<p>As the president continues his campaign of disinformation, our CEO Suzanne Nossel discusses how he's damaging our information infrastructure, but also the heartening steps journalists have taken to explain what's happening. Then, we talk to writer Ruby Hamad about her new book <em>White Tears/Brown Scars</em> on how white feminism has left our women of color.</p>

As the president continues his campaign of disinformation, our CEO Suzanne Nossel discusses how he's damaging our information infrastructure, but also the heartening steps journalists have taken to explain what's happening. Then, we talk to writer Ruby Hamad about her new book White Tears/Brown Scars on how white feminism has left our women of color.

Tough Questions About a Petulant President; Plus, Ruby Hamad and White Tears/Brown Scars

As an organization that's all about the literary community, PEN America knows that the ongoing health crisis is hitting our Members and friends particularly hard. The PEN Pod is meant to provide regular updates and conversations about literature and free expression, and provide an outlet for literary celebration as in-person events remain few and far between.

Join the conversation online at pen.org and on our social channels @PENAmerica. Thanks for tuning in.

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As an organization that's all about the literary community, PEN America knows that the ongoing health crisis is hitting our Members and friends particularly hard. The PEN Pod is meant to provide regular updates and conversations about literature and free expression, and provide an outlet for literary celebration as in-person events remain few and far between. Join the conversation online at pen.org and on our social channels @PENAmerica. Thanks for tuning in.

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Tough Questions About a Petulant President; Plus, Ruby Hamad and White Tears/Brown Scars