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yellow dahlia

(6,545 posts) Mon May 25, 2026, 08:50 PM Yesterday

When Ken Burns talks, I end up taking notes. [View all]

He tells the stories of people in history in a way that shows he lets the stories in to his "being", and he shares them generously.

He knows the work he weaves together to create his documentaries.

He has a special ability to share stories - not just in film, but in person. There is emotion in the truth.

He is talking about "The Revolution", while being interviewed by Nicolle for her podcast "The Best People". He truly is the best people.

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When Ken Burns talks, I end up taking notes. [View all] yellow dahlia Yesterday OP

Always watched his stuff and learned so much! Hey Joe Yesterday #1

Indeed! yellow dahlia Yesterday #3

He had a good remark for the maga Walleye Yesterday #2

Yes. But that's not what maga wants. They want everything just for themselves - not everybody. erronis 23 hrs ago #5

Rachel Maddow tonight had him on Inkey 23 hrs ago #4

That was not Ken Burns on Rachel. It was Steven Ross, a different historian. yellow dahlia 23 hrs ago #6

He's great. Historical perspective is important. Martin Eden 23 hrs ago #7

I wrote some of the quotes down. yellow dahlia 23 hrs ago #8