Robert Pinsky 3 time Poet Laureate of the US -533
From On Mic Podcast by Jordan Rich
March 25, 2026 · 20 min
About this episode
Robert Pinsky, a three-time Poet Laureate of the US, discusses his contributions to poetry and the Favorite Poem Project.
Today’s guest is truly a man of words and letters! Robert Pinsky is a poet, essayist, translator, teacher, and speaker. His first two terms as United States Poet Laureate were marked by such visible dynamism—and such national enthusiasm in response—that the Library of Congress appointed him to an unprecedented third term. Throughout his career, Robert Pinsky has been dedicated to identifying and invigorating poetry’s place in the world. As Poet Laureate, Robert Pinsky founded the Favorite Poem Project , in which thousands of Americans—of varying backgrounds, all ages, and from every state—shared their favorite poems. The project’s videos , giving voice to the American audience for poetry, demonstrate that poetry has a vigorous presence in the American cultural landscape.
People in this episode
Host: Jordan Rich
Guest: Robert Pinsky
Topics covered
- poetry
- literature
- cultural impact
- education
- art
Keywords
- Robert Pinsky
- Poet Laureate
- poetry
- Favorite Poem Project
- literature
- cultural landscape
- American poetry
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Library of Congress, Favorite Poem Project
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