Author and poet Cynthia Marie Hoffman discusses her new poetry book, “Exploding Head.” Then, we examine the early years of Hubert Humphrey with roots in South Dakota and efforts to fight racism at the state and national level.
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‘Exploding Head’ poetry book illustrates Madison poet’s struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Madison-based poet Cynthia Marie Hoffman discusses her newly published collection, “Exploding Head.” She explores how her experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder is made manifest through her work. Original air date: Feb. 6, 2024
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Hubert Humphrey’s equality platform
Seventy-five years ago, a mayor from Minneapolis challenged the Democratic Party to take action on civil rights for African Americans. We talk with the author of a new book about Hubert Humphrey to learn how the struggle for racial equality in 1948 relates to today. Original air date: Aug. 31, 2023
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Samuel Freedman Guest
- Cynthia Marie Hoffman Guest
- Keegan Kyle Executive Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- A. Emily Ralph Technical Director
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