'The Great Indoors,' The Life and Work of Octavia E. Butler, 'Union,' Podcasts for Pride Month, 'Freedia Got a Gun'

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jun 22, 2020

Author and science journalist Emily Anthes discusses her book, The Great Indoors: The Surprising Science of How Buildings Shape Our Behavior, Health, and Happiness, and we take calls from listeners about what changes they want to see in indoor spaces as the city enters Phase 2 of reopening.

Natalie Russell, Assistant Curator of Literary Collections at the Huntington Library, Museum, and Botanical Gardens, discusses the life, work and legacy of award-winning science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler.

Author and foreign correspondent Colin Woodard discusses his new book Union: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood.

Freelance reporter Jo Yurcaba discusses recommendations for LGBTQ+ podcasts to listen to this Pride Month, as part of our series “Review/Preview.”

Director Chris McKim discusses his documentary, “Freedia Got A Gun,” which tells the story of New Orleans bounce artist Big Freedia and her activism against gun violence in light of her brother's death. The film was featured as part of the AFI Docs Virtual Film Festival.

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