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National Writers Series: Chasten Buttigieg

 Chasten Buttigieg (l) with Kal Penn (r
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Chasten Buttigieg (l) with Kal Penn (r)

Chasten Buttigieg grew up in Traverse City and is the husband of former presidential candidate and present U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. He’s also a teacher and author; his memoir, “I Have Something to Tell You,” has now been adapted for young adults. Chasten spoke with actor, author, and former White House staff member Kal Penn at the City Opera House in Traverse City.

Linnaea Melcarek is an independent producer for Interlochen Public Radio.