Omnia Podcast

For as long as humans have had voices, trauma has been told and processed through stories, poetry, and music. In this episode, we speak with author Lorene Cary, Senior Lecturer in English, and poet Fatemeh Shams, Assistant Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, on the ability of words to move people, create a community, and help us to heal.Guests:Lorene Cary, Senior Lecturer, Department of EnglishFatemeh Shams, Assistant Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations***Produced by Susan AhlbornNarrated by Alex ScheinEdited by Alex Schein and Brooke SietinsonsInterviews by Jane Carol and Alex ScheinTheme music by Nicholas Escobar, C'18Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions and MG & Ma’tthue Raheem for “Vote that Jawn” rapIllustration and logo by Marina MuunIn These Times is a production of Penn Arts & Sciences. Visit our series website to learn more and listen to the first three seasons of In These Times: web.sas.upenn.edu/in-these-timesVisit our editorial magazine, Omnia, for mor