Episodes
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Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr., is a Princeton professor and bestselling author of Begin Again: James Baldwinâs America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own. In this rousing final episode, Dr. Glaude delves into The Fire Next Time, Baldwinâs galvanizing condemnation of racism in America and how he consistently refuses to be pigeon-holed into one school of thought. Across his works, Baldwin addresses an incredible range of ideas and issuesâmany of which we still grapple with todayâwith a persistent message of hope, justice, and love. Baldwin historian Ed PavliÄ caps off this episode with a segment on his friendship with iconic author Toni Morrison and Baldwinâs continuing legacy.
This podcast is a production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing. It is hosted by Cree Myles, produced by Stephanie Bowen and Shalea Harris, edited by Clayton Gumbert, and executive produced by Trevor Baldwin.
For more information and to get the deluxe centenary editions of James Baldwinâs works, check out JamesBaldwinBooks.com, JamesBaldwin.info, and All Ways Black
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Ed PavliÄ, Baldwin historian and Professor of English & African American Studies at UGA-Athens, describes how he became friends with the James Baldwin family and helped the film version of If Beale Street Could Talk happen. Ed also shares his research on Baldwinâs family relationshipsâespecially with his brother David Baldwinâand the surprising lessons Ed discovered in getting to know the real James Baldwin through reading his personal letters.
This podcast is a production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing. It is hosted by Cree Myles, produced by Stephanie Bowen and Shalea Harris, edited by Clayton Gumbert, and executive produced by Trevor Baldwin.
For more information and to get the deluxe centenary editions of James Baldwinâs works, check out JamesBaldwinBooks.com, JamesBaldwin.info, and All Ways Black
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Celebrated Hollywood actor and bestselling memoirist Billy Dee Williams (WHAT HAVE WE HERE?) goes behind the scenes about his friendship with James Baldwin and Baldwinâs love (and critique) of Hollywood. Then Baldwin historian Ed PavliÄ dives into Baldwinâs love of cinema, his love/hate relationship with Hollywood, and his impact on American film culture.
This podcast is a production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing. It is hosted by Cree Myles, produced by Stephanie Bowen and Shalea Harris, edited by Clayton Gumbert, and executive produced by Trevor Baldwin.
For more information and to get the deluxe centenary editions of James Baldwinâs works, check out JamesBaldwinBooks.com, JamesBaldwin.info, and All Ways Black
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THIS IS TASTE, a food culture podcast
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Dr. Jessica B. Harris is a food historian, author of the memoir High on the Hog (which became a popular Netflix series) and personal friend of James Baldwin. In this fascinating episode, she talks about Baldwinâs move to France, the surprising and delightful role that food and hospitality played in his life and work, and what it was like to be roommates with Toni Morrison at Baldwinâs house in France and listen to him read the first draft of If Beale Street Could Talk out loud for the first time. Then Baldwin historian Ed PavliÄ explores the importance of the radical âWelcome Tableâ concept Baldwin created at his house in France.
This podcast is a production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing. It is hosted by Cree Myles, produced by Stephanie Bowen and Shalea Harris, edited by Clayton Gumbert, and executive produced by Trevor Baldwin.
For more information and to get the deluxe centenary editions of James Baldwinâs works, check out JamesBaldwinBooks.com, JamesBaldwin.info, and All Ways Black
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THIS IS TASTE, a food culture podcast
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Reverend DantĂ© Stewart, author of Shoutinâ In The Fire, brings us on an inspirational journey through James Baldwinâs faith and his relentless pursuit of finding and championing love and humanity in a world full of fear, hate, and grief. Baldwin historian Ed PavliÄ caps off this episode with a segment on the role of Baldwinâs religious upbringing in his desire to promote hope and justice in his work.
This podcast is a production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing. It is hosted by Cree Myles, produced by Stephanie Bowen and Shalea Harris, edited by Clayton Gumbert, and executive produced by Trevor Baldwin.
For more information and to get the deluxe centenary editions of James Baldwinâs works, check out JamesBaldwinBooks.com, JamesBaldwin.info, and All Ways Black
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THIS IS TASTE, a food culture podcast
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Kevin Young, Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, discusses James Baldwinâs burgeoning career as a writer and critic as well as his tortured relationship with his own sexuality and desire for love through the lens of his controversial second novel Giovanniâs Room. Then Baldwin historian Ed PavliÄ reveals some surprising mentors and influences on Baldwin, including Zora Neale Hurston, Henry James, Richard Wright, Beauford Delaney, and others.
This podcast is a production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing. It is hosted by Cree Myles, produced by Stephanie Bowen and Shalea Harris, edited by Clayton Gumbert, and executive produced by Trevor Baldwin.
For more information and to get the deluxe centenary editions of James Baldwinâs works, check out JamesBaldwinBooks.com, JamesBaldwin.info, and All Ways Black
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THIS IS TASTE, a food culture podcast
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Bestselling author Roxane Gay explores the impact of The Great Migration and James Baldwinâs childhood in Harlem on his work, including his exceptional first novel Go Tell It On The Mountain. Then Baldwin historian Ed PavliÄ gives a history of The Great Migration and its importance for Black culture and art.
This podcast is a production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing. It is hosted by Cree Myles, produced by Stephanie Bowen and Shalea Harris, edited by Clayton Gumbert, and executive produced by Trevor Baldwin.
For more information and to get the deluxe centenary editions of James Baldwinâs works, check out JamesBaldwinBooks.com, JamesBaldwin.info, and All Ways Black
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On the debut episode of The Baldwin 100âa new series examining the life and work of iconic author and Civil Rights activist James Baldwinâwe welcome Robert Jones Jr., former creator of the popular âSon of Baldwinâ online community and bestselling author of the novel The Prophets. Here, Robert delves into who James Baldwin was and why he matters more than ever. Then Baldwin historian Ed PavliÄ talks about what it's like to teach James Baldwin these days, and why his works are just as relevant now as when they were first published.
For more information about Robert Jones Jr., check out www.sonofbaldwin.com.
This podcast is a production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing. It is hosted by Cree Myles, produced by Stephanie Bowen and Shalea Harris, edited by Clayton Gumbert, and executive produced by Trevor Baldwin.
For more information and to get the deluxe centenary editions of James Baldwinâs works, check out JamesBaldwinBooks.com, JamesBaldwin.info, and All Ways Black
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THIS IS TASTE, a food culture podcast
CRIMINAL TYPES, a podcast featuring your favorite crime fiction authors
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Join us for THE BALDWIN 100, a brand new podcast celebrating the life and works of the iconic author James Baldwin. This season features interviews with Roxane Gay, Billy Dee Williams, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., and many more. First episode drops on Tuesday July 13!
This podcast is a production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing. It is hosted by Cree Myles, produced by Stephanie Bowen and Shalea Harris, edited by Clayton Gumbert, and executive produced by Trevor Baldwin.
For more information and to get the deluxe centenary editions of James Baldwinâs works, check out JamesBaldwinBooks.com, JamesBaldwin.info, and All Ways Black
Listen to more podcasts from Penguin Random House:
THIS IS TASTE, a food culture podcast
CRIMINAL TYPES, a podcast featuring your favorite crime fiction authors
MARLON & JAKE READ DEAD PEOPLE, co-hosted by Marlon James
BOOKS CONNECT US
