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Writers (Audio)

Writers (Audio)

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 Writing can spark the imagination, take you to far away places, and even bring about social change. In this collection, writers speak about their craft and read from selected works.Copyright 2024 Regents of the University of California Art
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  • A Conversation with George Saunders - Writer's Symposium By the Sea 2026

    A Conversation with George Saunders - Writer's Symposium By the Sea 2026
    Apr 20 2026
    New York Times bestselling author George Saunders is an American writer who won the Booker Prize for his novel Lincoln in the Bardo. Saunders is known for his sharp wit, moral insight, and inventive storytelling. A longtime contributor to The New Yorker and a creative writing professor at Syracuse University, Saunders is admired for exploring kindness, consumerism, and the human condition with humor and humanity. Saunders joins host Dean Nelson for a lively conversation at Point Loma Nazarene University. Series: "Writer's Symposium By The Sea" [Humanities] [Show ID: 41205]
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • A Conversation with Jamaica Kincaid - Writer's Symposium By the Sea 2026

    A Conversation with Jamaica Kincaid - Writer's Symposium By the Sea 2026
    Apr 13 2026
    Jamaica Kincaid is an Antiguan-American writer known for her vivid, poetic prose and exploration of themes like colonialism, family, identity, and the legacy of the Caribbean. Her deeply personal and reflective style has made her one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature. Born Elaine Potter Richardson on May 25, 1949, in St. John’s, Antigua, she moved to the United States as a teenager and began her career writing for The New Yorker. Her acclaimed works include Annie John, Lucy, A Small Place, and The Autobiography of My Mother. Kincaid joins host Dean Nelson for a lively and funny conversation at Point Loma Nazarene University. Series: "Writer's Symposium By The Sea" [Humanities] [Show ID: 41204]
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • A Conversation with Judy Woodruff - Writer's Symposium By the Sea 2026

    A Conversation with Judy Woodruff - Writer's Symposium By the Sea 2026
    Mar 30 2026
    Widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in American broadcast journalism, Judy Woodruff is known for her decades-long career covering politics and current events. She is also the author of the book, This Is Judy Woodruff at the White House. Renowned for her calm, balanced reporting and commitment to journalistic integrity, Woodruff has covered every U.S. presidential election since 1976. A former anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour, she now travels the country reporting for America at a Crossroads. Woodruff joins host Dean Nelson for a engaging conversation at Point Loma Nazarene University. Series: "Writer's Symposium By The Sea" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 41203]
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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