Telling stories is one of the ways we connect to one and other. Stories teach us empathy and allow us to feel what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes. They evolve to show us what our society considers acceptable - and what will not be forgiven. Sandra Kanthal explores why stories matter.

Guests:David JP Philips – Communications ExpertJohn Yorke - Author: Into The WoodsMirta Galesic - Professor in Human Social Dynamics, Santa Fe InstituteJamie Tehrani, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Durham UniversityElizabeth Kperrun - Founder; Zenafri LimitedSamantha Armstrong - Senior Publisher, Oxford University PressSandra Newman – Author: The Heavens and How Not To Write a Novel

Music Track: Make America Great Again – performed by Dave Fenley

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