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Raising poetry to a more visible and influential position in American culture.

This playlist highlights episodes and poems that shed light on social justice, racism, and oppression, while celebrating Black lives and poets.

Take a breath with our most uplifting episodes.

Here are some of our favorite kid-friendly episodes.

Want to know more about our host? Read this New York Times piece on her nonstop work week.

See poet photos, get snippets of our featured poems to share, and more.

Read Smith’s latest poetry collection, Wade in the Water.