Every Story Has A Twin

On the Media | Sep 25, 2015

John Keene's new book, Counternarratives, conjures the voices of people at the margins of history and puts them at the center. His stories cover sprawling historical and geographical ground, from an 18th century Parisian circus to early 20th century Harlem. Brooke talks with Keene about his collection, and we bring a few of his stories to life.

Discuss on Twitter: #OTMnarratives

Music:

L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1 (II. Minuet) - Georges Bizet

Little Rose is Gone/Billy In The Lowground - Jim Taylor

String Quartet No 4 (II. Andante semplice) - George Whitefield Chadwick

After the Facts - John Scofield

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

WNYC Homepage - Top Stories

Knicks title run could overlap with World Cup, causing potential headaches at Penn Station

The busy train hub beneath Madison Square Garden could turn into a mess if the region hosts a World Cup and NBA Finals game on the same day.

Gothamist |

Gov. Hochul's Climate Law Rollback

Jon Campbell reports that the state may loosen the emissions goals in the landmark 2019 climate law.

The Brian Lehrer Show |

A Documentary Shadows the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team in the Leadup to the World Cup

All Of It with Alison Stewart |

New Jerseyans who take ADHD meds face a return to pre-pandemic prescription rules

Starting Saturday, people who take medications such as Adderall and Ritalin will again need to see a doctor in person for prescriptions.

WNYC News |

How they handle crises in Brownsville, often without police

At least twice a year, nonprofit workers from the neighborhood spend a week calming disputes and responding to most 311 and 911 calls on certain blocks in the neighborhood.