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Coffee and Books

By: Marc Lamont Hill
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  • Coffee and Books podcast is hosted by Marc Lamont Hill, a noted author, social commentator, professor, and owner of a coffee shop and bookstore in Philadelphia named Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books. In each episode he chats with authors and prominent public figures who share the backstory behind their latest book. An organic conversation that flows naturally from the book at hand, through the writer’s journey, and of course, the author’s own taste in books. The tone is curious and smart, informal and enlightening - covering everything from Malcolm X to Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret.
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Episodes
  • Marc and Todd Brewster discuss their book, Seen and Unseen Technology, Social Media, and the Fight for Racial Justice

    Marc and Todd Brewster discuss their book, Seen and Unseen Technology, Social Media, and the Fight for Racial Justice
    May 3 2022

    On this episode, Marc is in conversation with author, journalist, and film producer, Todd Brewster. The two discuss their book Seen and Unseen Technology, Social Media, and the Fight for Racial Justice. They explain why they decided to collaborate on this project, why this book is important, and Marc has some fun torturing Todd with Buy it, Borrow it, Burn it.
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    46 mins
  • Marc and Jesse McCarthy discuss Jesse's book, Who Will Pay Reparations on My Soul?

    Marc and Jesse McCarthy discuss Jesse's book, Who Will Pay Reparations on My Soul?
    Jun 14 2021

    On this episode, Marc is in conversation with  Assistant professor of English and of African and African American Studies at Harvard University, Jesse McCarthy. The two discuss Jesse's book of essays Who Will Pay Reparations on My Soul? Jesse explains why he decided to introduce these essays that he has been working on since 2014, the role hip hop has in these essays, and Marc has some fun torturing Jesse with Buy it, Borrow it, Burn it. 
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    49 mins
  • Marc Talks with Incarcerated Writer and Journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal

    Marc Talks with Incarcerated Writer and Journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal
    Jun 8 2021

    On this episode, Marc talks with internationally celebrated writer, radio journalist, organizer and inspiration for the prison lawyers movement, Mumia Abu-Jamal; who has been incarcerated for 40 years. Over a period of several months the two discussed the effects prison has on writing and being creative, the lack of access prisoners have to books and what role reading fiction has on the mind.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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