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Literary Festivals Ignite Empathy and Diverse Dialogues

11/6/2025

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Story summary

Elamin Abdelmahmoud, host of the Commotion podcast, engages with Leslie Hurtig and Stephanie Domet at the Vancouver Writers Fest.
Leslie Hurtig, a festival participant, says storytelling fosters empathy and can energize attendees to share diverse viewpoints.
Stephanie Domet, festival participant, emphasizes these events influence everyday life.
Both agree that literary festivals can influence broader societal conversations, and the full discussion is on the Commotion podcast.

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Story summary

Elamin Abdelmahmoud, host of the Commotion podcast, engages with Leslie Hurtig and Stephanie Domet at the Vancouver Writers Fest.
Leslie Hurtig, a festival participant, says storytelling fosters empathy and can energize attendees to share diverse viewpoints.
Stephanie Domet, festival participant, emphasizes these events influence everyday life.
Both agree that literary festivals can influence broader societal conversations, and the full discussion is on the Commotion podcast.