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Poet Robert Pinsky takes on another poet, King David of the Bible - and of the Psalms - in his "Life of David."

From: Jenny Attiyeh

Former poet laureate Robert Pinsky tackles King David of the Bible - the shepherd, poet, warrior and adulterer - in his "Life of David."

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.

Added: Sep 06, 2009
Length: 28:26
Purchases: 1

Virgil's Georgics: ThoughtCast interviews the poet and translator David Ferry

From: Jenny Attiyeh

Virgil's Georgics: an interview with poet David Ferry, who recently translated Virgil's second great poem, The Georgics. We're joined by Virgil sch...

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston

Added: Sep 06, 2009
Length: 28:56
Purchases: 1

What's the Word? Shakespeare after 9/11

From: Modern Language Association
Series: What's the Word? Remembering 9/11

A look at how the events of September 11th changed the way we read Shakespeare's plays about politics and leadership.

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KFOK-LPFM, KSFR, WTIP and more

Added: Aug 06, 2009
Length: 28:58
Purchases: 6

Show 1: Dylan as Poet

From: Bill King
Series: Shakespeare in the Alley: Bob Dylan's Poetics

Introduction to this series on Bob Dylan's Poetics with focus on "To Ramona"

Bought by WCNY, Prairie Public, RadioFreePalmer, KPIP-LP, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting and more

Added: Apr 02, 2009
Length: 59:54
Purchases: 12

What's the Word? Mystical Poets

From: Modern Language Association
Series: What's the Word? Celebrating National Poetry Month in April

How do those who have experienced the direct presence of God capture this heightened state in words?

Bought by WLIW, WLIW, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KUT and more

Added: Mar 04, 2009
Length: 29:00
Purchases: 9

A Celebration of Southwest Storytellers - Part 2: Ortiz, Chavez and McGarrity

From: Paul Ingles

Writers associated with the Southwest United States - Denise Chavez, Michael McGarrity, and Simon Ortiz - talk about the major themes in their work...

Bought by KRZA

Added: Feb 05, 2009
Length: 59:02
Purchases: 1

Confronting the Warpland: Black Poets of Chicago

From: Ed Herrmann

Hear some of the great African American poets who have lived and worked in Chicago.

Bought by KPIP-LP, KZYX, WRGY, WLPR , KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and more

Added: Jan 12, 2009
Length: 58:46
Purchases: 23

WTW Texts of Resistance

From: Modern Language Association
Series: What's the Word? Two half-hour programs celebrating Black History Month

How did slaves resist their oppression? Three works explore what it means to resist and to survive.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KICI Iowa City, KUOW, KVNF, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo. and more

Added: Jan 07, 2009
Length: 29:00
Purchases: 24

Intellect, Faith and Philosophy

From: Jenny Attiyeh

Caption: Harvey Cox, Credit: Harvard University

Public intellectual Jack Beatty, theologist Harvey Cox and philosopher Simon Blackburn -- on ThoughtCast!

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, WRNC-LP, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.

Added: Dec 07, 2008
Length: 57:30
Purchases: 3

Re-reading 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

From: With Good Reason

Exploring why both the book and the film, "To Kill a Mockingbird," are still considered iconic and beloved, including an interview with Mary Badham...

Bought by Troy Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, and KGOU

Added: Apr 17, 2008
Length: 29:57
Purchases: 3

Traveling the Earth Gently 54 minute version

From: Liner Notes
Series: LINER NOTES

A special edition of Liner Notes focused on the environment and suitable as an Earth Day special.

Bought by AMERICAN-FM Internet Radio and Marfa Public Radio

Added: Apr 14, 2008
Length: 55:30
Purchases: 2

Traveling the Earth Gently

From: Liner Notes
Series: LINER NOTES

A special edition of Liner Notes focused on the environment and suitable as an Earth Day special.

Bought by KCNP, KTSW 89.9, KHNS, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, WHFR and more

Added: Apr 01, 2008
Length: 58:30
Purchases: 9

What's the Word? Rhyme

From: Modern Language Association
Series: What's the Word? Celebrating Poetry

Rhyme in Arabic, English, and French poetry

Bought by WLIW, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WRGY, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KRZA and more

Added: Mar 14, 2008
Length: 29:45
Purchases: 11

What's the Word? Contemporary Language Poetry

From: Modern Language Association
Series: What's the Word? Celebrating Poetry

Three poets share their work and discuss contemporary language poetry.

Bought by WLIW, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., 90.5 WSNC, and Marfa Public Radio

Added: Mar 14, 2008
Length: 29:45
Purchases: 5

Through Emerald Eyes: Liner Notes Special on Ireland

From: Liner Notes
Series: LINER NOTES

Irish and Irish-American authors and artists explore the magical isle.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KPVL, Troy Public Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KUNC & The Colorado Sound and more

Added: Feb 28, 2008
Length: 59:00
Purchases: 18

Through Emerald Eyes/54-minute version

From: Liner Notes
Series: LINER NOTES

Irish and Irish-American authors and artists explore the magical isle.

Bought by WCPN, Troy Public Radio, AMERICAN-FM Internet Radio, and KXOT Public Radio

Added: Feb 28, 2008
Length: 55:00
Purchases: 4

What's the Word? Returning Veterans

From: Modern Language Association

Three powerful films about American veterans returning home.

Bought by WLIW, WLIW, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.

Added: Oct 30, 2007
Length: 29:45
Purchases: 4

What's the Word? American AIDS Drama

From: Modern Language Association

A look at three landmark Amercian plays dealing with the AIDs crisis

Bought by WLIW, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WRNC-LP, and KPFA

Added: Sep 17, 2007
Length: 29:45
Purchases: 4

Projectiles, a poem by Raymond Carver

From: Teresa Goff

"Projectiles", a poem written by American short story writer Raymond Carver, is read by poet Tess Gallagher, Carver's widow. The poem was written ...

Bought by KUT

Added: Mar 19, 2007
Length: 03:53
Purchases: 1

Women Who Can Fly: Trina Robbins and Superheroines

From: Elizabeth Chur

Profile of Trina Robbins, who literally wrote the book on women in comics.

Bought by WJAB, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, and New Hampshire Public Radio

Added: Jan 22, 2007
Length: 06:04
Purchases: 4

Peace Talks Radio: Spoken Word for Peace (58:00 / 54:00 / or Three 29:00 programs)

From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Hour Long Episodes

Actors, storytellers and poets express their hope for peace with the spoken word.

Bought by WVTF, WXXI Rochester, KNCT FM, KWMR, Raven Radio and more

Added: Jan 05, 2007
Length: 57:46
Purchases: 20

Episode 1 - Life Distilled: Four Decades of U.S. Poet Laureates

From: New Letters on the Air
Series: Life Distilled: Four Decades of U.S. Poet Laureates

Episode 1 features poet laureates Mark Strand, Gwendolyn Brooks and Ted Kooser discussing the art and craft of writing poetry and reading some of t...

Bought by WETS, WCPN, WFHB, North Country Public Radio, Kansas Public Radio and more

Added: Mar 02, 2006
Length: 01:04:02
Purchases: 13

What's the Word? Muslim Women Writers

From: Modern Language Association

Works by female writers from Muslim countries offer us important perspectives on questions of religion, nationalism, and the role of women in Islam...

Bought by WLIW, WLIW, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WCPN, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and more

Added: Feb 22, 2006
Length: 29:10
Purchases: 12

Poetry for Peace (Peace Talks Radio Series)

From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Half Hour Episodes

Poets from across the country offer up their words on the subject of "peace" at a special reading held at the 2005 National Poetry Slam Chapionship...

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston