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Ross Gay

  • Ann Schertz and Alan Schertz pack autumn leaves around the fig tree in their yard.
    Essential Workers And Fig Tree Fans
    Kayte Young
    A grocery store butcher shares his story, migrant farm workers get vaccinated and we celebrate the fig tree.
  • Ross Gay
    Poet Ross Gay
    Aaron Cain
    Kayte Young, host of WFIU's Earth Eats, speaks with Poet Ross Gay about growing the community, "passing the rock," and his latest book-length poem, "Be Holding."
  • Ross Gay in Bloomington Indiana, 2020.
    Ross Gay's To The Fig Tree On 9th And Christian
    Kayte Young
    Ross Gay had been featured this year on This America Life, All Things Considered, and Krista Tippett’s podcast On Being. I’ve noticed in recent weeks, these programs are choosing to re-air their Ross Gay Delight segments. It seems we’re looking for some of the bittersweet reflection that Ross’ book offers, in a time like this.