NPR's Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln
Featured on the October 12th, 2023 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with guest host Paola Rodriguez:
- Christopher Conover speaks with Steve Inskeep, the host of NPR’s Morning Edition and author of "Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America," a book that explores how Abraham Lincoln confronted and overcame differences in order to have meaningful conversations throughout his presidency.
- Meet Feng-Feng Yeh, the mind behind the Chinese Chorizo Festival, a month-long celebration of immigrant solidarity, food innovation and community heading into its second year. In this interview with Leah Britton, Yeh discusses the history and mission of the festival. More information on where you can enjoy the dishes of the Chinese Chorizo Festival can be found on their webpage here.
- Adiba Nelson interviews musician and producer Nabil Ayers. Never having known his father jazz great Roy Ayers, his debut book "My Life in the Sunshine" is "a memoir about one man's journey to connect with his musician father, ultimately redefining what family really means."
- And, Chris Dashiell provides a preview of some of the hidden gems that are part of Film Fest Tucson 2023. A full schedule of Film Fest Tucson screenings is available on their website.
Webpage by Leah Britton.
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