

It’s one thing to have a hard time with parenthood. But what if you wholeheartedly regret it? Hear from two parents who feel this way, and find out how they balance feeling full of regret while wanting to make sure their kids are well taken care of. And is it really possible to love someone whom they regret bringing into existence? You’ll also meet a woman who knew she was regretted, and find out why she thinks we should be more open about it. GUESTS: Jenna Abetz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the College of Charleston. She and her colleague, Professor Julia Moore, investigated how parents communicate regrets about having children "Anna" from Iowa is the mother to a 1-year-old and a 4-year old "Tracy" from Maryland is the mother of a 9-year-old Sarah K. Brandis is the author of The Musings of an Elective Orphan. She also writes for Medium and The Virago Image: Albert Neuhuys, "Nordic Madonna", edited. Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18/06/2021

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50 min
10/07/2020

You Didn’t Ask To Be Here: Adventures In Antinatalism

Last year, a 28 year-old guy in Mumbai tried to sue his parents - who are both lawyers - for having brought him into the world. He claims his parents didn’t get his consent to live. In addition to being a very bold person, he is an anti-natalist. That is, he believes that it is morally wrong to bring sentient life into this world - no matter how charmed or how troubled that life is - and that humanity should stop reproducing, full stop. Anti-natalism is not a novel concept. You can trace it as far back as some interpretations of the teachings of Buddah, and in ancient religious sects. Nowadays, the subreddit dedicated to Anti-natalism has 70,000 members, and there are 15,000 people following the Facebook group, the “Voluntary Human Extinction Movement”. You’ll hear from one of its leaders in this show. The screenwriter for the Netflix series, True Detective, says that that the antinatalist beliefs of one of the main characters was inspired by the book, “Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming Into Existence” by the philosopher, David Benatar. You'll meet him too, and learn a lot more about the belief that this world would have been better had none us been here in the first place. GUESTS: David Benatar is a professor and the head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. He is the author of “Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence”, and his latest book is called, "The Human Predicament: A Candid Guide to Life's Biggest Questions” Les Knight is a volunteer with the “Voluntary Human Extinction Movement” Illustration: Chion Wolf Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/07/2020

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50 min
22/07/2022

Life after abortion

Note from Chion: This episode of Audacious deals with themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including stories from our guests about rape and assault. Ten people talk about why they had an abortion, how they feel about it years down the road, and how they felt when Roe v. Wade was overturned. Plus, what it's like telling your abortion story as a comedian. Alison Leiby, a Brooklyn-based writer and comedian, created her show, "Oh God, A Show About Abortion," which premiered at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York in April of 2022. The phone number for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is 1-800-656-4673. That line is open 24/7. GUESTS: Janice Wolf: Had her abortion 15 years ago after the fetus was diagnosed with cystic hygroma Emily Woodward Tracy: Had her abortion after an unplanned pregnancy when she was 16 "Anastasia" (pseudonym): Had her abortion when she was in her early 20's after being drugged and raped Katrice Claudio: Had her abortion at 23 years old after an unplanned pregnancy Linda Storms: Had her abortion after she had an "incomplete miscarriage" Ryan Lindsay: Had her abortion after an unplanned pregnancy Amy Philips: Creator of the Facebook group, “I Regret My Abortion”. She had hers after an unplanned pregnancy when she was 22 Serena Dyksen: Had an abortion at 13 years old after being raped by her uncle Jarrell Prichard: When he was in high school, was the partner of his teenage girlfriend who had three abortions Alison Leiby: A comedian who has a show called "Oh God, A Show About Abortion". She had hers after an unplanned pregnancy when she was 35 Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22/07/2022

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23/10/2020

Married Over 50 Years: “Love Each Other Even When You Don’t”

Fill in the blank: Love is… Patient. Kind. Love is Work. Hard to find. But if you wanna put your finger on what makes up “long-lasting love”, you’re gonna need some wisdom to fill in those blanks. So today, meet three couples who’ve been together for over 50 years. GUESTS: Angela and Grant Loavenbruck of Rockport, Maine, have been married for 55 years Emery Austin Smith and Vivian Ashton Smith of the Blue Hills neighborhood in Hartford have been married for 65 years Shirley and Seymour Reitman of Bloomfield, Connecticut, have been married for over 70 years Photo: Harli Marten / Unsplash Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23/10/2020

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50 min
16/10/2020

(Almost) Everybody Hurts: An Exploration of Pain

Imagine feeling like you have glass shards running through your blood, and imagine your doctors don’t believe how much pain you’re in. Then, imagine you’re in a different body, incapable of feeling any pain at all. Then, in body number three, you inflict pain on yourself so you can rate it. For science. Pain is a mystery in so many ways, but the way we evaluate it, make sense of it, and how we recognize it in other people, can change how we understand it. Today: From sickle cell, to CIP (Congenital Insensitivity to Pain), to the Schmidt Pain Index, hear three snapshots of pain. GUESTS: Amy Mason-Cooley is a sickle cell patient and founder of “Cruising With Sickle Cell”, a group that brings together sickle cell patients and their friends and families, doctors, and advocates Dr. Andrew Meltzer is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, and the Director of Clinical Research at George Washington University. His team studied racial and ethnic disparities in the management of acute pain in U.S. emergency departments Steve Pete is a Kelso, Washington resident who lives with Congenital Insensitivity to Pain, or, C.I.P. Dr. Justin Schmidt is an entomologist and author of The Sting of the Wild: The Story of the Man Who Got Stung for Science. He is also the creator of the Schmidt Sting Pain Index Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/10/2020

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50 min
20/04/2017

Connecticut State Colleges And Universities System Poised For Change

A plan to consolidate operations within Connecticut’s State Colleges and Universities system — to save millions — has roiled staff and raised questions about how well the schools can respond to the needs of students in their communities. This hour, we talk about the Board of Regents decision and we want to hear from you. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20/04/2017

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43 min
26/07/2021

Do The 2020 Olympics Deserve A Medal?

The 2020 Olympics began late last week in Tokyo, Japan. This hour: we look back at the opening weekend, and ahead at the rest of the games. GUESTS: Ben Waterworth - Australian journalist and radio host, and host of many podcasts, including "Off The Podium," a podcast about the Olympics Rebecca Schuman - Writer who is covering Olympic gymnastics for Slate Emily VanDerWerff - Critic at Large for Vox Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26/07/2021

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49 min
03/12/2021

The Nose looks at (all 468 minutes of) ‘The Beatles: Get Back’

This week, The Nose was a frying pan. The Beatles: Get Back is a three-part Disney+ docuseries produced and directed by Peter Jackson. It’s made from material originally captured for a 1970 documentary of the making of Let It Be. Jackson has called it “a documentary about a documentary.” Originally conceived as a feature film, The Beatles: Get Back was ultimately released last weekend as three episodes totaling nearly eight hours. Some other stuff that happened this week, give or take: Renowned fashion designer Virgil Abloh dies at 41 after a private battle with cancer Ex-Child Actor in ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ Shot and Killed Police said Jonshel Alexander and a man were shot inside a vehicle Saturday in New Orleans. Did Taylor Swift Just Make Billboard Chart History? She’s given The Beatles and Don McLean a 10-minute run for their money. ‘Home Alone’ House For Rent On Airbnb, Kevin Not Included Which Films Lead the Biggest Best-Picture Race in Years? With epics like “West Side Story” and biopics like “King Richard” in contention, Oscar voters have plenty of choices in a category that’s now set at 10 slots. The Best Movies of 2021 This year’s releases, augmented by movies postponed from last year, offer exceptional artistry amid the industry’s commercial difficulties. Here’s Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It) The 10 most outrageous moments from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia The A.V. Club breaks down some of the wildest moments of the FXX comedy, which kicks off its 15th season on December 1 The New Yorker: The Best Music of 2021 NPR: Best Music Of 2021 Adele convinces Spotify to remove the shuffle button from album pages: “our stories should be listened to as we intended” Streaming giant makes it less easy on you if you want to mess with an album’s running order Gen Z Pop Stars Made Their Mark in 2021. Beware, Millennial Forebears. Upstarts including Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Chloe Bailey and the Kid Laroi grew up on the internet, admiring the artists who are now their contemporaries. More Like Spotify Wrecked (I Use Apple Music) Here’s to the worst day of the year M.L.B. Lockout: ‘We Understand It’s Bad for Our Business’ As the league and its players’ union settle in for a fight that the union called “unnecessary and provocative,” both sides went public to state their cases. How Leisure Time Became Work The rise of the attention economy has accelerated our habit of engaging with our hobbies in a data-driven way. The Package Is the Message American consumers can’t resist the lure of a well-designed container. Cancel Mel Gibson Why is Hollywood still hiring this raging anti-Semite? GUESTS: Steve Metcalf - Director emeritus of the University of Hartford’s Presidents’ College Irene Papoulis - Teaches writing at Trinity College Brian Slattery - Arts editor for the New Haven Independent and a producer at WNHH radio Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03/12/2021

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49 min

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