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Critic and essayist Wesley Morris joins [in brackets] to talk about the emotional work of criticism, how his ideas evolve, and how he thinks about his audience. Andrew Thurman interviews.

Poet and professor Joshua Bennett speaks with Willie Kinard III about poetry, publishing, and his favorite color. Tune in!

Our assistant producer, Tyler McCloskey, talks with writer and Pitt Greensburg professor, Lori Jakiela. about the costs and benefits of vulnerability in writing.

"Let obsession be your guide." In this episode of [in brackets], acclaimed Cuban author Cristina Garcia sits down with Lissette Escariz Ferra to talk about the Cuban diaspora, memory, and obsession. Tune in!

In this episode of [in brackets], author and Pitt professor Michael Meyer sits down with Molly Bain to talk publishing, parenting, and waking up early.