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Carrie Brownstein

FromDesign Matters with Debbie Millman

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Mar 11, 2024

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Celebrated musician, comedian, writer, and director Carrie Brownstein joins to talk about her remarkable career as the co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist of the legendary punk band Sleater-Kinney, her role in the iconic TV series Portlandia, and her new memoir.

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Mar 11, 2024

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