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Feb 2021
1h 18m

“I Really Don’t Care A Lot, Do U?” (with...

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Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Rosamund Pike’s new film I Care A Lot, AIDS drama It’s A Sin, Daft Punk’s breakup, the internet’s Kathryn Hahn obsession, the latest Golden Globes scandals, and more. Plus, Roxane Gay joins to discuss her new MasterClass on writing for social change and how to romance writers.


Roxane's recs:

Klancy Miller, a black chef and writer

Asha Grant, who is opening The Salt Eaters, a black feminist bookstore and literary hub in Los Angeles

Rivers Solomon, a writer


For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit.

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