# #364 Henry David Thoreau w/ Erik Ewers & Christopher Loren Ewers

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Podcast: [The Road to Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-road-to-now-1065183)
Published: 2026-03-30T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Directors Erik Ewers & Christopher Loren Ewers join us to discuss their new film, Ken Burns Presents: Henry David Thoreau . Erik & Christopher talk about their rediscovery of Thoreau's place in American history, their process for capturing his story, and why Thoreau's views of his own time might resonate with those seeking to make sense of the modern world. The two-part series premieres on PBS March 30-31, so make sure to check your local listings and tune in! This episode was edited by Gary Fletcher.

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