Ever wonder what Walt Whitman would have to say about today’s world? Our director and host, Elisa New, has some thoughts!

She recently joined WGBH’s The Culture Show to discuss her New York Times op-ed, “Walt Whitman Would Have Hated This.” They chatted about how the poet’s vision for a connected, democratic America would respond to the latest cuts in humanities education. It’s a truly powerful conversation about why poetry isn’t just for textbooks—it’s essential for all of us.

Give it a listen and let us know what you think!