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WWDTM: Kara Jackson

2024/10/5
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Kara Jackson, former Youth Poet Laureate and acclaimed singer-songwriter, joins the panel to discuss her journey from t-ball to poetry and music. Peter Segal, her former t-ball coach, reminisces about her early athletic days. Kara shares her memories of Coach Segal's creative cheers and her transition into poetry.
  • Kara Jackson was a player on Peter Segal's t-ball team.
  • She was named the Youth Poet Laureate of Chicago and the United States.
  • Kara remembers Coach Segal's unique cheers and her own prowess at t-ball.
  • She transitioned from sports to poetry and music, releasing a song called "Head Blues" about past relationships.

Shownotes Transcript

This week, acclaimed songwriter and poet Kara Jackson joins panelists Alzo Slade, Scaachi Koul, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)