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Zadie Smith Asks, What Makes Us Feel Alive?

Dec 15, 2025 · 47m
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  • Zadie Smith discusses her new essay collection 'Dead and Alive' with reflections on generational discourse and being raised by television
  • Smith explores her obsession with time and what constitutes the 'nonsense' of generational thinking
  • The episode also features an appreciation of late drummer and composer Jack deJohnette by Martin Johnson

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