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For decades, Detroit radio host has been talking with people whose creative spirit drives them. With some Midwest charm, she talks with everyone from White House photographer Pete Souza to journalist/actor Mo Rocca to jazz artists Esperanza Spalding and Terri Lyne Carrington.
Hosted By: Ann Delisi
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From Bush Recount to Trump Rallies, NPR’s Don Gonyea On 20 Years of Presidential Reporting
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Ann Delisi’s “Essential Conversations” Podcast: Complete Season 1 Now Available
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Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Terri Lyne Carrington and Esperanza Spalding
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Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Barrett Strong
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Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Denaun Porter
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Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Allee Willis
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Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Don Was
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Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Pete Souza
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Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: MC5 Guitarist Wayne Kramer
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