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Poets & Writers

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Henry McCarthy educates his audience on the philosophy of poets and writers; we write poems in our hearts every day, but are often afraid to share them. Interviews, poems and songs are presented and explored as to how they mesh into our everyday lives. Poets & Writers is a production of

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Rana Duncan 30.06.2026 31:20

Henry speaks with Rana Duncan and she reads from a few books, including: A Man of the Mountains by Ray Duncan Tracing My Girlhood in Poetry by Rana Duncan Uncle Dave and the Sandcastles by Rana Duncan and Michele Lee Duncan Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Hal Crowther 23.06.2026 28:47

We revisit a conversation that Henry had with Hal Crowther in May 2015. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Homer Hickam, Jr. interview 02.06.2026 29:54

Henry McCarthy follows up with Homer Hickam, Jr. with a conversation. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Homer Hickam, Jr. part 2 26.05.2026 28:33

Homer Hickam, Jr., spoke at the Sunday with Friends author series at the Washington County Virginia Library in Abingdon, VA on May 17, 2026. This is part 2. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Homer Hickam, Jr. part 1 19.05.2026 30:43

Homer Hickam, Jr., spoke at the Sunday with Friends author series at the Washington County Virginia Library in Abingdon, VA on May 17, 2026. This is part 1. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry reads poems: Judith Kerman, Rana Duncan, Lee Smith 28.04.2026 22:03

Henry reads poems: by Judith Kerman, A Hard Frost by Rana Duncan Daston by Lee Smith, Dimestore Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Christine McKenna & Rees Shearer 07.04.2026 27:49

Christine McKenna & Rees Shearer Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry's book bag-What's Henry reading? 31.03.2026 28:43

Henry's book bag-What's Henry reading? Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Robert Frost 2_In his own words 24.03.2026 26:31

Robert Frost 2_In his own words Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

David Winship pt. 2 20.01.2026 26:26

Henry continues his conversation with David Winship. They both share poems and David reveals his social consciousness and appreciation for the humor in life. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

David Winship pt. 1 12.01.2026 31:27

David Winship shares poetry and stories with Henry. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Valerie Nieman 29.12.2025 30:00

Henry interview Valerie Nieman, a well-known writer. She shares with him her stories of growing up and her latest works. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Kathy Shearer 21.10.2025 29:45

Kathy Shearer Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Donnamarie Emmert 30.09.2025 32:27

Donnamarie Emmert Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Terry Roberts, part 2 16.09.2025 27:07

This aired on WEHC 90.7 FM, September 16, 2025. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Terry Roberts, part 1 09.09.2025 28:03

This aired on WEHC 90.7 FM, September 9, 2025. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Mark Twain part 3: Henry and Patti travel to Missouri 12.08.2025 28:53

Mark Twain part 3: Henry and Patti travel to Missouri Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Mark Twain part 2: spoken word and music complication 05.08.2025 27:53

Mark Twain part 2: spoken word and music complication Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Mark Twain part 1: Henry Sweets 29.07.2025 27:35

In this three part series about Mark Twain (Sam Clemens), Henry McCarthy speaks with Henry Sweets, Director of the Mark Twain Museum in Hannibal, Missouri. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Bunny Medeiros part 2 17.06.2025 29:46

We revisit a conversation with Henry and Bunny Medeiros (August 15, 1942-June 7, 2025). "As an accomplished writer, Bunny advocated for her community by holding local officials accountable in editorials, and in her newspaper column, where she explored life in rural Virginia. Her first book, "The Friendliest Town on the Trail", offers readers a guide to Damascus, Virginia. Bunny's second book, "Wal...

Bunny Medeiros part 1 10.06.2025 28:25

Isaac Freeman pt.2 27.05.2025 43:12

Judge Isaac Freeman of Marion, Virginia, an award winning storyteller, gets real and shares some his favorite tall tales that he has told in venues all over the country. These are so enjoyable and will make you laugh until you cry. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcf...

Singers and Songwriters 20.05.2025 19:27

Henry shares poetry along with poetry from Jenny Kimmel. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Shep Quick pt.1 01.04.2025 27:28

Henry and grandson, Shep discuss their love of books and poetry. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

20th show celebration from May 2010 18.03.2025 30:20

We dig back into the archives as Henry and Richard Graves celebrate the 20th episode of Poets & Writers, first aired on WEHC in May 2010. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com