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The Writing Well: Fiction Writers Share Inspirations, Tips, and Techniques

NEW LETTERS ON THE AIR's Classic Series continues with an anthology on fiction writing, going to "the writing well" to fill the creative spirit wit...

Bought by KMXT, WNJR, and WMUU-LP

Amazing Gracie - Gracie's story, and "Forward" from the book.

From: Paul Messing

The story behind the story of Three Dog Bakery, and how a dog with special needs brought all the elements together.

The Past American Voice of Poet Kenneth Irby

From: New Letters on the Air

The late poet Kenneth Irby (1936-2015) traveled the States before settling in Lawrence, where he spent his teaching and writing career at the Unive...

Bought by WNMU-FM, WNJR, and WNJR

Frankenfest! Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

From: KQAL
Series: Don't Cha Know

Caption: Jim Armstrong, Andrea Wood, Anne-Marie Dunbar

2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. On this episode of Don't Cha Know we discuss the importance of ...

Episode Four: "The Race Beat"

From: Troy Public Radio
Series: Carried Home: Alabama Authors and The Pulitzer Prize

Take note: On this episode we're following the "Race Beat." We talk with Hank Klibanoff who's book "The Race Beat" tells the story of journalists c...

Episode Two: "The Small Town through the Literary Lens"

From: Troy Public Radio
Series: Carried Home: Alabama Authors and The Pulitzer Prize

In this episode we're looking at the small town through the literary lens. Hear how Shirley Ann Grau author of "Keepers of the House" hung up on th...

Bob Dylan, The Poet

From: Open Source
Series: Open Source with Christopher Lydon

Bob Dylan has been singing more than 50 years. But have you ever really stopped to listen to the words?

Bought by Prairie Public, RadioFreePalmer, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WMUU-LP, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and more

Part Two: Teaching a Tribal College

From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique

Previously on CC, we brought you Part One of “How Teaching at a Tribal College Changed My Life—Or at Least My Teaching” with Winona State Universit...

Part One: Teaching at a Tribal College

From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique

On this episode of CC, we bring you “How Teaching at a Tribal College Changed My Life—Or at Least My Teaching” with Winona State University Profess...

Translating Dante

From: Hold That Thought
Series: Retellings

Poet Mary Jo Bang explores the process of translating Dante Alighieri's Inferno, and professor Jessica Rosenfeld explains the origins of literature.

The Upstart Crow: Shakespeare's feud with Robert Greene

From: Hold That Thought
Series: Summer with the Bard

Professor Joe Loewenstein details Shakespeare's creative and intellectual response to accusations of plagiarism by Robert Greene.

Why Shakespeare?

From: Hold That Thought
Series: Summer with the Bard

Scholars and directors shed light on the question of why we continue to study and admire William Shakespeare.

Battle of the Sexes: The Women of Shakespeare

From: Hold That Thought
Series: Summer with the Bard

Jami Ake questions the role of marriage in Shakespeare's plays and whether the famous playwright qualifies as a feminist.

Bought by Prairie Public

"The Quality of Mercy": A Shakespearean theme

From: Hold That Thought
Series: Summer with the Bard

Robert Wiltenbug surveys the great moments of mercy, both granted and withheld, in Shakespeare's many plays.

Classical Theater

From: Hold That Thought
Series: People, Places, and Ideas to Explore

Caption: Theater of Dionysus, Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Prof. Timothy Moore describes the historical context of Greek tragedies and shares his own research into the music of ancient Roman comedies.

Bought by KPIP-LP

BookTalk December 2013

From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question

Chérie Newman, Barbara Theroux, and Zed talk about recently-published books written by authors from the western U.S. -- fiction, nonfiction, and po...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, KSJD, and Yellowstone Public Radio

KUT's Views and Brews: Becoming Tennessee Williams

From: KUT
Series: KUT's Views and Brews Remix

In this Views and Brews Remix on Becoming Tennessee Williams professor Charlotte Canning, joins director Norman Blumensaadt and actress Jennifer Un...

Lincoln through Poetry

From: NPR Illinois
Series: Quiddity

Quiddity explores Lincoln through poetry with guest - professor & poet, Dan Guillory, whose works include Living with Lincoln and The Lincoln Poems.

Heroes Come in Many Colors - Phillis Wheatley

From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Heroes Come in Many Colors

The contributions of the Black Man—celebrating Black History Month. Recounted in this installment is the life, times, and legacy of Phillis Wheatle...