Tony Robles, talks about his new book: Soup for the Storm, and reads some poetry from the book and about his experiences in Waialua, Hawaii, during and after the recent storm. The conversation also touches on Robles’s move from San Francisco to Hendersonville, North Carolina, and how his poetry reflects the people and places he encounters, the impact of Hurricane Helene on the community, including the evacuation of his mother and the devastation in nearby areas like Chimney Rock.

Iyas Sartawi on dispossession and resistance. Seth Donnelly on taxpayer duty to address genocide. Judy Talaugon draws parallels with First Nation communities.

Saumya Choudhury, poet and organizer, joins Martha in the audio garden from Delhi. We also feature archival poetry from Barbara Tran. Hernan shares a rare live recording from 1986 of Eddie Harris in Paris. As always some brand new music and poetry from the garden to you.

Tony Robles, talks about his new book: Soup for the Storm, and reads some poetry from the book and about his experiences in Waialua, Hawaii, during and after the recent storm. The conversation also touches on Robles’s move from San Francisco to Hendersonville, North Carolina, and how his poetry reflects the people and places he encounters, the impact of Hurricane Helene on the community, including the evacuation of his mother and the devastation in nearby areas like Chimney Rock.

Why Hernan, formerly known as Jay, is going back to his birth name. What can men do right now? Capitalism and patriarchy or Comunas? Fierce poetry by women...

Tony Robles welcomes Kenneth Yu to the audio garden. Yu is an award-winning author from the Philippines known for his short story fiction. New Music you won't hear anywhere else...

Mikey Cullen, a spoken word poet from Dublin. Also: About Bad Bunny...New Poetry and Exclusive Newly Released Music for Coltrane's 100th birthday.

Judy Talaugon and Martha Cinader welcome activist, artist, and cultural organizer, Sarah Sophie Flicker. Their far-reaching conversation explores the role of culture and community in driving change, and the importance of intersectionality in cultural organizing, and listening, to the advancement of feminist ideals and social justice.

A remix of poetry and storytelling from our 2026 guests, reporting from South Carolina by Tony Robles on ICE protests, exclusive live music from Craig Harris' Harlem Nightsong Band and Hernan Rodriguez Sierra playing solo saxophone at a Federal Hall freedom of speech event. reflections on community and healing, the sacred role of women, the importance of listening and being heard.

Karla Brundage leads Writers Across Oceans, June 2026 in Hawaii. Remembering Sammy Young jr.. New music with John Medeski, Ches Smith, Nick Dunston recorded live at Smalls. Hassan Qasai - Iranian Flute. Freda Epum reads from The Gloomy Girl Variety Show and new music and poetry by Martha and Hernán.