Amy Wilentz
Award-winning writer known for her work on Haiti for publications like The New York Times and The Nation. She also teaches writing at UC Irvine.
Top 3 podcasts with Amy Wilentz
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Mar 18, 2024 • 41min
Netanyahu’s plans for Rafah; The debate over banning TikTok; The future of AI warfare; Chaos in Haiti
Topics discussed include Netanyahu's plans for Rafah and the debate over banning TikTok. The future of AI warfare and chaos in Haiti are also covered. Is the two-state solution a mirage in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Dec 27, 2024 • 1h 1min
Best Books about Trump; Why Kamala Lost; Why Danes are Happier than Americans
Award-winning writer Amy Wilentz and political commentator Steve Phillips dive into the literary landscape shaped by Donald Trump, exploring key books that reflect his complex character. They discuss Melania Trump's controversial memoir and its lack of depth. Phillips critiques the Democrats' failure to engage their base as a reason for Kamala Harris's electoral loss. Finally, Joshua Holland highlights why Danes enjoy higher happiness levels, attributing it to robust social welfare programs compared to the U.S. system.
Sep 14, 2023 • 58min
Fast Food Workers Victory: Harold Meyerson; Haiti update: Amy Wilentz; Black Writing: Gary Younge
Harold Meyerson reports on California raising pay for fast food workers. Amy Wilentz reports on the news from Haiti. Gary Younge talks about Black writing and Black writers.
