In navigating hearing loss, poet Raymond Antrobus explains his views on 'deaf gain'

By Ashley Brown,

Mary Louise Kelly, Kathryn Fink, Jordan-Marie Smith

Published August 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM EDT

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to poet Raymond Antrobus about his new memoir, The Quiet Ear, and how he has navigated between the worlds of hearing and hearing loss.

Ashley Brown

Ashley Brown is a senior editor for All Things Considered.

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Mary Louise Kelly

Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.

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Kathryn Fink

Kathryn Fink is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

Jordan-Marie Smith

Jordan-Marie Smith is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

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