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EPISODE FOUR: MARY ANN AND ONE EYED DAN

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EPISODE SUMMARY

OA editors share their favorite stories and behind-the-scenes moments creating the upcoming South Carolina Music Issue. Plus, hear Deputy Editor Maxwell George in conversation with David Ramsey as they discuss Ramsey’s story in the issue, a feature on Shovels and Rope, and why writing is like lighting a room.

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EDITORS’ ROUNDTABLE
OA Editors discuss the upcoming South Carolina Music Issue and share their favorite stories and behind-the-scenes moments. Plus: A preview of the issue’s tracklist.
Featuring Eliza Borné, Maxwell George, Jay Jennings, and Hannah Saulters.

IN CONVERSATION
Deputy Editor Maxwell George with OA contributor David Ramsey.

TOP 5
Maxwell George shares his favorite Southern Music Issue moments.

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Sara A. Lewis

Sara A. Lewis earned her PhD from the University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for Writers. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford American.