Episode 096 of the Quarantine Tapes sees Paul Holdengräber joined by writer and critic Daniel Mendelsohn. A professor at Bard College, Daniel talks about the challenges of teaching remotely in recent months. He and Paul also express their concerns about how the pandemic and the economic crisis could negatively affect the humanities in a moment when that field of study may be more valuable than ever. Later, Paul and Daniel talk about Daniel’s upcoming book, Three Rings: A Tale of Exile, Narrative, and Fate. They dig into history, The Odyssey, and Daniel’s belief that Greek tragedy can offer incredible insight into this moment of national consequences and reckoning.Credits:Paul Holdengraber - Co-Creator, Host, OLA DirectorAnthony Audi - Co-Creator, Researcher, OLA DirectorAlejandro Cohen - Co-Creator, Producer, ComposerChristian Pitt - Production Coordinator Erin Cooney - Copy, ProductionDublab Team