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The Live Frequency: Verse & Vision gathers four of Chicago’s most distinguished literary figures—avery r. young, Mayda A. Del Valle, Mark Turcotte, and Angela Jackson—for a 2-hour radio broadcast on WLPN-LP Chicago 105.5FM Lumpen Radio. The evening begins with an intimate, in-depth roundtable hosted by Mario Smith. This collective interview will explore the intersection of their distinct creative visions and their shared role in shaping the city's identity. Following the conversation, the broadcast shifts from dialogue to the spoken word, featuring a sequence of powerful readings from all four laureates. By capturing both the insight of the interview and the art of the reading, Verse & Vision offers a comprehensive look at the voices defining the soul of Chicago. Live at Co-Prosperity (3219 S. Morgan St) or tune in to WLPN-LP Chicago 105.5FM 🗓 Thursday, June 4, 2026 ⏰ 6:00pm - 9:00pm Doors Open: 6:00pm Live Broadcast: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Post-Broadcast Gathering: 8:00pm - 9:00pm Supported by Time and a half Books, who will be on-site selling collections of our featured poets’ work. When you RSVP, you agree to subscribe to upcoming Lumpen Radio newsletter: ¡Radio Papel! / Paper Radio! and stay connected to upcoming shows, events, and projects :)