Wizardwatch

Episode #14: A Heroine's Journey

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     Welcome to episode #14 where we meet special guest Tamar Shapiro-Tamir from Ithaca, NY.  Tamar is a playwright and avid reader of all types of literature with a lot to say about Harry Potter, folk literature, the theater, and her own personal story.  Whether you are a long time listener or new to the podcast there is a bit of everything in this episode that captures the spirit of PW!  Insidee the Pensieve Tamar displays an exceptional grasp on how our own personal experience is connected to the larger world and how literature is a bridge between the two.      In Voldemort's corner we explore the darker side of that equation in considering the roots of political corruption when stories out of touch with the real world influence the everyday workings of government.  In that spirit I review Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s text "Where Do We Go From Here" and highlight his psychological acumen.  I was inspired by my visit with Tamar to write another wizard rock tune I call "Cursed Boomerang" that I feature befor