Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
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Episode 366: John Opdycke - Vonnegut's Letter - The Art of Becoming
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November 5, 2025
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0:44Now PlayingJohn Opdycke shares a letter from literary giant Kurt Vonnegut, who advised young people to do art—not for fame or money, but for the pure experience of becoming. The episode reflects on Vonnegut’s wisdom for living a creative, authentic life and encourages listeners to find meaning beyond external validation. Paul and John discuss how personal artistry relates to showing up as oneself in public life and politics.
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