It’s really entertaining as a longtime listener of This American Life to see how many people seem to be confused that Serial is more about a story and storytelling than cold hard journalism and conclusion-driven investigation. Additionally, I’m pretty sure Sarah Koenig and the TAL producers are quite surprised by how big the spin-off is.
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Jesse Thorn’s interview with Mavis Staples on Bullseye is a treat. In a stunning conversation, Staples talks about her life and work, from growing up singing gospel in churches with her family as the Staple Singers, traveling through the Jim Crow South, meeting Martin Luther King and getting involved in the movement, finding secular success …
CLARITY AND CHAOS 