Episode #377
Luis Alberto Urrea, Eileen Myles, and Moshow The Cat RapperThis episode was originally taped at a live show on
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This special Live Wire episode brings together some "All-Star" guests by way of the Portland Book Festival; celebrated author Luis Alberto Urrea dissects the dynamics of his Mexican family, which inspired his latest book The House of Broken Angels; master poet Eileen Myles takes on the presidency in a reading of their epic poem Acceptance Speech; and internet sensation Moshow The Cat Rapper gives lessons on peace, love, and not declawing your cats.
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Show Notes
- Luis Alberto Urrea on his Mexican family, which inspired his latest book "The House of Broken Angels" at 2:03
- Eileen Myles on their poetry book "evolution" at 23:58
- Moshow the Cat Rapper on rapping about cats at 44:08
- Moshow the Cat Rapper performs "Don't Declaw Your Cat" at 49:19
More from our guests:
- The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea
- evolution by Eileen Myles
- Cat Love EP by Moshow the Cat Rapper
Related episodes:
- Ep. 372 – featuring guests from the Portland Book Festival 2018 (Abbi Jacobson, Nicole Chung, Peter Sagal, and The Dip)
- Ep. 373 – featuring guests from the Portland Book Festival 2018 (Lauren Groff, Tommy Orange, Caitlin Weierhauser, and Lucy Kaplansky)