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The Unspeakable Podcast

NY Times Columnist Pamela Paul Knows What You’re Thinking

Nov 27, 2023
Pamela Paul, NY Times columnist, discusses problematic opinions, book reviewing, publishing, feeling French, and more. They explore the importance of diverse voices in book reviews and the challenges of finding reliable thinkers. They also talk about living abroad, frustration with open-mindedness, and the value of reading opposing viewpoints. Additionally, they discuss the financial challenges of living in Manhattan, the future of publishing, and their writing processes.
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  • The importance of addressing unsaid and unwritten topics to bridge the gap between public discourse and private conversations.
  • The need for open-mindedness and avoiding simplistic categorizations in representing diverse viewpoints.

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The Need for Honest Writing

The podcast episode discusses the speaker's realization of the disconnect between public discourse and private conversations. They express the importance of addressing the unsaid and unwritten topics that often get neglected. The speaker decides to become a columnist to fill this gap and provide a platform for such discussions.

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