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'The Lost Journals of Sacajawea' reprocesses Sacajawea's life & story

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

Debra Magpie Earling is the author of "The Lost Journals of Sacajawea," a historical novel about the Corps of Discovery expedition told through the eyes of Sacajawea.

We ask Earling how she found her way into the young girl's voice and story.

Plus, she talks about pushing back against the traditional narratives around the expedition and exploring the violence at Lewis and Clark's camp.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.