Stumble on someone else's handwritten note or photo? This guy wants to see it

About this episode

Davy Rothbart discusses local handwritten notes and their insights into humanity.

Davy Rothbart talks about some of the local notes he's received over the years and what they've taught him about humanity. He'll be hosting a longer conversation about what he's found at WBUR's City Space on Friday night.

People in this episode

Host: Davy Rothbart

Topics covered

• handwritten notes
• humanity
• local stories
• community engagement
• personal connections

Keywords

• handwritten notes
• Davy Rothbart
• humanity
• local stories
• City Space

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WBUR

Places: City Space

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