# Ben Lerner on TRANSCRIPTION

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Podcast: [Poured Over](https://stenobird.com/podcast/poured-over-4473869)
Published: 2026-04-16T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Transcription by Ben Lerner is a poetic meditation on art, technology and what it really means to be alive. Ben joins us to talk about journalism, authenticity, language, voice, podcasts, connection, attention and more with cohost Chris Gillespie. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Transcription by Ben Lerner The Topeka School by Ben Lerner 10:04 by Ben Lerner The Hatred of Poetry by Ben Lerner G. by John Berger Distant Star by Roberto Bolaño

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