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Ani DiFranco tears down walls with her new memoir

Season 2019 Episode 141 | 9m 59s

Ani DiFranco began playing before audiences at just 9 years old, and 40 years later the musician continues to find ways to reinvent herself. Her new memoir, "No Walls and the Recurring Dream," recounts a life embedded in political activism, a dedication to feminism, and how storytelling has shaped her philanthropy and music. NewsHour Weekend's Christopher Booker spoke with DiFranco to learn more.

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