Podcasts about National Poetry Month

Our region is home to celebrated poets from a wide variety of personal backgrounds. On this Vermont Edition, we revisit interviews with four local poets that we recorded in April to mark National Poetry Month. Bianca Stone of Brandon reflects on her first year as Vermont's poet laureate, Geof Hewitt of Calais tells us about the roots of slam poetry, Alexandria Hall explains how she carries her Vergennes roots with her while living in California, and Sarah Audsley of Johnson discusses the influence of her personal identity on her poetry.Broadcast on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

Send us a textIn this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust and our Oldish Book Club partner Leslie Ross-Degnan celebrate, somewhat tardily, National Poetry Month, by sharing some poems from Judith Viorst's Decades book series. We read, and discuss, and lauh a lot. Please join us.You can purchase these and other books we've read from our Oldish book store on Bookshop.org. When you do, Oldish will get a small commission, and an Independent Book Store of your choosing will get up to 30% of the cover price. That way you can support independent media and book stores with one purchase. Amazon has more than enough of our money!Support the showConnect with Janet at https://drjanetprice.comGregg has a new substack newsletter where he's publishing writings old and new: poems, short pieces, works in progress, opinions and notes.You can email Gregg at gregg@kannoncom.com Gregg is now an ambassador for Revolin Sports Pickleball Paddles. If you are in the market for a new paddle, for any playing level, Revolin is made in the USA from sustainable materials, with the finest engineering and quality. Enter the code pickleballnomad at checkout for 10% discount. Gregg wears Tyrol pickleball shoes, the only company that makes shoes just for pickleball. He has been wearing the same pair of Velocity V model shoes for almost a year, and he plays a lot! Click here to purchase Tyrol Pickleball shoes (note, if you purchase Tyrol pickleball shoes after clicking this link Oldish may receive a commission. Thanks for helping to support our podcast!)Comments, suggestion, requests: oldish@kannoncom.comThanks to Mye Kaloustian for the music.

Do you ever wonder why poetry feels like a balm for the soul—especially when life gets hard?In this episode, we read aloud a collection of favorite poems, reflecting on how poetry helps us process emotions, connect with our children, and find beauty in everyday life. We talk about why we keep reading poems even after National Poetry Month ends, how Poetry Teatime can foster emotional resilience, and why letting poetry “just be” can deepen our appreciation of it.We also share personal stories, original poems, and ways to make poetry a natural part of your family rhythm.Tune in to hear the poems that moved us—and maybe find one for your pocket too.Resources:Purchase Julie's new book, Help! My Kid Hates Writing!Check out Julie's new author website: juliebogartwriter.comSubscribe to Julie's Substack newsletters: Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off TopicRead: How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude and HopeTry out our Brave Writer Practice PagesLearn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsRead all Brave Writer class descriptionsStart a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that's sure to grab and keep your child's attentionSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Connect with Julie:Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterBluesky: @bravewriter.comFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterConnect with Melissa:Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksBluesky: @melissawiley.bsky.socialProduced by NOVA

Today on Vermont Edition, the celebrated cartoonist Harry Bliss discusses his new graphic memoir, You Can Never Die. It's about his life, his relationship with his dog Penny, and his grief over her death. We'll learn about his successful cartooning career with the New Yorker and collaborating with the comedian Steve Martin.Plus: April is National Poetry Month. For the final installment of our April poetry series, we'll talk with Sarah Audsley of Johnson. Her poetry often reflects her experiences as a Korean American adoptee living in Vermont.

On our last episode, we talked about welcoming refugees in the U.S. And it got me thinking about what it's like to live away from the place where you're from, especially if it's in another part of the world. Say your mother is Lebanese and, I don't know, your father's…American but also grew up in Beirut, and their circumstances meant that you grew up in Cyprus and Pakistan and spent your later childhood and adolescence in Baltimore and they taught you English rather than Arabic so your mother's family's language lives in your brain but in a kind of ethereal way, not one you can just converse in. How do you relate to your roots in Lebanon? To Arabic? Where's your home? What's your mother tongue?You've probably been wondering about that scenario, and of course you started listening to this episode for the answers. So it saddens me to tell you that, while those questions are at the heart of this episode, we can't just give you the answers. They're essay questions, not multiple choice. They're too individual and complex, and, really, they keep shifting around as time goes by. Luckily, we have ways of delving into them. And if you were thinking, oh, poetry's probably a good way, I don't blame you. It's the end of April, which, along with being the cruelest month, according to T.S. Eliot, is also National Poetry Month. We've all been thinking in poetry for the past 30 days. So, to keep that going, I found a poet to help us think through the dynamics of that scenario. A scenario that is, coincidentally, quite similar to her own life, and which she explores in her first book of poems, which came out on April 28th. The poet is janan alexandra, and her book is come from. On this episode we talk about how the geographical trajectory of her childhood has shaped her relationship to place and language, her evolving relationship to the United States, and why it can be helpful to let go of the idea of being whole.CreditsInner States is produced and edited by me, Alex Chambers. Our associate producer is Dom Heyob. Our master of social media is Jillian Blackburn. We get support from Eoban Binder, LuAnn Johnson, Sam Schemenauer, Payton Whaley, and Kayte Young. Our Executive Producer is Eric Bolstridge.Our theme song is by Amy Oelsner and Justin Vollmar. Additional music this week from L. Boyd Carithers, whose album Doom Town is coming out soon, and on which album you might hear our poet, janan alexandra, playing the fiddle. We heard, in order, Whistle Rag, Dinnertime for the Cats, and Last Month on the Corner.

MTA officials laid out plans Monday to use artificial intelligence technology to push its surveillance capabilities to new levels. Also, city officials say unauthorized demolition work and years of neglect caused the deadly collapse of a parking garage in Lower Manhattan in 2023. And a federal prosecutor is threatening to sue telecom companies in a bid to get them to monitor users' messages and crack down on child sex predators. Plus, GrowNYC's Greenmarket program supports over 200 local producers today. And finally, as National Poetry Month comes to an end, we share poems from a father-son duo in Brooklyn.

In this episode, The Daily covers open mic poetry reading at the Evanston Public Library to celebrate National Poetry Month. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/04/28/audio/everything-evanston-partners-of-the-evanston-public-library-hosts-open-mic-poetry-reading-for-national-poetry-month/

April is National Poetry Month and to celebrate in proper style Bay Poets has been exploring the Poetry Center at SF State's amazing archives. Today we wrap up the series and poetry month by talking about San Francisco's current Poet Laureate, Genny Lim.

Family, this week we honor the legacy of the incredible Coretta Scott King, a true trailblazer for Black and LGBTQ+ liberation. In politics, Colorado moves to permanently protect same-sex marriage, Minnesota takes a bold stand against Trump's attacks on trans youth, and George Santos faces the consequences of his deception. In culture and entertainment, BET announces a fabulous celebration for Black queer icons, we mourn the devastating loss of Jiggly Caliente, and Jennifer Beals gifts The L Word fans a gorgeous re-release of her photographic journal. Plus, we wrap up National Poetry Month with a moving poem by James Baldwin. Let's get into it! 

A poet and rancher introduces listeners to a cow who holds a grudge. And a bookstore-owner-slash-poet digs into the politics of dog pork.

In honor of National Poetry Month, Chris is speaking with Naisha Randhar. Naisha is the Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas, the author of Roses of Arma, and the youngest guest Chris has ever interviewed — she's a high school sophomore. Chris and Naisha talk about the inspiring work of teaching teenagers poetry and how to balance self-awareness with self-confidence. Naisha also encourages listeners to be witnesses more than interpreters and how it's equally important to witness yourself and your presence in the world.For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come listen to a WUU service! For this final Sunday of National Poetry Month, the Sunday following Earth Day, we will engage actively with the poetry of Joy Harjo, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States. Come, let the experience of Joy Harjo's creative writing open you to spaces within and beyond yourself. Nan Hart, Worship Associate Liz Wiley, Worship Leader John Keating, music The YouTube version is here Thank you for listening. For more information about the Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists, or to join us on Sunday mornings, visit www.wuu.org. Permission to reprint, podcast, and/or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-735438. All rights reserved.

The Mamas are celebrating National Poetry Month on the 108th episode. They aren't happy about it but they're doing it, that's now much they love literature and their listeners. Join the Mamas as they offer questionable reviews of middle grade books in verse. We wish we could say they're not that bad, but they probably are. On a light note, Heather embarrasses herself by geeking out over a picture book at the end. Feel free to make fun of her, Margie certainly does. Book Chat:Louder Than Hunger by John SchuUnsinkable Cayenne by Jessica VitalisAnd Then, Boom by Lisa FippsLeafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees by Michelle Schaub and illustrator Anne Lambeletwww.twolitmamas.com

Dream Count is one of the biggest publishing events of the year — and The Next Chapter's Book Club is here to talk about it; Canadian celebrity chef and Le Cordon culinary graduate Eden Grinshpan breaks down her life and career in cookbooks; why Joel Plaskett took a course to better understand this book; and celebrate National Poetry Month with these All-Canadian collections on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Understanding Media by Marshall McLuhanDream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieJerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami TamimiThe Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina GartenMastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia ChildUnravel by Tolu OloruntobaBuzzkill Clamshell by Amber DawnAllostatic Load by Junie Désil

(Apr 25, 2025) NPR's Brian Mann sends a postcard from a Champlain Valley farm in the midst of lambing season; Glens Falls basketball star Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement from the sport this week; and in celebration of National Poetry Month, we listen to two poems submitted by North Country poets.

In honor of National Poetry Month, we give you "Poetry In The Barbershop!" In episode 1, we have poets Ren, She's Magic, Amanda DZ and Malcolm P blesses us with their words.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a lyrical journey as "Kickin' It With KeKe" presents a special episode in honor of National Poetry Month! Join the vibrant and witty KeKe as she sits down with two extraordinary poets, Joanne Black Poet Stephen and JW Atterbury.In this episode, prepare to be enchanted by Joanne's captivating verses and JW's profound wordplay, as they share their poetic wisdom and creative processes. Whether you're a poetry enthusiast or a curious listener, this episode promises to stir your soul and ignite your imagination.Tune in this Thursday for an unforgettable celebration of poetry, where words dance, emotions flow, and the beauty of language takes center stage. Don't miss out on this rhythmic rendezvous with creativity!Watch the full interview on YouTube @kicinitwithkekemediaTo connect with these poets follow the information below. Joanne ‘Black Poet' Stephen:Books on Lulu.com called Through My Eye The Insights Of Black PoetLet ME Lick Your Mind Amazon.comIG: @poeticdiva1250 FB: Joanne Diamond TikTok: @blackpoet_8 YouTube:@jcs1208JW Atterbury:Find JW's books on his websiteJwatterbury.com Youtube: @jwatterbury IG:@jwatterbury FB: JW Atterbury TikTok: @jwatterburyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kickin-it-with-keke-life-love-all-that-other-sh-t--5060376/support.

April is National Poetry Month, so here's some more poetry! To celebrate in proper style Bay Poets has been exploring the Poetry Center at San Francisco State's archives. Today's poet was from the East Coast, and also helped shape San Francisco's literary scene.

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.   You can find Holly Gramazio at her website https://www.hollygramazio.net/ or on IG at holly_gramazio   When we first heard the premise of Holly Gramazio's novel The Husbands, we were intrigued. A woman's husband goes up to the attic to retrieve something and down comes…a different husband. Wouldn't we all sometimes like to exchange the husband we have for a better, newer, or just different model? Holly turned this idea into a novel that is both funny and thoughtfully considered. It may not, in fact, be such a great thing to have an endless supply of potential husbands so easy to exchange.  Her book has been optioned by Apple Plus for a limited series and I just saw that Juno Temple, the actress who played Keeley in the Ted Lasso series, is slated to play the starring role.   And because it is April, and April is National Poetry Month, we're discussing books related to poets. Not everyone loves poetry, but these books aren't actually poetry–so you can still partake of poetry month. They are historical fiction, memoirs, essays, and children's books written by or inspired by poets.    Books Mentioned in This Episode:   1- The Husbands by Holly Gramazio   2- Lakewood by Megan Giddings   3- I Used to Live Here Once: The Haunted Life of Jean Rhys by Miranda Seymour   4- Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys     5- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte     6- The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay     7- Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line by Elizabeth Lovett     8- Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin     9-  A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover  Chelsea @2_girls_bookin_it - The Endless Fall by Emmerson Hoyt     10- The Swan's Nest by Laura Mcneal     11- You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith     12- Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethaway     13- Emily's House by Amy Belding Brown     14- Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome     15- Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil     16- World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil     17- The Poet's Dog by Patricia McLachlan     Media mentioned-- 1- Severance (Apple+, 2022 - Present)   2- Reduced Shakespeare Company--https://www.reducedshakespeare.com   3- Saint X (Hulu, 2023)      

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. This week, Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina of Party Politics offer their insights on stories from the local, state, and national level.Also this hour: Today is the 40th anniversary of New Coke, the change in flavor of Coca-Cola, which was one of the most infamous corporate marketing blunders of the 20th century. But hey, we all make mistakes. We revisit a 2024 conversation about some of Greater Houston's biggest mistakes.Then, Aris Kian, 2023-2025 Houston Poet Laureate, talks about her work and reads her poem Angels Fly to My Place for Dinner.And we talk with opera star Christine Goerke ahead of her performance Thursday at an event benefitting the University of Houston's Moores School of Music.

Recorded live, April 14, 2025. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Denton Loving joined us for Lawson McGhee Library's monthly book discussion group, All Over the Page.Denton Loving is the author of the poetry collections Crimes Against Birds and Tamp, recipient of the inaugural Tennessee Book Award for Poetry. He is a co-founder and editor at EastOver Press and its literary journal Cutleaf. His fiction, poetry, essays, and reviews have appeared in numerous publications including The Kenyon Review, Iron Horse Literary Review, and Ecotone. His third collection of poems, Feller, is forthcoming in 2025 from Mercer University Press.Links: Denton Loving's website"Loving Wins Tennessee Book Award," Lincoln Memorial University"The Secret Signal to Wake," an interview and poems at Salvation South"Two Poems by Denton Loving" at The Museum of Americana"Tamp--Denton Loving" at Griffinpoetry.comVideo: WANA (Writers Association of Northern Appalachia) Live! Reading Series featuring Denton Loving

Nature has inspired poets for generations, and today Alabama's former Poet Laureate, Jennifer Horne, visits In Focus for Earth Day and National Poetry Month.

EP223: Sharing poetry with children captivates their imaginations, builds connections and empathy, and fosters language development necessary for literacy. In honor of National Poetry Month and Poem in Your Pocket Day, I bring you this episode all about the lively art of poetry. Listen in for ideas about collecting poetry, writing found poems, sharing seasonal poetry with your children, using poetry related to your current topic of study or main lesson block, and studying individual poets. Sharing poetry with children is an inspiring way to weave the lively arts into your homeschooling, and so simple, too! Hope you enjoy this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast!Find the Show Notes here  https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode223/Join the Inspired at Home CommunityCome to the Taproot Teacher TrainingSend Jean a text message.Support the showThanks for listening!

Easter-Happy Easter-fellow poetry enthusiasts embarking on a daily journey through verse! I love it. Imagine this:The calendar is SOON to flip from April, to May and a quiet excitement has bubbled this month of April. This year, instead of letting National Poetry Month drift by, I've decided on a personal pilgrimage – a daily immersion into the world of words. Grandpa Bill's curated list, a testament to diverse voices and styles, lies beside my favorite reading chair.Each morning, with my first cup of coffee, GB, reaches for the day's designated poem. Some days, I am transported to the journey through the Poetry landscape Grandpa Bill continues my understanding of poetry as it continually deepens. Therefore, my  appreciation expands, and my connection to the human experience grows richer with every verse.By the end of this month of April 2025, my notebook is filled with underlined lines, personal reflections, and the echoes of countless stories. GB hasn't just read poetry; I've lived alongside it, letting it shape my days  FOR A LOT OF YEARS,and coloring my thoughts. This National Poetry Month has become more than just a celebration; it's been a personal transformation, a testament to the enduring power of language. ok ,I do several audios shows Daly at my podcast, The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour, and also my YouTube Channel @billholt8792-,please write a brief description for the podcast, and a different one for YouTube-segmenting and overviewing poetry I have read poetry daily for years, and make two poem entries on my social media daily-now for 7 years. formulate two probing questions, both different at each platform, formulate two social media hooks utilizing both The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour:Elevate your mind and nourish your soul with a daily dose of poetry on The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour. Join your host, me Grandpa Bill, as we delve into carefully selected poems, offering insightful reflections and exploring the therapeutic power of verse amidst discussions on holistic well-being and the unexpected wisdom found in all corners of life. Tune in for your daily moment of poetic contemplation.Grandpa Bill:Considering the poem shared today, what personal experience or emotion did it unexpectedly bring to the surface for you, and how might reflecting on this poem offer a moment of healing or deeper self-understanding?YouTube Channel Description @billholt8792:Welcome to your daily sanctuary of verse! On this channel, we explore the vast and vibrant world of poetry, dissecting themes, uncovering hidden meanings, and celebrating the beauty of language. Join me as we journey through a diverse collection of poems, from timeless classics to contemporary voices, offering a fresh perspective on each piece and fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of poetry. Subscribe for your daily poetic insight!Grandpa Bill:As we explored the nuances of today's poem, what specific line or image resonated most strongly with you visually or emotionally, and why do you think that particular element stood out?"Social Media Hooks (Two Different for Each Platform):Grandpa Bill's Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Podcast (for audio snippets or episode announcements):

This month join Kate, Lindsey, Rachel A., Stefanie, and Tessa as they talk about books they've enjoyed through the years, and poetry.  

Elise Paschen's (Osage) new book of poetry, “Blood Wolf Moon”, weaves Osage stories from the Reign of Terror with her experience as the daughter of famous major prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief. m.s. RedCherries' (Northern Cheyenne) first poetry book, “mother”, was a 2024 National Book Award for Poetry finalist. It follows the Cheyenne protagonist who is exploring Indian identity as a former boarding school student reconnecting to her roots and larger Native community through the backdrop of the American Indian Movement. “Indigenous Poetics” is a collection of essays illustrating how Native poets use their craft as a critical tool to help readers understand, question, and realize deeper layers of Indigenous life and community. Aligning with National Poetry Month, we'll dive into these new and recent publications by Indigenous poets. GUESTS Dr. Elise Paschen (Osage), poet and author of “Blood Wolf Moon” Inés Hernández-Ávila (Nez Perce and enrolled with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), co-editor of “Indigenous Poetics” with Molly McGlennen m.s. RedCherries (Northern Cheyenne Tribe), poet and author of “mother”

National Poetry Month continues with readings from former National Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, and listeners share their favorite poems.

A poetry duel: the poet Shuly Cawood vs. Vick Mickunas.

This week, discover the history of National Poetry Month, started by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, and explore its impact on readers, students, and poets worldwide. From tips on reading poetry to spotlighting U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón's work, this episode covers it all. Plus, enjoy poetry recommendations for teens and kids, featuring powerful spoken word, Shel Silverstein-inspired rhymes, and even a custom poem about the podcast! Whether you're a poetry newbie or a seasoned fan, there's something here for everyone.

Vermont is at the epicenter of two high-profile arrests by federal immigration officers. Both involve pro-Palestinian university students, Mohsen Mahdawi of White River Junction, and Tufts graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk.Our reporters covering these detentions, Sabine Poux and Lexi Krupp share the latest updates. The cases shine a light on changing federal immigration practices, and Vermont's role in them. We also hear from immigration attorney Brett Stokes and state senator Becca White. who represents Mahdawi's district and was present when he was detained.Plus: For our National Poetry Month series, poet Geof Hewitt tells us about building a daily writing practice.Broadcast live on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

In honor of National Poetry Month, we are replaying a 2001 interview with Rebecca Presson Mosby, one of the editors of "Poetry Speaks" (from Source Books in Naperville, IL)- which includes a companion compact disk recording in which one can hear historic recordings of famous poets of the last century reciting their own poetry. (We play excerpts from it in the course of this interview.) Because of time constraints, we could only play an abridged version of the interview on today's Morning Show broadcast. This is the interview in its entirety.

April is National Poetry Month. In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the history of Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization, one of Andrew’s favorite projects. Listen as they talk about how this course works and share some stories we have received from students and adults who have found joy in memorizing poetry. As Andrew says at the end, “Memorizing poetry enriches not just the intellect but also the soul.” Referenced Materials Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization By Heart: The Goodness of Memory audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization free lessons Memory Mentor™ Transcript for Podcast Episode 473 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.comPerhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com

Join us to celebrate National Poetry Month with Red Hen Press's poetic publisher, Kate Gale, and Red Hen Press poets Kim Dower, Francisco Aragón and Kim Addonizio, who will each be reading their poems that have electrified the literary world. Francisco Aragón, the director of Letras Latinas, is a gay Latino poet, the author of After Ruben. Kim Dower's new book What She Wants explores obsession and desire. And Library Journal has written that “if Kim Addonizio were an opera, the audience would never stop throwing flowers at her feet.” Michelle Meow will delve into this “living poets society” to demonstrate the talent that makes independent publisher Red Hen Press and its poets so successful. Organizer: George Hammond   A Humanities Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. See more Michelle Meow Show programs at Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California. This program contains EXPLICIT language.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThis month we are celebrating National Poetry Month. In addition to our staff reading some of their favorite poems and our interview with Franz Douskey, the Hamden poet laureate, one of our patrons was kind enough to call in and read two of her original poems.  We also have a fun little quiz segment entitled “Taylor or Edgar” in which Kacie read me a series of short excerpts and I had to guess whether it was written by Taylor Swift or Edgar Allan Poe.  This has been a real labor of love for me and has turned out to be, I think, possibly my favorite episode that we've ever done. Of course, I was an English major so I'm a little biased, but I hope you enjoy it as well! - Mike

This special edition of Live Wire celebrates National Poetry Month, with performances by renowned poets Hanif Abdurraqib, Anis Mojgani, and Kaveh Akbar. Plus, former Poet Laureate of Utah Paisley Rekdal chats about demystifying poetry; singer-songwriter Kasey Anderson performs a tune inspired by a poem from his friend Hanif; and host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some original haikus penned by our listeners.

This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate National Poetry Month with Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers, exploring the power of poetry and its ability to connect us all. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Author Visit: Geo Rutherford | Saturday, April 12, 2:30 p.m. at A.V. Sorensen BranchTalk and Tote – Debut Authors | Monday, April 14, 6 p.m. at Downtown BranchFind Your Family History in City Directories (Virtual Program) | Thursday, April 17, 5 p.m., Online eventWriters Workshop: Legends in the Making | Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m. at Benson Branch Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.

Send Catherine a text Message"We need joy as we need air." Maya AngelouJoy. Joy is my motivation, my desire and object in sharing some poetry with you in this episode. Joy---gladness, pleasure, delight, and rejoicing. Joy, a very precious freedom.How can you, how can we, build our capacity for joy? The belief that suffering alone lends you depth and nobility seems pretty common, and I wonder about this. Is familiarity with hardship sufficient to grow in compassion and resilience? Or does joy expand our humanity and understanding of life as well as lift us up? There are valuable clues to these questions in poems, the fruits of a poet's devoted attention. I have 13 poems for you, a baker's dozen of poems that speak about or gesture toward, joy.Support the showEmail Catherine at drcsvehla@mythicmojo.comPost a positive review on apple podcasts! Learn how you can work with Catherine at https://mythicmojo.comBuy me a coffee. Thank you!

In Episode 149, Scott Piehler's topics include: APD busts a fencing ring. AUSD's Teacher of the Year. A preview of the Planning Board and the City Council. The Hands Off Rally draws 1,000 protestors. Mayor Ashcraft named to the national Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. A few changes to the ferry schedules. National Poetry Month. Altarena Playhouse is honored. And another Alameda restaurant says goodbye.Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •

A Bach scholar from Augustana University previews the school of music's Holy Week concert. Plus, we check in with the state's poet laureate for National Poetry Month.

Some musicians start with formal lessons and daily practice and some get hooked by picking up a washboard between hopping train cars across the country. Alynda Segarra is the latter type, and it led them to a new life dedicated to music and community in their adopted home of New Orleans. As the band Hurray for the Riff Raff, Segarra has been making music beloved by critics and fans since 2008 and is still going strong. Their most recent album, “The Past is Still Alive,” came out last year. They sat down with poetry professor and host of the PBS series “Poetry in America,” Elisa New, at the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival to talk about writing lyrics, making music and finding their place in America. We're bringing you the conversation for National Poetry Month. aspenideas.org

Today on Vermont Edition, we'll explore the massive changes underway at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A program known as LIHEAP offsets utility bills for more than 6 million Americans. Vermont Public reporter Abagael Giles tells us about the future of the program. We'll also talk with a Head Start supervisor in Windham Southeast school district, and the head of an agency that feeds hundreds of low-income, older Vermonters. Plus: Vermont's poet laureate, Bianca Stone helps us celebrate National Poetry Month.

Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. For National Poetry Month here in North America, we're re-releasing this episode from April 2020 with poet, spoken word artist, and creative writing facilitator Jasmin Kaur. Writer, illustrator, and poet Jasmin Kaur joins us on the podcast this week. Jasmin's work has been celebrated globally, and has been shared by celebrities and activists such as Jennifer Lopez, Tessa Thompson, and Reese Witherspoon. She talks to us about her journey as a writer and what it's like to know her work has had such a wide reach, how she ensures she maintains her original intentions when sharing her work, and why she feels it's so important for her to share and protect her authentic voice. Learn more on Jasmin's website and be sure to follow Jasmin's Instagram!

This week, we're turning up the volume on resistance and resilience. From nationwide “Hands Off” protests to major political wins in Wisconsin and Montana, the people are making their voices heard. We also honor the lives of Linda Moran and Kaitoria “Kai” Bankz — two trans women taken too soon. In culture, I'll take you to AIDSWatch on Capitol Hill, celebrate TS Madison's game-changing Starter House, and gush over trans love in Survival of the Thickest. Let's get into it, family — because our stories matter. ✊

Words have always been my most reliable source of magic. In celebration of National Poetry Month, I'm diving into the transformative power of writing as both a creative practice and spiritual discipline that helps us navigate life's complexities.  The journey begins with exploring how poetry becomes an accessible gateway for authentic self-expression. When we struggle to tell our complete stories or make sense of complex emotions, poetry offers a container for those fragments – capturing moments of insight, mystical connections with nature, or emotional truths in just a few carefully chosen lines. Through writing, we transform raw experiences into something meaningful, creating an alchemy that turns ordinary moments into extraordinary revelations.Key talking points include:   • Writing as alchemy - transforming experiences into wisdom and feelings into language • Poetry as an accessible first form that captures fragments of feelings before the full narrative emerges • Using writing to observe rather than react to life experiences • Creating "word magic" by finding beauty in ordinary moments through descriptive language • Writing about the world we wish to see as an antidote to hopelessness • Holding space for positivity even during challenging times • Respecting the natural cycles of creativity - expansion and contraction • Trusting that creative inspiration will return during quiet periods  This April, take a moment to reconnect with the writer within you. Whether through poetry, journaling, or simple intentions, allow your words to create magic in your life and in the world around you.Join us next week for an all-new episode of Your Heart Magic and more psychology, spirituality, storytelling, and heart wisdom.  --  Your Heart Magic is a space where heart wisdom, spirituality, and psychology meet. Enjoy episodes centered on mental health, spirituality, personal growth, healing, and well-being. Featured as one of the best Heart Energy and Akashic Records Podcasts in 2024 by PlayerFM and Globally Ranked in the top 5% in Listen Notes. Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the Award-Winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. A psychologist with a mystic mind, she weaves perspectives from both worlds to offer holistic wisdom.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/books FACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekw INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekw WEBSITE - www.bethannekw.com CONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact

Send us a textLast week in Episode 139, I shared the 4 biggest takeaways from SCOLT — and today, I'm showing you how those ideas come to life with 4 powerful classroom strategies grounded in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) research.

A California Proposition was supposed to curb petty theft and drug abuse. Already, the proposed solution seems to be offering more problems than it's helping to fix. Then, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks to the current moment of African-centered culture. And, the deep roots of Bay Area poetry.  Aftermath of Prop 36 has left thousands stranded between drug treatment and prison Literary powerhouse tells stories that bridge cultures, generations, and identities Celebrating the Mission with San Francisco's first Latino Poet Laureate

This week, we're kicking off National Poetry Month with poet and essayist Tiana Clark. Tiana's newest collection, Scorched Earth: Poems, explores themes of heartbreak, identity, and radical self-acceptance. In this conversation, Tiana reflects on what it means to be vulnerable in poetry, how she approaches the lyric “I,” and what she looks for when reading other poets' work.The Stacks Book Club pick for April is Blessing the Boats: New and Selected Poems 1988–2000 by Lucille Clifton. We will discuss the book on April 30th with Tiana Clark returning as our guest.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://thestackspodcast.com/2025/4/2/ep-365-tiana-clarkConnect with Tiana: Instagram | Website | TwitterConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonTo support The Stacks and find out more from this week's sponsors, click here.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

East Harlem-born Puerto Rican poet Willie Perdomo, the former State Poet of New York, is curating poets.org's National Poetry Month series, consisting of one newly published poem per day from a contemporary poet. Perdomo will discuss the series, and the purpose of National Poetry Month. Plus, listeners share their favorite works of poetry, particularly works they lean on through uncertain times.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, we thought it worthwhile to revisit this conversation with the authors of the Meat For Tea Press book Midnight Glossolalia to this engaging episode. They read some of the works in this collaborative book, talk about creative process and a ton more. Do tuck in! Warning! There is some "language" in this episode. But we're all adults here, right? Right. RIGHT! Please enjoy this episode with Scott Ferry, Lillian Necakov & Lauren Scharhag!

In honor of National Poetry Month, Chris is speaking with Naisha Randhar. Naisha is the Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas, the author of Roses of Arma, and the youngest guest Chris has ever interviewed — she's a high school sophomore. Chris and Naisha talk about the inspiring work of teaching teenagers poetry and how to balance self-awareness with self-confidence. Naisha also encourages listeners to be witnesses more than interpreters and how it's equally important to witness yourself and your presence in the world.FollowHost: Chris Duffy (Instagram | Website)LinksYouth Poet Laureate of DallasRoses of Arma by Naisha RandharSubscribe to TEDInstagram: @tedYouTube: @TEDTikTok: @tedtoksLinkedIn: @ted-conferencesWebsite: ted.comPodcasts: ted.com/podcastsFor the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.