Welcome to Talking Culture! In this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.

This week, Aaron welcomes poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi, who just got named a finalist for the National Book Award for their new collection “The New Economy.” The winners will be announced at a ceremony in New York later this month; prior to that, Calvocoressi will read from the book at a free event Thursday, November 13, starting at 5:30 p.m. at UNC’s Center for the Study of the American South.

Visit GabrielleCalvocoressi.com.

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