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Better Read
Better Read than Dead
Literature from a Left Perspective
Three jerky socialists talk about books you've probably heard of. With Megan Tusler, Tristan Schweiger, and Katie K.
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4.7 stars from 69 ratings
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“Love these guys. They add so much context and bring so much knowledge to their discussions while also allowing themselves to be silly and irreverent. Their love for these writers, their work, and the different forms comes through loud and clear.”
GiddyG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/24
Awful!
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“Drawn in by the title I made it through 29minutes of middlemarch part one. Silly chatter and chuckles and little of any discussion of the book. These folks have graduate degrees?”
podcast7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/24
Best of its kind
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“This is my favorite literature podcast or media by far! The contextualization they bring is really helpful and interesting. I appreciate how they call out messed up stuff and b.s.
The three hosts are funny and friendly. They always seem to be having a good time and their laughing and bickering...”Read full review »
atnaflan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/23
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