The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly cover image

Episode 99: Ben Jealous

The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly

00:00

An Unexpected Family Connection at a Renaissance Gathering

This chapter recounts a chance encounter at a Renaissance Weekend in Monterey, California, where a conversation unveils surprising ancestral ties between the narrator and a couple from Petersburg, Virginia. Through their discussion, themes of heritage and familial bonds across cultural divides emerge, illustrating the power of connection and reconciliation.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app