Burning Bright

A weekly podcast presenting poetry and prose by Passager writers. Read to you by our host Jon Shorr.

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The 2026 Poetry Contest Issue!
October 27, 2026November 3, 2026 Aging, Nature, Relationships, Writing

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Kathy O’Fallon
October 13, 2026October 20, 2026 Aging, Childhood, Nature

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National Zoo Keeper Week
July 20, 2026July 27, 2026 Nature

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Paul McCartney’s Birthday
June 16, 2026June 23, 2026 Aging, Nature

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Teachers
June 9, 2026June 16, 2026 Childhood, Nature

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Earth Day
April 21, 2026April 27, 2026 Nature

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Organ Recital
March 30, 2026April 6, 2026 Aging, Nature

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Space
February 16, 2026February 23, 2026 Nature

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Franklin and Philadelphia
January 20, 2026January 27, 2026 History, Nature, Relationships

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It’s Cold
January 12, 2026January 20, 2026 History, Nature

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New Year’s Hope
January 5, 2026January 12, 2026 Aging, History, Nature

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World Kindness Day
November 10, 2025November 18, 2025 Nature, Relationships

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