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Politics and PoetryPolitics & Poetry Episode 7 ~ Part 2: Margaret Britton VaughnWe are honored and thrilled to have Margaret Britton Vaughn, Tennessee's Poet Laureate. Welcome to Part Two of our podcast highlighting the writing talents of our current Tennessee Poet Laureate, Margaret Britton Vaughn. During an interview in 2022, the poet regaled us with tales of her Southern childhood, growing up during a time that was unabashedly patriotic. Timely even now, and perhaps even more so, we revisit her poems’ themes of democracy, freedom, prejudices, patriotism, family, and the importance of advocating for others. We begin with a reading of a poem about the flag, and...
2025-01-2535 minPolitics and PoetryPolitics & Poetry Episode 7 ~ Part 1: Margaret Britton VaughnWe are honored and thrilled to have Margaret Britton Vaughn, Tennessee's Poet Laureate, join us for our seventh episode of Politics & Poetry. Part one of our conversation, join us as we discuss the power of song lyrics and poetry to move people to tears, spark laughter, and connect us with one another. We'll also talk about Maggi's lifelong work as an artist, song writer and poet, and she'll share stories about what it was like growing up in the south during the 1930s and 1940s.To learn more about Margaret Britton Va...
2023-02-1940 minPolitics and PoetryPolitics & Poetry Episode 6 ~ Part 2: Chelsea RathburnWe are honored and thrilled to have Chelsea Rathburn, Georgia's Poet Laureate, join us for our sixth episode of Politics & Poetry. Part two of our conversation, join us as we discuss the power of poems and political words to connect with others. We'll also talk about the work of the Poet Laureate, Chelsea's new project with Georgia Center for the Book, Georgia Poetry in the Parks, and other ways that our communities are joining together to enable artists to create and share their ideas, inspirations, and work.To learn more ab...
2022-04-2427 minPolitics and PoetryPolitics & Poetry Episode 6 ~ Part 1: Chelsea RathburnWe are honored and thrilled to have Chelsea Rathburn, Georgia's Poet Laureate, join us for our sixth episode of Politics & Poetry. Part one of a two part conversation, join us as we discuss the power of poems and political words to connect with others. We'll also talk about the work of the Poet Laureate, Chelsea's approach to difficult conversations through poetry, and our collective experiences as writers and readers of personal stories that help us see ourselves in each other's shared experiences.To learn more about Chelsea Rathburn visit: https://chelsearathburn.com/...
2022-03-211h 06Politics and PoetryPolitics & Poetry Episode 5 ~ Part 2: Jaki Shelton GreenWe're excited to launch our fifth episode of Politics & Poetry, with a special part two of our interview with Jaki Shelton Green, the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate. Join in our conversation as Jaki shares her thoughts on the role of poetry as an art that "brings us joy and helps us to remember our tremendous connections to our humanity." To learn more about Jaki Shelton Green visit: https://jakisheltongreen.comReferencesAmen, John. June 18, 2020. "J...
2022-01-1754 minPolitics and PoetryPolitics & Poetry Episode 5 ~ Part 1: Jaki Shelton GreenWe're excited to launch our fifth episode of Politics & Poetry. In this month's episode, we are honored to interview Jaki Shelton Green, the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate. Join in our conversation as Jaki shares her thoughts on the role of poetry as an art that "brings us joy and helps us to remember our tremendous connections to our humanity." To learn more about Jaki Shelton Green visit: https://jakisheltongreen.comReferencesAmen, Jo...
2021-11-2451 minPolitics and PoetryPolitics & Poetry Episode 4: Role of the Poet LaureateWe're excited to launch our fourth episode of Politics & Poetry, where we work to understand the opportunities for poetry to serve as a bridge between policy and purpose, and as James Dickey, U.S. Poet Laureate and writer of acclaimed novel, Deliverance, shared, "The goal of the poet is to make the world more available.” In this month's episode, we’re exploring the role of the Poet Laureate. Jaki Shelton Green: https://jakisheltongreen.com/Joy Harjo: https://www.joyharjo.comBobby LeFebre: ht...
2021-10-1634 minPolitics and PoetryPolitics & Poetry Episode 3: President Jimmy CarterWe're excited to launch our third episode of Politics & Poetry, a new podcast about the power of poetry to engage us in political conversations. Join three generations of political activists and poetry lovers as we read and share a curated collection of ideas written by critics, reporters, authors, poets, historians and politicians to spur thoughtful discussion about the ways that poetry and politics intersect. In this month's episode, we're featuring President Jimmy Carter, beloved leader of our nation, naval officer, global human rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and American poet. In his boo...
2021-05-2137 minPolitics and PoetryPolitics & Poetry Episode 2: Emily DickinsonWe're excited to launch our second episode of Politics and Poetry, a new podcast about the power of poetry to engage us in political conversations. Join three generations of political activists and poetry lovers as we read and share a curated collection of ideas written by critics, reporters, authors, poets, historians and politicians to spur thoughtful discussion about the ways that poetry and politics intersect. In this month's episode, we're featuring Emily Dickinson, one America's favorite poets, and one of our favorite poets, whom we believe was an activist for truth. Join us as we exp...
2021-02-2425 minPolitics and PoetryPolitics & Poetry Episode 1: Introduction!We're excited to launch our first episode of Politics and Poetry, a new podcast about the power of poetry to engage us in political conversations. Join three generations of political activists and poetry lovers as we read and share a curated collection of ideas written by critics, reporters, authors, poets, historians and politicians to spur thoughtful discussion about the ways that poets and politicians use voice, rhyme, rhythm, meter, verse and alliteration to capture our interest and spark change. References:Angelou, M. (1944). The complete collected poems of Maya Angelou. Random House I...
2020-12-1626 minPolitics and PoetryPolitics & Poetry: The TrailerWelcome to Politics and Poetry, a new podcast about the intersection of written political words and civic engagement. Join three generations of political activists for a spirited discussion about the influence, importance, and interaction between poets, politicians, and people. Listen to the trailer and join the Politics and Poetry discussion!Co-Hosts:Lisa Campbell is a 30-year Brand & Digital Strategist. A political activist, candidate, and poetry fan — Leaning forward, opting in, persisting onward, and working for equality.Ron Campbell — a glance back includes a 40-year career in health...
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