Why we keep coming back to The Odyssey, 3000 years later

The Odyssey, both the movie and Homer’s epic poem, was at the top of the pop culture zeitgeist this summer. The sudden resurgence leads to the question: What is it about the Greeks, their myths and their philosophies that sticks with us? To dive into this topic, we sit down with writer, actor and classic enthusiast Kudakwashe Rutendo to discuss the staying power of these stories, and share her less than warm review of The Odyssey. Plus, Montreal-based musician Edwin Raphael talks about his music and why he wants to read more this year.

Books discussed on this week's show include:

The Odyssey by Homer

The Odyssey by Emily Wilson

Son of Nobody by Yann Martel

The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh

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