First Things Podcast

Dana Gioia: A Poet of All Trades

Mar 9, 2023
Dana Gioia discusses his new book of poems, controversy in musical poetry, poetry advocacy in California, the power of ballads, and the influence of identity and geography on his work.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Controversy and the Love of Musical Poetry
02:19 • 15min
3
University of Dallas and Poetry Advocacy in California
16:52 • 2min
4
The Power of Ballads and Personal Storytelling
19:17 • 7min
5
Exploring Identity and Geographic Influence
26:46 • 2min