Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Blanco

In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the timetable for change once the Renters' Rights Bill gets Royal Assent. Richard and Ben are joined by Robin Stewart a partner at Anthony Gold solicitors and Andrew Ralph, managing director for lettings from of Leaders Romans Group to talk about the timetable for change – and potential sticking points. Hannah Kenyon, representing the NRLA support team, talks about the calls coming into the phone lines this month, focussing on renewal dates for Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs). And Alex Nolan, senior training manager, joins the team to discuss the new NRLA training app, set to be released later this month, as well as the vast array of courses now on offer via the award-winning NRLA Training Academy. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords.  For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk   ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account' section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other' then ‘NRLA Podcast' from the dropdown menu.  More information  To download a transcript of the podcast click here. If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA click here. For all the latest on the Renters' Rights Bill visit our members' hub here. For details of the full range of NRLA training courses click here.

Send us a textIn this episode, on Poetry Day, we cross the Atlantic and. breakfast in Miami, where we talk to Cuban American poet Richard Blanco about his Homeland of my Body: New and Selected Poems, a rich, accomplished, intensely intimate collection with two full sections of new poems bookending Blanco's selections from his five previous volumes. We also feature this year's Strokestown International Poetry Festival, including the five poets shortlisted for the Strokestown Poetry Competition. If you're around for the festival Enda will be giving  a poetry workshop and Peter will be giving a talk on The Life of the Poet.Praise for Richard Blanco:“An engineer, poet, Cuban American… his poetry bridges cultures and languages – a mosaic of our past, our present, and our future – reflecting a nation that is hectic, colorful, and still becoming.”– President Joe Biden, conferring the National Humanities Medal on Richard BlancoSandra Cisneros describes Blanco's poems as “sad, tender, and filled with longing. Like an old photograph, a saint's statue worn away by the devout, a bolero on the radio on a night full of rain. Me emocionan. There is no other way to say it. They emotion me.”This episode is supported by a Project Award from the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon.Intro/outro music: Colm Mac Con Iomaire, ‘Thou Shalt Not Carry' from The Hare's Corner, 2008, with thanks to Colm for permission to use it. Logo designed by Freya Sirr.Support the show

April marked a very special month for the Listen Up Landlords team, with our first LIVE podcast recording – complete with studio audience – at Manchester's MediaCity. Hot on the heels of our 50th episode earlier this year our team of expert speakers addressed all the major issues affecting the sector at the moment, from the impact of the impending Renters' Rights Bill to proposed new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. William Reeve, chief executive of Goodlord and Carlyn Jermyn, solicitor and chief executive of Woodstock Legal Services discussed the Renters' Rights Bill, with Anna Moore, chief executive of retrofit experts – and event sponsors – Domna and James Kent, chief innovation officer at the NRLA and founder of Safe2 taking on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).    Experienced investor, developer and NRLA trainer Henry Davis and James Donohue of Landlord Property Exchange completed the line-up, looking at the health of the sector – and any up-and-coming investment hotspots. Fronted, as ever, by our presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and landlord Richard Blanco, the chat show-style discussion covered everything from how landlords could get caught out under the new Bill, to what you can do now to prepare for change up ahead – with the panel also answering questions submitted by NRLA members. To watch Listen Up landlords Live! in the studio click here. As ever, if you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. And for all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk  ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account' section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other' then ‘NRLA Podcast' from the dropdown menu.

  In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_) discuss the issue of affordability in the private rented sector – and challenge of finding the right tradesperson when you need them.  Ben and Richard are joined by Doug Hall, director of mortgage brokers 3MC and Freddie Bloor senior director of property investment platform and NRLA partner GetGround.  They talk interest rates, examine the current start of the mortgage market and explore the impact of increased costs on the sector – asking whether these pressures are forcing landlords to reconsider their future in the market.   Hannah Kenyon, representing the NRLA support team, talks about the calls coming into the phone lines this month, focussing on the impact of proposed changes under the Renters' Rights Bill.  The team is also joined by Emma Grant, head of trade experience & commercial partnerships at new NRLA partner Checkatrade.  She shares her tips on getting the right person for the job and – with a 166,000 shortfall in qualified tradespeople across the country – discusses what needs to happen to fill the skills gap, not least with new minimum energy efficiency standards set to increase demand exponentially.  If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords.   For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk    ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account' section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other' then ‘NRLA Podcast' from the dropdown menu.   More information   To download a transcript of the podcast click here.  If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA click here.  For more information on NRLA partner GetGround click here.  For more details on NRLA partner Checkatrade click here. 

On today's show, I speak with the poet and editor Rigoberto Gonzales about the curation of the Library of America anthology of Latino Poetry. Then Richard Blanco reads "Como Tú," his poem that is collected in that anthology, and he and I catch up a little bit.

Our 50th episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords sees hosts NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and presenter Richard Blanco examine the latest Government proposals around Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Landlords whose rental homes have an EPC rating below ‘C' will need to spend up to £15,000 per property to reach the new minimum standard, with just five years to go until the 2030 deadline. Ben and Richard are joined by James Kent, the NRLA's chief innovation officer; Andrew Parkin, from the Property Energy Professionals Association and Chris Rogal, a London-based portfolio landlord, to unpack the plans and what they mean for landlords. Danny McKeown-Henshall a team leader on the NRLA support team, shares some of members' most common questions to the advice line since the proposals were published. We also run through the NRLA's calls when it comes to the plans. The association wants the Government to increase the lead-in time for change to 10 years, introduce a comprehensive funding plan to support landlords making improvements and commit to tackling the massive shortfall in qualified tradespeople. More information For a transcript of the show click here. For more detail on the new proposals, click here. For help with retrofitting your rental property why not take the NRLA Training Academy retrofit course? NRLA partner, retrofitting experts Domna also offers exclusive discounts for NRLA members - for more information click here. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk 

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_)  take a look the issue of leasehold and the importance of succession planning. The 2024 Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act was one of the few pieces of legislation that was hurried through at the end of the last parliament, however planned changes have been delayed by what housing minister Matthew Pennycook described as 'serious flaws' in the legislation. Ben and Richard are joined by Roger Southam, former Chair of Leasehold Advisory Service, LEASE and NRLA Public Affairs Manager Ellie Bateman, who leads on leasehold for the association to talk about the issues and the challenges when it comes to making changes. With the Renters' Rights Bill moving up to the Lords, Hannah Kenyon who works with our Landlord Support Team, talks us through the latest calls we have been receiving on the new amendments, including questions on rent in advance. And later in the show we are joined by Sue Bryer, a portfolio landlord and NRLA trainer who is looking at the issue of succession planning and what you need to take into consideration when looking to the future. More information If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk  For more information on Sue's tax courses click here – and remember the fee for attending is tax deductible! ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account' section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other' then ‘NRLA Podcast' from the dropdown menu. To read a full transcript of the show click here.

Kim (Freilich) Dower (City Poet Laureate of West Hollywood from October 2016 – October 2018) has published six highly acclaimed collections of poetry all from Red Hen Press. Her newest What She Wants is called, “witty, sultry and thoughtful,” by the Washington Post. The bestselling, I Wore This Dress Today for You, Mom, an Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist, was called a “fantastic collection” by The Washington Post, “impressively insightful, thought-provoking, and truly memorable” by The Midwest Book Review and Shelf-Awareness said, “These gorgeous gems are energized by the sheer power of her wit and irreverent style.” Air Kissing on Mars, Kim's first collection, was described by the Los Angeles Times as, “sensual and evocative . . . seamlessly combining humor and heartache.” Slice of Moon was called “unexpected and sublime,” by “O” magazine, Last Train to the Missing Planet, “poems that speak about the grey space between tragedy and tenderness, memory and loss, fragility and perseverance,” said Richard Blanco, and Sunbathing on Tyrone Power's Grave, won the 2020 Independent Publishers Book Award Gold Medal for Poetry. Kim's work has been featured in numerous literary journals including Plume, Ploughshares, Rattle, The James Dickey Review, and Garrison Keillor's "The Writer's Almanac," and her poems are included in several anthologies, notably, Wide Awake: Poets of Los Angeles and Beyond. She teaches poetry workshops for Antioch University, UCLA Extension Writer's Program, and the West Hollywood Library. Born and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and a graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Kim lives with her family in West Hollywood, CA. To learn more about Kim visit her website: www.kimdowerpoetry.com  Kim joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to talk about the attributes of a poet, whether studying the classic poets and traditional forms is necessary if you want to write poetry, what is poetry?, and limerence. Kim reads three poems from the collection and talks about the process of writing them. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can find hundreds upon hundreds of past interviews on our website. If you'd like to support the show and indie bookstores, consider buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. We've stocked it with titles from our guests, as well as some of our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find to an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners! (Recorded on January 17, 2025) Host: Barbara DeMarco-BarrettHost: Marrie StoneMusic: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

Weekly shoutout: Visit Coalitionist, a new literary project at the coalition! -- Hi there, We're back! Today I am delighted to be arts calling acclaimed poet Kim Dower! kimdowerpoetry.com About our guest: Kim (Freilich) Dower (City Poet Laureate of West Hollywood from October 2016 – October 2018) has published five highly acclaimed collections of poetry all from Red Hen Press. Her most recent book, the bestselling, I WORE THIS DRESS TODAY FOR YOU, MOM, an Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist, was called a “fantastic collection” by The Washington Post, “impressively insightful, thought-provoking, and truly memorable” by The Midwest Book Review and Shelf-Awareness said, “These gorgeous gems are energized by the sheer power of her wit and irreverent style.” AIR KISSING ON MARS, Kim's first collection, was described by the Los Angeles Times as, “sensual and evocative . . . seamlessly combining humor and heartache.” SLICE OF MOON was called “unexpected and sublime,” by “O” magazine, LAST TRAIN TO THE MISSING PLANET “poems that speak about the grey space between tragedy and tenderness, memory and loss, fragility and perseverance,” said Richard Blanco, and SUNBATHING ON TYRONE POWER'S GRAVE won the 2020 Independent Publishers Book Award Gold Medal for Poetry. Kim's work has been featured in numerous literary journals including Plume, Ploughshares, Rattle, The James Dickey Review, and Garrison Keillor's “The Writer's Almanac,” and her poems are included in several anthologies, notably, Wide Awake: Poets of Los Angeles and Beyond. She teaches poetry workshops for Antioch University, UCLA Extension Writer's Program, and the West Hollywood Library. Born and raised on the Upper West Side of New York City, and a graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Kim is also the proud owner of Kim-from-L.A., long-standing literary publicity company that helps authors around the country get the word out about their wonderful books. WHAT SHE WANTS, now available from Red Hen Press. Purchase your copy today! AVAILABLE ON AMAZON! ALSO AVAILABLE AT BARNES & NOBLE! BOOKSELLER PRAISE FOR ‘WHAT SHE WANTS “Psychologically astute and playfully resolute at evoking the irrevocable desire for love, attraction, seduction and yes, companionship, What She Wants belongs on every bookshelf: not just for poetry lovers. But the poetry is there, singing its echoing delight through the lines, like desire itself, and enticing, resolving, and picturing the myriad ways we are compelled by desire and all its fruits.” —John Evans, Co-Owner Diesel, a Bookstore “Desires, both feral and mundane, are slung across these pages in a crescendo of sexual longing and urgent vitality.” —Amanda Youngman, Manager, Barnes & Noble at The Grove “A fantastic book!” —Suzy Takacs, owner of The Book Cellar Bookstore in Chicago, Illinois “From whispered secrets to consuming obsessions, these poems unveil the complexities of love, longing, and the urgency that prods us to pursue the objects of one's desire.” —Luisa Smith, Buying Director, Book Passage Bookstore “I love this collection!” —Dan Graham, Book Soup Bookstore “Captures the timeless art of storytelling through verse with raw and unfiltered emotions, lyrical language and vivid imagery. With every turn of the page, readers will find themselves drawn deeper into a world where words hold the power to inspire, delight and transform.”—Julie Slavinsky, Director of Events, Warwick's Thanks for this amazing conversation, Kim! All the best! -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro. HOW TO SUPPORT ARTS CALLING: PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW, OR SHARING THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND! YOUR SUPPORT TRULY MAKES A DIFFERENCE, AND THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LISTEN.

En Caracol Radio estuvo Richard Blanco, actual consejero del presidente electo de Venezuela, Edmundo González

In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and landlord Richard Blanco welcome a panel of guests to look back over the last 12 months and ahead to 2025. It has been a year of change, with a new Government bringing forward new legislation in the form of the Renters' Rights Bill with new minimum EPC ratings also on the cards for landlords going forward. The supply crisis blighting the private rented sector continues, with 21 households competing for every home advertised to let, and rents rising as a result. To unpack all this, and more, Ben and Richard are joined by Jeni Browne, Business Development Director at Mortgage Finance Brokers, Sarah Davidson, consumer champion and financial journalist, Kristjan Byfield, letting agent and founder of proptech firm The Depositary and landlord, Sarah Watt. Covering everything from the change in Government and mortgages and finance to the regulation change up ahead, the panel takes stock of where we are now before some horizon scanning as to what we can expect to see over the next 12 months. If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. More information To download a transcript of the podcast click here. ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account' section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other' then ‘NRLA Podcast' from the dropdown menu. If you would like further details on how to become accredited with the NRLA click here. 

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_)  take a look at the Autumn budget and its impact on landlords and their businesses. Ben and Richard are joined by Sheena Parker, of St James's Place who will discuss the impact of announcements including the increase of the stamp duty surcharge on additional homes from 3% to 5%, and what we can expect to see happen in the sector as a result. With temperatures plummeting this month, NRLA compliance specialist Catherine Behdad looks at the calls we have been receiving to the Landlord Support Team. And later in the show we are joined by Cara Pacitti from the Resolution Foundation, along with landlord Vikki Baptie, who specialises in housing low income households. They will be talking about the Government's decision to once more freeze Local Housing Allowance rates, and the impact this will have on those in receipt of benefits - and the landlords who house them. More information If you enjoy the show, please spread the word on your social media channels using the hashtag #listenuplandlords. For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk  ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account' section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other' then ‘NRLA Podcast' from the dropdown menu. To read a full transcript of the show click here.

Continuing Letras Latinas' yearlong 20th anniversary series, in October 2024 Notre Dame welcomed visiting poets Richard Blanco and Rigoberto González. Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology was released in September 2024, and was edited by Rigoberto González, and includes the work of Richard Blanco.Richard was introduced by his longtime friend, special guest and fellow Miami poet Emma Trelles. Earlier in the day, Emma sat down with Richard for an oral history conversation. Listen in as they discuss the unexpected role of ambition in the creative process, how language can be a way of breathing in the world, and his continuous search for relevance as an elder in the poetry community.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Continuing Letras Latinas' yearlong 20th anniversary series, in October 2024 Notre Dame welcomed visiting poets Richard Blanco and Rigoberto González, moderated by Susana Plotts-Pineda, Latino Poetry Fellow at the Library America. Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology was released in September 2024, and was edited by Rigoberto González, and includes the work of Richard Blanco.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco look at the renewed popularity of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and address the issue of mental health in the private rented sector. Ben and Richard are joined by Russell Anderson, Commercial Director at Paragon Bank and HMO landlord Andy Graham to talk about the increase in the number of landlords investing in this type of property. A recent report from Paragon showed increasing numbers of aspiring portfolio landlords are targeting HMOs, with NRLA research revealing the number of landlords with HMOs in their portfolios has risen from 17% to 22% in the last decade alone. We look at the reasons for this, the changing face of HMOs and the challenges facing the sector over coming years, particularly in the student sector. Landlord support team leader Danny McKeown Henshall fills us in on the hot topics on the NRLA phone lines this month, and, to mark the launch of two new courses from the NRLA Training Academy, we shine a spotlight on mental health. The award-winning academy's new mental health in housing course will help private sector landlords identify common mental health disorders and develop strategies for prevention, intervention, and support. The Listen Up Landlords team is joined by expert trainer Mike O'Hara to talk about the issue of mental health in the PRS, what landlords can do to support tenants and, where they can turn for support, if they find themselves struggling. More information In addition to the PRS Mental Health in Housing course, the NRLA Training Academy is also launching a course for those working in social housing, with more information available here. If you are a landlord struggling with your mental health, you can find more information here. For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk    To access a transcript of the podcast click here. ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account' section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other' then ‘NRLA Podcast' from the dropdown menu.  

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco take a deep dive into the contents of the Government's new Renter's Rights Bill Ben and Richard are joined by Theo Plowman of the British Property Federation (BPF), landlord Carolyn Uphill, whose portfolio includes student lets, and NRLA Policy Director Chris Norris. The team unpacks the contents of the new Bill in terms of the key differences between the new proposals and the previous administration's Renters (Reform) Bill, and the likely consequences. Carolyn discusses the impact on the student market and the student repossession ground, with Theo discussing the impact of other elements of the legislation. Chris explains what happens next in terms of the progression of the Bill through Parliament – and the work the NRLA is doing in lobbying MPs for sensible tweaks to the proposed new legislation to ensure it is fair to both landlords and tenants. For all podcast enquiries email press@nrla.org.uk    ACCREDITATION: You can now pick up a CPD point to be used towards NRLA accreditation by listening to the podcast. To log your point, visit the accreditation dashboard in the ‘Your Account' section of the NRLA website. Select ‘Other' then ‘NRLA Podcast' from the dropdown menu.   More information ·       Our Renters' Rights Bill hub  is your comprehensive resource for navigating these reforms and will be kept up to date as the legislation progresses. As part of that, we have published answers to a range of frequently asked questions. If your question isn't covered, feel free to email out team at policyenquiries@nrla.org.uk.   ·       The NRLA's annual Landlord Conference, being held on November 6 will offer a unique opportunity for property professionals to find out more about the Bill - and the changes we can expect to see - from expert speakers from across the industry. Tickets for the event, which will be held at Birmingham's NEC, are selling fast, so to find out more and book your place, click here.

Average rents in the UK rose by well over 8% in the past year, according to the ONS. In today's King's Speech, the new government has committed to introducing legislation to give greater rights and protections to people renting their homes. That included ending no fault evictions and reforming grounds for possession.So what will that mean for your money and your home?Joining us are Jasmine Basran from Crisis - a charity for people experiencing homelessness, Richard Donnell, from the property platform Zoopla and Richard Blanco, a landlord and property expert from the National Residential Landlords Association.Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Sarah Rogers Studio Producer: Neil Morrow Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 3pm Wednesday 17th July 2024)

On this replay episode, I talk to the late Charles Simic about James Tate, Kansas surrealism, humor in poetry, and embracing the unconscious, plus I talk to Richard Blanco about the accidents that turn us into artists, the grind of editing, and the joys of finding new forms and challenges.

We discuss a poem by Rachel McKibbons and several from Blanco's fabulous new book, Homeland of My Body⁠. Selected by President Obama as the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history, Richard Blanco was the youngest, the first Latinx, immigrant, and gay person to serve in that role. In 2023, Blanco was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Biden from the National Endowment for the Humanities.  Born in Madrid to Cuban exile parents and raised in Miami in a working-class family, Blanco's personal negotiation of cultural identity and the universal themes of place and belonging characterize Blanco's many collections of poetry, including his most recent, Homeland of My Body, which reassess traditional notions of home as strictly a geographical, tangible place that merely exist outside us, but rather, within us. He has also authored the memoirs FOR ALL OF US, ONE TODAY: AN INAUGURAL POET'S JOURNEY and THE PRINCE OF LOS COCUYOS: A MIAMI CHILDHOOD.  Blanco has received numerous awards, including the Agnes Starrett Poetry Prize, the PEN American Beyond Margins Award, the Patterson Prize, and a Lambda Prize for memoir. He was Woodrow Wilson Fellow and has received numerous honorary degrees.  Currently, he serves as Education Ambassador for The Academy of American Poets and is an Associate Professor at Florida International University.  In April 2022, Blanco was appointed the first-ever Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County.

May 2024 Dante's  Kristen Arnett is the queer author of With Teeth: A Novel (Riverhead Books, 2021) which was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in fiction and the New York Times bestselling debut novel Mostly Dead Things (Tin House, 2019). Her next novel, STOP ME IF YOU'VE HEARD THIS ONE, will be published by Riverhead Books (March 2025). www.kristenarnettwriter.com Lane Marie is an indie pop artist born, raised, and based out of Athens, Georgia. Her music combines her roots as a classically trained musician, with honest songwriting and alternative pop production chops. Drawing inspiration from artists like Brooke Fraser, Maggie Rogers, and Madison Cunningham, Lane Marie has found a voice truly her own.  Released in 2019, Lane Marie's first EP was written out of the experience of the unexpected loss of her father. It explores the grief of losing a loved one, and the journey of finding meaning in their absence.  Since then, Lane Marie has sold out regional venues and continued to release singles in preparation for the release of a full album. Follow along with Lane Marie:  lanemarie.com https://www.instagram.com/lanemariemusic/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lanemariemusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/5xproO4fQqo0t1wLoXXJcs?si=HEKjixbcRdaBTLI-T4Uhhw  Chloé Firetto-Toomey is a British-American poet and essayist living in Miami. She earned an MFA degree from Florida International University and her most recent chapbook of poems, Little Cauliflower, was published in 2019 by Dancing Girl Press. A Pushcart Prize nominee, and winner of the Scotti Merrill Memorial Award in Poetry, you can find her poems, essays, and short stories at poets.org, SWIMM, december, Tupelo Quarterly, The Offing, among others. She is an Author Assistant to President Obama's Inaugural Poet, Richard Blanco. uk.linkedin.com/in/chlo%C3%A9-firetto-toomey-801887215 Olivia Muñoz is a Chicana writer and educator from Saginaw, Michigan. Her work appears or is forthcoming from About Place Journal, San Pedro River Review, Thimble Literary Magazine, and other publications. Special Thanks Goes to: Lucid House Press: www.lucidhousepublishing.com The Crown: www.thecrownbrasstown.com The Red Phone Booth: www.redphonebooth.com Englund Estate: englundestate.com UCLA Extension Writing Program: www.uclaextension.edu Mercer University Press: www.mupress.org Liberty Trust Hotel: www.libertytrusthotel.com NPR: https: www.npr.org WUTC: https: www.wutc.org Alain Johannes for the original score in this show: www.alainjohannes.com The host, Clifford Brooks', The Draw of Broken Eyes & Whirling Metaphysics, Athena Departs, and Old Gods are available everywhere books are sold. Find them all here: www.cliffbrooks.com/how-to-order Check out his Teachable courses, The Working Writer and Adulting with Autism, here: brooks-sessions.teachable.com/p/home

Marcia Franklin talks with poet Richard Blanco, the first LatinX and gay inaugural poet. Blanco wrote a poem for President Obama's second inaugural and read it at the ceremony. He discusses the process of writing the inaugural poem, “One Today,” how the piece reflected his life and his philosophy of writing, the themes of his work, and the power of poetry to change lives. Mr. Blanco was the keynote speaker at the Idaho Humanities Council's annual event in 2019. Originally aired: 12/20/19

Presidential Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco comes on the show to bring his less than stellar work. From "Emily's Recurring Dream of a Failed Bridge" which was too long for the show title that is full of "—" in honor of Emily Dickinson...let's just say the concept failed to connect. Blanco brings along two other rough poems that eventually got reworked to great success. My Bad Poetry Episode 5.21: "One Calculus & The Only Island (w/ Richard Blanco)" End Poem from a Real Poet: "Looking for The Gulf Motel, Marco Island, Florida" by Richard Blanco Richard Blanco is a Cuban American poet from Miami, Florida. He was the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history, reading "One Today" for President Obama in 2013. He was also awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Biden from the National Endowment for the Humanities. His most recent collection Homeland of My Body: New & Selected Poems was released at the end of 2023. You can learn more about his life and work through his website. Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Bluesky: @mybadpoetrythepod.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @MyBadPoetry_ThePod Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/my-bad-poetry/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mybadpoetry-thepodcast/message

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik recommends three books that just might help you make some sense of the crisis at our southern border and the increase in global migration:  The Prince of Los Cocuyos, by Richard Blanco, , Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here, by Jonathan Blitzer and A Map of Future Ruins, by Lauren Markham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Blanco was the Presidential Inaugural poet at Pres. Obama's second inauguration, a winner of the National Humanities Award medal, and the author of Homeland of My Body (Beacon Press).Newsletter: Rage Against the AlgorithmShow notes: brendanomeara.comSocial: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and ThreadsSupport: Patreon.com/cnfpod

A typical rental property gets 25 enquires from people who want to view it, according to the property listings site Rightmove. That high demand also comes alongside high prices. The estate agents Hamptons says tenants have been hit with the biggest rise in rental costs in at least a decade. And it's not just tenants feeling the pinch. We look at the impact rising interest rates have had on those owning the homes people are renting.With Felicity Hannah today to go through your questions and comments we have Richard Blanco from the National Residential Landlords Association, Jasmine Basran - Head of Policy and Campaigns and CRISIS, and Richard Donnell - Head of Research and Insight at Zoopla.Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Sarah Rogers Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 3pm Wednesday 20th December, 2023)

Richard Blanco reads from and discusses his latest poetry collection.

November 2023 Dante's Old South Richard Blanco Selected by President Obama as the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history, Richard Blanco was the youngest, the first Latinx, immigrant, and gay person to serve in that role. In 2023, Blanco was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Biden from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Born in Madrid to Cuban exile parents and raised in Miami in a working-class family, Blanco's personal negotiation of cultural identity and the universal themes of place and belonging characterize Blanco's many collections of poetry, including his most recent, Homeland of My Body, which reassesses traditional notions of home as strictly a geographical, tangible place that merely exists outside us, but rather, within us. He has also authored the memoirs FOR ALL OF US, ONE TODAY: AN INAUGURAL POET'S JOURNEY and THE PRINCE OF LOS COCUYOS: A MIAMI CHILDHOOD. Blanco has received numerous awards, including the Agnes Starrett Poetry Prize, the PEN American Beyond Margins Award, the Patterson Prize, and a Lambda Prize for memoir. He was Woodrow Wilson Fellow and has received numerous honorary degrees. Currently, he serves as Education Ambassador for The Academy of American Poets and is an Associate Professor at Florida International University. In April 2022, Blanco was appointed the first-ever Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County. FB: @RichardBlancoPoetry IG: @poetrichardblanco Twitter: @rblancopoet  Website: https://richard-blanco.com/ Christa Wells is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee, with 20+ years of experience in the music industry.  As an independent artist, Christa has released seven solo albums plus several collaborations, developing a signature alt-pop sound that is fresh, soulful and enduring. Her recent albums Velveteen, Pacific, and Redwood chronicle her healing journey through suffering into awakening and aliveness. She has self-published two collections of poetry and prose (Beloved and Before It Gets Lighter) with a third on the way. Wells is also co-founder of ARTIST AND, a creative community which seeks to empower artists through a variety of workshops, retreats and a nine-month creative mastermind program. An award-winning songwriter, Christa has written hit songs for and with Nashville artists such as Natalie Grant, Plumb, and Ellie Holcomb. WEBSITE: https://www.christawellsmusic.com/ ARTIST AND: https://www.artistand.org/ PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/christawells MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/christa-wells/419222522 Meet Misty Ann, the powerhouse behind Wild Honey Tees, a Southern mama-owned t-shirt haven. With a heart as warm as a Georgia summer and a keen sense of Southern charm, she infuses her designs with a touch of hospitality. From sweet tea sippin' to front porch rockin', Misty's tees capture the essence of Southern living, making her business a true reflection of mama's love and grace. www.wildhoneytees.com Anders Carlson-Wee is the author of Disease of Kings (W.W. Norton, 2023), The Low Passions (W.W. Norton, 2019), a New York Public Library Book Group Selection, and Dynamite (Bull City Press, 2015), winner of the Frost Place Chapbook Prize. He is represented by Massie & McQuilkin Literary Agents and lives in Los Angeles. Special Thanks Goes to: Wild Honey Tees: www.wildhoneytees.com Lucid House Press: www.lucidhousepublishing.com UCLA Extension Writing Program: www.uclaextension.edu The Crown: www.thecrownbrasstown.com Mercer University Press: www.mupress.org The Red Phone Booth: www.redphonebooth.com The host, Clifford Brooks' , The Draw of Broken Eyes & Whirling Metaphysics, Athena Departs, and Old Gods are available everywhere books are sold. His chapbook, Exiles of Eden, is only available through his website: www.cliffbrooks.com/how-to-order Check out his Teachable courses on thriving with autism and creative writing as a profession here: brooks-sessions.teachable.com/p/the-working-writer

Marcia Franklin talks with poet Richard Blanco, the first LatinX and gay inaugural poet. Blanco wrote a poem for President Obama's second inaugural and read it at the ceremony. He discusses the process of writing the inaugural poem, “One Today,” how the piece reflected his life and his philosophy of writing, the themes of his work, and the power of poetry to change lives. Mr. Blanco was the keynote speaker at the Idaho Humanities Council's annual event in 2019. Originally aired: 12/20/19

Nely sits down with renowned poet laureate Richard Blanco Selected by President Obama as the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history, Richard Blanco was the youngest, the first Latin, immigrant, and gay person to serve in such a role. Richard shares with Nely how he's integrated his left brain and right brain, and the advice he gives to every artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS EPISODE! In honor of Pride Month, host Antonio Tijerino welcomes the warmth and the brilliance of Richard Blanco to Fritanga.With roots in Cuba, Richard was born in Spain but was raised in New York and Miami, Florida. Through his artistry - he explores the twisted fabrics of our nation and the beautiful quilted experiences of Queer and Latino Identity.On the pod, we talk about Richard's journey with self-identity and creative expression, how he uses the power of words to enact change, and explore the meaning of home.Although Richard initially began his career as an engineer, he is now a professor in creative writing and has taught at Georgetown and American University right here in Washington, DC. He's a recipient of dozens of awards, including the Maine Literary Award for Memoir, Lambda Literary Award for Gay Memoir, Inter-American Dialogue Award, and the National Humanities Medal Award, presented by President Biden.You can keep up with Richard and read his latest work by visiting www.Richard-blanco.com or following him on Instagram @poetrichardblanco.AUDIO DISCLAIMER: Just as a heads up, there are a couple of audio hiccups throughout the episode. We've done our best to clean them up, but sometimes equipment just doesn't like cooperating. It's still a wonderful conversation, so get ready to get inspired  by the talented Richard Blanco. 

In celebration of National Poetry Month we rebroadcast a powerful poetry reading and discussion that former host Carly Peruccio had with Maine-based poet Richard Blanco for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In March of this year, Blanco was awarded with the National Humanities Medal by President Biden at the White House. We hope by rebroadcasting our conversation with Blanco we have given our listeners space to reflect and rest among the very busy legislative session and lives we all lead.

Esta es una de esas conversaciones que casi nunca ocurren, logramos juntar a la novelista latina más conocida de nuestros tiempos con el poeta más influyente. Sandra Cisneros es la autora del clásico “La Casa en Mango Street” y a Richard Blanco lo recordamos por ser el primer latino y el primer gay en declamar un poema en una toma de posesión presidencial.

Hosts Jim and Margery held a Political Weekend in Review at the top of the show to cover weekend news that caught their eyes and might've caught yours. Then, we opened the lines to take calls and texts from listeners to join the conversation. Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joined to discuss her attempt to audit the legislature and her response to Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano rejecting the audit. Inaugural poet Richard Blanco joined to discuss the connection between poetry and civic engagement, how to be a “poet statesman” – he's just received the National Humanities Medal from the White House earlier this month. Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price discussed the rise in antisemitic incidents in Mass last year, and a report that nearly half of LGBTQ Americans are young and claim no religion. Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein discussed some of her latest columns, including on Somerville approving an antidiscrimination ordinance to protect people in polyamorous relationships. We ended the show inspired by a piece from the Washington Post. We asked listeners where they put their kitchen goods. Do tomatoes belong in the fridge? What about ketchup?

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the show talking with parents about navigating screen time for teenagers. Vsevolod Petriv and Tetiana Litus reflect on the one-year anniversary since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Petriv is president of the Boston Branch of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America.  Angelo Carusone discussed Kevin McCarthy sharing security footage from the January 6th insurrection to Fox News' Tucker Carlson. He also touched on Fox News' attitude towards Marjorie Taylor Greene messaging on a "national divorce" and Fox's latest hire of Curt Schilling.  Corby Kummer discussed a new restaurant gallery opening in Allston and weighs in on the gas vs. electric stove heated debate. He also discussed the union efforts at an upscale NY restaurant where servers push for higher pay and adequate equipment. He explains the latest marketing food stunt -- Peeps-flavored Pepsi.  Richard Blanco read poetry to highlight Black History month. Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price discussed rural Idaho seeing more right leaning Christians settling and what it means for Seattle to become the first city in the U.S. to ban caste discrimination. They also discussed Kung Fu Nuns in Nepal and addressed the 'Dilbert' comic strip that was dropped from numerous newspapers after the creator's racist remarks. We opening phone and text lines to talk about the phone call, and phone call etiquette.

Poet Richard Blanco talks about his new play, poetry, and what's next for him

Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking about our fascination with scandal in the British royal family – and how it distracts us from the fraying of democracy. EJ Dionne weighed in on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's contentious election for House Speaker last week, and pro-Bolsonaro riots in Brazil's Capital with claims of election fraud. Dionne is a columnist for the Washington Post. He's also a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution. His latest book is “100% Democracy: The Case For Universal Voting.” Jim Aloisi and Stacy Thompson shared their hopes on what Gov. Maura Healey should prioritize in Mass. transit, from safety at the MBTA to strengthening the state's roads and bridges. Aloisi is a former transportation secretary, a member of the Transit Matters Board, and a contributor to Commonwealth Magazine. Thompson is the executive director of the Livable Streets Alliance. Drs. Allison Bryant and Nicole Smith explained how a local doula program is trying to combat maternal mortality disparities. Dr. Bryant is a maternal fetal medicine specialist at Mass General Hospital and is Senior Medical Director for Health Equity Quality and Patient Experience. Dr. Smith is a maternal fetal medicine specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III shared their thoughts on how Congressmembers' religions don't reflect the diverse religions in modern America, and a controversial firing of a professor who showed art of the Prophet Muhammed in a college course. Monroe is a syndicated religion columnist and the Boston voice for Detour's African American Heritage Trail. Price is founding pastor of Community of Love Christian Fellowship in Allston, and the Inaugural Dean of Africana Studies at Berklee College of Music. Together they host GBH's “All Rev'd Up” podcast. Richard Blanco shared a few poems from “Let Me Say This: A Dolly Parton Poetry Anthology,” and discussed Dolly Parton's avid fanbase. Blanco is the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history and the first Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County. His latest collection is “How To Love A Country.” We ended the show by talking with listeners about the latest COVID surge.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about the holiday shopping season. Michael Curry discussed the Baker administration's $130 million health worker loan repayment program, and Boston schools losing approximately 15,000 Black students in the past 20 years. Curry is president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. He's also a member of the National NAACP Board of Directors, where he chairs the board's Advocacy & Policy Committee. He recently has been named to Governor Elect Maura Healey's transition team. Charlie Sennott updated us on massive protests in major Chinese cities over COVID measures, and pressure from Congress to track weapons aid to Ukraine. Sennott is the editor-in-chief The GroundTruth Project, and is a GBH News analyst. Richard Blanco highlighted work published by local bookseller, Beacon Press. Blanco is the fifth presidential inaugural poet in U.S. history, the first Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County, and author of “How to Love a Country.” Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III talked about far-right and evangelical responses to the Club Q shooting, and shared their thoughts on whether it's possible to celebrate the principles of Thanksgiving while acknowledging harm against Indigenous communities. Monroe is a syndicated religion columnist and the Boston voice for Detour's African American Heritage Trail. Price is founding pastor of Community of Love Christian Fellowship in Allston, and the Inaugural Dean of Africana Studies at Berklee College of Music. Together they host the “All Rev'd Up” podcast. Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of author and socialite Emily Post, joined us to share her 21st century guide to etiquette, “Emily Post's Etiquette: The Centennial Edition.” Post is the author of “Emily Post's Etiquette: The Centennial Edition,” and of “Higher Etiquette,” a guide to the world of cannabis. We ended the show by talking with listeners about holiday tipping etiquette.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about this year's ballot questions. Art Caplan discussed a recent New York Times piece exposing a number of doctors who admit that they “don't want patients with disabilities.” He also updated us on the latest COVID-19 headlines. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Paul English talked about his new social app, “Deets,” which features restaurant reviews from your circle of friends and local influencers. English is a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Kayak. He's got a new app called Deets, aimed to reinvent the online review. Liz Neisloss and Deborah Winieicz discussed the latest reporting from GBH's housing series “Priced Out,” focusing on mobile home ownership in Mass. Neisloss is a reporter for GBH News. Winiewicz is an advocate for mobile home communities across New England. Deirdre Barrett shared her latest research into how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we dream. Barrett is a dream researcher at Harvard University and the author of “Pandemic Dreams” and “The Committee of Sleep,” among other books on dreaming. Richard Blanco highlighted the poetry of writer Sandra Cisneros. Blanco is the 5th Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history, and the first Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County. His latest book is “How To Love A Country.” We ended the show by opening the phone lines, talking with listeners about the brutal world of online restaurant reviews.

Sometimes we're like smart and stuff…he's even a civil engineer…another kid from Westcheste…when the White House calls…we all know about the dual identity of it all…we love when our guests know each other…never too late to follow your passion…we miss hunting for cocuyos…and now he's also a playwright…don't be afraid to sit with your thoughts…claro que we end this chat talking about croquetas… Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guy

Vanessa Garcia wrote the story of rum. Her play, the Amparo Experience, told the true tale of the Cuban family behind the real Havana Club Rum — and it became the hottest theater ticket in Miami, selling out show after show for six months. Vanessa manages to grab people's attention with her varied work: plays, journalism, fiction, non-fiction and podcasts. Even the pandemic couldn't stop her. She wrote a radio play and another performed virtually, “Jenna and the Whale,” with my buddy Jake Cline. And she's a voice for Cuban artists and dissidents on the island that the government tries to silence. We talk to her about her newest work, “What the Bread Says,” a children's book about how an entire country's story can be told through its bread. Plus an upcoming play that also involves food with the poet Richard Blanco. Plus! An update on Carlos' Planchita and Amy climbs her backyard tree like an avocado monkey. Find all Vanessa's work on IG: @vanessagarciawriter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Boston Public Radio: Attorney General Maura Healey shares her thoughts on the outcomes of the recent state legislature session, and took listener calls and answered questions on another installment of “Ask the AG.” Howard Bryant discusses the life and legacy of Bill Russell, including the impact of his presence in Boston and his role as a social justice advocate during the Civil Rights movement. Bryant is a columnist and commentator for ESPN. Then, we ask listeners about their memories of Bill Russell. Katie Krall talks about her experience being a female coach in the MLB, the unorthodox career path that led her to work in baseball, and the culture around women's sports today. Krall is a player development coach for the Portland Sea Dogs, a Boston Red Sox affiliate team. Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett Price discuss the Kansas nuns opposing a state abortion amendment, the Pope Francis' recent ‘apology tour' in Canada, and Beyonce's new album. Monroe is a syndicated religion columnist and the Boston voice for Detour's African American Heritage Trail. Price is founding pastor of Community of Love Christian Fellowship in Allston and the Inaugural Dean of Africana Studies at Berklee College of Music. Together, they host GBH's All Rev'd Up podcast. Richard Blanco reads poems about the chaos in our country right now, including “Fire and Ice” by Robert Frost, Anna Akhmatova's “Lot's Wife,” and his own “And So We All Fall Down”. Blanco is the fifth inaugural poet in United States history. His latest book, "How To Love A Country," deals with various sociopolitical issues that shadow America. We end the show by talking about recent legislation in the statehouse.

Richard Blanco, Inaugural poet and man who derives existential pleasure from civil engineering and I discuss his book How To Love A Country.Buy How To Love a Country:https://www.amazon.com/How-Love-Country-Richard-Blanco/dp/0807043079/ref=asc_df_0807043079/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=521104755025&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7846218042038700007&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013668&hvtargid=pla-906068309946&psc=1

Today on Boston Public Radio we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations from recent years: Imani Perry talks about parenthood and how Black parents talk to their children about race. Perry is a professor of African American Studies at Princeton University. Her latest book is "Breathe: A Letter To My Sons.” Richard Blanco reads his favorite “aubade” poems — about lovers departing at dawn — including “Aubade with Burning City” by Ocean Vuong and “Ghosting Aubade” by Amie Whittemore. Blanco is the fifth inaugural poet in U.S. history. His latest book, "How To Love A Country," deals with various sociopolitical issues that shadow America. Lizzie Post weighs in on cannabis culture in her book, “Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, From Dispensaries to Dinner Parties.” Post is a writer, co-director of The Emily Post Institute and great-great-granddaughter of etiquette writer Emily Post. Christopher Kimball previews his latest cookbook “Vegetables,” sharing his favorite ways to bring vegetables to the center of the plate. Chris Kimball co-founded America's Test Kitchen, and now runs Christopher Kimball's Milk Street in Boston. His latest cookbook is “Vegetables.” Farah Stockman talks about how class divides manifest themselves culturally and politically in the United States, and why higher-class, well-educated communities struggle to understand and represent the majority of Americans. Farah Stockman is a member of the New York Times editorial board, and a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter. Her latest book is “American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears.” Howard Bryant discusses his book, "The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism." Bryant is a columnist and commentator for ESPN. Lindy West previews her latest book, "The Witches Are Coming," a collection of essays about feminism in the #MeToo moment. West is a writer, comedian and activist. Joshua Foer talks about “Atlas Obscura: An Explorers Guide To The World's Hidden Wonders.” Foer is a freelance journalist and author of "Moonwalking With Einstein: The Art And Science Of Remembering Everything.”

Today on Boston Public Radio: EJ Dionne shares his thoughts on the latest news from the Jan. 6 committee hearing, and violent threats from the alt-right targeting Republicans in Congress. Dionne is a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution. His latest book is “Code Red: How Progressives and Moderates Can Unite to Save Our Country.” We then open the phone lines, asking listeners if they're holding back on their summer plans due to rising inflation. Michael Curry discusses the legacy of Juneteenth, and the CDC's approval of COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5. Curry is chair of the NAACP Advocacy and Policy Committee, and is president and CEO of the Mass League of Community Health Centers. Sally Starr reflects on 50 years of Title IX. Starr is the head field hockey coach at Boston University. She has coached women's collegiate sports for over 45 years. Next, we talk with listeners about their experiences in school sports in the 50 years since Title IX was enacted. Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III weigh in on the federal commemoration of Juneteenth, and potential corporatization of the holiday. Monroe is a syndicated religion columnist and the Boston voice for Detour's African American Heritage Trail. Price is founding pastor of Community of Love Christian Fellowship in Allston, and the Inaugural Dean of Africana Studies at Berklee College of Music. Together they host the “All Rev'd Up” podcast. Richard Blanco shares his favorite poems for Pride Month. Blanco joins us regularly to lead Village Voice, a conversation about how poetry can help us better understand our lives. He's the fifth presidential inaugural poet in US history. His latest book, “How to Love a Country,” deals with various socio-political issues that shadow America. We end the show by asking listeners for their most mortifying stories of falling down.

Richard Blanco (born February 15, 1968) is an American poet, public speaker, author and civil engineer. He is the fifth poet to read at a United States presidential inauguration, having read the poem "One Today" for Barack Obama's second inauguration. He is the first immigrant, the first Latino, the first openly gay person and at the time the youngest person to be the U.S. inaugural poet, and he is also the first ever poet Laurette of Miami Dade County. FIU - graduate

Today on Boston Public Radio we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations from recent years: Imani Perry talks about parenthood and how Black parents talk to their children about race. Perry is a professor of African American Studies at Princeton University. Her latest book is "Breathe: A Letter To My Sons.” Richard Blanco reads his favorite “aubade” poems — about lovers departing at dawn — including “Aubade with Burning City” by Ocean Vuong and “Ghosting Aubade” by Amie Whittemore. Blanco is the fifth inaugural poet in U.S. history. His latest book, "How To Love A Country," deals with various sociopolitical issues that shadow America. Lizzie Post weighs in on cannabis culture in her book, “Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, From Dispensaries to Dinner Parties.” Post is a writer, co-director of The Emily Post Institute and great-great-granddaughter of etiquette writer Emily Post. Christopher Kimball previews his latest cookbook “Vegetables,” sharing his favorite ways to bring vegetables to the center of the plate. Chris Kimball co-founded America's Test Kitchen, and now runs Christopher Kimball's Milk Street in Boston. His latest cookbook is “Vegetables.” Farah Stockman talks about how class divides manifest themselves culturally and politically in the United States, and why higher-class, well-educated communities struggle to understand and represent the majority of Americans. Farah Stockman is a member of the New York Times editorial board, and a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter. Her latest book is “American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears.” Howard Bryant discusses his book, "The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism." Bryant is a columnist and commentator for ESPN. Lindy West previews her latest book, "The Witches Are Coming," a collection of essays about feminism in the #MeToo moment. West is a writer, comedian and activist. Joshua Foer talks about “Atlas Obscura: An Explorers Guide To The World's Hidden Wonders.” Foer is a freelance journalist and author of "Moonwalking With Einstein: The Art And Science Of Remembering Everything.”

Today on Boston Public Radio: We begin the show by asking listeners how they're finding positivity amid a slew of bad news.  Michael Curry discusses federal funding to combat hate crimes in the wake of the Buffalo shooting, and the conflict between politics and public health as COVID cases rise again. Curry is chair of the NAACP Advocacy and Policy Committee, and is president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. Chris Burrell shares insights from his investigative reporting into the inaccessibility of Massachusetts beaches. Burrell is an investigative reporter for GBH News. The first story in his series “Barriers at the Beach” is now out, GBHnews.org. Then, we take calls from listeners about their experiences with Massachusetts beaches. Corby Kummer talks about how the baby formula shortage became so dire, and the problems with the Food and Drug Administration. Kummer is executive director of the Food and Society policy program at the Aspen Institute, a senior editor at The Atlantic and a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III weigh in on a new report on decades of sex abuse cover-ups in the Southern Baptist Church. Monroe is a syndicated religion columnist and the Boston voice for Detour's African American Heritage Trail. Price is founding pastor of Community of Love Christian Fellowship in Allston, and the Inaugural Dean of Africana Studies at Berklee College of Music. Together they host the “All Rev'd Up” podcast. Richard Blanco reads poetry on motherhood, including his poem “Mother Picking Produce,” and “Different Mothers” by Kim Dower. Blanco is the fifth presidential inaugural poet in U.S. history. His latest book, “How to Love a Country,” deals with various socio-political issues that shadow the United States. We end the show by discussing a recent study that showed women receive higher emotional benefits from hugs than men.

Is something lost once it's gone? How do we blend sadness with sweet memory?Richard Blanco practiced civil engineering for more than 20 years. He is now an associate professor of creative writing at his alma mater, Florida International University. His books of nonfiction and poetry include Looking for the Gulf Motel and, most recently, How to Love a Country.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.We're pleased to offer Richard Blanco's poem, and invite you to sign up here for the latest from Poetry Unbound.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Art Caplan discusses Former President Donald Trump's White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah Birx and her new book, “Silent Invasion: The Untold Story of the Trump Administration.” Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Then, we ask listeners their thoughts on news that nearly 60 percent of Americans have had COVID-19. Shirley Leung talks about Harvard's announcement that the University will spend $100 million to research and redress its past ties to slavery, and towns citing “community character” in efforts to prevent affordable housing. Leung is a business columnist for the Boston Globe. Juliette Kayyem weighs in on the latest from the Jan. 6 Committee, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's testimony and the leaked audio of Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Kayyem is former assistant secretary for homeland security under President Barack Obama, and the faculty chair of the homeland-security program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Sameer Sabir and Nada Siddiqui tell the story of their daughter Rehma, who died shortly after her first birthday, and their advocacy for legislation that would require more oversight for medical examiners in cases with children under 2-years-old. Sabir and Siddiqui are a Boston-area based couple advocating for medical examiner oversight. Richard Blanco reads self-reflective poems in honor of National Poetry Month, including “Poetry” by Marianne Moore and “The End of Poetry” by Ada Limón. Blanco is the fifth presidential inaugural poet in U.S. history. His latest book, “How to Love a Country,” deals with various socio-political issues that shadow the United States. We end the show by telling bad neighbor stories, after a family won $5 million in a lawsuit against a country club following a barrage of golf balls.