The best talks to watch online, pt. II

Some more of my favourite talks by artists, writers, poets, and more!

Dear Readers,

If you're anything like me, you love getting lost in a fascinating conversation, whether it’s about creative practice, the art of storytelling, personal journeys, or reflections on history and culture. And you don’t necessarily need to leave the house to do it — there’s an entire archive of recorded talks awaiting you online.

I rounded up some of my favourites in a Substack post last year, so I thought I’d bring you a second selection of my personal faves — ft. John Berger, Zoe Leonard, James Baldwin, Joni Mitchell, and more!

Let’s dive in.

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John Berger and Susan Sontag, ‘To Tell a Story’, 1983

In 1983 the two legendary intellectuals came together to discuss storytelling, and it’s as elegant, profound, and thoughtful as you’d expect. It’s also a masterclass in two people with different opinions engaging in rich, respectful dialogue; an art we need reminding of more than ever.

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Zoe Leonard and Rebecca Solnit in conversation, Whitney Museum