Originally aired November 1, 2021.

Dave starts the show with Jane Yolen and Kaddish, her new collection of poetry that doesn’t shy away from challenging topics ranging from the Holocaust to women’s depictions in the Bible.

After the break, Liz and KFAI’s own Jacquie “Lady J” Maddix discuss Maddix’s book, Root Wisdom, and spirituality, history, and blues music.