Aaron Coleman: podcast appearances and interviews

Aaron Coleman, born on September 20, 2000, is an American poet, translator, and professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan. His academic career includes teaching and research in these fields. Coleman has also been affiliated with ZSuite Technologies. His work in poetry and translation reflects a focus on language and literary traditions, and he has contributed to the scholarly community through his teaching and creative writing.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Coleman has engaged in political activities, including running a write-in campaign for governor of Kansas in 2018 and seeking local office in Kansas. His career has been marked by significant controversy, with allegations of abusive and harassing behavior that have garnered public and political attention. He has publicly admitted to past acts of online bullying, blackmail, and revenge porn committed during his youth. Coleman pleaded guilty to misdemeanor harassment as a juvenile after threatening to shoot another teen. Following his election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2020, several party members called for his resignation due to misconduct, and he received a warning from the House Investigating Committee.

His legal troubles include arrests related to domestic violence and suspected DUI, leading to calls for his resignation from state officials. Coleman was suspended from the state Democratic Party for two years and entered into a diversion agreement without criminal charges related to domestic battery. He sought re-election in 2022 but was narrowly defeated in the Democratic primary. His career continues to be shaped by these complex legal and political developments.