Arts May 04 Daniel Kraus' 'Angel Down' and Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' are among Pulitzer winners in the arts By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts Apr 24 Watch 9:01 Adm. William McRaven reflects on American spirit and the nation's future in new book Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven served for nearly four decades in a highly decorated career, from Navy SEAL to commander of the Joint Special Operations Command. He is also widely known for his 2014 speech, “Make Your Bed.” More of… By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Arts Dec 18 Watch 8:00 Poet Billy Collins explores love, loss and life in 'Dog Show' It’s been said that nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless they've had a dog. Billy Collins agrees, and he recently released his 12th volume of poetry, called “Dog Show." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spent time in… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Daria Nastasia
Arts Sep 01 Watch 6:56 David Duchovny on his new book of poetry influenced by his life and career David Duchovny is known to audiences for his iconic roles in "Californication" and "The X-Files." He's now turning his attention to something more intimate: poems that wrestle with love, loss, memory and the passing of time. It’s a meditation on… By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Arts Jul 15 Andrea Gibson, poetic explorer of life, death and identity, dies at 49 Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their 4-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, died Monday. By Hannah Schoenbaum, Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Jun 25 Watch 5:57 Acclaimed poet Arthur Sze on bridging Western and Chinese traditions By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Arthur Sze, one of the most acclaimed poets of our time, is celebrated for exploring the natural world, the human condition and connections between cultures. A second-generation Chinese American based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sze’s work invites readers to… Continue watching
May 16 Watch 6:54 In 'The Emperor of Gladness,' Ocean Vuong explores chosen family and acts of kindness By Jeffrey Brown, Kayan Tara He’s a writer who mines his own history to look deeply at broader currents of working-class American life. In his new novel, Ocean Vuong crafts a narrative that weaves together themes of grief, healing and resilience. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 9:01 'Poet of Havana' uses his music to address pain caused by politics By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport As Cuba stands to become even more isolated, many Cubans continue to leave and those who stay remain cut off from family in the United States. Carlos Varela, a singer known as “The Poet of Havana,” has been addressing the… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch 4:30 Poet Amanda Gorman pens tribute to crews battling the Los Angeles wildfires By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas Renowned poet and Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman has penned a heartfelt tribute to first responders battling the wildfires and helping those in need. In "Smoldering Dawn," she expresses her fears and hopes and celebrates how the community is coming… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 5:07 Remembering the fierce and lyrical voice of poet Nikki Giovanni By Geoff Bennett Nikki Giovanni, a fierce and lyrical voice of the Black experience, has died. Giovanni's work illuminated love, liberation and the unyielding power of self-expression. Tributes are pouring in from across the country as admirers and friends mourn the passing of… Continue watching