Send us Fan Mail 17th-century poet and priest George Herbert offers a playful poem reminding us to strive for gratefulness. I am, myself, very grateful for all the support you all have offered me. Thank you so much! Additional sound: "Mahna Mahna" from The Muppet Show (1977). Downloaded from Internet Archive. Support the show If you enjoy the show, pleas ... Show More
Mar 14
Imitation and Optimism: The Essays of Alexander Pope
Send us Fan MailAlexander Pope, whom some critics regard as the most important poet of the early 18th century, set out to comprehensively explain the rules that governed art, poetry, and humanity itself. And, it turns out, they're all the same rules.Support the showIf you enjoy t ... Show More
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Feb 1
A Critique of Reason: Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
Send us Fan MailWhile many may think of Swift's magnificent octopus as a mere children's adventure tale, it is, in fact, one of the darkest and most troubling satires in the English language. Written as the Enlightenment began asserting rationality as the measure of all things, G ... Show More
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Nov 2024
A Thanksgiving mix: Songs of joy and gratitude
Hosts Robin Hilton and Stephen Thompson share stories and songs of gratitude from NPR listeners.Featured songs and artists:1. Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss: "Simple Gifts," from Classic Yo-Yo2. Bill Withers: "Lean On Me," from Still Bill3. The Mountain Goats: "This Year," from The S ... Show More
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Sep 2025
"My Husband Is Cheating On Me & I Want Him To Stop" ft TIWA SAVAGE (Part Two) | EP.292 | UNCUT.
The Uncut Podcast with Beatrice, Tammy & Sharon!Make sure you follow our page and like, comment, and share this episode with your friends and family if you enjoyed it!We were HONOURED & PRIVILEGED to have the legend Tiwa Savage sit down with us for this weeks episode.She discusse ... Show More
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