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Ishmael Reed Interview at 2015 National Book Festival

Guest host Kwame Alexander and host Rich Fahle interview Ishmael Reed about his latest book, “The Complete Muhammad Ali” at the 2015 National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

Ishmael Reed Interview at 2015 National Book Festival

13m 6s

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