203 episodes

Refresh your life with THE POET AND THE POEM. Hear America’s most beloved poets in reading and conversation. Award winning poet/host Grace Cavalieri presents poets reading their work and talking about their art. After 41 years consecutive on public radio, cited by The Encyclopedia of Broadcasting for longevity, THE POET AND THE POEM has made history for one reason: It’s powerful. Voted top in the nation for ENTERTAINMENT IN MEDIA by The National Commission On Working Women, ALL NEW 30-minute shows are now available. (Made possible by donors McNeil and Shashaani.)

The Poet and The Poem Grace Cavalieri

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 26 Ratings

Refresh your life with THE POET AND THE POEM. Hear America’s most beloved poets in reading and conversation. Award winning poet/host Grace Cavalieri presents poets reading their work and talking about their art. After 41 years consecutive on public radio, cited by The Encyclopedia of Broadcasting for longevity, THE POET AND THE POEM has made history for one reason: It’s powerful. Voted top in the nation for ENTERTAINMENT IN MEDIA by The National Commission On Working Women, ALL NEW 30-minute shows are now available. (Made possible by donors McNeil and Shashaani.)

    Rachel Pastan

    Rachel Pastan

    Pastan's novel "In The Field" is winner of the Book Foundation's inaugural Science & Literature Award.

    • 35 min
    David Kepplinger

    David Kepplinger

    Named The Outstanding Scholar/Teacher at American University, poet David Keplinger premiers his new book "ICE."

    • 56 min
    Hailey Leithauser

    Hailey Leithauser

    Author of "Swoop" and "Saint Worm," Leihauser is on of America's top formalist poets.

    • 37 min
    Daniel Queen

    Daniel Queen

    This writer presents all the zodiac signs in poetic combinations; "Love in Full Circle."

    • 29 min
    Deanna Nikaido

    Deanna Nikaido

    Poet and artist, author of two spiritual books of poems; her haiku make up National Geographic's book "Animal Arc."

    • 29 min
    Terry Edmonds

    Terry Edmonds

    Former President Clinton speechwriter/ poet premieres his new book of poems: "Question Marks" (bilingual, English/Spanish).

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

NicD413 ,

My favorite way to start the day

The breadth of poets and poetry is inspiring and highly entertaining. Grace Cavalieri is a brilliant guide and host that allows the artists to shine with their works of art. Every episode is well thought out and prepared so that no moment is dull or wasted, while also leaving room for spontaneity. Thank you for this podcast!

the100thperfecf ,

Very Thoughtful Podcast

I have a picky ear, but Grace does a wonderful job interviewing the poet. She’s genuinely lovingly interested in the person, and it has an heir of inspiration that’s natural and doesn’t feel contrived. Please continues to make more episodes.

janepoetry ,

Poetry at Its Best

Grace Cavalieri’s interviews bring out the best in poets. Her questions elicit answers that reveal the poet’s inner thoughts and feelings. Each episode helps us to appreciate a particular poet and better understand his or her poems. Grace offers us a very enlightening listening experience.

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