Season 12 · Episode 4
Close Reading For The 21st Century Symposium (Vandal Live at Emory)
The first of three episodes based on the "Close Reading For The 21st Century Symposium" hosted by Emory University. The symposium's opening address is followed by short provocations on "Freedom," "...
The American Vandal · Matt Seybold, Center For Mark Twain Studies
February 10, 2026
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Show Notes
The first of three episodes based on the "Close Reading For The 21st Century Symposium" hosted by Emory University. The symposium's opening address is followed by short provocations on "Freedom," "The Best," "Language," and "Difficulty," after which a there is a lengthy Q&A.
Cast (in order of appearance): Dan Sinykin, Matt Seybold, Johanna Winant, Beci Carver, Joshua Kotin, Julie Orlemanski, Omari Weekes, Anthony Cuda, John Lysaker, Dez Miller, Jeff Dolven, Oren Izenberg, Benjamin Reiss, Miranda Hickman, Emma Davenport, Farah Bakaari
Date Recorded: November 7, 2025
Music: Danny Weiss Quartet, Moby
Episode Webpage: TheAmericanVandal.Substack.com/RedWheelbarrow