Why Poetry

“Why Poetry,” produced and hosted by Paul Lieber

Where poets read their works and talk about how their lives and poetry intersect.

It is on the first Sunday of the month at 4:30 PM. 

Guests have included Poet Laureates, National Book Award Winners and many known and lesser-known poets.

 

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Schedule

  • Something's Happening honoring Roy Of Hollywood

    Midnight - 6:00am

    News and programming on the cutting edge - dynamite radio for night people

  • Informativo Pacifica

    6:00am - 6:30am

    Un programa de media hora con noticias nacionales e internacionales con reportes y contribuciones de periodistas de mas de treinta paises de nuestra America y Europa.

  • Building Bridges

    6:30am - 7:00am

    Solidarity and internationalism from a working peoples' perspective with Mimi Rosenberg and Ken nash

  • Rootwork

    7:00am - 8:00am

    Public affairs with Thandisizwe Chimurenga, she who loves her people

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