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Coffee and Books

Coffee and Books

Marc Lamont Hill

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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Alicia Garza and Marc discuss her book "The Purpose of Power" and her experiences in organizing, leading, and activism is general, and the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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This week, Marc is in conversation with Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, Dr. Imani Perry. They discuss her journey as an author, why she feels she's still aspiring to be a writer even after writing 6 books, and also why it was important to write her current book to her boys, "Breathe: A Letter to My Sons."

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Marc sits down with Rutgers professor and New York Times contributing critic at large, Salamishah Tillet to discuss her book; "In Search of The Color Purple: The Story of an American Masterpiece". The two discuss how she came to write about "The Color Purple", the cultural impact of the novel, and Salamishah lands in the hot seat for a game of "Buy It, Borrow It, Burn It."

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In this episode, Marc is in conversation with intersectional body liberation advocate, author, speaker, and researcher, Dr. Lindo Bacon. The two discuss what it means to have a liberated body, how Lindo's language has changed around the term "body positivity, and having a marginalized gender identity.

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On this episode, Marc is conversation with Assistant Professor and poet Nate Marshall, along with the Uncle Boobies team to discuss former President Barack Obama's new book; A Promised Land. They dive into the importance of this book to independent bookstores, why this memoir was necessary for Obama to write, and how this book stacks up against other presidential memoirs.

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On this episode, Marc welcomed back Assistant Professor and poet, Nate Marshall to discuss Nate's book, "Finna" a collection of poems, a first for Coffee and Books. Marc and Nate explore the themes of "Finna, including masculinity, community and family, and the role of Black language. Also, Nate gives Marc some advice on how to write a "good" poem.

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On this special episode of Coffee and Books, Marc dives into what motivated him to write his latest book; "We Still Here: Pandemic, Policing, Protest and Possibility." He is interviewed by his friend, and fellow New York Times Best selling Author, Mychal Denzel Smith. The two break down the book and the importance of why Marc wrote the book in this current climate. Also, Mychal gets a shot at revenge when the tables are turned on Marc for the tortuous Buy It, Borrow It, Burn It.

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Marc unpacks the groundbreaking book Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus with Columbia University professors Jennifer Hirsch and Shamus Khan, they discuss the widespread issue of sexual assault on college campuses.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Coffee and Books have?

Coffee and Books currently has 41 episodes available.

What topics does Coffee and Books cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Coffee and Books?

The episode title 'Princeton Professor Imani Perry Discusses Her Recent Book, "Breathe: A Letter To My Sons"' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Coffee and Books?

The average episode length on Coffee and Books is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Coffee and Books released?

Episodes of Coffee and Books are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Coffee and Books?

The first episode of Coffee and Books was released on Jul 7, 2020.

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