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Best Of: ‘Odyssey’ translator Emily Wilson / Actor Jon Bernthal
Emily Wilson emphasizes the importance of preserving the poetic meter and multi-voiced narratives in Homer’s Odyssey to maintain its emotional and rhythmic power.
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Remembering Irish singer–songwriter Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard was a humble Dublin street musician who achieved international fame through his music and acting, and his work continues to inspire many.
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Actor Jon Bernthal on grit, dedication & the teacher who saved him
Bernthal’s background is rooted in a combination of turbulent youth and rigorous discipline, shaped heavily by mentors and transformative experiences abroad.
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‘Odyssey’ translator Emily Wilson: Nolan should've hired a screenwriter
Wilson’s translation strives to preserve the poetic meter and dramatic multi-vocality of Homeric poetry, making it accessible and lively for modern readers.
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The forces that shape gun culture
The Supreme Court's interpretation of terms like 'common use' in gun laws could significantly alter the scope of gun regulation in the U.S.
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French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani on feminism & freedom
Leïla Slimani’s multicultural background enriches her writing and informs her understanding of identity and belonging.
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Best Of: Broadway legend André De Shields / Apache Chef Nephi Craig
Andre de Shields’ life exemplifies resilience, artistry, and the importance of embracing personal and cultural identity at any age.
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A former nun on why she ran away from her 'Cloistered' life
Joining a religious order is often driven by a search for transcendence and deeper spiritual meaning, especially after personal trauma.
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Lee Sung Jin on the breakthrough that led him to ‘BEEF’
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Jia Tolentino on ‘Our Plastic Surgery Nightmare’
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Broadway legend André De Shields doesn't walk, he floats
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Harriet Clark spent 37 years visiting her mom in prison
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Best Of: ‘The Invite’ screenwriters / Guitarist Lenny Kaye
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach on ‘The Bear’
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Apache Chef Nephi Craig says cooking saved his life
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Gold, secrets, never-ending meetings: Inside the Trump White House
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Uncovering abuse inside America's largest ICE detention center
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'The Invite' screenwriters Rashida Jones & Will McCormack
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Best Of: Record producer Peter Asher / Romance writer Kennedy Ryan
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Remembering musical theater historian Robert Kimball
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