Summary
This podcast episode explores the mysterious disappearance of Harry Pace, founder of the first major Black-owned record label, through an interview with the Radiolab hosts of their new series, "The Vanishing of Harry Pace." The discussion highlights the challenge of telling the story of a figure whose life is almost entirely absent from public record, contrasting him with well-documented individuals like Dolly Parton. The takeaway is that even with limited historical facts, compelling stories can be constructed by embracing uncertainty and piecing together a "deeper truth" about the complexities of American identity.