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Nov 2020
1h 17m

Are We Imagining A Better Future Into Ex...

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
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Election Day is behind us, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more work ahead. Consider this week’s Getting Curious a chance to reflect and recharge, as Jonathan speaks with the writer, editor, activist, and social justice facilitator adrienne maree brown. The two discuss adrienne’s work around emergent strategy and pleasure activism, consider what authentic ... Show More
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