James Baldwin's Fire

James Baldwin believed that America has been lying to itself since its founding. A sharp, funny, and insightful commentator on Black identity and American democracy, he never hesitated to bear witness, regardless of what it cost him. We speak with writer and professor Eddie S. Glaude Jr. about how James Baldwin's words can help us navigate our current moment. This episode originally ran in 2020.

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James Baldwin's Fire

January 29, 20265:28 AM ET

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Winter Book Club: James Baldwin's Fire

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