Ep. 2 Author Interview w/ Alex Poppe

CONTENT WARNING: Alex's memoir is about her ten years of teaching in Northern Iraq. This episode contains discussion about war and sexual violence. 

In this episode we’re uncorking something bold and unforgettable: a conversation with the fearless and funny Alex Poppe, author of Breakfast Wine. From biting humor to raw emotional truths, Alex’s work doesn’t flinch—and neither does she. We dive deep into the messy, beautiful chaos of her ten years of teaching in Northern Iraq, what it means to be a feminist, and how there is more that unites us than divides us.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:13 Where can someone buy your book?
• 3:03 The dedication is to your father, is there anything you want to share about him?
• 6:49 Did your dad keep any of his culture when he came to the United States?
• 7:14 SPOILER: Money in a new country.
• 8:51 What is a summary you give to people who are thinking of reading your memoir?
• 10:55 We all want the same thing.
• 11:35 SPOILER: Buying a test.
• 13:40 What’s your favorite part of teaching?
• 17:10 The five vital signs of a healthy society.
• 22:38 Did your love for teaching change during Covid?
• 26:23 SPOILER: Engagement.
• 28:52 Ramadan and scheduling tests.
• 30:43 Was there anything you saw all cultures had in common?
• 33:58 Favorite drink and food.
• 37:59 SPOILER: Do you have a funny or cherished memory from teaching in Northern Iraq?
• 40:47 SPOILER: Luke’s Story.
• 46:44 Has your definition of feminism changed?
• 50:45 SPOILER: Baghdad Conference.
• 54:49 Honor killings and moral distance.
• 57:05 SPOILER: The Alexandra man.
• 58:52 SPOILER: Who was he?
• 1:03:42 What do you want people to take away from your book?
• 1:04:28 SPOILER: Favorite Lines.
• 1:05:39 Outro