The three-time U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky joins us to talk about his new book of poetry, “Proverbs of Limbo.” His book launch is June 11th at the Cambridge Public Library at an event presented by Harvard Book Store.

Robert Pinsky is the author of “At The Foundling Hospital”, “The Figured Wheel” and “The Want Bone.” He is also a professor in the graduate creative writing program at Boston University,

From there we talk to Dan Cummings, the lead singer of local punk band “Already Dead,” about their latest track “The Spirit of Massachusetts Avenue.” It’s the lead single on their forthcoming album, “Something Like War.”

Finally, we talk about the role of the diva and prima donna and explore how often we misuse those words. Grammy-winning dramatic soprano Jane Eaglen joins us to break down opera parlance. She’s on the faculty at New England Conservatory and she’s the President of the Boston Wagner Society. She joins The Culture Show regularly.

First up, Richard Dreyfuss didn’t just make waves, he sent shockwaves through Beverly’s Cabot Theater ahead of a special screening of “Jaws.” Offending audiences by spewing transphobic, misanthropic rhetoric. And it turns out this wasn’t the first time.

From there it’s time to meet Josh Gibson, Major League Baseball’s new GREATEST OF ALL TIME PLAYER. With the MLB integrating statistics from the Negro Leagues, they’re also obliged to rewrite baseball’s history.

Plus we remember Bill Walton, the Celtics star who created a legacy on and off the court.

Then, how conflict and climate change continue to threaten cultural sites and institutions around the world.

And, “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” the Wu-Tang Clan album you won’t be able to hear for 88 years - unless you go to Australia today.

New York Times best-selling writer Ann Leary’s latest book is a collection of Essays titled “I’ve Tried Being Nice.”

In total they are a reflection on her life…on the liberties that come with being older, on moments of mayhem and on scenes from a marriage that has had its ups and downs–on the tennis court, on the red carpet and behind closed doors.

The essays are funny and frank. They are personal while also being very universal.

Ann Leary and her husband Denis Leary – Worcester born actor and standup comedian – join The Culture Show ahead of their June 5th event at The Cambridge Public Library

Then it’s Thorgy Thor. She came to international attention on “RuPaul's “Drag Race” and on Ru Paul’s “Drag Race Variety All Stars Show.”.

She will be bringing her all star performance to the Boston POPS, kicking off Pride month this Saturday, June 1st at 7:30 at Symphony Hall. It’s a perfect venue for someone who is committed to combining classical music and drag. She joins The Culture Show to preview Boston POPS Pride Night.

Finally, we head to Charlestown Navy Yard for a preview of “Lot Lab 2024.” Launched by the Boston Public Art Triennial, their assistant curator Jasper Sanchez joins the culture show to preview this public art exhibition, which opens June 10th.