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Arts & Letters

J. Bradley Minnick•www.ualrpublicradio.org
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Arts & Letters is a program celebrating contemporary arts, humanities, and social sciences, with an emphasis on authentic Southern voices. Hosted by J. Bradley Minnick of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the full episode archive is available at artsandlettersradio.org.
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Episodes

Pedagogy of the Depressed

Join us for an exploration of how and why higher education is evolving with Distinguished Professor, Christopher Schaberg.

Apr 27, 2025•53 min

All the See You Tomorrows

Can we every truly 'go home again?' Can we ever revisit or recapture 'who we were' as kids? Join us for a conversation with author, William Lychack and his novel, Cargill Falls.

Feb 17, 2025•51 min

Still No Word from You

What makes a good reader? What are the actual notes in the margin worth remembering? What perspective does life on the margins bring? Will Peter Orner have answers for us?

Dec 16, 2024•29 min

AR Poetica with Sandy Longhorn

Share time with Central Arkansas poet Sandy Longhorn as we follow her poetic tale of severe illness in America and "the industrial medical complex." Join us as we hear Longhorn's poetry and discuss complex issues surrounding women and commercial healthcare.

Dec 16, 2024•29 min

AR Poetica with Sandy Longhorn

Share time with Central Arkansas poet Sandy Longhorn as we follow her poetic tale of severe illness in America and "the industrial medical complex." Join us as we hear Longhorn's poetry and discuss complex issues surrounding women and commercial healthcare.

Nov 18, 2024•29 min

Know When to Hold 'em, Lady Gambler Lottie Deno

What do you do when a 19th century outlaw is your namesake? Why if you're creative Frank Thurmond, you write about him and his infamous wife, Lottie Deno the notorious 'lady' gambler!

Sep 28, 2024•54 min

AR Poetica with Kai Coggin

Meet Hot Springs poet Kai Coggin as she speaks up and speaks out about injustice, her love of nature, her beloved fu dogs, her marriage, and her journey to Arkansas...

Sep 08, 2024•29 min

Musical Tables with Poet Billy Collins

Coined "America’s favorite poet” by The Wall Street Journal, Billy Collins shares his collection of short poems, writing about nature, animals, poetry, and hotels—all in only a handful of lines.

Jul 21, 2024•28 min

Rights Delayed: The History of US Progressive Unions

Some have coined 2023 as the year of the union. But what are the historic roots of progressive unions 1935-1950 in the US? Join us as we journey into the history of US labor law with Charles Romney.

Jun 10, 2024•52 min

Fire Bones: The First Ever 'Go-Show'

We're going on a Go-Show! Join us as we follow poet, musician and multi-media artist Gregory Brownderville into his digital piece, Fire Bones.

Jan 28, 2024•52 min

Sandy and Wayne

Sandy has built her career as the tough-minded, no-nonsense lead inspector for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, but will she open her heart to Wayne before the chance for love passes them both by?

Dec 03, 2023•52 min

Forever Changed, Still Here

"At the end of life, comes death. Family caregiving is the hardest job and the greatest honor most of us will ever face." A story about love, loss, and hope...

Mar 13, 2023•54 min

Machete

How do you endure when there's an invisible hand at your throat? Poet Tomás Q. Morín searches for the answer sometimes with anger, sometimes with laughter, but in the end by cutting a space for the enduring power of love.

Jan 30, 2023•29 min

The Wickedest Woman In New York

Was Ann Lohman, known as Madame Restell, the wickedest woman in New York? Join us as we discuss 19th Century reproductive health with poet Abby Minor.

Nov 14, 2022•52 min

Burbot Bash!

What puts the "ish" in fish? Eco writer Mark Spitzer says it's the burbot with its slime, slime, slime, and pools of snotty oozy gooby goo with pungent mucous everywhere!

Sep 26, 2022•53 min

Fish Head

Walter is a vegan, works at the car wash, and loves to dance. His parents tell him he's loved just the way he is, but being a teenager is hard when you have the head of a fish...

Jul 11, 2022•53 min
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