Welcome to Politics and Poetry, a new podcast about the intersection of written political words and civic engagement. Join three generations of political activists for a spirited discussion about the influence, importance, and interaction between poets, politicians, and people. Listen to the trailer and join the Politics and Poetry discussion!
Co-Hosts:
Lisa Campbell is a 30-year Brand & Digital Strategist. A political activist, candidate, and poetry fan — Leaning forward, opting in, persisting onward, and working for equality.
Ron Campbell — a glance back includes a 40-year career in healthcare administration. A quick look ahead — public health advocate and cheerleader for the next generation of politicians, poets, family, and friends.
Lexi Hunter is a creative, feminist, political activist, singer/songwriter, and musician with a passion for intellectual conversation. She is also the composer of all the show's music, including the theme song, “Take Flight”.
Behind the Scenes:
Laurie Campbell Pannell is an artist and writer with 30 years of experience in brand direction.
Haley Lunski is an advocate for inclusion with a passion for education and community engagement.
Stacy Cantrell is a dog rescuee, a techie lover, prone to rabbit holes, and an admirer of cooks and music conductors.
Lisa Campbell:
Welcome to the Politics and Poetry podcast. An idea created during our recent political campaign. I'm Lisa Campbell, former candidate for the Georgia General Assembly. I'll be joined by friends, family -- three generations in fact -- and other spirited politicians and poets, for what we hope will become your new bi-monthly discussion about the nexus of politics and poetry.
Lexi Hunter:
What is our personal place in politics and poetry?
Ron Campbell:
Can we opt out of our role as political citizens?
Lexi Hunter:
Can we tune out the poetry in our own political conversations?
Ron Campbell:
What happens if we do opt out?
Lexi Hunter:
What happens if we don't? Instead, what if we immerse ourselves in ideals, ideas, and actions for the common shared good.
Ron Campbell:
We believe these concepts are essential to understanding the meaning of active citizenship. People sometimes seem to disconnect from politics because understanding the legislation and issues can seem unattainable. The same is often said of poetry. Also, the issues can be sensitive, emotional, personal, or even painful. Poetry often serves as a bridge, helping us connect life's practical issues and hard questions with our human emotion and purpose.
Lexi Hunter:
Our mission is to uncover the power unleashed in the synergy of politics and poetry. We hope that by exploring human emotions, through lyrics and verse, this might help renew our commitment to political involvement, and rekindle a common language to communicate more deeply with one another.
Lisa Campbell:
From current activists and politicians like Joe Biden, Stacey Abrams, Jen Jordan, and Jimmy Carter, to poets like Emily Dickinson, Seamus Heaney, Mary Oliver, and Naomi Shihab Nye, we'll be exploring the connection between individuals who share a passion for the written word and political action. Join us as we spark conversations and thoughts about politics and poetry while amplifying the lyrics, the words, the passion, and the people who create them. Balance your political discourse with an energetic look at the interplay between the moments of poetry in our activism, our legislation, our political movements, and our lives. Subscribe on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.