Washington's poet laureate grapples with his art in a time of political upheaval Washington state poet laureate Tod Marshall has just completed the first half of his two-year term. KUOW's Elizabeth Austen (Marshall's predecessor in... Elizabeth Austen
New children's book brings the lost poetry of Misuzu Kaneko to life Bill Radke talks with KUOW poetry correspondent Elizabeth Austen about the book, " Are You An Echo? The Lost Poetry Of Misuzu Kaneko ," illustrated by... Elizabeth Austen
Remembering poet Lucia Perillo: 'A sharp observer of the natural world' Bill Radke talks with former Washington state poet laureate Elizabeth about the life and work of writer Lucia Perillo, who died October 16 at her home... Elizabeth Austen
America's love/hate relationship with poetry Several years ago, poet Rachel Zucker was asked to write a lecture about poetry. That process led her, in part, to question what it is that poets do —... John O'Brien
In memoriam: Lucia Perillo, treasured local poet The accolade "local treasure" is not easily awarded. Poet Lucia Perillo earned that and many other awards, including a MacArthur Genius Grant. Perillo... John O'Brien
What would the Statue of Liberty have to say about immigration today? In "The Newer Colossus," Seattle performance poet and novelist Karen Finneyfrock gives voice to one of the most recognizable icons of America's... Elizabeth Austen
Using poetry to teach a 'truer' form of history Elizabeth Austen talks to local poet Laura Da', the author of "Tributaries", about how she uses poetry to tell the story of her ancestors. Her book is... Elizabeth Austen
What does water mean to you? (Please answer poetically) Elizabeth Austen talks to Jourdan Keith, founder and director of the Urban Wilderness Project, about the workshops she's leading for King County's... Elizabeth Austen
Wildly precious time: Poet Matthew Dickman on suicide and mending In this talk and reading, poet Matthew Dickman speaks eloquently about the often taboo subject of suicide. He says he can’t offer an answer to the... John O'Brien
Seattle poet erases borders with poetry Elizabeth Austen talks to Seattle poet Faiza Sultan and poet and translator Lena Khalaf Tuffaha about how Sultan uses her poetry to bridge cultures. Elizabeth Austen
