Ta-Nehisi Coates | Nikole Hannah-Jones

"Between The World And Me" author Ta-Nehisi Coates says readers sometimes resist accepting the implications of facts presented in non-fiction writing, whereas the storytelling employed in works of fiction can be effective in communicating real facts (Original Air Date: September 24th, 2019). Next, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter and creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, explains what the project is all about and gives Stephen her take on why 14 states have banned or attempted to ban teaching it in schools. Her new book, “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story,” is available now (Original Air Date: October 26th, 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices