Peter Hessler, live at Duke University's Nasher Museum

This podcast episode explores Peter Hessler's unique experiences as a writer and foreign correspondent in China and Egypt, highlighting the significance of context, perspective, and cultural nuances in storytelling. Hessler emphasizes the importance of balancing tradition and change in understanding evolving societies, and the complexities of political dynamics, economic development, and interpersonal connections. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of foreign correspondence, the value of long-term conversations, and the impact of his work on readers' perspectives.