A hawk caught in a trap and a son in a tight spot helped Welch get an image out of his head and into a poem.

The revamped warehouse in downtown Omaha will serve as a place for exchanging ideas in an open and inviting atmosphere.

Matt Miller delivered the 14th Annual Governor's Lecture in the Humanities in Omaha on November 4th. Hear the complete speech Tuesday evening, Nov. 10th, at 6:30 central on NEt Radio.

For more on Matt Miller, to read the introduction to his book The Tyranny of Dead Ideas, and to see a clip from his visit to the Colbert Report, Click here.