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Alok Vaid-Menon tackles Trump, hyper-masculinity and the gender binary

Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast

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The Power of Poetry and Human Connection

This chapter explores the essential role of poetry in modern society, highlighting its ability to transcend superficial communication and foster deep emotional connections. It discusses the importance of supporting artists, particularly poets, to create beauty and joy in a world filled with negativity, using dark comedy as a coping mechanism. The speakers confront societal injustices and stress the need for authentic change, emphasizing collaboration and compassion to combat entrenched structures and promote resilience among marginalized communities.

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