Ursa Presents: Reckon True Stories, with Deesha Philyaw and Kiese Laymon

Ursa Short Fiction by Ursa Story Company

Jul 9, 202448:02Arts

Dawnie Walton and Deesha Philyaw introduce us to Reckon True Stories, a brand new podcast hosted by Deesha and acclaimed author Kiese Laymon, dedicated to all things nonfiction. Listen, then follow the show in your favor...

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