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Harris Memorial Lecture, internationally acclaimed novelist Colum McCann joins Michigan Public's April Baer for a conversation about storytelling as an act of empathy, curiosity, and human connection. Drawing on McCann's celebrated fiction and his work as co-founder of Narrative 4, the discussion will explore how stories invite us to listen more deeply, understand one another across differences, and expand our sense of what it means to be human. At a time when genuine listening can feel increasingly rare, this conversation will consider the unique role that literature and storytelling can play in helping us encounter one another with greater openness, compassion, and imagination.\n\nJoin us after the conversation for a Community Story Exchange led by Narrative 4 at 7pm! Registration required. More details at https:\/\/events.umich.edu\/event\/149899.\n\nColum McCann is the author of eight novels, three collections of stories and two works of non-fiction. 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