War in Ukraine: airstrikes, drones and a looming counteroffensive
This week saw heightened tensions in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. A wave of drone strikes hit the Russian capital Tuesday morning, bringing the war to Moscow for the first…
Journalist Bill Moyers has devoted several public television specials to the rise of poetry in late 20th century America. His new book, “Fooling With Words: A Celebration of Poets and Their Craft” (William Morrow), features conversation with some of the country’s most prominent and gifted poets. Throughout the hour, poets from around the country will join in to share their work.
Guests
- Bill Moyers Journalist
- Marge Piercy Reading "The Art of Blessing the Day" from the volume of the same name, published by Knopf
- Mark Strand Who'll read "A Piece of the Storm" from "Blizzard of One" (Knopf)
- Jane Hirshfield Who'll read "The Poet" from "The Lives of the Heart" (Harper Collins)
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