Sarah Vowell on Writing with Clarity (and Shenanigans)

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

b"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"