Wrbh Reading Radio Original Programming Podcasts

Sherry speaks with author Nathaniel Rich about his new book LOSING EARTH. Originally aired on May 6th 2019.

Local poet Shaina Monet stops by the studio to share some original work. Winner of the 2018 Iowa Review Award in poetry, Shaina Monet is a New Orleans native, a Pushcart-nominated poet, a 2018 Best of the Net nominee, and a former poetry editor at Bayou Magazine. Recently, her work has appeared in Sundog Lit, Yemassee Journal, and The Iowa Review. She tweets @shainamonet. Originally aired on May 1st 2019

David talks with debut author Casey McQuiston about her new book RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE. Originally aired on May 30th 2019.

An extended version of the interview David conducted with award-winning writer Karen Russell about the release of her latest collection, ORANGE WORLD & OTHER STORIES. Originally aired on May 30th 2019.

Poet and educator Andy Young joins us for this segment of Figure of Speech to read from her latest chapbook, JOHN SWENSON DYNAMICRON, as well as from another project currently in progress. Andy Young is the author of four chapbooks, including John Swenson Dynamicron, just out from Dancing Girl Press, and a full-length poetry collection, All Night It Is Morning (Diálogos Press, 2014). She teaches at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. Her work has recently appeared, or is forthcoming, in Waxwing, Southern Review, Ecotone, and Prairie Schooner. Her translations, with Khaled Hegazzi, are featured in the Norton Anthology Language for a New Century: Contemporary Poetry from the Middle East, Asia & Beyond. Originally aired on May 25th 2019.

Originally aired on May 21st 2019.

Anne speaks with Sophia L. Thomas, President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Originally aired on May 27th 2019.

Candice speaks with New Orleans author Bryan Camp about his latest book, GATHER THE FORTUNES. Originally aired on May 23rd 2019.

David speaks with Executive Director Megan Holt about their upcoming event at UNO on May 29th. Originally aired on May 16th 2019.

David speaks with the author about her debut novel OKSANA, BEHAVE! Originally aired on May 16th 2019.

David talks with Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming, about upcoming happenings at the library. Originally aired on May 16th 2019.

Anne speaks with Wendy Rodrigue of the George Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation. Originally aired on May 20th 2019.

Chef Amy speaks with Cody and Emily Holland of Sirocco Coffee Company. Originally aired on May 22nd 2019.

David is joined by New Orleans poet Elizabeth Gross to speak about the release of her latest book "this body / that lightning show". Originally aired on May 9th 2019.

David speaks with poet Chen Chen in the studio. Originally aired on May 9th 2019

Dr. Nicole Cooley reads and shares stories about her work in this episode hosted by Henry Goldkamp. Originally aired on May 11th 2019. NICOLE COOLEY grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her most recent books are two poetry collections, Girl after Girl after Girl (Louisiana State University Press, 2017) and Of Marriage(Alice James Books, 2018). She has published four other collections of poems, Breach, Milk Dress, The Afflicted Girls and Resurrection, as well as a novel, Judy Garland, Ginger Love, a chapbook, Frozen Charlottes, A Sequence, and a collaborative artists’ book (with book artist Maureen Cummins), Salem Lessons. Her awards include The Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets, a Discovery/The Nation Award, Creative Artists fellowship from The American Antiquarian Society, and the Emily Dickinson Award from the Poetry Society of America. Her scholarly work includes serving as co-editor of the “Mother” issue of the journal Women’s Studies Quarterly as well as publishing essays in At Le

Amy talks all things chocolate with Bonnie Glass of the Euphoria Chocolate Company. Originally aired on May 8th 2019.

Anne Guillot sits down with Dr. Denese Shervington, President & CEO of the Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies to talk about their organization, trauma-informed practices and their "In That Number" youth project. Originally aired on May 6th 2019.

Amy talks with Soumas Heritage Creole Creations with Chef Panderina Soumas. Originally aired on May 1st 2019.

Author Derrick Boden shares some original work. Originally aired on May 4th 2019.