Art & Verse Podcast - January 15, 2025: Martin Luther King Jr., Molière, Edward Teller & Featured Poem by Ken Tomaro

Show Notes:Welcome to Art & Verse! On January 15th, we’re celebrating: Martin Luther King Jr. (b. 1929), civil rights leader whose nonviolent activism and iconic speeches continue to inspire equality movements worldwide. Molière (b. 1622), legendary French playwright known for timeless comedies like Tartuffe and The Misanthrope. Edward Teller (b. 1908), physicist known as the “father of the hydrogen bomb,” whose work in nuclear energy remains a topic of debate. Today’s featured poem is “He Asked the Wrong Question” by Ken Tamaro. Tamaro discovered poetry later in life and quickly made a name for himself, with his work appearing in literary journals, podcasts, and on his YouTube channel, Screaming Down the Poetic Highway. If you'd like your original work featured on the show, email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.Support this indie podcast by joining us on Patreon! For just $5 a month, you’ll receive a hand-typed poem delivered to your door. Visit Patreon.com/ArtandVerse to learn more. Thanks for listening! Until next time—be well and stay inspired.