About this episode
Only a fire can prove what survives a fire. Well, no, says Sarah Manguso. It only proves what would survive that fire. Manguso, an essayist and poet, offers modern wisdom and witticisms in her new book 300 Arguments . Plus, Donald Trump gets the Ken Burns treatment. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus . Join the discussion of this episode on Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices