Summary
The podcast episode discusses the life and work of Dorothy Parker, a writer known for her wit and humor. Parker began her career as a writer in 1914 with the sale of her first poem to Vanity Fair magazine. She was a member of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of literary minds who met for lunch at the Algonquin Hotel. Despite not being very prolific, Parker became a literary legend due to her sharp wit and humor. The hosts discuss Parker's legacy as a writer and critic, and her role in the Vicious Circle, a group of intellectuals who met regularly at the Algonquin hotel.
The podcast also delves into Parker's activism for civil rights and anti-fascism, and her being blacklisted during the McCarthy era. The hosts also mention her unconventional life choices, including a tumultuous marriage and her ashes being stored in a desk drawer for over a decade after her death.
In addition to discussing Parker, the hosts read a listener mail about the controversy surrounding positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) in schools. The writer argues that PBIS has destroyed public education and that teachers can be kind to students without a PBS program in place. The hosts acknowledge the controversy surrounding PBIS and discuss the possibility of doing an episode on it. They encourage listeners to send in their Counterpoints to stuffpodcast iheartradio.com. The hosts also promote iHeartRadio for more podcasts.
Overall, the episode provides an interesting look into the life and work of Dorothy Parker and touches on a controversial topic in education. The hosts maintain a friendly tone throughout and encourage listeners to engage with the show.
