Myth, Walkman, Le Guin

Studio 360

Kurt Andersen and author Marina Warner talk about how ancient myths permeate culture and entertainment, from Wagner’s Ring Cycle to Ramstein’s heavy metal music, and movies like the Coen Brothers’ O Brother Where Art Thou to Dungeons and Dragons. We’ll also find out why songs stick in our heads and deconstruct the design of the Walkman.

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