David Shields

director of "Lynch"

Guest

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Novelist and shortstory writer; Professor of English at the University of Washington.

David Shields on KCRW

Retired NFL player Marshawn "Beast Mode" Lynch is considered one of the best running backs of his generation.

The silent political activism of Marshawn Lynch

Retired NFL player Marshawn "Beast Mode" Lynch is considered one of the best running backs of his generation.

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War photography — often artful and beautiful — can glamorize conflict.

'War Is Beautiful'

War photography — often artful and beautiful — can glamorize conflict.

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Can we truly understand another human being?

David Shields and Caleb Powell: I Think You're Totally Wrong

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