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In this edition of This Is Just To Say, poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye about her writing practice, her role as a teacher and mentor, and about her new book, Voices in the Air: Poems for Listeners.
May 14, 2019
“If I can write better poems I can live a better life. It’s a spiritual practice for me…it helps me figure out how to tell the truth. Which, reading Adrienne Rich also helps me do.”-Lisa Moore Poet and professor Dr. Lisa Moore talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain and KUT producer Rebecca McInroy about […]
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May 7, 2019
“I believe language is probably the most powerful thing on earth.” –Jane Miller Poet Jane Miller sat down with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain to talk about her new book, Who is Trixie the Trasher? and Other Questions. Listen back as Miller reads her poem “May You Always be the Darling of Fortune” and talks […]
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April 30, 2019
Poet Jericho Brown reads his poem “Duplex” from his new book, The Tradition, and talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about creating a new poetic form, the importance of play, and why Lucille Clifton should be a household name.
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January 7, 2019
On the first 2019 episode of This is Just To Say, poet and novelist Carrie Fountain discusses the importance of metaphor, conveying experience and more in Ellen Bass‘s “I Could Touch It” with the author herself.
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January 7, 2019
Carrie Fountain on Kim Addonizio
Poet and novelist Carrie Fountain wraps up a year of This is Just To Say and rings in 2019 with Kim Addonizio‘s “New Year’s Day”!
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December 28, 2018
Carrie Fountain with Girl Scout Troop 42607 on Galway Kinnell
Happy holidays! In this wholesome edition of This is Just To Say poet and novelist Carrie Fountain joins Girl Scout Troop 42607 from Lee Elementary School to discuss the meaning of “Crying” by Galway Kinnell.
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December 18, 2018
Poet Donald Hall passed on June 23, 2018. On this edition of This is Just To Say poet and novelist Carrie Fountain celebrates his life and work.
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December 5, 2018
Playwright Sarah Ruhl reads Max Ritvo‘s poem “Refuge for Sarah” from her book, Letters From Max: A Book of Friendship, and talks with Carrie Fountain about their relationship, his poetry, and the value of empathy and friendship today.
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