Author Mitch Sisskind is a correspondent at large for The Best American Poetry.
More from KCRW
Trump’s second impeachment: How California Congress members voted
PoliticsAmong California’s Congressional delegation, all Democrats voted for impeachment, and all Republicans, except David Valadao, voted against impeachment.
Alan Felsenthal and Peter Cole discuss Harold Bloom’s “Take Arms Against a Sea of Troubles: The Power of the Reader’s Mind over a Universe of Death”
BooksVenerated critic Harold Bloom’s final book “Take Arms Against a Sea of Troubles: The Power of the Reader’s Mind over a Universe of Death” is discussed by the poets Alan Felsenthal and…
Morning Becomes Eclectic's playlist, January 15, 2021
Best New MusicKCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Anne Litt.
The Hold Steady: ‘Family Farm’
Best New MusicThe eighth studio album by The Hold Steady was written and recorded before the pandemic hit but the songs explore themes that have been compounded by 2020.
Will latest recall attempt against Gov. Newsom succeed?
CaliforniaGovernor Gavin Newsom’s approval rating was above 60% in June. Now California is one of the world’s coronavirus hotspots, and Governor Newsom is facing another recall attempt.
Garth Trinidad's playlist, January 12, 2021
Best New MusicAn international mix of future soul, deep dance, indie rock, and jazz.
Marinah: ‘Vuelo’ feat. Rocío Márquez and Nakany Kanté
Best New MusicFrontwoman for the Spanish flamenco/hip-hop outfit Ojos de Brujo, Marinah brings her powerful force to “Vuelo” or flight, an ode to freedom and the perseverance of women.
COVID vaccine timeline in LA
CoronavirusIn LA County right now, COVID-19 is killing one person every eight minutes .
Garth Trinidad's playlist, January 11, 2021
Best New MusicAn international mix of future soul, deep dance, indie rock, and jazz.