Langston Hughes
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Langston Hughes has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Feb 2026). This American Life recommended it: Langston Hughes is one of the intellectuals Jack Guyger met at Canada Lee's apartment.
James Mercer Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. An early innovator of jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on This American Life |
| Role | Poet; writer |
Who talks about Langston Hughes on podcasts?
Langston Hughes came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on This American Life.