436 The Lorax by Dr Seuss (with Mesh Lakhani)

Why are we so fascinated by the ancient world? What can we find in the distant past that is recognizably human--and how do we grapple with the complicated and controversial issues that the past forces us to address? In this episode, Jacke talks to distinguished classicist Mary Be ...  Show more

The Harlem Renaissance, the great flowering of African American arts and culture in the early twentieth century, is hard to define but easy to admire. Coupled with the Great Migration, in which hundreds of thousands of Southern black workers moved to the rapidly industrializing c ...  Show more

Join us as we explore the timeless tales and colorful characters created by the beloved children's author. From the mischievous Cat in the Hat to the heartwarming Horton the Elephant, Dr. Seuss's stories continue to enchant readers of all ages with their clever rhymes and timeles ...  Show more

If you don’t know who Dr. Seuss is, you should! He was a cartoonist and author who brought us The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Green Eggs and Ham, and more than 40 other incredible books for children—and adults—around the world. He’s often called “the father of contemporary childr ...  Show more

There's a Wocket in my Pocket by Dr Seuss, another terrific story book for kids from the wonderfully creative Dr Seuss. A wonderful story from the ever creative Dr Seuss. Dr. Seuss’ unique entertaining writing style and appealing illustrations capture the hearts of kids worldwide ...  Show more

Show notes:

Let’s just be real with it: we’re very nosy people. It’s why we’ve always been interested in other people’s stories and why we love books so much. And it’s why we’re both drawn to the historical fiction genre. We get to dive into the past ...