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The Archive Project

Literary Arts
Portland Book Festival
Poetry
Literary Arts
Oregon
Barry Lopez
Literature
National Poetry Month
Verslandia
Ku Klux Klan
Environmentalism
Nature Writing
Identity
Portland Arts & Lectures
Portland
Sam Bankman-Fried
Mental Health
Elders Project
Marvin Gaye
Cryptocurrency
Phil Knight

In partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Literary Arts is building a retrospective of some of the most engaging talks from the world’s best writers over the first 40 years of Portland Arts & Lectures in Portland.

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Jill Lepore is a Harvard professor and contributing writer to the New Yorker. Her books include The Secret History of Wonder Woman, New York Burning, These Truths: A History of the United States, and her latest, We the People: A History of the U.S. C... more

Each year, Portland youth spend months writing and competing in poetry slam competitions on high school campuses across the city. Each April, about 20 finalists compete for the title of city-wide Portland slam champ at Verselandia!, in front of an au... more

April is National Poetry Month, and to kick things off, this year we have a conversation from the 2025 Portland Book Festival between two of our most accomplished contemporary poets: Pádraig Ó Tuama and Patricia Smith.

Their conversation is moderat... more

In this episode of The Archive Project, we feature poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong from Portland Arts & Lectures in January 2022. Hong became nationally famous in the spring of 2020 for her essay collection Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoni... more

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Pádraig Ó Tuama
Irish poet and theologian; host of Poetry Unbound
Poet / The Archive Project guest
Episode: Particia Smith & Pádraig Ó Tuama in conversation
Cathy Park Hong
Poet and essayist
Portland Arts & Lectures
Episode: Cathy Park Hong (Rebroadcast)
Jess Walter
Author of So Far Gone
Author, So Far Gone
Episode: Funny Story: Kristen Arnett & Jess Walter
Jason De Leon
Author of Soldiers and Kings, Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling
University of California, Berkeley (subject matter author)
Episode: NBF Presents: Jason De Léon & Megha Majumdar
Megha Majumdar
Author of A Guardian and a Thief
Author
Episode: NBF Presents: Jason De Léon & Megha Majumdar
Tara Roberts
Global adventurer and writer, author of 'Written in the Waters'
National Geographic Society
Episode: Tara Roberts in conversation
M. McPowell
Poet and author of Dead Girl Cameo, A Love Story in Poems
Episode: Taylor Byas & m mick powell in conversation with Jae Nichelle
Taylor Byas
Poet and author of Resting Bitch Face
Episode: Taylor Byas & m mick powell in conversation with Jae Nichelle
Emma Donoghue
Beloved Irish novelist known for her acclaimed works, including the bestseller Room.
Episode: Emma Donoghue in conversation

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Andrew Proctor
Executive Director of Literary Arts, involved in promoting and organizing literary events and discussions.
Amanda Bullock
Host of The Archive Project, focusing on engaging literary discussions with authors and cultural figures.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • One of the best literature podcasts

    Very interesting writers, a lot of them very famous, very relevant episodes. I hope, this series never ends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snoopy67
    Germany8 years ago
  • Hear the top literary figures of the 20/21st century

    I love these podcasts. It is beautiful to hear the voices and ideas of these great thinkers and writers. It is the most satisfying talk program for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fruit Snacks
    United States10 years ago

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The unique perspectives of notable literary figures resonate strongly with audiences, making it a favorite for those interested in literature and the arts.

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#233
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#197
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Particia Smith & Pádraig Ó Tuama in conversation
Q: How do persona poems help you manage difficult or dangerous topics, and what responsibilities come with adopting another voice?
They explain persona as a tool to explore voices not their own while remaining accountable; the writer must defend the space and justify inhabiting it, with sensitivity to cultural and historical boundaries.
Particia Smith & Pádraig Ó Tuama in conversation
Q: What did you notice when looking back at your early poems, and did you want to bear witness to them as they were or shape them for an audience?
Patricia and Padraig describe a shift from audience-focused writing to a more self-revealing, larger storytelling approach, citing editor feedback and the need to inhabit spaces responsibly while still aiming to move readers emotionally and morally.
Cathy Park Hong (Rebroadcast)
Q: What are you listening to and do you have a current anthem?
Hong shares a preference for 70s music, classical pieces, and mentions artists like Love, Nico, Velvet Underground, and Japanese Breakfast as current listening, indicating a shifting but steady musical palate that feeds her writing process.
NBF Presents: Jason De Léon & Megha Majumdar
Q: How did the authors come to their current projects and what changed during the writing process?
Megha explains her writing evolved from a different initial plot to emphasize intergenerational perspectives and the moral complexities of climate-impacted families, while Jason describes starting from one young smuggler's story and expanding to a broader cast as themes of masculinity, trauma, and systemic forces emerged.
Funny Story: Kristen Arnett & Jess Walter
Q: Jess, what parts of living in Florida as a queer artist did you get to explore in your book?
He discusses Orlando as a love letter to the city, embedding local Easter eggs, exploring queer spaces like 'gay IHOP,' and examining how art and community adapt and survive in conservative spaces.

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This podcast features a collection of insightful talks from a diverse range of prominent writers, highlighting both contemporary and classic literary voices. Episodes often cover profound themes such as identity, memory, and social justice, drawing connections between personal narratives and larger societal issues. Unique in its approach, the podcast integrates discussions on literary craft with broader cultural conversations, making it an enriching experience for both literary enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Recent episodes showcase conversations that reflect on the legacies of significant authors, address contemporary literary trends, and explore the intersections of literature with politics, personal history, and community healin... more

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5. Megha Majumdar
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