Sarah Vowell on Writing with Clarity (and Shenanigans)

Published: March 5, 2019, 2:15 a.m.

Sarah Vowell is not short on facets. She\u2019s writer, a historian, a satirist, a radio star and an actor. While he writing voice can be satirical, you might recognize her speaking voice as that of Violet in the Pixar animated series \u201cThe Incredibles.\u201d She's a contributor to the public radio show\xa0This American Life,\xa0and has written\xa0seven New York Times\u2019 bestselling books on culture and American history \u2014 all from a number of strange and interesting angles. In this conversation, Alan Alda and Sarah explore writing for different kinds of audiences\u2014 and her irresistible attraction to verbal shenanigans.\n\nSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid