Listen "Radical Joy with Dr. J. Drew Lanham"
Episode Synopsis
Ornithologist, poet and MacArthur Fellow, Dr. J. Drew Lanham, speaks with host Billy Almon in our season 7 finale! The two begin by talking about Drew’s humble beginnings and southern influence from his grandmother’s teachings, and how he became a self-taught birder. Later, they discuss his latest book, “Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves,” and talk about the connection between his poetic roots and his identity as a Black man with a deep love for birds and the wilderness. You won’t want to miss this special episode. Listen now.Want more Bring Birds Back? Follow us on your favorite podcast app and on Instagram @BringBirdsBack! For more about BirdNote, sign up for our weekly newsletter. And for ad-free listening and other perks, sign up for BirdNote+ here.For more information about the From Love to Action campaign, episode transcript and other resources from this episode, visit BirdNote.org and search for this episode.BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.Bring Birds Back Season 7 is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Bird Academy.
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