Gabfest Reads: How a David Copperfield Reimagining Speaks to the Soul of Appalachia

Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, and John Dickerson talk with author Barbara Kingsolver about her new book, Demon Copperhead. They discuss her inspiration for the novel, what we keep getting wrong about Appalachia, and more.   

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Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.

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