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The Front List: Ta-Nehisi Coates Ta-Nehisi Coates is an award-winning, uncompromising commentator on race relations, truth, and justice, especially in America. He’ll discuss the urgent need for the West, and particularly America, to free itself from the myths it tells itself… Should Rivers Be Afforded Personhood? Around the world, a growing movement seeks to protect rivers by declaring them living beings entitled to fundamental rights. This vital, perspective-shifting panel - a cornerstone of our Repair theme - is chaired by Guardian environmental editor, Jonathan… Peter Mackay: Meeting One’s Makar At this unique event, we introduce this trailblazing poet, academic, and broadcaster, and discovers how a son of the Western Isles became the fifth incumbent in this totemic Scottish literary role. Tha fàilte air càch!… Ash Sarkar: Immigrants Aren’t Eating Your Pets One of the left’s most prominent commentators, Ash Sarkar wades right into the middle of the culture wars in Minority Rule in hyper-intelligent, acid fashion… Judy Murray: See You in Court Judy Murray needs no introduction: former tennis professional and coach, and of course mother of Those Tennis Brothers, she’s an icon of the game. Latterly, she’s become a figurehead for women in sport and has also subjected herself to the rigours of… Steve Crawshaw & Philippe Sands: Prosecuting the Powerful Is justice possible when war crimes have been committed? Should retribution, reconciliation, or something else be the goal? Two leading authors discuss this tense subject from their own experience… From Aotearoa to Alba: A Literary Exchange Scotland and New Zealand are separated by 11,113.48 miles. Yet in a cultural and literary sense, the distance isn't quite so great. Join us for a vibrant celebration of the poetic connections between the two nations, based on a shared love of performance… Joe Boyd: Bringing It All Back Home Responsible for the sound on the night Bob Dylan went electric, and producer of Nick Drake, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, and R.E.M, few know the 20th century’s most popular music better than the legendary Joe Boyd – or are more familiar with the global…… Jenny Lau, Chitra Ramaswamy & Sami Tamimi: Food and Home Food profoundly shapes our sense of home and belonging, no matter which country or cuisine we identify most closely with. Jenny Lau, Sami Tamimi, and Chitra Ramaswamy come together to discuss the kaleidoscope of stories and connections that come alive… Liu Zhenyun: Behind the Mask of Humour This is how Liu Zhenyun, one of China’s finest and most decorated writers, accounts for the humour in his work. Today, he’ll discuss his exquisite analyses of Chinese society with Lijia Zhang… Krystal Evans: From the Ashes Evans' memoir shares how she went from the ashes of disaster to centre stage in a true story that's dark, heartbreaking, inspiring, and hilarious (often all at once)… Tariq Ali: Fighting the Empire At 81 years old, political activist, journalist, and filmmaker Tariq Ali has witnessed countless global conflicts and world-defining movements. Through a series of eyewitness accounts and reflections, Ali's memoir, You Can't Please All, recounts modern… Ambrose Parry: In the Old Town Join the bestselling writing duo Chris Brookmyre and Dr Marisa Haetzman (aka Ambrose Parry) as they unpack our city’s dark past with Peggy Hughes… Solve Mysteries with Robin Stevens Dust off your trench coat and look out your magnifying glass! Whether you are part of the Detective Society, a Ministry member or just want to join the party, hear from brilliant author, Robin Stevens as she shares her new book, The Most Unladylike Puzzle… Kevin Guyan & Keio Yoshida: Queer Rights and Realities Writer-researcher Kevin Guyan and human rights lawyer Keio Yoshida both grapple with the complex realities – the challenges and triumphs – of queer existence in contemporary society…