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Richard Blanco: The Inaugural Poet on Politics, Poetry, and Power

Richard Blanco: The Inaugural Poet on Politics, Poetry, and Power

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 We’re back. And I can’t think of a better or more necessary guest to kick off Season 4 of STC than the poet Richard Blanco. If you’ve been reading or listening to me for any length of time, you know I believe in the power of storytelling—not only to entertain or inspire, but to bear witness, raise the stakes, and push the culture forward. That’s why this conversation means so much to me, and why I hope you’ll make time for it. Richard Blanco was selected by President Obama as the fifth inaugural poet in U.S. history—the youngest, the first Latinx, the first openly gay person, and the first immigrant to serve in that role. Last year, he was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Biden. In addition to being a deeply gifted writer and public intellectual, he’s also an educator, an advocate, and one of the most thoughtful people I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with. We cover a lot in this episode. Art and activism, yes—but also attention and agency. We talk about the challenges of writing political poetry that is also beautiful, personal, and true. We talk about the pressure of platform, what it means to have a public voice in a fractured nation, and how to resist despair in a time when cruelty and confusion seem to have the upper hand. Among the many gems: How to avoid cynicism by doubling down on your humanity What James Baldwin meant when he said “The role of the artist is the same as the role of the lover…” Why poetry, more than ever, is the form we need now The moral weight and potential of witness in the 21st century We also talk craft, classroom dynamics, and why a poem can sometimes reach people in ways even the best essay or op-ed can’t. Richard shares insights into his own process and reads from How to Love a Country and Homeland of My Body, two collections I consider essential texts for this moment. And yes—we talk about AI, the future of storytelling, and why it’s no coincidence that art comes under attack when authoritarianism gains traction. A Personal Note It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed right now. The headlines. The feed. The rising tide of bad faith and short attention spans. I sometimes wonder if art can still matter in the face of so much noise and nihilism. This conversation reminded me that the answer is: yes, it can—and it must. ABOUT RICHARD BLANCO Instagram: @poetrichardblanco Facebook: Richard Blanco Poetry X (formerly Twitter): @rblancopoet Website: richard-blanco.com ABOUT SOME THINGS CONSIDERED Award-winning author Sean Murphy in conversation with creative thinkers, spanning the literary, music, art, politics, and tech industries. As a cultural critic, professor, founder of a literary non-profit, Sean is always looking to explore and celebrate the ways Story is integral to how we define ourselves, as artists and human beings. This Substack newsletter and weekly podcast peels back the layers of how creativity works, why it matters, how our most brilliant minds achieve mastery. Join us to explore how our most successful and inspired storytellers engage by discussing craft, routines, brand, and mostly through authentic and honest expression. ABOUT HOST SEAN MURPHY Website: seanmurphy.net Substack: seanmurphy.live Twitter: @bullmurph Instagram: @bullmurph Facebook: facebook.com/AuthorSeanMurphy LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sean-murphy-4986b41

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