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From Poetry To A Prairie Home

He’s a Minnesota guy on public radio with a loyal following. No, we're not talking about our own Steve Kraske.

On Wednesday's Up to Date, Garrison Keillor joins Steve to talk about his new book of poetry, O, What a Luxury: Verses Lyrical, Vulgar, Pathetic and Profound. We take a look at how he stays on top of his game when writing and producing and find out what he does to get around writer’s block.

HEAR MORE: Garrison Keillor talks about his new book of poetry at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday October 8 at Unity Temple on the Plaza. You can receive a copy of the book at two tickets to see Keillor by pledging $120 or more during the Up to Date segments of KCUR's Fall Membership Drive.  Call Rainy Day Books in Fairway at 913 384 3126 for details about the event.

Guest:

  • Garrison Keillor is the host and writer of A Prairie Home Companion and The Writer's Almanac. He is the editor of two poetry anthologies, Good Poems and Good Poems for Hard Times, and the author of more than a dozen books, including Lake Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys, Love Me and Homegrown Democrat.

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When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.