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Lawrence’s ‘Smutty Metaphor Queen’ On Her ‘Lawless’ Poetry

Grep Hoax

The following content may be offensive to some. Discretion is advised. 

"Rape Joke," "Live Nude Dads Read The Sunday Paper," and "The Cum Queens of Hyatt Place" are just the tips of the iceberg when it comes to poet Patricia Lockwood's absurdity.

Lockwood joined host Gina Kaufmann in the Central Standard studios to discuss the title New York Times magazine bestowed upon her, her boundary-breaking poetry, and Twitter "sexts."

Guest: 

  • Patricia Lockwood, poet and author. 

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