Best DC Public Library Podcasts (2025)

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Get Lit: Gray, Angelella, Lennox, Seibel 1:06:56

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Please be advised that this episode contains explicit language. Join us this month as we talk to Sarah Gray, who has a memoir out with Simon and Schuster titled, An Everlasting Life. She’s also a member of the DC Library Writers Workshop and she’ll read her piece The Lacemaker (read here) and we’ll talk about expectations and publishing a memoir. W…

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A Conversation with Shannon Messenger 8:58

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Thinking of writing a series? We ask New York Times bestselling writer Shannon Messenger about the 101 things a series writer has to think about. Kitty Felde is host.By Kitty Felde

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Grassroots Army: Parent Sued for Exposing Explicit Books in Lowell School Libraries 50:55

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In this explosive episode of the Grassroots Army Podcast, Garrett Soldano sits down with a parent being sued by a Lowell School librarian for allegedly running a “smear campaign” after discovering sexually explicit material in the district’s libraries. Hear the full story, the legal battle, and what it means for parents’ rights, transparency, and p…

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Number One on Book Club for Kids' Top Ten List - Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger 21:24

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We added up the numbers and found our NUMBER ONE top listened-to episode over the past decade of Book Club for Kids! It's Shannon Messenger's fantasy adventure Keeper of the Lost Cities. Readers from St. Elizabeth School in Maryland discuss The girls ask our writer to pick her favorite characters, something she hates to do. Our celebrity reader is …

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Episode 166: Darryl Eschete - Library Director of the Oshkosh Public Library 1:42:24

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Get to know Darryl Eschete. If you would like to send questions, shoutouts, or stories to be played in a future episode, please leave a voicemail at 920-385-5073 or email [email protected] ⁠https://www.oshkoshlibrary.org/

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On The Grassroots Army Podcast, Garrett Soldano sits down with Meghan Reckling — a fearless leader fighting for election integrity in Michigan. 51:11

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Michigan — This Is Your Wake-Up Call! You were born for a time such as this. We are living in a moment that demands courage, conviction, and action. If you’ve ever felt like the world was slipping away from truth and common sense… If you’ve prayed for a way to make a difference… THIS IS IT. On The Grassroots Army Podcast, Garrett Soldano sits down …

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Top Ten Episodes Number 2 James and the Giant Peach 21:17

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It was our fourth episode and Roald Dahl's first book for children. Number Two on our top ten list is "James and the Giant Peach" with Cash Peters as celebrity reader. Students from LA's Equitas Academy discuss the book with host Kitty Felde. Free curriculum guide at bookclubforkids.org.By Kitty Felde

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A Conversation with Varian Johnson 5:17

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What makes a good mystery? We talk to writer Varian Johnson, author of The Parker Inheritance. Kitty Felde, who writes her own mystery series THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES is host.By Kitty Felde

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Episode 165: Liz Last - Executive Director of Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods 1:39:16

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Get to know Liz Last. If you would like to send questions, shoutouts, or stories to be played in a future episode, please leave a voicemail at 920-385-5073 or email [email protected] https://gohni.org/

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TOP TEN EPISODES #3: The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson 21:48

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We're happy to report that the number 3 most popular episode of Book Club for Kids is no mystery...actually, it IS a mystery: Varian Johnson's The Parker Inheritance. Do you love a mystery? Do you love playing detective, looking for clues on every page? This week’s novel is about a lot of things – segregation, bullying, and most of all, a family my…

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The Comeback They Never Saw Coming: Faith, Family, and the Fight for America 1:50:22

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I’ve made mistakes, but I refuse to let them define me. They tried to ruin my name, my family, my business… But I’m still standing. Stronger. Louder. Unshaken. You can’t cancel a man of faith, grit, and purpose. Hear the truth on The Grassroots Army Podcast EP 455. This is my comeback and we’re just getting started.…

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TOP TEN LIST #4: The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey 19:46

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Can you believe it? Book Club for Kids began ten years ago in the summer of 2015. And we’re celebrating by counting down our top ten most listened to episodes over the past decade. This week, just in time for the second installment in the Bad Buys series is the graphic novel that started it all: number four on our top ten list, Aaron Blabey’s The B…

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Get Lit: Robbins, Bock, Colson, Scott and Carr 1:00:01

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Join us this month as we talk with author Denise S. Robbins who has a new book out called The Unmapping; the Washington Writers Publishing House co-president Caroline Bock and Jona Colson, who are celebrating WWPH’s 50th anniversary; author Rion Amilcar Scott who reads from his book, The World Does Not Require You; and indie lit legend Brian Allen …

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Episode 164: Yaw Asare & Orson Fournillier - Owners of Gold Coast Candy LLC 2:14:40

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Get to know Yaw Asare & Orson Fournillier. If you would like to send questions, shoutouts, or stories to be played in a future episode, please leave a voicemail at 920-385-5073 or email [email protected]. Link: ⁠https://www.goldcoastcandy.com/

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A Conversation with Jerry Craft 11:28

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Writer Jerry Craft confesses that he wasn't much of a reader when he was a kid. Kitty Felde is host.

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Garrett Soldano Interviews Mike Rogers on Saving Michigan, America, and the Stakes in 2026 39:56

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Garrett Soldano sits down with U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers to talk about the fight for Michigan, the state of our nation, and what’s really at stake in 2026.By Dr. Garrett Soldano DC

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TOP TEN LIST: #5 New Kid by Jerry Craft 20:15

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We continue our celebration of ten years of podcasting by looking back at our most popular episodes. This week, it's number 5 on our top ten list: New Kid. How do you fit in at a new school? Readers from Randle Highlands Elementary School in Washington, D.C. discuss the Newbery Award-winning graphic novel New Kid by Jerry Craft. They even suggest a…

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Garrett Soldano Interviews Former MI House Speaker & 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Leonard 58:11

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Listen to Garrett Soldano’s in-depth conversation with ex-Michigan House Speaker Tom Leonard, now a 2026 GOP gubernatorial contender, on The Grassroots Army Podcast (#453). Learn about his past and vision for Michigan’s future. Support a fellow patriot: A Dream Limousine And Sedan, serving S.E. Michigan for over 20 yrs with late model sedans, SUVs,…

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Peter Brown on Writing 8:35

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Peter Brown is both a writer and illustrator. We talk to him about how he plots a story and the teacher he hated who set him on his path to becoming a professional artist. Kitty Felde is host.By Kitty Felde

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TOP TEN LIST: #6 The Wild Robot by Peter Brown 23:32

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Do you have a relationship with the robot in your life? You'll fall in love with "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown. 4th graders from Flora Hendley Elementary School in Washington, D.C. discuss artificial intelligence and their own favorite robotic devices. U.S. Congressman Scott Peters from San Diego is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. Favorite…

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Episode 163: Curtis Dewitt - Dewitt's Creations 1:31:39

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Get to know Curtis Dewitt. If you would like to send questions, shoutouts, or stories to be played in a future episode, please leave a voicemail at 920-385-5073 or email [email protected]. Link: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dewitts-Creations-61571392615836/

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TOP TEN LIST: #7: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl 20:38

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We're celebrating our ten year anniversary as a podcast! And to celebrate, we're counting down our list of the TOP TEN MOST LISTENED TO EPISODES. This week, it's number 7: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. We're lucky to have DC's Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton as our celebrity reader. Students from Washington DC's Jeffers…

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Get Lit: Christina Tudor, Melissa Scholes Young, Cynthia Via, and OF Cieri 1:00:11

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Join us as we celebrate the publication of Grit and Gravity, volume 11 of the Grace and Gravity series, a series dedicated to women writers in the DC area. Christina Tudor and Cynthia Via are two of the excellent writers in the series. (and are both alums of the DC Public Library writers workshops). We chat briefly with Melissa Scholes Young, the e…

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Episode 162: Tara Brzozowski - Effective Communication 2:13:16

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Get to know Tara Brzozowski. If you would like to send questions, shoutouts, or stories to be played in a future episode, please leave a voicemail at 920-385-5073 or email [email protected]. Link: https://www.showcasecomms.com/

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Angie Thomas Shares Her Playlist 3:12

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Ever wonder what a writer uses for inspiration? Angie Thomas tells us what gets her fingers flying over the keyboard. www.bookclubforkids.orgBy Kitty Felde

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The Fearless Journalist Exposing The FBI’s Role in The Whitmer Kidnapping Plot. 1:28:18

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The TRUTH they tried to bury is coming out. Join me on the Grassroots Army podcast as I interview CHRISTINA (Radix Verum) — the fearless journalist exposing the FBI’s role in the Whitmer kidnapping plot. No fluff. Just facts the media won’t touch. WATCH NOW #GrassrootsArmy #WhitmerHoax #FBIExposed #WeThePeople Find out more and how to support her h…

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We The People Deserve Real Answers — Not Polished Soundbites 1:09:55

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We The People deserve real answers — not polished soundbites. On this episode of Grassroots Army, I sit down with Michigan gubernatorial candidate Mike Cox. No fluff. No filter. Just the raw truth you’ve been waiting for. Common sense. Accountability. Patriotism. Let’s take our state back — one honest conversation at a time. Tune in & share if you’…

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Our Justice System Has Been Hijacked by Radical Agendas 1:03:15

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Our justice system has been hijacked by radical agendas. Kevin Kijewski, Esq., Republican candidate for Michigan AG, joins me on the Grassroots Army Podcast to talk about law, liberty, and taking back our state. It’s time to put America First in our courts. #GrassrootsArmy #AmericaFirst #LawAndOrder #MichiganAG #DrainTheSwamp A Dream Limousine And …

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TOP TEN LIST #8: On the Come Up by Angie Thomas 23:54

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Today it’s a book for older kids – "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas. Our main character is an aspiring rap star dealing with sudden fame and the reputation of her late father. Our readers are from West Education Campus in Washington, D.C. Actress Tallie Johnson is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. Favorite Books from West Education Campus: Los…

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Book Club for Kids Goes to the City of Stem LA Maker Faire 6:43

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What's your favorite book? A Series of Unfortunate Events Book 7 -Lemony Snicket Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan Angry Aztecs (Horrible Histories) - Terry Deary Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery Invisible Inkling - Emily Jenkins Cat Kid Comic Club - Dav Pilkey Aru Sha - Roshani Chokshi Frizzy - Claribel Ortega…

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Episode 161: Greg Wright - Placemaking & Public Art 2:14:13

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Get to know Greg Wright. If you would like to send questions, shoutouts, or stories to be played in a future episode, please leave a voicemail at 920-385-5073 or email [email protected]. Link:

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Top Ten List: #9: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak 19:47

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Students from Stuart-Hobson Middle School in Washington, DC talk about "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. The conversation covers everything from death to Nazis to books. Actress Melanie MacQueen (Robotech) is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. Markus Zusak interview is courtesy of the Australian bookstore Booktopia. Spoiler Alert: plot points a…

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3 Former Rivals. 1 Mission. Real Talk That Shakes the Status Quo – May 17, Grand Rapids 18:31

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This is what the political establishment fears most: Three former Michigan gubernatorial candidates, once rivals, now standing shoulder to shoulder, not bought, not owned, not controlled. No handlers. No scripts. No sugarcoating. Just raw truth, bold convictions, and real solutions, for the people, by the people. Join Kevin Rinke, Ryan Kelley, and …

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What are Future Scientists Reading? 7:10

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This week, host Kitty Felde asks future scientists what they are reading. Here's some suggestions: Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Jeff Kinney The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexander Dumas Books of Bayern - Shnnon Hale Five Worlds - Mark Siegel The Hardy Boys - Franklin W. Dixon Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo Percy Jackson 5: The Last Olympian - Rick Riordan Pe…