The Personhood Project Episode 28: Jericho Brown

In this episode of The Personhood Project, guest host Brooke Pillifant reflects on the work of Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Jericho Brown. Brooke explores how Brown’s poetry, known for its formal innovation, such as the duplex, and its emotional vulnerability, invites readers into urgent conversations about identity, race, love, and the body in America. Brown’s work blends musicality with deep introspection, using language to confront both personal and cultural experiences that shape our lives. The episode explores how Brown’s poetic vision creates space for empathy, complexity, and connection, encouraging listeners to consider the ways poetry can expand their understanding of self and society.