Tina Cane is Rhode Island’s Poet Laureate. She was appointed to that 5-year position by Governor Raimondo in 2016. Now, she’s out with a new book of poems called Body of Work. Tina Cane joins The Public’s Radio’s Chuck Hinman for this month’s Artscape. She’s agreed to read two selections from her book, and we’ll start with a poem called Life Hacks – after the phenomenon of those online tips for making life easier.

Morning Edition Host Chuck became part of RIPR in 2012 after a career on commercial radio. He got his broadcasting start as an announcer for Off Track Betting Corporation in NYC. He’s been a news...