Near the beginning of this interview the interviewer says that there are those who believe that poetry doesn't translate very well on radio. I'm one of those who agree with Rao's answer that poetry is, on the contrary, very effective on radio using the power and force of sound to best advantage. Her poetry, mixed with music is very absorbing and intriguing. Her use of music actually makes you listen even more to the potency of the words. Unfortunately, I feel that there are not enough examples of her work in this piece and the interview itself is a bit turgid. A series of questions that never really get beyond a superficial response. I'm sure that Rao's an interesting woman with an interesting slant on life and her surroundings but her power in this interview comes from listening to her work and not to the conversation.