Pivot

Salman Rushdie Recovers, Republicans vs. the FBI, and Guest Ken Burns

Aug 16, 2022

Roxane Gay, a renowned writer and cultural commentator, joins Ken Burns, the Emmy-winning filmmaker famous for documentaries like The Civil War, to discuss thought-provoking topics. They address the recent violence linked to the FBI's actions and Salman Rushdie's remarkable recovery. Ken shares insights about his upcoming film, "The U.S. and the Holocaust," exploring America's historical injustices and current societal polarization. The discussion emphasizes the need for accountability and the role of storytelling in confronting uncomfortable truths.

56:12

Episode guests

Ken Burns

Roxane Gay

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Germans Did Study Their Jim Crow Laws

01:19

What Do You Think of Elon?

01:34

Intro

2min

Navigating Complexities of Culture and Expression

18min

Navigating Consequence Culture and Free Speech

4min

Escalating Tensions: The Political Backlash Against the FBI

4min

Echoes of History: Racism and Responsibility

21min

Self-Reflection and Responsibility in American History

2min

Advancing Healthcare through Genomic Research

2min

Midterm Predictions and Podcast Name Banter

4min

Roxane Gay joins Kara as guest co-host! They discuss the growing threats of violence following the FBI’s search of Mar-A-Lago and Salman Rushdie's recovery after his on-stage attack. Also, Amazon turns surveillance into reality TV, and Al Franken endorses Liz Cheney. Friend of Pivot Ken Burns discusses his latest work, “The U.S. and the Holocaust.”

You can find Roxane on Twitter at @rgay, and listen to "The Roxane Gay Agenda".

“The U.S. and the Holocaust” premieres September 18th on PBS.

Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or via Yappa, at nymag.com/pivot.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.