Politics and Poetry

About Politics and Poetry

Three generations of a politically active family explore the nexus of politics and poetry. Lisa Campbell is a 30-year Brand & Digital Strategist. A legislator, communicator, and poetry fan — Leaning forward, opting in, persisting onward, and working for equality. Ron Campbell — a glance back includes a 40-year career in healthcare administration. A quick look ahead — public health advocate and cheerleader for the next generation of politicians, poets, family, and friends. Lexi Hunter is a creative, feminist, political activist, singer/songwriter, and musician with a passion for intellectual conversation. She is also the composer of all the music and our theme song, “Take Flight.” Join us as we uncover the power unleashed in the synergy of politics and poetry. We hope that by exploring human emotions through lyrics and verse, this might help renew our commitment to political involvement and rekindle a common language to communicate more deeply with each other. Laurie Campbell Pannell is an artist and writer with 30 years of experience in brand direction. Behind the Scenes: Haley Lunski is an advocate for inclusion with a passion for education and community engagement. Stacy Cantrell is a dog rescuee, a techie lover, prone to rabbit holes, and an admirer of cooks and music conductors.

Publisher

Lisa Campbell, Ron Campbell, Laurie Campbell Pannell, and Lexi Hunter

Category

arts · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Oct 2020

Latest episode

25 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jan 2025

   Politics & Poetry Episode 7 ~ Part 2: Margaret Britton Vaughn

   Tennessee Poet Laureate Margaret Britton Vaughn shares stories of her Southern childhood and discusses the themes of democracy, freedom, and patriotism in her poems during a 2022 interview.

2. 

   19 Feb 2023

   Politics & Poetry Episode 7 ~ Part 1: Margaret Britton Vaughn

   Tennessee Poet Laureate Margaret Britton Vaughn explores the profound ability of song lyrics and poetry to evoke emotions and foster connections among people in an interview.

3. 

   24 Apr 2022

   Politics & Poetry Episode 6 ~ Part 2: Chelsea Rathburn

   Georgia's Poet Laureate Chelsea Rathburn discusses the power of poems and political words to connect people, as well as her work with Georgia Poetry in the Parks, in this interview.

4. 

   21 Mar 2022

   Politics & Poetry Episode 6 ~ Part 1: Chelsea Rathburn

   Georgia's Poet Laureate Chelsea Rathburn discusses the power of poetry and political language to foster connection in this interview with the hosts of Politics and Poetry.

5. 

   17 Jan 2022

   Politics & Poetry Episode 5 ~ Part 2: Jaki Shelton Green

   North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green discusses poetry's role in fostering joy and highlighting our shared humanity in an interview with the host.

6. 

   24 Nov 2021

   Politics & Poetry Episode 5 ~ Part 1: Jaki Shelton Green

   North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green discusses poetry's role in fostering joy and highlighting our shared humanity in an interview with the hosts of Politics and Poetry.

7. 

   16 Oct 2021

   Politics & Poetry Episode 4: Role of the Poet Laureate

   This episode explores the role of the Poet Laureate, examining how poetry bridges policy and purpose, as exemplified by former U.S. Poet Laureate James Dickey's vision to make the world more available.

8. 

   21 May 2021

   Politics & Poetry Episode 3: President Jimmy Carter

   President Jimmy Carter's work is examined by political activists and poetry lovers, who explore the intersection of poetry and politics through his writings in this interview episode.

9. 

   24 Feb 2021

   Politics & Poetry Episode 2: Emily Dickinson

   The hosts discuss Emily Dickinson's work, exploring how her poetry intersects with political themes and offers insights into American society, in this interview episode.

10. 

    16 Dec 2020

    Politics & Poetry Episode 1: Introduction!

    The hosts introduce Politics and Poetry, a podcast exploring poetry's power to spark political conversations among activists and poetry lovers across generations.

11. 

    17 Oct 2020

    Politics & Poetry: The Trailer

    Lisa Campbell introduces "Politics and Poetry," a podcast exploring the intersection of political writing and civic engagement through discussions with activists.

Who has been a guest on Politics and Poetry

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• Margaret Britton Vaughn
• Chelsea Rathburn
• Jaki Shelton Green

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

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Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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