Now that road trip season is upon us, we take a deep look at the open road. We’ll talk with interstate long-haulers, join an elephant named Solomon on his journey across 16th century Europe, and take the “blackest road trip ever.” And Manal al-Sharif tells the story of her radical road trip — being a Saudi woman who learned how to drive.

Original Air Date: July 01, 2023

Interviews In This Hour:

Put It In Boogie Gear On the Backslide — A Guidebook to the 'Blackest Road Trip Ever' — Philip Pullman on 'The Pocket Atlas of the World' — Driving While Female — Julie Schumacher on 'Elephant's Journey' — Getting High At Disney World

Guests:

Finn Murphy, Lawrence Ross, Philip Pullman, Manal al-Sharif, Julie Schumacher, John Jeremiah Sullivan

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