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

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3:00pm - 4:00pm

Investigative journalist, blogger, troublemaker and broadcaster. Investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG.
Letters & Politics wMitch Jeserich
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Background Briefing
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Building a reality-based community in post-truth America