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Sep 27, 2018

Laura Poitras has been a fearless documentarian for over 25 years. Her work blurs the lines between journalism, activism, and art, as she explores the impact of government policies by looking at their effect on the lives of individuals.

In this episode from 2010, Tania and Laura discuss the making of The Oath, a film...


Jul 26, 2018

At 99 years old, Lawrence Ferlinghetti is somewhat of a living legend. Not only is he the founder of landmark institution City Lights Books and Publishing, but he has also published countless books of his own, written thousands of poems, had his paintings exhibited around the world, became San Francisco’s first...


Jun 28, 2018

When you think of Lena Dunham, you probably think of her HBO-hit, Girls- and for good reason. She wrote, directed and starred in the series throughout its six seasons, garnering a huge fan base and carving out a definitive space for herself in the world of creative professionals. Since the end of Girls, she’s been...


Jun 7, 2018

Vivienne Westwood has accumulated many different titles throughout her long and storied life: co-founder of the British Punk movement, mastermind designer behind a fashion empire, savvy business woman, impassioned activist, Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, mother, and wife.

In this conversation from...


Apr 27, 2018

Filmmaker and director Barry Jenkins makes movies that make statements. While you may know him best for his film Moonlight, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017, Barry's been honing his craft for years.

In this episode from 2009, Tania and Barry reflect upon Barry's complex relationship with...