Best Academy Of American Poets Podcasts (2025)

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Keisha-Gaye Anderson: “We Dreamed You” 3:04

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6h ago3:04

3:04

Recorded by Keisha-Gaye Anderson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 5, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Maya Marshall: “The Collection Room” 3:00

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Recorded by Maya Marshall for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 4, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Dior J. Stephens: “a letter to charlie parker” 3:18

2d ago3:18

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Recorded by Dior J. Stephens for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 3, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Ama Codjoe: “Come One, Come All! Step Right Up! Welcome to the World of Wonders!” 4:19

3d ago4:19

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Recorded by Ama Codjoe for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 2, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Mónica Gomery: “The End Is the Beginning” 4:58

4d ago4:58

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Recorded by Mónica Gomery for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 1, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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A tribute to the late great drummer Al Foster, South Jersey's role in the NJ Gubernatiorial race and a chat with Marcia Ball 30:14

3d ago30:14

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On the May 31 WBGO Journal, we pay tribute to the late jazz drummer Al Foster and WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues singer and guitarist Marcia BallBy WBGO Studios

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Kirun Kapur: “Rajat Jayanti” 3:20

5d ago3:20

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Recorded by Kirun Kapur for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 31, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Guest Editor Interview: June 2025 Guest Editor Omotara James 21:07

5d ago21:07

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Recorded by Mary Sutton and Omotara James for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 31, 2025. ⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Yusef Komunyakaa: “Frida’s Earth Mother” 4:58

6d ago4:58

4:58

Recorded by Staff of the Academy of American Poets and Garrett Hongo for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 30, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Brandy Nālani McDougall: “returning” 4:25

7d ago4:25

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Recorded by Brandy Nālani McDougall for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 29, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Major Jackson: “Addiction” 3:22

8d ago3:22

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Recorded by Major Jackson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 28, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Christopher Buckley: “Desire” 4:09

9d ago4:09

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Recorded by Christopher Buckley for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 27, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Mark Jarman: “The Mermaid” 2:36

10d ago2:36

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Recorded by Mark Jarman for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 26, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Joy Ladin: “Forgetting” 4:16

11d ago4:16

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Recorded by Joy Ladin for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 25, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Pramila Venkateswaran: “Body Language” 3:46

12d ago3:46

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Recorded by Pramila Venkateswaran for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 24, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Julia Kolchinsky: “Naming” 5:24

13d ago5:24

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Recorded by Julia Kolchinsky for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 23, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Tarfia Faizullah: “Wait Until It Grows Roots” 2:20

14d ago2:20

2:20

Recorded by Tarfia Faizullah for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 22, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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The 21st anniversary of Eli Yamin's Jazz Power Initiative and a look at the short-lived NJ Transit Strike 30:18

13d ago30:18

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On the May 17 WBGO Journal, we took a look at NJ Transit's first strike in more than 40 years and WBGO's Gary Walker chats with pianist and educator Eli YaminBy WBGO Studios

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Naomi Shihab Nye: “In a Village in the West Bank” 5:21

15d ago5:21

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Recorded by Naomi Shihab Nye for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 21, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Vievee Francis: “The Poems Repeat as Dreams as Tears” 3:20

16d ago3:20

3:20

Recorded by Vievee Francis for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 20, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Robin Coste Lewis: “Cavafy in Compton/Closet Anthem Self-Portrait at 16” 5:07

17d ago5:07

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Recorded by Robin Coste Lewis for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 19, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Gloria Gervitz, translated by Mark Schafer: From “Migrations” 7:11

18d ago7:11

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Recorded by Gloria Gervitz and Mark Schafer for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 18, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Varsha Saraiya-Shah: “Anthem for America” 4:41

19d ago4:41

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Recorded by Varsha Saraiya-Shah for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 17, 2025. ⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Edward Hirsch: “My First Bookstore” 4:34

20d ago4:34

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Recorded by Edward Hirsch for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 16, 2025. ⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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David St. John: “Venetian Farewells” 5:08

21d ago5:08

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Recorded by David St. John for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 15, 2025. ⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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T. R. Hummer: “Who Remembers Davenport” 3:46

22d ago3:46

3:46

Recorded by T. R. Hummer for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 14, 2025. ⁠⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Nicholas Christopher: “1943” 3:16

23d ago3:16

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Recorded by Nicholas Christopher for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 13, 2025. ⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Sally Wen Mao: “Willow, Stop Weeping” 5:35

24d ago5:35

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Recorded by Sally Wen Mao for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 12, 2025. ⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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The State of the People Power Tour comes to Newark and a preview of the 78th Cannes Film Festival 30:39

23d ago30:39

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On the May 10 WBGO Journal, we preview the State of the People Power Tour stop in Newark and the 78th Cannes Film FestivalBy WBGO Studios

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Amie Whittemore: “Future History of Earth’s Birds” 3:30

25d ago3:30

3:30

Recorded by Amie Whittemore for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 11, 2025. ⁠www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Usha Akella: “Breaking bread with phonemes” 3:32

26d ago3:32

3:32

Recorded by Usha Akella for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 10, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Amy Glynn: “For Leslie” 4:07

27d ago4:07

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Recorded by Amy Glynn for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 9, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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David Mura: “Vegas Rave Muse” 3:26

28d ago3:26

3:26

Recorded by David Mura for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 8, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Lauren K. Watel: “The Last Act” 4:03

29d ago4:03

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Recorded by Lauren K. Watel for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 7, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Michael Collier: “The Globe” 3:46

1M ago3:46

3:46

Recorded by Michael Collier for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 6, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Keetje Kuipers: “10,000 Acres Burned” 3:37

1M ago3:37

3:37

Recorded by Keetje Kuipers for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 5, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Andrew Calis: “The Sea / Is Sacred Still” 3:44

1M ago3:44

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Recorded by Andrew Calis for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 4, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Sophia Naz: “To Bear the Right” 3:52

1M ago3:52

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Recorded by Sophia Naz for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 3, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Tomás Q. Morín: “Bird” 4:07

1M ago4:07

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Recorded by Tomás Q. Morín for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 2, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Jenny Xie: “Le Temps Mort” 3:13

1M ago3:13

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Recorded by Jenny Xie for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 1, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Karla Cordero: “As a Kid I Was Told, ‘Don’t Step on a Crack or You’ll Break Your Momma’s Back’” 4:11

1M ago4:11

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Recorded by Karla Cordero for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 30, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Guest Editor Interview: May 2025 Guest Editor Garrett Hongo 17:08

1M ago17:08

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Recorded by Mary Sutton and Garrett Hongo for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 30, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Mariposa Fernández: “Verses in the Wind” 3:59

1M ago3:59

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Recorded by Mariposa Fernández for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 29, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Noel Quiñones: “Orange” 3:23

1M ago3:23

3:23

Recorded by Noel Quiñones for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 28, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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A preview of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming NJPAC performances and a look at a special Brooklyn synagogue 30:22

1M ago30:22

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On the April 26 edition of the WBGO Journal, an update of the wildfire in Southern Ocean County, a look at a special Brooklyn synagogue a preview of of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming NJPAC performancesBy WBGO Studios

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Rachel Dillon: “A dead whale can feed an entire ecosystem” 3:10

1M ago3:10

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Recorded by Rachel Dillon for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 27, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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William Wordsworth: “To the Daisy” 6:59

1M ago6:59

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Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 26, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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Gabriel Ramirez: “Learn Your Song” 4:25

1M ago4:25

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Recorded by Gabriel Ramirez for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 25, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets

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A dive into the late George Brown's 'Jazz in Paris' album and NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom Kean 30:26

1M ago30:26

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On the May 19 WBGO Journal, we take an in-depth look at the late George Brown's Jazz in Paris album and NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom KeanBy WBGO Studios

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Dimitri Reyes: “Speakers” 5:38

1M ago5:38

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Recorded by Dimitri Reyes for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 24, 2025. www.poets.orgBy The Academy of American Poets