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Lannan Foundation

Lannan Foundation
Poetry
Race
Identity
Palestine
Chicago
James Baldwin
Social Justice
John Edgar Wideman
African American Literature
Settler Colonialism
Racial Identity
Prison Industrial Complex
Cultural Critique
Slave Road
Education
Literature
Literary Legacy
Cultural Justice
Personal Narrative
Deborah Levy

Welcome to the Lannan Foundation podcast, a home for cultural freedom, diversity, and creativity. Here, we celebrate exceptional contemporary artists, writers, and activists and delve into inspiring readings and conversations with leading literary figures and advocates for social, political, and environmental justice.

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This is a recording of a Readings & Conversations event from November 29, 2017.

This is a recording of a Readings & Conversations event from September 26, 2018

This is a recording of a Readings & Conversations event from October 24, 2018.

This is a recording of a Readings & Conversations event that took place on January 23, 2019.

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Valeria Luiselli
Writer and advocate focused on immigrant children and asylum issues
Episode: Valeria Luiselli with Sonia Nazario
Nikhil Pal Singh
Professor of social and cultural analysis and history at NYU
New York University
Episode: Nikhil Pal Singh with Jeremy Scahill
David Harvey
Geographer, Marxist theorist, anti-capitalist thinker
Professor Emeritus, City University of New York (CUNY) and author/activist
Episode: David Harvey with Laura Flanders
Ilan Pappé
Israeli historian and political activist
University of Exeter; European Center for Palestine Studies
Episode: Ilan Pappé with Dima Khalidi
Richard Powers
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Episode: Richard Powers with Tayari Jones
Dahr Jamail
Journalist and author focused on climate disruption and war reporting
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Episode: Dahr Jamail with William Rivers Pitt
Aja Monet
Powerful poet and activist
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Episode: Edwidge Danticat with Aja Monet
Sebastian Barry
Acclaimed Irish author known for his novels and plays, including "Days Without End".
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Episode: Sebastian Barry with Daniel Mendelsohn
Deborah Levy
Acclaimed author and playwright
Episode: Deborah Levy with John Freeman

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • W.S. Merwin

    To have been able to hear Merwin over years during which he has continued to be"a carrier the ladders" has been a gift for me and the poetic commons.

    Thank you Bill, and to the Lanan Foundation. Nancy Ryan, Tres Orejas, Taos, N.M.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N. Ryan
    United States14 years ago
  • Perhaps the best audio on the web

    The audio present on both Lannan.org and the newly released Lannan podcasts is consistently among the finest on the web. Anywhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Gabriel Furey
    United States20 years ago
  • a treasure trove

    Readings, discussion, audience Q & A with first-rate writers. Stimulating and entertaining. Feed your mind while you walk your dog. Now if KQED's City Arts & Lectures would just appear in podcast form...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smcaulay
    United States20 years ago

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Thoughtful, deep conversations with leading writers and thinkers.
Guests are consistently diverse and globally engaged.
High-quality readings and insightful guest questions set the tone.
The format blends academic insight with narrative storytelling very effectively.

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Valeria Luiselli with Sonia Nazario
Q: How do you persuade people to welcome refugees, including children, in a climate of fear?
By grounding the discussion in human stories and historical responsibility, and by showing how international laws and morality intersect with everyday actions.
Nikhil Pal Singh with Jeremy Scahill
Q: What explains Trump's presidency according to the guest?
Trump's rise is framed as a symptom of deep, structural breakdowns in both parties and the political order, rather than a simple surge of racism or economic anxiety; it reflects a broader crisis of institutional politics and the failure of conventional leadership.
David Harvey with Laura Flanders
Q: Why is the Chinese development model not a straightforward salvation for global capitalism, despite improving life expectancy and employment?
While there are undeniable improvements in living standards, Harvey argues that the Chinese model is still a capitalist reform within a broader system that perpetuates class inequalities, controls political power, and relies on rapid, often environmentally costly urbanization to absorb surplus capital.
Ilan Pappé with Dima Khalidi
Q: How has the international community responded to the settler-colonial framework in the occupied territories?
Responses have been mixed; while some states show support for Palestinian rights, many continue to engage with Israel as a strategic ally, often avoiding decisive action that would challenge the occupation; the guest advocates for decolonization and sustained advocacy including BDS.
Dahr Jamail with William Rivers Pitt
Q: What can people do individually to prepare for what's coming?
There are three broad approaches: mitigation (reducing emissions and improving practices like soil regeneration), adaptation (planning for coastlines and urban resilience), and engaged activism (supporting policies and movements that address climate disruption). The guest emphasizes starting now with practical steps and staying informed with rigorous, non-rose-colored data.

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Conversations center on culture, justice, and global systems, bringing scholars, writers, and activists into long-form discussions that connect history, policy, and contemporary life. Episodes frequently explore empire, capitalism, climate disruption, literature, diaspora, and social movements, often pairing rigorous analysis with readings or personal narratives. A standout trait is the blend of scholarly insight with intimate storytelling and on-site readings, offering listeners thoughtful context for current events and persistent cultural questions. This format is likely to appeal to intellectually curious audiences who value deep analysis, credible expertise, and human-scale storytelling in service of social and environmental justice.

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7. Aja Monet
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