Frank Bruni Invites You to His Buffet of Grievances

Frank Costanza of Seinfeld made "the airing of grievances" into a holiday. Renowned New York Times columnist Frank Bruni has elevated it to an art. Bruni brings his signature thoughtfulness to examining America's obsession with the joy of taking offense. Joined by Interfaith America's Eboo Patel, topics include Fox News, the success of LGBTQIA+ activism, and how unity is essential to a well-functioning society. SHOW NOTES: Read the podcast transcript. PHOTO: Frank Bruni and Eboo Patel on stage at the Chicago History Museum at the Chicago Humanities Spring Festival in 2024.   Read: Frank Bruni, The Age of Grievance Frank Bruni, Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania David E. Campbell and Robert D. Putnam, American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us   Listen: Interfaith America with Eboo Patel   Explore: The AIDS Memorial Quilt   Live event programmed by Michael Green Live event produced by Jesse Swanson Live event stage managed by Nikki Konomos Live event mixed by Margaret McCarthy Production assistance by Bucky Emmerling and Josh Harlow Podcast edited and mixed by Alisa Rosenthal Podcast story editing by Alexandra Quinn Podcast copy assistance from David Vish and Katherine Kermgard   Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chicago-humanities-tapes/id1534976656 Donate now to support programs like this: https://www.chicagohumanities.org/donate/ Explore upcoming events: https://www.chicagohumanities.org/   Instagram • TikTok • Twitter • Facebook • LinkedIn GOYDW4BRPHGEZFSV