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Back to EpisodesWhy the world feels like a shipwreck
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What does an IDEAS producer do when he notices that shipwreck stories keep appearing in his life? He embarks on a journey to try and figure out what’s going on, why shipwrecks resonate today. Matthew Lazin-Ryder explores the history of shipwreck tales and how shipwrecks have not only been a mainstay trope in literature but also a constant metaphor in our lives. *This episode originally aired on Sept. 24, 2025.