American Musecast
Drawing from the archetypes of the hero’s journey found in narratives of myth, religion, culture, and politics, Susan Travis presents American democracy and its citizens as flawed heroes on an aspirational expedition of hope and determination.
American Musecast
EPISODE 5A: The Naming of Parts in a New Normal
As our host, Susan Travis, reports on the fires and floods in her hometown of Ruidoso, New Mexico, the Summer of 2024 roars through its own tumultuous times, and for both, a new normal emerges. This episode is a prelude to Episode 5B: Sorting the Language of Governing, and includes a reading of the poem, "The Naming of Parts," by Henry Reed.
Topics Discussed in this Episode:
- [00:50] Ruidoso, New Mexico fires
- [02:05] Ruidoso, New Mexico floods
- [11:25] "The Naming of Parts," by Henry Reed
Donations to Ruidoso Fire Victims
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