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Ken Burns on History, Truth, and Storytelling

Ken Burns on History, Truth, and Storytelling

FromThe Assignment with Audie Cornish


Ken Burns on History, Truth, and Storytelling

FromThe Assignment with Audie Cornish

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ken Burns has been called “America’s Storyteller.” Audie spoke with him live on stage about his process, and about trying to get to the truth of a subject, especially in a political and cultural climate that actively challenges the very idea of truth. Their conversation was part of The Connecticut Forum's season of live, unscripted conversations among renowned experts and celebrities. 
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Released:
Dec 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Fiery Twitter threads and endless news notifications never capture the full story. Each week on The Assignment, host Audie Cornish pulls listeners out of their digital echo chambers to hear from the people who live the headlines. From the sex work economy to the battle over what’s taught in classrooms, no topic is off the table. Listen to The Assignment every Thursday.