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650. “I’m Going to Keep Daring” - Romance and History with Joanna Shupe

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast

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Echoes of the Gilded Age

In this chapter, the speaker reflects on reactions to a viral TikTok video that connects historical inequalities from the Gilded Age to contemporary societal issues, especially around reproductive rights and social justice. They discuss their commitment to political expression in their writing, highlighting the frustration with readers who overlook the political undertones in their work. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding historical context to grasp ongoing social and economic challenges.

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