The Morning Commute
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Episodes
- May 13, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated May 13, 2026, includes a discussion on traffic and personal space, a poem by Ted Kooser titled 'November 18,' and music selections: 'Echo' by Supergrass and 'Worthy' by Mavis Staples.
- May 12, 2026
The May 12, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute includes a segment describing an interchange as a parking garage, a reading of Leonard Cohen's poem 'I Was Dressed by the Wind,' and music by The Cranberries.
- May 11, 2026
The May 11, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute features a discussion on turn signal usage, the poem "Prayer" by Ellen Bass, and music from Penelope Road.
- May 8, 2026
The May 8, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute includes donuts, the poem "Lost" by David Wagoner, and music selections "Boy With a Coin" by Iron & Wine and "Like Sugar" by Chaka Khan.
- May 7, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute from May 7, 2026 includes music from Iron & Wine and Jamiroquai. The episode also features a poem by Adrienne Novy.
- May 6, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute discusses the merge lane, and features music by Iron & Wine and Marlena Shaw. A poem by Leslie J. Anderson is also included.
- May 5, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute on May 5, 2026 discusses carpooling. It features music by Iron & Wine, Janelle Monáe, and Big Boi, and a poem by Octavio Paz.
- May 4, 2026
The Morning Commute episode from May 4, 2026 features music from Iron & Wine and Huey Lewis & The News. A poem by Ada Limón is also included.
- May 1, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute from May 1, 2026, includes music from Leon Bridges and The Grooveliner, and a poem titled "On Meditating, Sort Of."
- April 30, 2026
This episode features music by Leon Bridges and Melt, and a poem by Wendell Berry.
- April 29, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute discusses the concept of zipper-merging and features the poem "This World" by Czesław Miłosz, along with music by Leon Bridges and BADBADNOTGOOD.
- April 28, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute reflects on the evolution of driverless car concepts, using personal anecdotes. It includes music by Leon Bridges, Vulfpeck, and Theo Katzman, and a poem by Molly Brodak.
- April 27, 2026
The Morning Commute episode from April 27, 2026, included the song "Bad Bad News" by Leon Bridges, the poem "And Isn't Everything at Risk" by Gregory Orr, and "Comfortably Numb" by Scissor Sisters.
- April 24, 2026
The April 24, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute includes the song 'Come on Eileen' by Save Ferris, the 1997 song 'Epic', and Raymond Carver's poem 'Late Fragment'. Music also features 'Groove Is in the Heart' by Deee-Lite.
- April 23, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated April 23, 2026, touches on the theme of productivity and includes musical selections such as 'Come on Eileen,' 'Save Ferris,' 'Grace Kelly,' and music from the 1997 film 'Epic.' A poem by Charles…
- April 22, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated April 22, 2026, includes the song "Come on Eileen" by Save Ferris and "Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" by Digable Planets. It also features the poem "The Committee Weighs In" by Andrea Cohen.
- April 21, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated April 21, 2026, touches on existential dread and includes the poem 'In Memoriam' by Leo Dangel, along with music by Eileen, Save Ferris, and Goldfrapp.
- April 20, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute from April 20, 2026, touches on the idea that a single unexpected event can cause lateness. It includes music by Save Ferris, Epic, and Kool & The Gang, and features the poem 'Cabbage' by Charles Simic.
- April 17, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated April 17, 2026, includes the songs "About Damn Time" by Lizzo and "Ice Cream" by New Young Pony Club. It also features a reading of Matsuo Basho's poem "From time to time."
- April 16, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute aired on April 16, 2026. It features the song "About Damn Time" by Lizzo and "Sun of a Gun" by Oh Land, as well as the poem "A Prayer for Future Us" by Harriet Solinas.
- April 15, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute features a discussion about day-old coffee, the song "About Damn Time" by Lizzo, the poem "My Mother Asks How I'm Doing with Just Whiskey and Cats" by Joyce Sullivan, and the song "Chains of Love" by Era…
- April 14, 2026
The April 14, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute includes music by Lizzo and Propaganda, and a reading of Robert Creeley's poem 'Love comes quietly.'
- April 13, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated April 13, 2026, includes the song "About Damn Time" by Lizzo and "Bend & Break" by Keane. It also features the poem "Watching the last boat" by Linda Gregg.
- April 10, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated April 10, 2026, features reflections on solitude, with mentions of music by The Whispers and a poem by Marina Tsvetaeva.
- April 9, 2026
The April 9, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute includes the songs 'Funky Times 1.0' and 'Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing,' along with a reading of Robert Hayden's poem 'Those Winter Sundays.'
- April 8, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, recorded on April 8, 2026, includes the music 'Funky Times 1.0' and 'Don't Wait Too Long,' as well as the poem 'Road Warrior.'
- April 7, 2026
The episode discusses the concepts of 'no housework day' and 'no roadwork day'. It includes a poem by Michael Longley and music by Gil Scott-Heron.
- April 6, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated April 6, 2026, includes the songs "Funky Times 1.0" by K-Mountain Productions, "Yellow Daze" by Jafunk, Adi Oasis, and Luckie Star Records, and the poem "In California" by Margaret Levine.
- April 3, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated April 3, 2026, includes the songs "Happy Idiot" by TV On The Radio and "Gypsy" by Fleetwood Mac, alongside the poem "Maple" by Jane Hirshfield.
- April 2, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated April 2, 2026, includes the songs "Happy Idiot" by TV On The Radio and "Smoke and Mirrors" by PJ Morton, as well as the poem "To Be Alive" by Gregory Orr.
- April 1, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated April 1, 2026, includes the songs "Happy Idiot" by TV On The Radio and "Tieduprightnow" by Parcels. It also features the poem "Mrs. Darwin" by Carol Ann Duffy.
- March 27, 2026
The March 27, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute includes the poem "April" by Sandra Lim and the song "Keep That Coffee Hot" by Scatman Crothers.
- March 26. 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute from March 26, 2026, touches on personal GPS frustrations. It includes the poem "Tired" by Langston Hughes and music by Oddisee.
- March 25, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute from March 25, 2026, discusses the concept of the zipper merge. It includes the poem 'From Vita Nova' by Louise Glück and music selections.
- March 24, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated March 24, 2026, uses the metaphor of a long turn lane to describe a feeling of being stuck. It includes the poem 'We shake with joy' by Mary Oliver and the song 'Can't Steal My Heaven' by Caleb Ha…
- March 23, 2026
The March 23, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute includes a short reflection on a yellow light, a poem titled "Concurrence" by Denise Levertov, and music by La Roux.
- March 20, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated March 20, 2026, includes the songs "Take Your Mama" by Scissor Sisters and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!. It also features the poem "Love Is Not All" by Edna St. Vincent Millay.
- March 19, 2026
The March 19, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute includes the songs "Take Your Mama" by Scissor Sisters and "Tee Time" by Vulfpeck, along with the poem "I Am Panting" by Anna Swir.
- March 18, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute discusses traffic congestion caused by a 4-way stop. It includes the songs 'Take Your Mama' by Scissor Sisters and 'Small Change' by DON WEST, as well as the poem 'You Ask Why I Make My Home in the Mount…
- March 17, 2026
The Morning Commute episode for March 17, 2026, touches on technical difficulties with scraping and includes music selections and a poetry reading.
- March 16, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated March 16, 2026, discusses driving in snow, drawing on the host's experience in Iowa. It includes music from Scissor Sisters and Cher, and a reading of John Burnside's poem 'As if from the End Time…
- March 13, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute aired on March 13, 2026. It featured the songs "Run-Around" by Blues Traveler and "Hey Mr. D.J." by Zhané, and a reading of the poem "The Jewel" by James Wright.
- March 12, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute from March 12, 2026, includes a brief personal story about a spilled yogurt smoothie. It also features music selections: "Run-Around" by Blues Traveler, and "Alberto Balsalm" by Will Van Horn.
- March 11, 2026
The Morning Commute episode from March 11, 2026, includes the songs "Run-Around" by Blues Traveler and "To Be" by Shubh Saran, along with the poem "Ode to Friendship" by Noor Hindi.
- March 10, 2026
The March 10, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute includes the songs "Run-Around" by Blues Traveler and "Salvation" by The Cranberries, as well as the poem "It Is March" by Victoria Chang.
- March 9, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated March 9, 2026, includes the songs "Run-Around" by Blues Traveler, "Everything" by Gotts Street Park and Rosie Lowe, and the poem "A Poem Is a Place" by Isabelle Correa.
- March 6, 2026
The March 6, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute focuses on the value retention of floormats. The episode includes music selections from Röyksopp, JS Gilbert, and Allen Stone & PJ Morton.
- March 5, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated March 5, 2026, includes the tracks "Happy Up Here" by Röyksopp and "Daft Punk Is Playing at My House" by LCD Soundsystem. It also features the poem "Conspicuously Reading Nikki Giovanni in a Coffe…
- March 4, 2026
The March 4, 2026 episode of The Morning Commute includes the songs "Happy Up Here" by Röyksopp and "If You Want Me to Stay" by S.L.Y. and the Family Stone, as well as the poem "Stalker" by JS Gilbert.
- March 3, 2026
This episode of The Morning Commute, dated March 3, 2026, includes the tracks 'Happy Up Here' by Röyksopp and 'How Long Do I Have to Wait for You?' by Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, alongside the poem 'But What Do You Bring to the Table' by…