# John Tessitore

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Tom Waits, T.S. Eliot, and Birds: Episode 144

John reads an excerpt of his forthcoming book, American Magpie: Life and Liberal Arts. He discusses education in-crisis, the literature of fragment-assembly, and drops in some ornithological trivia. In each episode of Be True—available on most major podcast platforms—John reads and discusses the wr…

Chaplin for the Trump Era: Episode 145

John reads “Chaplinesque,” a poem by Hart Crane. He discusses the art and significance of Charlie Chaplin, the importance of sentimentality in cruel times, the threat of open-heartedness, and kittens. In each episode of Be True—available on most major podcast platforms—John reads and discusses the …

Gatsby’s Hope for the Future: Episode 146

John reads the opening paragraphs of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby. He also discusses effortful optimism, nostalgia for the old America-even during the Jazz Age-and perfect sentences. In each episode of Be True—available on most major podcast platforms—John reads and discusses the w…

New York After The Attack: Episode 147

John reads “What is Worth Saving?” from his poem-chapbook For a Minute There, It Seemed Like Something Was Happening. He discusses the 25th anniversary of 9/11, public mourning, and optimism on-hold. In each episode of Be True—available on most major podcast platforms—John reads and discusses the w…

Environmental Crisis and “Dark, Satanic Mills”: Episode 148

John reads the preface to William Blake’s epic poem, Milton. He also discusses alternative paths to grace, power flooding the zone, coal and the dangers of deregulation, and crazy poetic prophesies. In each episode of Be True—available on most major podcast platforms—John reads and discusses the wr…

Humanities and the Good Life: Episode 149

John reads a passage of his new book, American Magpie: Life and Liberal Arts. He discusses threats to American education, getting society unstuck, lessons from Dostoevsky, and humanists in basements. In each episode of Be True—available on most major podcast platforms—John reads and discusses the w…

Teaching Springsteen in Summer School: Episode 150

John reads a section of his book American Magpie: Life and Liberal Arts. He discusses his best day as a teacher, the power of art to shape culture, and Bruce’s influence on his past and future work. In each episode of Be True—available on most major podcast platforms—John reads and discusses the wr…

Democracy and the “Strain of Civilization”: Episode 151

John reads an excerpt from Karl Popper’s book, The Open Society and its Enemies. He discusses the accumulation of power, our willingness to follow leaders, and the stakes of this historical moment. In each episode of Be True: Life in Literature—available on most major podcast platforms—John reads a…

John Tessitore - Leading With Love (JCK Foundation) (#240)

In episode 240 I chat with John Tessitore from the JCK foundation who has kindly agreed to share his and his foundation's story with us.  In this episode I chat with John about his OCD story, depression, religious, sexual and suicidal themed intrusive thoughts, meeting someone else with OCD, dealin…

Marianne Moore’s Spirits in the Material World: Episode 152

John reads Marianne Moore’s poem, “Kay Nielsen’s Little Green Patch in the Midst of the Forest.” He also discusses the literary significance of ekphrasis and a poet’s yearning for a truth beyond fact. In each episode of Be True: Life in Literature—available on most major podcast platforms—John read…