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Kaveh Akbar — himself a poet — posts in-depth interview with his favorite poets every week on DiveDapper.

Kaveh Akbar Is Poetry's Biggest Cheerleader

by Jeevika Verma

Akbar, a poet himself, waves his pom poms for the form at DiveDapper, a site dedicated to in-depth interviews with his favorite poets. He says he wants to live his life "in joyful service" to poetry.
'This Could Hurt' by Jillian Medoff.

'This Could Hurt' Is A Workplace Saga With Heart

by Heller McAlpin

Jillian Medoff has spent years in the corporate world, and she puts that experience to good use in this story of a hard-charging boss whose devoted staff has to cover for her when she starts to slip.

Russia's Underground Art Finds A Home In The U.S.

by Rick Karr

For 50 years, an American economics professor collected dissident art from the Soviet Union. The abstract art pieces, considered nonconformist by the Soviets, have been donated to Rutgers University.
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Give Us Your Moments Of Love; We'll Give You A Poem

For Valentine's Day, we offer a love poem request line. Tell us about a moment in your life involving love, and NPR's Rachel Martin and author Kwame Alexander will find a poem to capture that feeling.