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In this episode, host Josh Colvin interviews writer Sherman Alexie , exploring his writing, upbringing, and the cultural significance of basketball in Native American life. They discuss poverty, college, nostalgia, and fame. Also in this episode, Josh calls Trucker Andy to ask about his love of the open road, and then Josh reads his story "The Right Kind of Dog." Later in the show Sherman reads his essay "Blue Light Special." Finally the show closes with a great song, "Snowed In" by the Droptines. 02:30 —Trucker Andy 05:40— Storytelling: The Right Kind of Dog 10:50 —Song: "Soon" by Big Hands Colvin 13:00 —Sherman Alexie Interview 15:00 —Sick Dog Story from Book 23:00 —Leaving the Reservation School 25:40 —Poverty 27:55 —Words and Violence 29:30 —Basketball 42:00 —College These Days 50:00 —Fame 54:00 —His Favorite Towns and Most Memorable Road Trip 58:30 —"Blue Light Special" by Sherman Alexie 1:02:50 —"Snowed In" by The Droptines • Sherman Alexie: https://shermanalexie.substack.com/ • The Droptines: https://www.thedroptines.com/

In this episode in honor of Banned Books Week, co-hosts Sara Dixon and Daniel Pewewardy recorded a special edition of the podcast in front of a live audience to talk about why we celebrate Banned Books Week and the importance of the freedom to read. They are joined by Wichita Public Library Director Jaime Nix and Watermark Books & Café owner Sarah Bagby. Joining them virtually as the special guest is Sherman Alexie, author of The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian, published in 2007, which has consistently appeared on the list of frequently challenged books since 2008. Sherman talks about his experience as an indigenous writer, how he feels about writing a book that has been frequently challenged and even joins Sara and Daniel for a couple of banned book games! Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s2e7.aspx New to #ReadICT? Join the challenge! For more information visit wichitalibrary.org/readict .

Sherman Alexie, the award-winning writer, poet, and filmmaker whose works include The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and Reservation Blues , joins us to talk about his one true Hemingway sentence from "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber."

Native American author Sherman Alexie joins Katy Sewall live on stage with veteran NPR host Steve Scher to talk about urban animal encounters. A longer episode that will delight those who love great storytelling and the creatures in our midst. Contains explicit language. NEVER HEARD THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1:OUTSET SPONSOR: Reach thousands of expats and travelers all over the world by sponsoring The Bittersweet Life. Write the at bittersweetlife@mail.com to get the conversation going. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Connect with us on Twitter , Facebook or write us @ bittersweetlife@mail.com . ©Web and show content can only be used with written permission.