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A Word on Words

A Word on Words

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Nashville PBS’s Emmy Award-winning A Word on Words features accessible interviews with authors and poets about their latest books. Launched in 2015 the series was designed to be accessible and engaging for a new generation of readers. Join our A Word on Words hosts for more discussions with writers about their work, their process and what they are reading for inspiration.Copyright 2026 WNPT - Nashville PBS Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Galahad and the Grail - Malcolm Guite

    Galahad and the Grail - Malcolm Guite
    Jun 13 2026

    Galahad and the Grail is the first volume in Malcolm Guite's four-part epic poem, Merlin's Isle: An Arthuriad, which retells the Arthurian legends with a focus on the Grail quest, featuring Sir Galahad, Sir Bors, and Sir Percival. The book is a modern epic poem best read aloud. This book aims to be both a literary work and a spiritual journey.
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    20 mins
  • The Broken King - Michael Thomas

    The Broken King - Michael Thomas
    Jun 10 2026

    Michael Thomas’ The Broken King is a powerful memoir exploring fathers and sons, race, trauma, and recovery. Through interwoven portraits of five men, including himself, Thomas traces his own breakdown and reckoning, crafting a deeply personal story about family, identity, and the fragile path back from loss and madness.
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    18 mins
  • Blessings and Disasters - Alexis Okeowo

    Blessings and Disasters - Alexis Okeowo
    Jun 6 2026

    “In Alabama, we exist at the border of blessing and disaster….” Alexis Okeowo blends memoir and journalism to explore her upbringing in Montgomery as the daughter of Nigerian immigrants. Weaving her personal story with the state’s complex history, she challenges stereotypes and reveals how Alabamians reckon with loving a place shaped by both deep pride and painful truths.

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    20 mins
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