Amidst the cacophony of “fake news”, meme-based careers and humanoid influencers, the media landscape has rapidly metamorphosed into a complex adventure to navigate. Around the world, these dynamics were explored and celebrated in commemoration of the annual Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week In a relaunch for World Poetry Day celebrated on March 21, annually, the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean and the Poetry Society of Jamaica organized this podcast to highlight the role of poetry in fostering critical thinking and understanding, an increasingly crucial skill in today’s digital world where the boundary between facts and fiction can become blurred. Participants included: Amina Blackwood Meeks: Holding a PhD in Cultural Studies, Amina is an award-winning writer and storyteller, known for tales that span gender, environment, and human development. Malachi Smith: A locally and internationally acclaimed writer, actor, and dub-poet, who founded the Nomadic Poets School and College Tour in 2017. Carlyn J. Thompson: A literacy and gender specialist with multiple academic awards in her field from University of the West Indies, and the Mico University, where she currently lectures. Javoniel “J Tallawah” Trowers: A digital entrepreneur in the creative sector and captivating poet, performer and storyteller, he serves as a Stage Manager of the Poetry Society of Jamaica. Kacy Garvey: A development consultant and Event Coordinator and Host of the Poetry Society’s Monthly Fellowships, as well as the convenor and moderator of this event. Tommy Ricketts: The founding President of the Poetry Society of Jamaica who provided recording and video editing services.