* Daniel & Ben talk with writer Luis Alberto Urrea, who talks about his latest book “Queen of America.” The book is a follow up to “The Hummingbird’s Daughter” and was inspired by famed curandera, Teresita Urrea. He talks about the 26 years of research that went into writing the two books.

* The Poem of the Week is “Oxtail Stew” by David Dominguez, from his book “Work Done Right.” Read by Daniel Chacon.

* Benjamin Saenz contributes to this week’s Poetic License with a reflection on why he’s been a sinner since the day he was born.