Best John Jeronimo Podcasts (2024)

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Robert Hamberger on John Clare's poem 'The Field Mouse's Nest' and his own poem 'Herb Robert' 1:18:42

4h ago1:18:42

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In this episode, I talk to Robert Hamberger about John Clare’s poem 'The Field Mouse’s Nest' and his own poem 'Herb Robert'. In our conversation, Robert talks about how his art teacher introduced to him to the works of Sylvia Plath and John Clare (among others). He discusses the 'everyday' language he uses in his poetry and how (through this 'polit…

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2024 Election: Is America Turning Deeper Red? Exploring the Shifting Political Landscape. 26:46

1h ago26:46

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss massive spending during the election cycle, 2024 election results, will a Donald Trump presidency realign America, Harris campaign mistakes, why abortion was not a motivating issue, Governor Greg Abbotts rally for school choice and low voter turnout in Harris County.NATIONAL TOPIC…

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Countdown to Election Day 26:46

1h ago26:46

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide an update on early voting as we head into the final days before the election. They also discuss former President Donald Trump's closing argument and the rally at Madison Square Garden, Vice President Kamala Harris' closing argument, where Joe Biden has been, an update on the Texas…

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David Harmer on Dylan Thomas's 'Poem in October' and his own poetry sequence 'White Peak Histories' 1:01:35

2d ago1:01:35

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In this episode, I talk to the poet David Harmer about Dylan Thomas’s ‘Poem in October’ and his own sequence ‘White Peak Histories.’ In our conversation, David discusses his connections with Thomas. He explains why ‘Poem in October’ (and ‘late Thomas’) appeals to him in particular. He talks about the shape and feel of the poem, its aural qualities,…

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Could VP Kamala Harris' trip to Houston impact voter turnout in the upcoming election? 26:46

6d ago26:46

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Texas voter registration boom, Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Houston, Donald Trump's endorsement of Senator Ted Cruz, the paused execution of death row inmate Robert Robinson, and a feud between Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Controller Chris Hollins.TEX…

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A review of the recent Texas senate debate and the significant election battles to monitor. 26:46

12d ago26:46

26:46

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina recap the Texas Senate Debate, discuss Donald Trump's impromptu dancing at a recent town hall, an anti-voter law ruled unconstitutional, Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller testifying in a criminal case, and elections to watch in Texas.NATIONAL TOPICSDonald Trump turns DJTEXAS TOPI…

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Katharine Towers on Elizabeth Bishop's poems 'Sandpiper' and 'Jerónimo's House' and her own poem 'Elizabeth Bishop's Sad Epitaph' 1:12:01

16d ago1:12:01

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In this episode, poet Katharine Towers discusses Elizabeth Bishop’s poems ‘Sandpiper’ and ‘Jerónimo’s House’ and her own poem ‘Elizabeth Bishop’s Sad Epitaph.’ In the interview, Katharine explains how she went from being a prose writer to a poet in part from reading Elizabeth Bishop’s poems. She examines the qualities of Bishop’s writing through an…

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Major donations, cross-party endorsements and an upcoming debate heat up the Texas Senate race. 3:36

19d ago3:36

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Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics. Topics include Colin Allred and Ted Cruz's cross-party Texas Senate Race endorsements, major fundraising in the Texas Senate Race, Attorney General Ken Paxton suing TikTok and filing an appeal on the gun ban at the State Fair of Texas, the S…

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Could a port strike and tensions in the Middle East upend the 2024 election? 26:16

26d ago26:16

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Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics. Topics include the vice presidential debate, potential political fallout behind the port strike, tensions in the Middle East, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Texas' rise in voter registrations, and Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to th…

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Mark Pullinger on Shinkichi Takahashi's poem 'Sparrow in Winter' and his own work 'Magus' and 'Untitled' 1:01:25

1M ago1:01:25

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In this episode, poet Mark Pullinger discusses Shinkichi Takahashi’s poem ‘Sparrow in Winter’ (translated by Lucien Stryk) and two of Mark’s poems: ‘Magus' and ‘Untitled’. In the interview, we talk about Mark’s introduction to Zen poetry - and Zen haiku in particular - through his discovery of Shinkichi Takahashi’s work. We examine the multifaceted…

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Trump's 25:46

1M ago25:46

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former President Donald Trump's remarks after Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Ted Cruz's IVF bill blocked by democrats, and Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spending bill paired with 'SAVE' Act. the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATI…

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Fay Musselwhite on David Jones's book-length poem In Parenthesis and her own sequence Memoir of a Working River 1:13:41

1M ago1:13:41

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In this episode, poet Fay Musselwhite discusses David Jones’s book-length poem In Parenthesis and her own sequence ‘Memoir of a Working River’ from her collection Contraflow. In the interview, we talk about how Fay came to Jones’s poem - a book that follows soldiers' long trajectory toward the Somme battlefield, but has so much more within it than …

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GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales attacks party peers 26:46

6M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxwX7r4nTY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's remarks on abortion in Florida, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' attacks on his GOP colleagues, and the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden gives remarks on abortion Gonzales calls peers 'scu…

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Is Mike Johnson’s job in jeopardy? 26:46

6M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPXEIzFAM54 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the security of Mike Johnson's speakership, Trump's hush-money trial, and the campaign war chests of Ted Cruz and Colin Allred, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Johnson speakership under threat? Tension in Middle East Trump criminal …

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A look at John Whitmire’s first 100 days as Houston mayor 26:46

7M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=affCq4r0cpY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the recent near-total ban on abortion in Arizona, Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Harris County, and the first 100 days of John Whitmire's inaugural term as Houston mayor, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden puts pressure on Netanyah…

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Ken Paxton cuts deal to avoid criminal trial 26:46

7M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCuFMCOhrh4 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the mounting threats to Mike Johnson's speakership, whether the ongoing Trump trials matter to voters, and the felony fraud charges dropped against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Johnson faces threat to speaker…

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Controversial Texas immigration law in limbo 26:46

7M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMtZggkJ2xo This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's fundraising tour, Trump's ominous, violent campaign comments, and the confusing courtroom dynamics surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden on fundraising tour Trump …

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Addressing low voter turnout in Texas 26:46

8M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASdpj-ZXIvI This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of low voter turnout in Texas--its underlying causes, how legislation affects the electorate, and ways to increase turnout. DISCUSSION POINTS Why is turnout so low? The Latino electorate What characterizes a voter? Overhaul of …

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Abbott, Paxton punish GOP detractors in primary 26:46

8M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxXnncapN4I This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's campaign suspension, John Cornyn's run for Senate leader, and noteworthy results from the 2024 Texas primary election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Nikki Haley drops out Trump stays on states' ballots Sinema won't s…

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Texas primary election preview 26:46

8M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksgIYcC4-YQ This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing saga to avoid a government shutdown, the looming primary elections in Texas, and Rick Perry's support for Texas House speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Mike Johnson feels the heat yet again Trump wins …

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Texas incumbents face off against challengers 26:46

8M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVWJ8raJ2U This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential candidates shortlisted for Trump's VP, Ken Paxton's continuing legal saga, and the Texas incumbent candidates facing election challenges this year, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump hush-money trial set for March N…

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Lydia Allison on Tom Phillips' A Humument and on her own Metro Erasure Poems 1:02:47

8M ago1:02:47

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In this episode, Lydia Allison reflects on Tom Phillips' 'treated' book A Humument and how it influenced her own Metro erasure poems. In the interview, Lydia talks about going to an event where Tom Phillips talked about his practice as an artist - and about A Humument in particular. She relates how the book came about and describes its various iter…

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How old is too old to be president? 26:46

9M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-FpaC5Tqt8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the age factor in presidential viability, Donald Trump's controversial NATO comments, and the feud between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS RFK Jr. blasted for Super Bowl ad Outrage over Trump NATO comment…

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House GOP fails to impeach DHS Secretary 26:46

9M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92mplS1Gy8c This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the House GOP's failure to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, a D.C. court's decision that Trump is not immune from prosecution over January 6, and a look at the Texas primary elections, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS An ungovernable Cong…

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Elizabeth Holloway on Sharon Olds' poem 'The Blue Dress' and her own poem 'Blue Dress' 1:09:59

9M ago1:09:59

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In this episode, I talk to the poet Elizabeth Holloway about how Sharon Olds’ poem 'The Blue Dress’ influenced the writing of her own poem ‘Blue Dress’. Liz talks about the impact Sharon Olds had on her when her first British collection - The Sign of Saturn - was published (in 1991). She talks about the idea of confessional poetry, and how closely …

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Texas governor in feud with Biden administration 26:46

9M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=042mFAhaPL8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the border-security standoff between Greg Abbott and the federal government, the House GOP's effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, and Jill Dutton's runoff win in the Texas House, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Border deal busted? …

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Addressing political polarization 26:46

9M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF4Aho0rUnM This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of political polarization--its underlying causes, how partisanship is pushed to its extremes, and some potential steps toward better unification. DISCUSSION POINTS What is polarization? The gerrymandering effect Campaigns are e…

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Angelina D'Roza on Seamus Heaney's The Cure at Troy (translated from Sophocles) and her own poem 'Correspondences: The Credence of Birds' 59:20

9M ago59:20

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In this episode, I talk to the poet Angelina D’Roza about how an extract from Seamus Heaney’s The Cure at Troy, a verse translation of Sophocles' play Philoctetes, influenced the writing of her own poem ‘Correspondences: The Credence of Birds’. Angelina talks about how Seamus Heaney’s stage directions from The Cure at Troy grabbed her attention, th…

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Iowa caucuses narrow Republican field 26:46

10M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsocxaBj1Ao This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of another test for the Texas electric grid, Trump's win in Iowa, and Greg Abbott's record-breaking campaign donation, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Congress approves major tax deal Biden-Harris campaign…

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Speaker Johnson under pressure over budget deal 26:46

10M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJBVoQyjVCU This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Speaker Johnson's status with Republicans over his budget deal with Democrats, the DOJ's lawsuit against Texas over a new migrant law, and Rep. Mayra Flores' "Grubgate" scandal, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Congress reaches budge…

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Matt Clegg on ’Back Home Again Chant’ by T’ao Ch’ien (translated by David Hinton) and his own poem ’Tzu-Jan as Performance Outcome’ 53:47

10M ago53:47

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In this episode, I talk to the poet Matt Clegg about how ‘Back Home Again Chant’ by T'ao Ch'ien influenced the writing of his own poem ‘'Tzu-Jan as Perfomance Outcome.’ Matt talks about how Chinese poetry has come to increasingly influence his approach to writing over the past ten years. He talks about T’ao Ch’ien’s style - how it conceals depths b…

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Pete Green on Louis MacNeice’s Autumn Journal and on their own poem Sheffield Almanac 1:05:09

10M ago1:05:09

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In this episode, Pete Green reads and discusses Chapter Eight from Louis MacNeice’s book-length poem Autumn Journal and how it played a part in the writing of their own long poem Sheffield Almanac. In the programme, Pete talks about their own long relationship with MacNeice’s poem, how it ‘works’ as a poem, stitching together contemporary ‘pinch po…

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How John Whitmire won the race for Houston mayor 26:46

11M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMQ0rmM-fMk This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's struggle to secure aid for Ukraine, the Texas supreme court's denial of an emergency abortion, and the results of the recent runoff election in Houston, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Reduced aid for Ukraine, Isra…

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James Caruth on Anne Stevenson’s ”North Sea off Carnoustie” and his own poem ”Coast Road, North Antrim” 41:12

11M ago41:12

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In this episode, James Caruth discusses Anne Stevenson's ‘North Sea off Carnoustie’ and how reading this work influenced the writing of his own poem ‘Coast Road, North Antrim’. In the interview, James discusses the importance of workshopping and writing days. He reflects on ideas of the north in both his and Anne Stevenson’s poetry. He also talks a…

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Will Liz Cheney run for president? 26:46

11M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9PhbDWi_T8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Ted Cruz's bill to legally regulate gender pronouns, the implications of a Liz Cheney run for president, and the results of the latest special session in the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Vote to formalize Biden…

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Who will win the Houston mayor’s race? 26:46

11M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpvANSpzsms This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the hostage deal brokered between Israel and Hamas, the lawsuit brought by Texas women over abortion rights, and the outlook for the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Deal brokered for hostages Can Hal…

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Pam Thompson on James Schuyler’s ’Hymn to Life’ and her own poem ’An Afternoon’ 49:55

11M ago49:55

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In this episode, Pam Thompson discusses James Schuyler’s ‘Hymn to Life’ and how reading this work influenced the writing of her own poem ‘An Afternoon’. In the interview, Pam talks about how Schuyler’s life affected what he focused on in his work, and his approach to writing ‘of-the-moment’ poems. She talks about his influences, his interest in dia…

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Johnson avoids shutdown while tensions escalate in Congress 26:46

12M ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHBwmqq-9IY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress avoided a government shutdown, the suspension of Tim Scott's campaign for President, and whether the Democratic Party will make a move to unseat Ted Cruz, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Tim Scott suspends campaign for …

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Suzannah Evans on James Tate’s ’Making the Best of the Holidays’ and her own poem ’A Course in Miracles’ 49:06

1y ago49:06

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In this episode, poet Suzannah Evans discusses James Tate’s ‘Making the Best of the Holidays’ and how reading this work influenced the writing of her own poem ‘A Course in Miracles’. In the interview, Suzannah reflects on the use of form, tone, humour, and the notion of objectionable or challenging narrators as she unpicks James Tate’s piece ‘Makin…

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Houston Mayor’s race in runoff 26:46

1y ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTlHyybZI7Q This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the role abortion rights played in the recent election, the censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib by Congress, and the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Abortion rights fuel Democrat election wins Trump defian…

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Special session unlikely to end in Abbott’s favor 26:46

1y ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaYXGkF7qAs This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mike Pence's exit from the 2024 presidential race, the mounting challenges facing U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Governor Abbott's expansion of the current special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOP…

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Rob Hindle on William Blake’s ’The Sick Rose’ and his own poem ’The Sick Rose’ 42:04

1y ago42:04

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In this episode, poet Rob Hindle discusses William Blake's 'The Sick Rose' and how reading this work influenced the writing of his own poem 'The Sick Rose'. In the interview, Rob reflects on Blake's political convictions, and touches on psychoanalytical readings of Blake as a means of understanding the original poem. He goes on to reflect on what h…

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The challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect 26:46

1y ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJcrjs3-LUs This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, the challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect, and the Texas constitutional amendments on the ballot this November, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Astros cursed by Cruz? Midd…

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Preview: 2023 Houston Mayor Election 26:46

1y ago26:46

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This week, on an audio-only version of Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the 2023 Houston mayoral election, following a debate presented by the University of Houston Hobby School for Public Affairs, Houston Public Media, and Univision. Early voting starts Monday, October 23. Election Day is Tuesday, November …

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The Two-Way Poetry Podcast: What’s It All About 8:39

1y ago8:39

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In this episode, Chris Jones introduces The Two-Way Poetry Podcast, a biweekly series of interviews where he speaks to poets about their own creative inspirations and practice. He says a little about himself, and discusses the background to the show, reflecting on how writers are influenced by the texts they read. He reflects on the idea that when …

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Special session underway in Texas legislature 26:46

1y ago26:46

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YkPJu8s7hg This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. House's quest for a new speaker, the current special session in the Texas legislature, and the political implications of a new war in the Middle East, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump raises big money Speaker update TE…

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U.S. House in limbo after McCarthy ousted 26:44

1y ago26:44

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS0fD00-R30 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress averted a government shutdown, the vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, and the coming special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Shutdown averted McCarthy ousted Dianne Feinste…

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Menendez in hot water while shutdown looms 26:44

1y ago26:44

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p04IHuO7D5o This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the most recent GOP presidential debate, the pressure on Senator Bob Menendez to resign amid scandalous allegations, and the potential for a government shutdown, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump skips another GOP debate; Gavin …

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Post-Paxton impeachment trial analysis 26:44

1y ago26:44

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvB7dVF65uc This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mitt Romney's retirement and legacy, the reignition of political tension between Alexandra Mealer and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and the fallout from the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Romney re…

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Kevin McCarthy under pressure from House Freedom Caucus 26:44

1y ago26:44

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QFS8SBgXvI This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss House speaker Kevin McCarthy's capitulation to the House Freedom Caucus on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, the ongoing court fight over Governor Greg Abbott's border buoys, and the ongoing impeachment trial of Texas attorney…

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