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Poetry As a Way To ‘Build Empathy’

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12.6.24 – For New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp, poetry is a way to “build empathy.” In conversation with Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus, Camp talks about her new book and a project that brings “epic poetry” to communities across the state. She also reads from her new book, “Worn Smooth Between Devourings,” and…

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‘Don’t Agonize. Organize’

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11.22.24 – Earlier this year, Arturo Sandoval, founding director of the Center of Southwest Culture, appeared on the show to talk about his role in organizing the first Earth Day in 1970. Now he’s back, talking about how to protect the federal environment laws Congress passed in that era.  Correspondent: Laura Paskus  Guest: Arturo Sandoval, Founding Director,…

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