About this episode

This episode explores Joan Didion's impactful perspective on America.

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Host: Jonathan Bastian

Topics covered

• American literature
• cultural critique
• society
• mental health
• identity

Keywords

• Joan Didion
• America
• literature
• cultural critique
• society
• mental health

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