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

IMpact
2:00pm - 3:00pm

IMpact aims to bridge and bring America together through storytelling and meaningful dialog with one another.
BradCast with Brad Friedman
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Investigative journalist, blogger, troublemaker and broadcaster. Investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG.
Rising Up With Sonali
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rising Up is a daily digest of independent news analysis, investigation, education, artistic expression, activism in the public interest
Background Briefing with Ian Masters
5:00pm - 5:55pm

Goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media.