Poetry Challenge: Create A List Poem That Grapples With Rise Of Anti-Asian Racism Attacks against Asian Americans have increased since the coronavirus pandemic began. Tell us how you cope with this anti-Asian violence and discrimination in the form of a list poem. Casey Noenickx Play AudioListen 4 mins
April 1st | 'You can have a sweet voice, too' reads Washington's first Indigenous State Poet Laureate, Rena Priest New State Poet Laureate Rena Priest shares her poetry and aspirations for her tenure. Why Gonzaga is so darn good at basketball. An update on local recall movements. And our weekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Bill Radke Play AudioListen 51 mins
A visionary constellation of poetry, five decades in the making Lyric World presents the celebrated poet Arthur Sze Shin Yu Pai John O'Brien Play AudioListen 53 mins
Reality TV Inspired This Poetic Look At People And The Things They Hoard In her latest book of poems, artist Kate Durbin looks at modern consumerism and the way people process trauma and loss through the objects they hoard. Durbin was inspired by the A&E show Hoarders. Jeevika Verma
Inspired By 'The Decameron,' These Poems Are A Modern Pandemic Time Capsule If you, like many people, are getting through the dragging months of the pandemic by being Very Online, you'll find poet Leigh Stein's new book is a perfect encapsulation of that experience. Jeevika Verma Play AudioListen 3 mins
Opinion: Free Expression Is On The Decline, In Cuba And Elsewhere Cuba is one of dozens of countries, including some U.S. allies, using emergency powers to stifle free expression. Scott Simon Play AudioListen 3 mins
For poet Sonia Sanchez — at age 87 — there's more work to be done For over 60 years, poet and activist Sonia Sanchez has helped redefine American culture, politics and education. She is this year's winner of the Gish Prize, a $250,000 lifetime achievement honor. Jeevika Verma Play AudioListen 4 mins
Reined in yet vibrant, Lit Crawl Seattle celebrates writerly spirits Hugo-centric Lit Crawl Seattle 2021 keeps a celebratory torch burning John O'Brien Play AudioListen 56 mins
POEM: My Hijab is my empowerment, my strength, and my honor Muslim women are powerful and can choose to wear a headscarf or not, says RadioActive’s Rahmah Abdulazeez. Rahmah wrote a poem about how she and her sister deal with discrimination as hijabis in the United States. Rahmah wove her poem together with moments from a conversation with her sister, Zahraa Abdulazeez. Rahmah Abdulazeez Play AudioListen 3 mins
In honor of women: poetry and music of struggle and joy One poet asks, ‘Will you not open this door for me? My hand is exhausted from knocking at your door.’ John O'Brien Play AudioListen 2 hours
