07 Sept 2024
48m

Best Of: SCOTUS Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson / Novelist Danzy Senna

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Fresh Air

This podcast episode features a compelling dialogue on representation, focusing on Justice Jackson's confirmation hearings and her journey to the Supreme Court, intertwined with a conversation with author Danzy Senna about biracial identity and the challenges of novel writing. Justice Jackson reflects on her legal philosophy, personal inspirations, and the significance of emotional support during her hearings, while Senna elaborates on the complexities of her biracial identity and the importance of diverse voices in literature. The discussions highlight the need for nuanced narratives that embrace both the unique responsibilities of representation and the intertwining realities of race and class.

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