About this episode

Saeed Jones and Roxane Gay discuss the impact of television on identity and culture.

On this episode of Vibe Check, we're rereleasing a listener-favorite conversation between Saeed and professor, editor, and New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay. Together, they talk about television, the shows Roxane came of age watching, and the characters that helped shape who she is today. ———————————————————————————

Topics covered

• television
• identity
• cultural influence
• nostalgia
• media analysis

Keywords

• television
• Roxane Gay
• cultural influence
• nostalgia
• media

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