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Kentucky Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, D.C. The Council is supported by the National Endowment and by private contributions. We are not a state agency, and we receive no state funds, but we are proud partners with Kentucky's cultural, heritage, arts, and tourism agencies.
Why are we Telling Kentucky's Story? More than just history, by Kentucky's story we mean Kentucky's writers, inventors, judges, musicians, architects, doctors – in short, the contributions from every walk of life to the quality of life in Kentucky. We recognize a need to build civic engagement as well as literacy, and we want to involve all ages and all places from Pine Knot to Princeton. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone can learn from the stories of others. These stories, taken together, are the stories of our communities, our counties, our regions, and our unique Kentucky culture and heritage. They are the basis of our pride and the basic premise of community.
What are the Humanities? Humanity in all its forms. The humanities are the values by which we live, the ideas that organize our thinking, and all of the ways we communicate with each other. The humanities include the ways of knowing found in the academic disciplines of history, literature, and philosophy, as well as anthropology, sociology and psychology. But they encompass much more: religion, culture, the origins of Bluegrass music, the archaeology of landfills, Kentuckians' love for their counties, what they teach their children, why they make burgoo. All these things are the humanities.
Today on the final episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with Libby Falk Jones about her life and work as a poet, writer, photographer, teacher, and more. Listen through the end for a special farewell from Bill Goodman as we wrap up 7 years of podcasts together.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Former Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson joins guest host Lynnell Edwards from Spalding University for today's episode of THINK HUMANITIES to talk about her new culinary memoir "Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts," which is out now from Clarkson Potter/Penguin Random House. Crystal talks about the relationship between food and family as recipes are passed down over the generations, how they celebrated holidays during the pandemic, and much more.THINK HUMANTIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Climate change is one of the most controversial and polarizing scientific topics in the public sphere. Today on THINK HUMANITES, Dr. Lauren E. Cagle shares how to have a civil and productive conversation about this tricky topic.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Derrick Ramsey is perhaps best known as as a star University of Kentucky and Oakland Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, but he also served in two Kentucky administrations under Governors Ernie Fletcher and Matt Bevin. And now he's written a memoir with Dr. John Huang entitled "They Call Me Mr. Secretary: Through the Lens of a Winner." Derrick joins Bill Goodman for THINK HUMANITIES to share a bit about his life as a football star and his work as Kentucky Secretary of Education and Workforce Development.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support form the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
With hate-motivated violence seemingly all around us, Kentucky Humanities is working to help educators combat hate-motivated violence promote civic engagement, social cohesion, and cross-cultural understanding in their classrooms. Today on the podcast, Mariama J. Lockington joins Kathleen Pool and host Bill Goodman to preview the the "Safe Students, Empowered Educators" workshop, which is coming up on February 3rd in Lexington and tell you how you can get involved!This day-long workshop offers the opportunity to reflect on the diversity of experiences and perspectives and explore the history of prejudice and efforts to create a more just society. New York Times Best Selling author Nic Stone will be offering the keynote address on Saturday, and the public is invited to register to attend this keynote. For a full schedule and to register for the conference, visit https://www.kyhumanities.org/programs/educators-conference."Safe Students, Empowered Educators" is presented by Kentucky Humanities and the University oF Kentucky UK College of Education Center for Professional Development as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ United We Stand initiative.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Cara Fitzpatrick recently sat down to talk with Dr. Terry Brooks of Kentucky Youth Advocates and Bill Goodman of Kentucky Humanities for the THINK HUMANITIES podcast. Cara talks about her new book, "The Death of Public School," and what the future of education looks like in America on this week's episode. "The Death of Public School: How Conservatives Won the War Over Education in America" is out now from Basic Books.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
It often feels like the news and media is full of violence and hate. How do we combat hate to prevent tragedies in the communities around us? Bill Goodman, host of THINK HUMANITIES talks with Raleigh Kincaid, a LMFT, about the role of therapy, listening, and empathy in healing hate.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Richard Taylor, former Kentucky Poet Laureate, is back in the THINK HUMANITIES studio to talk about his new memoir, "Fathers." Richard talks to host Bill Goodman about interconnections between fathers and father figures in his life and his family, from the Civil War through the present. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Today on THINK HUMANITIES, we're getting excited for Gurney Fest, a celebration of Kentucky Writer Gurney Norman in Lexington! Listen to Bill Goodman talk to Dr. Morris Grubbs who will be talking about Gurney as a master of short story writing. In the second half of the episode hear a 2021 conversation between Bill and Gurney.Gurney Fest is hosted by the UK College of Arts & Sciences and the University of Kentucky English Department and will take place November 17 & 18 on the University of Kentucky's campus. It is free to attend, but registration is required. For a full schedule of events and to register, visit: https://www.as.uky.edu/gurney-festTHINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Many Kentuckians are unaware of the history of Simmons College in Louisville or that Simmons is one of only two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Kentucky. Rev. Chris Caldwell, a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau, joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to tell us more about Simmons College.For more information about bringing Rev. Caldwell to your community through the Speakers Bureau, visit kyhumanities.org/programs/speakers-bureauTHINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Book banning has reached new heights in recent months and years. Join the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to hear a discussion about how book bans have been affecting Kentuckians with Wayne Onkst and Tammy Blackwell, both long-time Kentucky librarians.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
THINK HUMANITIES is back with a special episode hosted by Spalding's Lynnell Edwards. Today, she talks to poet, author, and editor Lesléa Newman about "October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard" and how poetry is needed in our current time.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
It's Kentucky Book Festival Week. Come on our to meet lots of fantastic authors and find a new favorite book! Get excited by listening to this short interview by EKU's Tom Martin with author J.R. Ward who will be at the Kentucky Book Festival on Saturday, October 21st.For more information, visit kybookfestival.org.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
It's almost Kentucky Book Festival time! Get excited by listening to THINK HUMANITIES' Bill Goodman talk to KBF Director Katerina Stoykova and KBF Event Producer Julie Klier about the fantastic lineup and events planned for October 21st.For a full schedule of Kentucky Book Festival events, visit kybookfestival.orgTHINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Former Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to discuss his upcoming book coauthored with Jeffrey S. Suchanek entitled "The Coal Miner Who Became Governor." Patton will be at this year's Kentucky Book Festival on October 21st at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky. For more information, visit kybookfestival.orgTHINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
John Winn Miller, award winning investigative journalist and novelist, joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about his latest book, "The Hunt for the Peggy C," a World War II maritime thriller. Miller will be at the 42nd Kentucky Book Festival on October 21st at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org.THINK HUMANITIES is made possibly by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week on THINK HUMANITIES we're discussing African American history. First up is Dr. Eric Jackson, Professor of History at Northern Kentucky University, who talks about the impact of African American Studies programs around the nation. On the back half of the program, Bill Goodman talks to Amrita Chakrabarti Myers, Professor of History at Indiana University Bloomington about her new book "The Vice President’s Black Wife."
Dr. Myers will be at the Kentucky Book Festival on October 21, 2023 in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
The Kentucky Book Festival is just over a month away, and we're very excited to introduce you to some authors you can meet there on October 21st! Today's special guest on THINK HUMANITIES is Patricia Hudson, the author of a new historical fiction entitled "Traces," which tells the story of the Boone women. Patricia talks about her research process and how she has brought the Boone women to life in her novel.The Kentucky Book Festival will be held on October 21st at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
The past few years have been hard on museums in Kentucky. Today on THINK HUMANITIES, we hear from Wathetta Buford with the African American Museum of Bowling Green and Mandy Higgins of the Lexington History Museum to hear about their renovations and new exhibits.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is one of the oldest lineage societies in the US, and is headquartered in Louisville. Director Todd Bale joins THINK HUMANITIES to talk about the important work that NSSAR does.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Sarah McCartt-Jackson is a poet, writer, folklorist, educator, and more. She joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about some of her poetry and writing, how she introduces poetry to people, and the role of folklore and place in her writing.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Kentucky is home to two historic Shaker villages. Today, Tommy Hines, director of the South Union Shaker Village joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to share some of the fascinating history of the South Union community which maintained a folklife that was unique among Shaker villages.
Tommy Hines is also available through our Speakers Bureau. To see his talks, visit kyhumanities.org.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Did you know that 11 U.S. Supreme Court Justices have been from Kentucky? David Miller joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, how he went from a humble beginnings in Louisville to the Supreme Court, and the impact of his legacy on the Supreme Court.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, special guest host and poet Lynnell Edwards speaks with award-winning poet Maggie Smith about her new memoir "You Could Make This Place Beautiful."
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Kim Wickens' new book, 'Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse' is full of fabulous history and stories about one of Kentucky's most famous racehorses and is sure to delight both equine enthusiasts and laypeople alike. Bill Goodman, host of THINK HUMANITIES, recently spoke with Kim at her book launch in Lexington, KY. Listen to their conversation here!
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
We talk about Appalachia a lot on THINK HUMANITIES, and today we're going to be talking about ballet in Appalachia with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis, who shares stories from her childhood and her research about the impact of ballet on girls in Appalachian communities.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Our guest on THINK HUMANITIES is Christian Marnon. Marnon is a journalist with an interest in the traditional, spiritual, and eclectic music of the Appalachian region. An avid record collector, Marnon has spent years documenting the small-town record studios and the artists who cut records there, many of whom existed in relative obscurity as coal miners, circuit preachers, and more.
THINK HUMANITES is made possibly by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
How much do you know about Kentucky's first senator? Historian Steven Walker joins THINK HUMANITIES to share about John Brown and how he came to be Kentucky first senator.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Our guest on the podcast today is Sarah Hoskins. Sarah is a documentary photographer who is known for her photography project at The Homeplace where she has spent over twenty years photographing historic African American communities in Kentucky’s Inner Bluegrass Region.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
How much do you know about Juneteeth? Dr. Alicestyne Turley joins the podcast to talk about the history of Juneteenth and the less-known Emancipation Saturday, celebrated on August 8th.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Did you know that the first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize was born in Owensboro, Kentucky? Moneta Sleet, Jr, was the photographer and close friend of Martin Luther King, Jr, and won the Pulitzer for a photo of Coretta from King's funeral. Today on THINK HUMANITIES you'll hear from Drew Hardesty and Emmy Woosley about their work to produce the documentary "A Fine Remembrance" that recognizes and celebrates Sleet's life.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Lou Anna Red Corn recently retired from a pretigious career in law. Since 2016 she served as Commonwealth's Attorney for Fayette County. She is also a member of the Osage nation and a Kentucky Humanities board member. Tune in to hear from Lou Anna about her background, advocacy work, and her plans going forward.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Dr. Keith McCutchen is a composer, conductor, pianist and an associate professor of music at Kentucky State University. He also happens to be one of our newest board members! Dr. McCutchen joins THINK HUMANITIES to share about his background, how he got into music, and what music tells us about African American history.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
It's been almost a year since historic floods devastated Eastern Kentucky. Joining Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES today are Tom Martin, of Eastern Standard, and Dee Davis, president of the Center for Rural Strategies. Tom and Dee discuss the ongoing recovery efforts and the challenges being faced in the area.Think Humanities is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
"Gay Poems for Red States" is the title of a new collection of verse from Willie Edward Taylor Carver, Jr. Willie joins the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to talk about the challenges he's faced as a gay teacher in Appalachia and how he hopes this new collection of verse will show that a life full of beauty and pride is possible for everyone.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Sometimes it's hard to find the right words to describe the importance of the humanities in everyday life. But one person who knows has no problem with this is Dr. Brian Clardy. Clardy joins Bill on the podcast to talk about his humanities background and how the humanities help us make sense of history and the world around us.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
To wrap up our Poetry Month celebrations on the THINK HUMANTIES podcast you get to hear from two astounding poets today. Doug Manuel is the author of a new collection entitled "Trouble Funk," and he is interviewed by special guest host Lynnell Edwards, who is Associate Director of Programs at Spalding University's School of Writing. Lynnell talks to Doug about the concept behind "Trouble Funk" and how, for him, music and family are always connected to poetry.Think Humanities is made possible by generous support from the Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing
Next up in our poetry lineup is Katerina Stoykova. Katerina joins us on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to talk about writing short poems and the editing and publishing side of poetry.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Welcome to Poetry Month! Do you ever find yourself wondering how to find poetry that speaks to you? Or find yourself wondering how much you need to analyze the poetry you read? Richard Taylor is on the podcast today to talk to us all about poetry: how to find it and how to learn to appreciate it.Stay tuned for more poet interviews coming up this month!THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Are you looking forward to getting out in nature as the weather gets warmer? Join Valerie Askren, author, hiker, and flyfisher, to learn more about Kentucky scenic arches and waterfalls, as well as other must-see local flora and fauna.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Have you ever heard of "that Muhlenberg sound?" Nancy Richey, Professor and Librarian at Western Kentucky University joins the podcast to tell us about Mose Rager, a Muhlenberg county native who developed a unique thumb-picking style of playing the guitar. Learn more about Mose and his legacy by listening now.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Spring is finally on the way! What better way to celebrate than by listening to Master Gardener and author Doris Settles talk about gardening in Kentucky.THINK HUMANTIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University School of Creative Writing.
Have you heard of Elisha Green? Green was born a slave in Bourbon County circa 1818, became a popular preacher, bought his freedom, and won a legal case against the people who tried to get him to give up his seat on a train. Dr. Randolph Runyon is our guest on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to talk about his two books, one that tells the story of Elisha Green and one about Madame Mentelle, who was Mary Todd Lincoln's teacher.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
How much do you know about the Underground Railroad in Kentucky? In her new book, "The Gospel of Freedom: Black Evangelicals and the Underground Railroad," Dr. Alicestyne Turley examines the important role Kentucky played as a "pass through" territory. Alicstyne joins us on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to talk about her new book today.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Marta Miranda-Straub joined us on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast two years ago just as she was starting a new position as Commissioner of the Cabinet’s Department for Community Based Services. Now that her term is done, she's joined us again to talk about how her work and activism inspired her to write a bilingual children's book "Lullaby for Maddie."THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
The College Board has been at the center of many recent discussions about requirements for Advanced Placement classes and African American Studies classes in high schools. Dr. Teresa Reed of the University of Louisville joins Bill Goodman on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to talk about the College Board, the process of creating AP classes, and the content of the proposed African American Studies AP course.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
During the recent KY Governor's Awards in the Arts, each award recipient was each presented with a hand crafted Navajo flute made by Anderson County artist Fred Nez-Keams. Today on the podcast, Fred joined us to talk about how he came to be a flute maker and the process of making these beautiful instruments, and he even played a Navajo love song on the flute for us.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
How much do you know about African American history? Tune in to this week's episode of the podcast to hear about the newly formed Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky and how they're working on bringing forgotten stories to KY classrooms.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Looking for a new book recommendation? Bestselling author Margaret Verble's newest historical fiction, "Stealing," is one you won't want to miss! Check out this interview with Margaret for the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to hear more about the book and her inspirations.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Did you know that banned books lists have existed since at least 1529? Today the THINK HUMANITIES podcast explores the topic of banning books. Andrew Adler, the president of the Kentucky Library Association, and Mary Taylor Huntsman, a long-time academic librarian, discuss the history of book banning, current efforts to ban books, and what can be done to fight bans.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Man Graduate School of Writing
Foster Ockerman, Jr., a Lexington native, seventh-generation Kentuckian, attorney, and historian passed away in December of 2022. Ockerman appeared at the Kentucky Book Festival multiple times, and, today on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, we remember him by listening to an interview with him from October in which he shares stories about Lexington and Kentucky.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Need a new book to read in 2023? Try The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson!Bill Goodman of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast talks to Kim Michele about The Book Woman's Daughter, which was selected as Kentucky Humanities' 2023 Kentucky Reads selection. The novel will be at the center of statewide conversations on the coming of age, the importance of family, literacy, access to education, and the dangers of stereotyping. For more information, visit kyhumanities.org/programs/kentucky-reads-book-womans-daughterTHINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Man Graduate School of Writing.
How do we honor bell hooks? Some of those closest to bell consider how she wanted to be remembered and how they—and the world—continue to mourn and honor her. They explore ways in which we can put bell’s work into action and ensure her legacy continues.
bell’s friends and colleagues, including Linda Strong-Leek and Zillah Eisenstein, dive into discussions of the divine and desire, transformational love, bell’s philosophies, and how she continues to impact the world.
bell’s loved ones, including Crystal Wilkinson and Chad Berry, share bell as they knew her and share stories about how they met bell, her favorite—and least favorite—pieces of pop culture, sharing meals, and bell’s feelings about Appalachia and Kentucky.
Who was bell hooks? On this episode of bell hooks: becoming, being, beyond, we hear from her younger sister, Gwenda Watkins Motley, about bell’s youth in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and the Watkins family dynamics. Colleagues Silas House and Beth Feagan examine bell’s relationships to community, reading, and writing as she grew up and made the decision to move to California.
We're wrapping up our series of reruns with part 2 of Bill Goodman's discussion with William H. Turner, author of "The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns." They talked about Turner's book, which was recently nominated for the "Book of the Year" Award from the Museum of African American History and about the process of integration in Kentucky.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslun-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week we're re-listening to one of our best shows ever, a two-part interview with author William H. Turner. Turner's book is entitled, "The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns." Bill Goodman and Turner talk about the book and assumptions and myths about Appalachian African Americans. Tune in next week for part two of their conversation.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslun-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week we're highlighting some of our best THINK HUMANITIES episodes. Take a listen to this conversation from earlier in the year with L. Scott Miller, a Kentucky folk musician. Bill Goodman talks to him about how he became a folk musician and about other legends of Appalachian and Kentucky folk music.
Scott Miller is available to give talks about folk music across the Commonwealth through the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. For more information and to book a program, visit kyhumanities.org.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Over the next few weeks we'll be highlighting some of our best THINK HUMANITIES episodes. Take a listen to this 2020 conversation with Dr. Amy Murrell Taylor, who joined host Bill Goodman to talk about her award winning book "Embattled Freedom: Journeys Through the Civil War's Slave Refugee Camps."
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast - the 41st Kentucky Book Festival. Host Bill Goodman talks to KBF Director Sara Woods, who is joined by incoming KBF Director Hap Houlihan. Sara and Hap talk all things Book Festival, preview some of the great authors who will be there, and let you know what to expect on October 29.
The Kentucky Book Festival will take place on October 29 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit kybookfestival.org.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to author Heather Henson about her new book "Wrecked," a young adult novel about three teens caught in the middle of the opioid crisis in rural Appalachia.
You will be able to find "Wrecked" and visit with Heather at the 2022 Kentucky Book Festival in Lexington. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to poet Frank X Walker about his newly expanded and rereleased book "Buffalo Dance: The Journey of York." Buffalo Dance tells the story of the infamous Lewis and Clark expedition from the point of view of York, who was enslaved to Clark and became the first African American man to traverse the continent.
You will be able to find Walker's book and visit with him at the 2022 Kentucky Book Festival in Lexington. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
On this episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks with Foster Ockerman, Jr. Ockerman is a seventh-generation Kentuckian and a native Lexingtonian and has a new book out entitled "A New History of Lexington, Kentucky." Listen in to hear some unique stories from the city's history.
You will be able to find Ockerman's book and visit with him at the 2022 Kentucky Book Festival in Lexington. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
On this episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman interviews a very special guest, Raymond McLain of the McLain Family Band. Listen to Raymond talk about his beginnings in music and the importance of traditional Bluegrass music and hear him play a couple tunes!
On October 22nd, Hermitage Farm will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Kentucky Humanities with some of the best food and drink in the Bluegrass. Following dinner, the McLain Family Band will give a special performance. Find out more and reserve your tickets at hermitagefarm.com.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
On this episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman talks to Kentucky Book Festival author William Hinkebein about his upcoming book, "A Brief History of Baitcasting Bass Fishing & the Kentucky Reel." The first widely popular multiplying fishing reels were hand made in Kentucky in the nineteenth century. William talks about the fascinating history the Kentucky Reel and hobby of collecting fishing reels.
You will be able to find Hinkebein's book and visit with him at the 2022 Kentucky Book Festival in Lexington. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org.
THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Gradutate School of Writing.
On the THINK HUMANITIES podcast this week, host Bill Goodman travelled to Russellville to visit the SEEK Museum, a collection of buildings that tell the stories of enslaved peoples in Russellville. Dr. Selena Doss, a historian at Western Kentucky University, and Michael Morrow, the director of the SEEK Museum, tell us a little about some of those stories.
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This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman goes on a walking tour of the Frazier Kentucky History Museum's new exhibit: "The Commonwealth: Divided We Fall". Andy Treinen, President of the Frazier, gives listeners a preview of what they can expect from this engaging exhibit when they visit.
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Kentucky's own Ada Limón was recently named the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate. Back in in 2018, Bill Goodman, host of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, spoke to Limón about her work, her life, and her move to Lexington. Listen to that interview now.
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In late July 2022, Eastern Kentucky experienced historic and devastating flooding. On today's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman hit the road to talk to staff and volunteers at the Hindman Settlement School and the Appalachian Artisan Center about their efforts to save invaluable archive and museum materials and what resources they will need in the near future.
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Former Kentucky Poet Laureate Frederick Smock passed away at the end of July. On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman collects remembrances from some of Smock's friends and fellow authors, including Richard Taylor, Sena Jeter Naslund, Keith Runyon, and Nana Lampton.
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On this week's episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Dr. Benjamin Fitzpatrick, Professor of History at Morehead State University and a new member of Kentucky Humanities' Board of Directors. They talk about Fitzpatrick's background, years teaching, and the importance of history for all ages.
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On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman talks to George Humphreys, historian and author of the new book "The Fall of Kentucky's Rock: Western Kentucky Democratic Politics since the New Deal."
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This week's guest on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast is Andrew Reed. who is a professor of film at the University of Pikeville and also one of the newest members of the Kentucky Humanities Board of Directors. Host Bill Goodman talks to him about film studies and the humanities.
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This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Dan Gediman, a noted radio producer. He talks about his newest project, the Kentucky U.S. Colored Troops Project, which uses historical documents to identify African American soldiers from Kentucky who fought in the Civil War.
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On this episode the THINK HUMANITIES podcast is celebrating Juneteenth. Host Bill Goodman talks to Dr. George Wright, Professor of History at the University of Kentucky, about the the history and importance of Juneteenth.
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This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman continues his discussion with William H. Turner, author of "The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns." They talk about Turner's book, which was recently nominated for the "Book of the Year" Award from the Museum of African American History and about the process of integration in Kentucky.
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On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with William H. Turner, author of "The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns." They talk about Turner's book and assumptions and myths about Appalachian African Americans. Tune in next week for part two of their conversation.
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On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks to Georgia Green Stamper. They talk about her new collection of essay, "Small Acreages," writing, and more.
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At the end of April, Bill Goodman, host of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, sat down with Robert Cornett, a Georgetown, Kentucky attorney to talk about the human side of the humanities. After learning about the desperate needs of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war, Cornett spent several weeks in Poland to aid refugees crossing the border. Listen to their full conversation here.
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On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman interviews Willie Carver, an English teacher who was selected to be Kentucky's 2022 Teacher of the Year. Willie talks about the human side of teaching, the foundation of the Happy Club, and how he advocates for Eastern Kentucky kids.
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On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill talks to author and historian Emily Bingham about her new book "My Old Kentucky Home: the Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song" and what the future looks like for Kentucky's state song.
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On this week's episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks with Luke Manget, author of the new book "Ginseng Diggers: A History of Root and Herb Gathering in Appalachia," published by the University Press of Kentucky.
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THINK HUMANITIES continues to celebrate National Poetry Month with this week's interview with poets Marianne Worthington and David Higdon. Marianne is the author a recently released collection entitled "The Girl Singer," and David Higdon is the 2021 Kentucky State Poetry Society Grand Prix First Prize winner for his poem "The Fourth Heart Sound." Listen to their conversation here.
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On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Kentucky Humanities kicks off National Poetry Month with a conversation with poets Jeremy Paden and Lynnell Edwards. They talk about the role of poetry in the classroom and beyond and share about their unique documentary poetry.
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On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman sits down with Jack Brammer, a recently retired journalist from the Lexington Herald Leader. They talk about stories from his years covering Kentucky's governors and the state of journalism today.
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To close out Women's History Month on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Terry Birdwhistell from the Nunn Center for Oral History and Donald Ritchie, Historian Emeritus of the US Senate, about their new book "Washington's Iron Butterfly: Bess Clements Abell, An Oral History."
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On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES host Bill Goodman talks to author, poet, columnest, and Speakers Bureau member Constance Alexander.
To learn more about her Speakers Bureau talks and to book a presentation, visit kyhumanities.org/programs/speakers-bureau.
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Tune in to today's THINK HUMANITIES podcast to celebrate Women's History Month. Bill Goodman talks with Dr. Kathryn West about the continued importance of Women's History today.
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This episode of the THINK HUMANTIES podcast features F. Scott Miller, a Kentucky folk musician. Bill Goodman talks to him about how he became a folk musician and about other legends of Appalachian and Kentucky folk music.
Scott Miller is available to give talks about folk music across the Commonwealth through the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. For more information and to book a program, visit kyhumanities.org.
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We continue to celebrate African-American History Month on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Bill Goodman talks to Alicestyne Turley, who talks about the story of the Underground Railroad in Kentucky.
Alicestyne Turley is available to give talks about the underground railroad across the Commonwealth through the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. For more information and to book a program, visit kyhumanities.org.
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This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast Bill Goodman talks with Katie Bramell and Amy Bottomley from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center about their museum and about how to learn more about African American history this February.
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On this episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman sits down with Kentucky Humanities board member, Penelope Peavler. She shares her experiences with the arts and humanities throughout our Commonwealth.
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This week's episode of the THINK HUMANITES podcast features a collaboration between The Berry Center, Sterling College, and Our Home Place Meat. Bill Goodman sits down to talk to Mary Berry, Leah Bayens, and Beth Douglas about local agriculture and farming and how they're all working together to support small farmers in Kentucky.
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Today on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Burton Webb, president of the University of Pikeville about the city, the university, and a very special upcoming event. Kentucky Humanities is partnering with the University of Pikeville to host its first 50th Anniversary celebration event on February 8 featuring journalist David Brooks. Brooks will discuss the role of the humanities and journalism in fostering an informed citizenry and how to unite during these turbulent times. For more information about the upcoming event, visit kyhumanities.org
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Today on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Jayne Moore Waldrop, an attorney, novelist, and poet. They talk about Jayne's newest works.
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On this episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman talks to humanist Edward Stanton. Stanton is Professor Emeritus of Spanish at the University of Kentucky.
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Dear Ann by Bobbie Ann Mason was selected to be the 2022 Kentucky Reads selection. Listen to this 2020 THINK HUMANITIES interview with Bobbie Ann where she talks about writing Dear Ann.
To join or host a book discussion, visit kyhumanities.org
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On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill sits down to talk with John David Myles, attorney and author. They talk about Myles' books about artist Walter Keiser and politician John Pope and architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
John David Myles is available to give presentations around the state through the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. For more information and to book, visit kyhumanities.org.
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Matthew Barzun is our special guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Barzun talks about his book, "The Power of Giving Away Power," and about his time as ambassador to Britain and Sweden during the Obama administration.
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This week the THINK HUMANITIES podcast is commemorating the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Host Bill Goodman talks to Berry Craig about Kentucky's connection to Pearl Harbor. Berry Craig is available for presentations through our Speakers Bureau. Visit kyhumanities.org for more information.
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This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast we remember novelist Ed McClanahan, who passed away recently. Listen to a 2019 interview with Ed in his home writing room and hear journalist Tom Eblen's memories of his friendship with the writer.
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On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman is joined by Cynthia Resor, who talks about her research into 19th century cooking and mourning in Kentucky.
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This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Jacqueline Hamilton about her new Kentucky Chautauqua role as Sue Grafton.
To learn more about Kentucky Chautauqua and to book a program, visit kyhumanities.org/programs/chautauqua.
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On the THINK HUMANITIES podcast today Bill Goodman talks to novelist and poet Gurney Norman about his new book "Allegiance."
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It's time to celebrate all things books! This week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES features a preview of the 40th Kentucky Book Festival from Sara Woods. On the second half of the episode, Bill Goodman talks to Donald Whitfield about what makes a good book club.
For more information about Kentucky Book Festival events, visit kybookfestival.org.
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On this week's episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman talks to author Ellen Birkett Morris, author of "Lost Girls," a collection of short stories that explores the experiences of women and girls as they grieve, find love, face uncertainty, take a stand, find their future, and say goodbye to the past.
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This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman talks to Dr. Jeffrey Matthews, a professor of business and leadership at the University of Puget Sound. They talk about his varied career and his books about Colin Powell and the U.S. Military.
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On this week's THINK HUMANITIES episode, Bill Goodman talks to Bo List, a native Lexingtonian and scriptwriter! Bo talks about what he does as a scriptwriter and about some of the historical work that he's done while working on the scripts for several of Kentucky Humanities' Kentucky Chautauqua programs.
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This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Dr. Tracy Campbell, the E. Vernon Smith and Eloise C. Smith Professor of American History at University of Kentucky.
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On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks with Richard Parker, author, historian, and Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau member. Listen to them talk steamboats, Wild West shows, and bourbon.
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This week on the THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to special guest Nikky Finney about her life, work, and the rerelease of her book Heartwood.
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This week's THINK HUMANITIES podcast features the Appalachian Center for the Arts. Host Bill Goodman talks to Robin Irwin, Erick Buckley, and Jessica Mullins from Center about their programming and Jessica's recent role as Effie Waller Smith.
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On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to Alan Maimon, award-winning journalist and the author of "Twilight in Hazard," a troubling account of the devastation of small Appalachian towns.
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Today on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Tom Stephens, who is the primary author of our THINK HISTORY radio segments, short episodes which share famous and forgotten bits of Kentucky history with listeners all over the state. You can listen to any of our THINK HISTORY segments online at kyhumanities.org.
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On this episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman talks to Edward and Betsy Smith, two long-time Kentucky Chautauqua actors. Ed currently plays Adolf Rupp and Justice John Marshall Harlan. Betsy previously portrayed Emilie Todd Helm and currently plays Jemima Boone. To see all of our Kentucky Chautauqua characters and to book a performance, visit kyhumanities.org.
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In early March 2021, Eastern Kentucky experienced catastrophic flooding. The Red River Historical Society and Museum and the Three Forks Historical Museum both flooded during this time and sustained extensive damage to their museums and exhibits. Kentucky Humanities worked with them to receive emergency funding from NEH Chair Adam Wolfson. On today's episode of THINK HUMANTIES, Bill Goodman travels to Eastern Kentucky to talk to staff and members of both museums about the impact of the flooding and how these grants from the National Endowment are helping them reopen their doors to the public.
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This week on THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks to Will Anderson, new Executive Director of the Hindman Settlement School in Hindman Kentucky.
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This week, Bill Goodman, host of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast is joined by Dr. Brian Clardy, Kentucky Humanities Board Member and Associate Professor of History at Murray State University, to talk about Critical Race Theory.
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Poet Carrie Green joins host Bill Goodman for this episode of Think Humanities.
The duo discuss what inspires Green's poetry and her published collection, Studies of Familiar Birds.
The Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibit "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" is at its final stop in Kentucky. The exhibit will be at the Loretto Heritage Center until July 31st. Bill Goodman, host of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, visits the exhibit in today's episode to talk to Susanna Pyatt and Ayla Toussaint at the Heritage Center about the exhibit.
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Dr. John Ernst, history professor at Morehead State University, is our guest on this week's episode of Think Humanities.
Dr. Ernst joins host Bill Goodman for a lively discussion about the Vietnam War, Eleanor Roosevelt, Watergate, and so much more.
Author and English Professor Joseph Anthony joins us for this week's episode of Think Humanities. Anthony and host Bill Goodman discuss his writing, including a recent article that appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of Kentucky Humanities magazine.
Community Inspired Solutions seeks to provide educational and recreational activities and experiences to youth to promote education and deter youth violence in our community of Lexington, KY and support families to help them become productive members of society. Community Inspired Solutions strives to provide youth with educational opportunities such as STEM, mentoring, tutoring, the arts and cultural education.
Co-Founder and President Rebecca Webb is our guest on this week's episode of Think Humanities. She discusses how the program got started and activities the students participate in with host Bill Goodman.
i was here synthesizes a wealth of humanities and historical scholarship into a set of iconic Ancestor Spirit Portraits that create a comprehensive visual history bringing the past into view.
On today's episode of Think Humanities, artist Marjorie Guyon and Corporate Facilitator & Community Liaison Marshall Fields join host Bill Goodman to talk about I was here and an event coming up on June 26th.
Miami (Ohio) University Professor and Author Dr. Matthew Smith is our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Smith joins host Bill Goodman to discuss his recent writing about the controversy surrounding the burial of Daniel Boone that appears in the Spring 2021 issue of Kentucky Humanities magazine.
Field naturalist, journalist, author, and bird lover Nancy Grant is our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Grant joins host Bill Goodman to discuss her travels and adventures while studying nature.
Dr. Nicholas Hartlep, Associate Professor of Education Studies and Robert Charles Billings Chair in Education, of Berea College is our guest on this week's episode of Think Humanities. Dr. Hartlep joins host Bill Goodman to discuss Berea College, his teaching, and the recent racial violence across the country.
Dr. Joyce Hamilton Berry, a prominent clinical psychologist, was the first female African-American to earn a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Berry joins host Bill Goodman on this episode of THINK HUMANITIES.
Dwight Garner, Book Critic for The New York Times is our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Host Bill Goodman talks to Garner about his new book and his work at The New York Times.
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This week on THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman interviews Speakers Bureau member Blair Hess. Blair is Assistant Director for the Council of State Governments and has coauthored several books with Cameron Ludwick all about Kentucky's unique sightseeing and culinary opportunities.
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It's almost Derby Day! Join Bill Goodman on this week's celebratory episode of THINK HUMANITIES as he talks to James C. Nicholson, author of "Racing for America: The Horse Race of the Century and the Redemption of a Sport."
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This week the THINK HUMANITIES podcast is celebrating Poetry Month! Host Bill Goodman talks to members of a documentary film project called Poetry Unites Kentucky. Filmmaker Ewa Zadrzynska worked with a number of Kentucky poets, including former Poet Laureate Richard Taylor, to ask Kentuckians to write a personal essay about their favorite poem. Two of the winners, Brandon Nakasato and Haley Kaelin, share about the transformative power of poetry in their own lives.
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This week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES continues last week's conversation with basketball legends Charles Hunter, Floyd Bridges, and Clarence Glover. All three have contributed to the creation of a booklet entitled "Voices of the Segregated Past," which preserves the history of African American sports in Kentucky. This booklet accompanies the Smithsonian travelling exhibit "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" which is on display in Glasgow at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center through May 15th.
For more information about "Crossroads," visit: https://www.kyhumanities.org/programs/smithsonian-exhibit-crossroads.
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On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES host Bill Goodman interviews several western Kentucky basketball legends and invites them to share their stories about integration both in Kentucky and in the world of basketball. Bill is joined by Charles Hunter, Floyd Bridges, and Clarence Glover. Tune in next week for part 2 of this interview and to learn more about how these legends' stories are part of a broader story being told as part of the Smithsonian travelling exhibit "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" in Glasgow, Kentucky.
For more information about "Crossroads" and how to visit the exhibit at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center in Glasgow, visit: https://www.kyhumanities.org/programs/smithsonian-exhibit-crossroads
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This week the THINK HUMANITIES podcast is celebrating the opening of the "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" Museum on Main Street Exhibit from the Smithsonian in Murray, KY. Host Bill Goodman talks to Jeff McLaughlin, Special Collections Director at the Wrather West Kentucky Museum, and to Sherman Neal, activist and football coach at Murray State University, about the new exhibit, what people can learn from this special collection from the Smithsonian, and how important all of our voices are in preserving democracy in America.
"Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" is open through May 1 at the Wrather West Kentucky Museum at Murray State University. To book an appointment to view the exhibit, visit: https://murraystate.libcal.com/appointments/voicesandvotes.
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This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman talks to Kathleen Driskell, Chair of the Spalding University School of Creative and Professional Writing. She talks about Spalding's unique approach in their MFA program and the advantages of a program like Spalding's. She also shares a bit of her own journey as a writer of poetry and her new poem "Keats in Your Time of Pandemic."
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On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman is joined by Tori Murden McClure, President of Spalding University. President McClure talks about Spalding's mission and how the school has responded to the pandemic and calls for racial justice and reflects on her life and accomplishments.
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This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman talks to Dr. Elizabeth DiSavino, Associate Professor of Music at Berea College. Dr. DiSavino has a new book out: "Katherine Jackson French: Kentucky's Forgotton Ballad Collector." She talks about the vital - and often overlooked - role women played in Appalachian music, how she ended up researching this topic, and shares part of a ballad collected by Jackson French.
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On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES Bill Goodman talks to a very special guest, Michael Johnathon. Johnathon is the host of Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour, a musician, painter, and recipient of the 2020 Milner Award. Johnathon talks about his latest album and what he's been working on since he was last on the podcast.
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This week on THINK HUMANITIES host Bill Goodman talks to D. Ralph Young, a World War II veteran and author of a new book entitled "Forgotten Warriors II: Amphibious March Across the Pacific During WWII."
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On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to new board member, Selena Sanderfer Doss, Associate Professor of History at Western Kentucky University about her research on Black nationalism and her reflections on Black History Month.
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This year Presidents' Day is February 15, and the THINK HUMANITIES podcast is celebrating by talking to two presidential scholars. Host Bill Goodman talks to Warren Greer, Director of the Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail, and Sean "Jeff" McLaughlin, Special Collections & Exhibit Director at Murray State University, about Lincoln, Kennedy, and the evolving role of Presidents in American history.
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THINK HUMANITIES is celebrating Black History Month on this week's episode. Bill Goodman talks to Dr. George Wright, Visiting Professor of History at the University of Kentucky, about the significance of Black History Month and what it means today.
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Our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES is Brien Lewis, President of Transylvania University. Host Bill Goodman talks to President Lewis about his plans for Transylvania and how he and the school have navigated the pandemic.
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This week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES is all about Museum on Main Street (MoMS), traveling exhibitions from the Smithsonian that bring thoughtful, high-quality exhibits to small towns around the country. The River Discovery Center in Paducah is currently hosting the exhibit "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" until February 13th. Host Bill Goodman talks to Carol Harsh, Director of Musuem on Main Street for the Smithsonian, and to Julie Harris, Director of the River Discover Center in Paducah, about past and present exhibits and the impact of the travelling exhibits on local communities.
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This week on THINK HUMANITIES host Bill Goodman talks to Kentucky Humanities' newest Kentucky Chautauqua character. Michael Jones plays Colonel Charles Young, the third African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Jones talks about his work in historic preservation, how he became interested in Col. Young, and performs a short section from his script as Charles Young.
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After a brief holiday break, THINK HUMANITIES resumes its weekly podcasts with this newest episode featuring Donnie Piercey. Piercey was recently named the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year. Host Bill Goodman interviews Piercey about his work, this award, and how he has risen to the challenges of teaching during the time of COVID.
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Dan Gediman is Bill's guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Dan Gediman produces The Reckoning, a public radio and podcast series which traces the history and lasting impact of slavery in America by looking at how the institution unfolded in Kentucky. To listen to the series, visit reckoningradio.org.
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This week on THINK HUMANITIES Bill Goodman talks to Stuart Horodner, curator of the Univeristy of Kentucky Art Museum about their current exhibit This is America. This is America is an exhibition originally planned to coincide with the 2020 presidential election, looking at aspects of history, citizenry, race, dignity, power, and struggle. For more information visit: https://finearts.uky.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/america-0
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On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to new Kentucky Humanities board member Clarence Glover about his career as a NBA player and Kentucky basketball legend.
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On this very special episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman is joined by Darlene Mazzone of Paducah Life Magazine to talk to Kentuckians Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, co-hosts of the Pantsuit Politics Podcast and co-authors of the book "I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversations."
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This week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES is all about Maurice Manning's poetry collection Railsplitter. Over the past year, faculty and students at Transylvania University have worked with Manning to adapt Railsplitter for stage and film. Listen in for a sneak preview of the production as host Bill Goodman chats with Maurice Manning and Tosha Fowler, director of theatre at Transy, as well as some of the other directors and actors. Railsplitter will premeire on Friday, November 20 at 7:30 PM. For more information, visit www.transy.edu/railsplitter.
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It's Kentucky Book Festival Week! Bill Goodman is joined on this week's episode of THINK HUMANTIES by book festival director Sara Volpi Woods and Brooke Raby from the University Press of Kentucky to talk all things books and highlight some of our wonderful festival authors and books. For a full schedule of Kentucky Book Festival events and to watch past KBF events, visit kyhumanities.org.
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This year's virtual Kentucky Book Festival is already in full swing with Author Happy Hours every Thursday, and a full line up of events from November 9-14. On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to two featured festival authors, Melanie Goan and Bobbie Ann Mason.
Dr. Melanie Goan is the author of the new book "A Simple Justice: Kentucky Women Fight for the Vote" and will be featured on the Womens Suffrage panel on November 14 at 12:00 PM. Bobbie Ann Mason, acclaimed Kentucky novelist, will be on the Writing Historial Fiction panel on November 10 at 7:00 PM to talk about her newest book "Dear Ann."
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This year's virtual Kentucky Book Festival is already in full swing with Author Happy Hours every Thursday, and a full line up of events from November 9-14. On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to two featured festival children's writers, George Ella Lyon and Kristin O'Donnell Tubb, who will be featured guests on the Let’s Do the Time Warp (for Kids!) panel on November 10 at 12:00 PM.
George Ella Lyon is an award-winning poet and author. She has written more than 35 books for young readers. Her newest book is "Voices of Justice: Poems about People Working for a Better World," which highlights celebrated activists throughout the world and history. Kristin O’Donnell Tubb is the award-winning author of many children's and middle grade books, including her newest, "Zeus: Dog of Chaos" that is perfect for dog lovers everywhere.
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This year's virtual Kentucky Book Festival is already in full swing with Author Happy Hours every Thursday, and a full line up of events from November 9-14. On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to two featured festival authors, Chris Hamby and David Bell.
Chris Hamby is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist whose new book, "Soul Full of Coal Dust," takes an investigative look at the resurgence of black lung disease in Appalachia. Chris will be featured on the "Healthy at Home": Appalachia Then & Now panel on Saturday, November 14 at 11 am.
David Bell is the bestselling author of many mystery and thriller novels, and he teaches English and directs the MFA program at Western Kentucky University. His newest book, "The Request" is now out from Berkely. David Bell will be joining three other crime novelists on Thursday, October 29 at 7 pm to talk about "Writing the Perfect Crime."
For more information about Kentucky Book Festival events and to register, visit kyhumanities.org. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible through generous funding from Spalding University.
This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill interviews Dr. Monica Udvardy, a cultural anthropologist at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Udvardy shares the fascinating story of how she was asked to track down stolen East African antiquities and where the search has taken her over the years. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University.
This week on THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to Professor Megan Burnett, a Theatre teacher at Bellarmine Univsersity. Professor Burnett is also an expert on Mattie Griffith Browne, one of Kentucky's lesser-known suffragists and abolitionists, and has even created a one-woman play about Mattie's life. She is available to tell your organization more about Mattie Griffith Browne through our Speakers Bureau at: https://www.kyhumanities.org/programs/speakers-bureau/. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University.
Join Bill Goodman on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES as he talks to Bob Thompson, a professional storyteller and a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. Bob is available to give talks on preserving personal history and storytelling in business at https://www.kyhumanities.org/programs/speakers-bureau/. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University.
Author and writing teacher Sylvia Lovely joins Bill Goodman on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. She talks about her career, how she came to collect stories, and how she helps people all over the commonwealth tell their own stories. Sylvia is available to give lectures on the power of storytelling and bookclubs through the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau at: https://www.kyhumanities.org/programs/speakers-bureau
On this very special episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman is joined by Sharon Farmer, White House photographer and photojournalist who covered the Clinton Presidency. She shares about her career, stories from her years in the White House, and what she's learned as a photojournalist.
Ms. Farmer is part of an upcoming panel discussion with award-winning photographers Ryan Morris, Paul Morse and Chris Usher entitled “Through the Lens: Campaign Photography in a Digital World.” The discussion will examine the role visuals play in campaigns and whether digital imagery serves as a reliable source of information. The virtual discussion is hosted by Transylvania University and Kentucky Humanities, with additional funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and will take place at 7 p.m. on September 23 and can be watched live on Transylvania's website and Kentucky Humanities' Youtube channel.
Host Bill Goodman talks to Dr. Kathy Bullock on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Dr. Bullock is a professor and performer of music, specializing in gospel music, spirituals and classical music of the African diaspora. She is available for lectures on spirituals and suffrage through the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau at https://www.kyhumanities.org/programs/speakers-bureau
2020 marks the 100--year anniversary of the passage of the 19th Ammendment, which gave women the right to vote. On this week's special episode of THINK HUMANITIES host Bill Goodman talks to Dr. Melba Porter Hay, historian and author of a book on Madeline McDowell Breckinridge, one of Kentucky's most important suffragists. Dr. Hay gives an overview of woman's suffrage in Kentucky, some of Kentucky's leading suffragists, and the life of Madeline "Madge" Breckinridge.
On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to Rachel Grimes, pianist, composer, and creator of The Way Forth, an Appalachian folk opera inspired by family keepsakes and historical documents. Rachel talks about the process of creating The Way Forth and what she's learned from her research for the project. To listen to the music and watch the accompanying documentary clips, visit https://www.rachelgrimespiano.com/
On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks to Dr. Linda Levstik, retired professor of social studies education at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Levstik shares about her research, her work on race relations on the Davis Bottom Project in Lexington, and the state of social studies in schools today.
Have you been more stressed lately? On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to psychologists Michelle Martel, Director of Clinical Training at the University of Kentucy, and Melinda Moore, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky Unversity, about how to cope with uncertainty, anxiety, and grief during these times.
On this special episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with three museum directors across the Commonwealth about how their organizations have risen to meet the COVID-19 challenge through innovative programming and increased community presence. Bill is joined by Andrew Treinen of the Frazier Kentucky History Museum in Louisville, Frank Bennett of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, and Laurie Risch of the Behringer-Crawford Museum in Covington.
On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman is joined by author Silas House, who shares news and insight into the new rereleases of his Appalachian Triology: Clay's Quilt, A Parchment of Leaves, and The Coal Tattoo.
On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to Bobi Conn, author of the new memoir "In the Shadow of the Valley." Bobi talks about the challenges she faced growing up in eastern Kentucky, why she chose to tell her story, and her hopes for the future of Appalachia.
On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES the topic is the 2020 U.S. Census. Host Bill Goodman talks with Michelle Elison and Erin Peabody of the U.S. Census Bureau and Maddie Shepard, President of the Kentucky Council for Social Studies, about the importance of counting every Kentuckian during this census and what the census means for education and public life.
Dr. Tom Owen is one of Kentucky Humanities' newest board members. Bill Goodman, host of THINK HUMANITIES, talks with Tom about his career as an archivist, historian, and politician.
This week on THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with Dr. Patrick Lewis of the Filson Historical Society and Dr. Anne Twitty of the University of Mississippi about monuments, their place today, and efforts to remove monuments.
Bill Goodman continues a series of discussions on racial equity. On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES he is joined by Dr. William Lucky, the President of Lindsey Wilson College. They discuss some of the challenges put forth by Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility, and how we can address address racism and inequality in our country.
This week join Bill Goodman as THINK HUMANITIES continues its series of discussions about racial inequality in America with this week's guest, Dr. DaMaris Hill. Dr. Hill teaches courses in English, Creative Writing, and African American, Gender, and Women's Studies at the University of Kentucky. Her most recent book, A Bound Woman Is a Dangerous Thing, weaves history with poetry to tell the story of incarcerated African-American women. Dr. Hill talks with Bill Goodman about the recent protests, military action, and a path forward.
This week on THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman continues a series on racial equity by talking to Marta Maria Miranda-Straub, a Latinx poet and activist. Miranda-Straub talks with Bill about her activism and poetry and about what needs to be done to make equality for all a reality.
This week on THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Dr. Thompson shares his thoughts following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and David McAtee. Dr. Thompson focuses on what is needed for lasting change and the crucial role of the humanities in addressing oppression and inequality.
On this week's digital episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with Phoebe Stein, the new president of the Federation of State Humanities Councils, about the work of the humanities councils around the United States and how they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Host Bill Goodman talks with author Fenton Johnson on this episode of THINK HUMANITIES. They discuss Johnson's new book "At the Center of All Beauty: Solitude and the Creative Life," the figures that inspired his book, and what solitaries teach us about living a good life.
Dr. George Herring joins Bill Goodman for this week's virtual episode of THINK HUMANITIES to talk about American leadership in times of crisis or other lessons from history that help us understand our current moment in time during COVID-19.
Join host Bill Goodman on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES for a conversation with Danielle Clore, Executive Director of the Kentucky Nonprofit Network, and Tom Musgrave, Communications Director for the Kentucky Arts Council. They talk about how nonprofits and arts and humanities organizations have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss resources and funding opportunities for nonprofits around the Commonwealth.
Professional storytellers Mary Hamilton and Cynthia Changaris join host Bill Goodman for this week's remote episode of THINK HUMANITIES. They share about the enduring importance of stories, how stories equip us for life, and ways that parents and kids can share stories together.
On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES host Bill Goodman is joined virtually by author Silas House and poet Maurice Manning to talk about their thoughts on life during the pandemic, the importance of storytelling, and music.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Terry Foody on this virtual episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Foody, a registered nurse and clinical research coordinator, talks about her book "The Pie Seller, The Drunk, and The Lady: Heroes of the 1833 Cholera Epidemic in Lexington, Kentucky" and what history of other epidemics teaches us about the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Jacob Glover joins Bill Goodman on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES to talk about the history and culture of the Shakers and the settlement at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.
Bill Goodman is joined by National Student Poet Christian Butterfield on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. A native of Bowling Green, Butterfield discusses his work, the National Student Poetry Contest, and his work in the community in the past year.
Dr. Amy Murrell Taylor joins host Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about her book Embattled Freedom: Journeys through the Civil War’s Slave Refugee Camps, which was recently awarded the prestigious Frederick Douglass Book Prize.
Join host Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES for a special Women's History Month episode as he talks to Rachel Platt and Melinda Beck from the Frazier History Museum about their upcoming exhibit celebrating women's suffrage.
Dr. Morris Grubbs joins Bill Goodman on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES to discuss Kentucky Humanities' 2020 Kentucky Reads selection, Hannah Coulter by Kentucky author Wendell Berry.
Kathryn Newfont joins us for this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES to tell us about the upcoming 43rd Appalachian Studies Conference taking place at the University of Kentucky. The conference theme is "Appalachian Understories: Growing Hope and Resilience from Commonwealth to Global Commons" and will be taking place March 12 - 15.
Join us for this week's episode of Think Humanities as host Bill Goodman talks to Katrina Salley, Education Librarian at Asbury University, about Asbury's upcoming Children's Literature Conference. The conference will be held on Asbury's campus on March 7th.
Local chef and restaurateur Ouita Michel joins Bill Goodman on this week's episode of Think Humanities to talk about her background, her 10 local restaurants, and her thoughts on Kentucky's local food scene.
Author & Poet Mary Ann Taylor-Hall joins us for this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Host Bill Goodman and Taylor-Hall discuss her inspiration and writing process as well as her future work.
Actor Kevin Hardesty sits down with host Bill Goodman for this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. The duo discuss Hardesty's background in acting and his work as Daniel Boone and Jefferson Davis for Kentucky Chautauqua.
Author & Songwriter Mike Norris joins us for this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Hear about Norris' latest book, how he got into writing, and more!
Wayne Onkst is an author and former librarian as well as a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. Today, Onkst joins host Bill Goodman to discuss his work in Kentucky's libraries, the history of the Bookmobile in Kentucky, and his book about U.S. Presidents visiting to the Commonwealth.
Former Eastern Kentucky University President Michael Benson joins host Bill Goodman for this episode of Think Humanities. Dr. Benson discusses how he got into higher education and what is up next for him.
Author John Thelin joins us for this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. A University Research Professor in the University of Kentucky College of Education Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation, Thelin's latest book, “A History of American Higher Education," was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best 10 books about higher education in 2019.
Our podcast year is closed out by a visit with Michael Johnathon – a folk singer-songwriter, producer, author, playwright, and member of Kentucky Humanities’ Speakers Bureau. Johnathon is also the host of WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour, a live audience radio show with grassroots artists.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Black Soil's Ashley Smith. Representing 1.4% of the primary farm operators in the state, black farmers account for less than 600 of the more than 76,000 agricultural operations in Kentucky. Black Soil's mission is to reconnect black Kentuckians to their legacy and heritage in agriculture. By bringing together urban families with rural and urban based black farmers/growers/producers across the state, Black Soil helps introduce opportunities in agriculture that promote self-sufficiency, encourage healthy living, and activate cooperative economics. Black Soil seeks to help foster a greater market share for black farmers and producers as they provide healthy food options to a larger consumer base. Learn more about Black Soil and upcoming events at www.blacksoil.life.
Ashland's Executive Director Jim Clark and Manager of Tours Cameron Walpole join host Bill Goodman for this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. The trio discuss a new initiative at Henry Clay's Ashland to learn more about its African American history.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by authors Jack & Angene Wilson on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. The Wilsons are co-authors (along with Francis Musoni, Iddah Otieno)of the book Voices of African Immigrants in Kentucky: Migration, Identity, and Transnationality published by the University Press of Kentucky. The trio discuss the oral histories collected for the book.
With elections in the news, Dr. Carolyn Dupont, Associate Professor of History at Eastern Kentucky University, stops by to discuss the Electoral College on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES.
Shawn Pryor is the creator and co-writer of the all-ages graphic novel mystery series CASH & CARRIE, writer of KENTUCKY KAIJU, and has written for Tor.com. He is one of the co-founders of Action Lab Entertainment and currently serves as their President of Creative Relations.
Shawn will be joined by more than 200 authors at the Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday, November 16th at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Join us from 9 a.m.-4p.m. Admission & parking are free.
Fox 56 News Anchor Marvin Bartlett is our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Bartlett's book, The Boy Who Delivered Joy, tells the true story of Jarrett Mynear and the creation of Jarrett's Joy Cart. Marvin Bartlett will be at the Kentucky Book Festival Kickoff on Sunday, November 10th and at the Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday, November 16th.
Kentucky author Ed McClanahan takes host Bill Goodman on a trip down memory lane, sharing some of the places and moments that inspired his writing. McClanahan will be part of the Kentucky Book Festival's Literary Luncheon on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Get an overview of the 2019 Kentucky Book Festival on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Host Bill Goodman is joined by Special Events Director Julie Klier and Kentucky Book Festival Director Sara Volpi for an in-depth look at the literary activities taking place November 10-16, and how you can participate.
Now in its 38th year, the Kentucky Book Fair is among the longest running events of its kind in the nation. Find out how it all began as host Bill Goodman visits with members of the volunteer committee responsible for the fair in its early days.
Author Steve Flairty joins us for this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Flairty discusses his series of books, "Kentucky's Everyday Heroes" with host Bill Goodman.
Space Tango's Kris Kimel joins us to discuss the upcoming Space and Humanity Seminar taking place on Thursday, October 3rd at the University of Kentucky. The Space and Humanity Seminar is part of the emerging initiative involving an interdisciplinary group of creative thinkers in the humanities, biology, philosophy, economics, space business, and exploration, dedicated to addressing and better preparing for the continued expansion of human civilization into space.
Dr. Chelsea Breslin, Associate Director of the UK Gaines Center for the Humanities, is our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. She discusses the work and history of the Gaines Center as well as the upcoming Bale Boone Symposium. This year's speaker is Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage. The Bale Boone Symposium will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd at 7 p.m. at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington. The event is free but requires an RSVP.
Professor Joshua Douglas is our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Professor Douglas teaches and researches election law and voting rights, civil procedure, constitutional law, and judicial decision making at the University of Kentucky College of Law. He is the author of Vote for US: How to Take Back our Elections and Change the Future of Voting, a book that provides hope and inspiration for a positive path forward on voting rights. Come see Professor Douglass at the 38th annual Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday, November 16th at the Kentucky Horse Park's Alltech Arena.
On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES host Bill Goodman is joined by Professor George Herring for a look back at the lead up to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and what occurred in the aftermath.
New York Times bestselling author Casey Cep joins us for this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES to discuss her first book, Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee. You can hear more from Casey Cep and pick up a copy of Furious Hours at the Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday, November 16th at the Kentucky Horse Park's Alltech Arena.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Kentucky Author Virginia "Ginny" Smith. Virginia Smith is the bestselling author of 38 novels, an illustrated children's book, and more than 50 articles and short stories. An avid reader with eclectic tastes in fiction, Ginny writes in a variety of styles, from lighthearted relationship stories to breath-snatching suspense. Find out how she left the corporate world behind to become a full-time writer on this episode of THINK HUMANITIES.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by author & EKU English Instructor Mason Smith. The duo discuss UFOs, Monsters & Cryptids in Kentucky lore, the long-time popularity of detective stories, and Smith's own writing career. In addition to being an author and English Instructor, Mason Smith is also a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Independent journalist Tom Eblen. Eblen previously worked at the Lexington Herald-Leader and is currently working as an independent journalist, writer and photographer. He was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame in 2016. In this episode of THINK HUMANITIES Goodman and Eblen discuss the current state of journalism, what the future holds, and so much more!
Foster Ockerman, Jr. is our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Ockerman is the President & Chief Historian of the Lexington History Museum and a new member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. Ockerman will be at the Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday, November 16th at the Kentucky Horse Park's Alltech Arena with his new book, Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky.
Host Bill Goodman visits Centre College to discuss the Governor’s Scholars Program with this summer’s campus director, Bryan Rich, who teaches at Ballard High School in Louisville. GSP is an immersive, five-week summer residential program for outstanding high school students in Kentucky who are rising seniors. Two scholars, Clayton Rhoads and Mary Grace Hemingway of Owensboro, share with us their experiences and their thoughts on why GSP is such a special program for Kentucky students.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Kentucky writer and attorney Jayne Moore Waldrop. She recently published her first chapbook, "Retracing My Steps," which was a finalist in the 2018 New Women’s Voices Chapbook Competition. Waldrop is a graduate of the University of Kentucky (B.A., J.D.) and Murray State University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program. Today, Waldrop shares one of her poems with us titled “Coming Through Cumberland Gap.”
On this week’s episode, we welcome Alex Gibson and Alexandra Werner-Winslow of Appalashop in Whitesburg, KY. Alex serves as the Executive Director and Alexandra is the Communications Director. Founded in 1969, Appalshop has often been said to be the voice and vision of the people of Appalachia. It “houses media production and training facilities in film and video, a community radio station, a 150-seat theater, art gallery, and regional archive of over 4,000 hours of film, audio recordings, and still images.” In October, Appalshop will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by author Katy Yocom. She is the Associate Director of Spalding University’s MFA Writing program and is a board member of the Kentucky Women Writer’s Conference. Her knowledge of and fascination with tigers influenced her most recent novel, "Three Ways to Disappear." Today, she treats us by reading an excerpt of the novel. Learn more and pre-order your copy today at www.katyyocom.com
In celebration of Independence Day, we’re joined by author, speaker, and living historian, Geoff Baggett. A genealogist and Revolutionary War history buff, Baggett has written numerous historical fiction books based on his own ancestors. He is also a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau, featuring a popular and interactive talk, “Revolutionary War in a Trunk.” Today, he joins us to discuss the American Revolution in Kentucky.
Are you heading on vacation and still searching for that perfect summer read? We’ve got you covered! Jillian and Maggie of Joseph-Beth Booksellers join us to discuss the buzz surrounding the most popular fiction and nonfiction books of the summer, including works by Jon Meacham & Tim McGraw, Ocean Vuong, Helen Ellis, Delia Owens, John Larison, and many more.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Chef David Danielson, Executive Chef of Churchill Downs and Owner of The Old Stone Inn & Tavern in Simpsonville. Join Kentucky Humanities for an evening with three culinary stars of Kentucky: Tim Laird, Chef Edward Lee, and Chef David Danielson at The Old Stone Inn & Tavern. $100 ticket includes two books; cocktails & appetizers; family style meal, including one drink ticket for beer or wine; dessert; and remarks by the Chefs. Seats are limited, so get your ticket now at https://www.kyhumanities.org/eveningofculinarystars.html and be sure to tell your friends!
Host Bill Goodman is joined by writer Savannah Sipple. Her latest work, WWJD & Other Poems, was released this spring. A writer from east Kentucky, her writing has recently been published in Southern Cultures, Split This Rock, Salon, Appalachian Heritage, Waxwing, among others. Sipple discusses how her Appalachian roots have influenced her writing. Listen to Sipple share one of her poems on today’s episode.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Tammy Horn Potter, state apiarist and member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. As the state's apiarist and leading expert in beekeeping, Dr. Potter’s duties include identifying and eradicating infectious diseases in honeybee colonies; helping educate the non-beekeeping public about the importance of honeybees; and offering best practice advice to the beekeeping community.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Councilman Jake Gibbs of District 3 in Lexington. Councilman Gibbs taught history and logic at the Bluegrass Community and Technical College from 1988-2014. He is a leading expert on the Haldeman-Julius Little Blue Book series. The Little Blue Books were published from 1919 through 1978 by the Haldeman-Julius Publishing Company. In 2007, Councilman Gibbs was awarded a fellowship by the Bibliographical Society of America to facilitate research for his descriptive bibliography of the 2300 titles in the series.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. James Claypool on this week’s episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Claypool is a Professor Emeritus of History at Northern Kentucky University and is a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. Claypool is a founding member of NKU, where he served for 34 years.
In the spirit of the Kentucky Derby, host Bill Goodman is joined by Kentucky Chautauqua actor, Eddie Price. Price portrays Roscoe Tarleton Goose, the jockey who won the 1913 Kentucky Derby with horse Donerail with the odds set against them at 91:1 -- the longest odds ever for a Derby winner and a record that still stands.
April is National Poetry Month, and Kentucky Humanities is celebrating with a poem a day from Kentucky’s most celebrated poets, including Frank X Walker. Walker is the former Kentucky Poet Laureate and is a Professor of English at the University of Kentucky. He is a co-founder of the Affrilachian Poets and coined the term "Affrilachia."
April is National Poetry Month, and Kentucky Humanities is celebrating with a poem a day from Kentucky’s most celebrated poets, including Tasha Cotter. Tasha joins us today to further discuss her creative process, and the experiences and inspirations that led her to become a writer. Tasha earned an MFA at the Bluegrass Writers’ Studio and currently teaches in the Landscape & Architecture department at UK. On today's episode, Cotter reads some of her own work and provides tips to aspiring poets.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Duane Bolin, Professor Emeritus of History at Murray State University and Kentucky Humanities Board Member. Professor Bolin's timely new release, "Adolph Rupp and the Rise of Kentucky Basketball" is a full biography examining the life and legacy of the basketball phenomenon.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Christia Brown, Professor of Developmental Psychology and Director of the Center for Equality and Social Justice at the University of Kentucky. Brown's research examines how children’s and adolescents’ academic, psychological, and social lives are shaped by the social groups they belong to.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Melissa McEuen, professor of history at Transylvania University. McEuen also teaches Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. A specialist in women’s history, Dr. McEuen discusses the origin of Women’s History Month and elaborates on the three themes of its initiative: amplifying women’s voices to honor the past, inform the present, and inspire the future. Goodman and McEuen reflect on the contributions great women have made throughout U.S. history, with a special focus on the Progressive Era that brought forth a wave of female activism.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. James Humphreys, professor of history at Murray State University. A specialist in southern history, Dr. Humphreys addresses President Lincoln, race, and emancipation on today’s episode. Dr. Humphreys provides a detailed look into the complex history of Lincoln as the “great emancipator,” and explains Lincoln's ideology surrounding emancipation and how he and his advisors came to the Emancipation Proclamation.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Margaret Verble, a celebrated author and finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in fiction for her novel, Maud’s Line. Verble’s new novel, Cherokee America, was just released on February 19, 2019 and is a prequel to Maud’s Line. As an enrolled and voting citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, Verble’s inspiration for her novels comes from her family’s history, living on Native American land in Oklahoma. Be sure to pick up your copy of Cherokee America today!
In celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday week and Presidents’ Day, host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Greg Waltermire, who portrays Lincoln for Kentucky Chautauqua. Waltermire holds a PhD in Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation from the University of Kentucky and is a minister at Heritage Baptist Church in Lexington. On today's episode, he steps into character and gives us a sneak preview of his Chautauqua performance to provide some lesser-known facts about the life of Lincoln.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by the new executive director of the Kentucky Historical Society, Scott Alvey, who has been with KHS for over a decade. Goodman and Alvey address the relevance of Kentucky history in today’s environment and the importance of making history accessible to all. Alvey discusses the variety of programs and services offered by KHS that preserve history and enrich the lives of Kentuckians. Among these programs are the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Ancestors Online, exhibits at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, the HistoryMobile, and their various research collections.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by artist Laura Petrovich-Cheney, whose artwork is currently on display at Berea College’s Doris Ullman Gallery. Petrovich-Cheney creates art by turning salvaged wood into a wooden patchwork quilt. She repurposes debris left behind by natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy, the Gatlinburg, TN fires, and a series of nor’easters. Wood that was once clapboard siding, floorboards, or kitchen cabinets, is transformed into vibrant, wooden quilts. You can meet Laura and learn more about her work when she visits Berea’s Ullman Gallery on February 7th at 4:30pm. Her work will be on display until February 15. To learn more about the artist and to view her other creations, visit www.lauracheney.com
Host Bill Goodman is joined by distinguished scholar, professor of history, co-editor of the Kentucky African American Encyclopedia, and pastor, Dr. Gerald Smith. Dr. Smith provides thoughts and reflections honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and explains how King’s message of freedom and equality resonates in 2019. Dr. Smith uses an historical perspective to analyze the contemporary issues that Dr. King would address today.
Are you a genealogist or a Kentucky history buff? Have you ever wondered what life was like in your hometown during the Civil War? Natalie Smith of the Kentucky Historical Society is here to help us find out! Natalie served as an editorial assistant for the Civil War Governors of Kentucky project at KHS, which has published a collection of over 10,000 documents in an online archive readily available to all. Natalie provides an inside scoop on how documents are discovered, transcribed, annotated, verified, and published online. She serves as the Civics Education Coordinator for the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. To learn more about the Civil War Governors of Kentucky and to access the archives, visit http://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Michael Johnathon – a folk singer-songwriter, producer, author, playwright, and member of Kentucky Humanities’ Speakers Bureau. Johnathon is also the host of WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour, a live audience radio show with grassroots artists, airing on 500 public radio station, with over two million listeners each week. On today’s episode, Johnathon performs his song, “Front Porch” and discusses how the front porch, once the great pulpit for families and friends, provides a valuable opportunity for communities to converse and find common ground.
On today’s episode of THINK HUMANITIES, we are taking it back to the 2018 Kentucky Book Fair. Our special guests include celebrated Kentucky author, Wendell Berry; Assistant Dean of the Graduate School at UK, Dr. Morris Grubbs; and Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Dr. Jon Parrish Peede. Morris Grubbs moderates a thoughtful and timely conversation between Wendell Berry and Jon Peede regarding life, literature, the humanities, farming, and the shifting cultural landscapes of today.
In the last episode of our Kentucky Book Festival edition of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman is joined by Kentucky Humanities' own Brooke Raby and Julie Klier. Brooke and Julie provide an exclusive inside scoop into the numerous literary events that took place as part of the 1st annual Kentucky Book Festival, culminating in the 37th annual Kentucky Book Fair.
In this week's Kentucky Book Festival edition of Think Humanities, Host Bill Goodman is joined by special guest Dr. Jon Parrish Peede, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Chairman Peede discusses literature that has influenced him throughout his life, including works by Kentucky natives Robert Penn Warren and Wendell Berry. Chairman Peede will be in attendance at the Kentucky Book Fair on Nov. 17th at noon in conversation with celebrated Kentucky poet, author, and essayist, Wendell Berry.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Kentucky author and musician, Tiffany Williams. A native of eastern Kentucky, Tiffany reflects on her Appalachian roots and discusses her early career as a teacher. Tiffany's passion for writing country music led her to Nashville, where she now lives. Tiffany will join Silas House and Jason Howard at the Kentucky Book Festival's Literary Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 13th. Tickets can be purchased at kyhumanities.org or by calling 859-257-5932.
Kentucky Book Festival director, Brooke Raby, is the host on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Brooke is joined by New York Times bestselling author Beck Dorey-Stein, author of "From the Corner of the Oval," the critically-acclaimed memoir of her unlikely tenure as a stenographer in the Obama White House. Spend your happy hour in discussion with Beck Dorey-Stein on Thursday, November 15th at 4 p.m. at The Mane on Main in Lexington. This special Cocktails and Conversation event is part of Kentucky Humanities' week-long Kentucky Book Festival. Tickets are required and can be purchased at kyhumanities.org or by calling 859-257-5932.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Jonathan Coleman, who is the Curator and Assistant Director of the Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington. Dr. Coleman discusses the fascinating, controversial, and tragic life of Mrs. Lincoln. He also provides information about the upcoming Mary Todd Lincoln Bicentennial Symposium that will take place on Friday, November 2nd at the William T. Young Library on the University of Kentucky campus. Reserve your seat at this free event by visiting mtlhouse.org/symposium.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by two special guests with unique ties to the historic Choctaw Academy located in Scott County -- Georgetown ophthalmologist Dr. William “Chip” Richardson and Penn State historian, Dr. Christina Snyder. The Choctaw Academy was the first federal Indian school in America, educating over 600 Indian boys and men from 17 tribal nations between 1825 and 1848. Dr. William Richardson purchased farmland that included the remnants of the old Choctaw Academy and began plans for restoration in hopes of preserving it as an historic landmark. Historian Dr. Christina Snyder, author of "Great Crossings: Indians, Settlers, and Slaves in the Age of Jackson," discusses the history of the Choctaw Academy as the largest and most diverse Indian school in antebellum America.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by writer, filmmaker, and member of Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau, Jerry Deaton. A native of Long Creek, Kentucky, Deaton discusses his experience growing up in Breathitt County and the deep appreciation he developed for his eastern Kentucky roots. Deaton found himself still drawn to Breathitt County after retiring from the Legislative Research Commission where he drafted bills, wrote speeches, and served as a lobbyist. Today, he honors his hometown through books, films, and lectures centered on Appalachia.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Michael Cairo, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Political Science at Transylvania University. Dr. Cairo discusses the relevance of Robert Penn Warren’s timeless and celebrated work, "All the King’s Men," in relation to today’s society. Dr. Cairo will serve as a moderator for a community discussion about journalism and politics during our upcoming Kentucky Reads event, Democracy and the Informed Citizen, at Transylvania University’s Carrick Theatre on Tuesday, October 16th at 6:30 PM. The evening will begin with a “cuttings” read of the play "All the King’s Men" featuring regional actors and will be followed by a panel discussion including public figure Mayor Jim Gray, journalist Linda Blackford, and scholar Maurice Manning.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by longtime educator and school administrator, Dr. Keen Babbage. Dr. Babbage reflects upon lessons learned from his 34 years working in Kentucky schools, and explains his optimism for the future of education. Dr. Babbage recently released two new books, "Four Vital Questions for High School Seniors" and "Four Vital Questions for Teachers and Principals." He is also a new member of our Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. In today’s episode, Babbage previews one of his featured talks, "Life Lessons from My Grandparents: Kentucky Governor Keen Johnson and Kentucky First Lady Eunice Johnson."
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Patrick Lewis, specialist in Civil War history and Director of the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition at the Kentucky Historical Society. Dr. Lewis is also a member of our Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. On today’s episode, he discusses Ben Buckner and Helen Martin, a Kentucky couple that supported and aided opposite sides during the Civil War. Dr. Lewis emphasizes the importance of seeking out the stories of our local communities to preserve their history.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by filmmaker Tom Thurman of KET. Thurman’s latest documentary focuses on Kentucky's celebrated, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Robert Penn Warren. Thurman and KET will present a sneak preview of his documentary, "Robert Penn Warren: A Vision," on Sunday, September 9th at 2:00 PM at the Lexington Public Library's Farish Theatre. The full-length documentary will debut at Western Kentucky University's Van Meter Hall on Monday, October 22nd. These two events are part of Kentucky Humanities' statewide reading initiative, Kentucky Reads: All the King's Men.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by nationally recognized author Ada Limón. She is the author of five books of poetry, including "Bright Dead Things," which was a finalist for the 2015 National Book Award in Poetry, a finalist for the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, and was named one of the Top Ten Poetry Books of the Year by the New York Times. Having lived all across the country in Northern California, Seattle, and New York City, Limón has resided in Lexington for seven years now with her husband, Lucas. Her latest work, "The Carrying," was released earlier this month.
Host Bill Goodman had the pleasure of attending the 41st annual Writers' Workshop at the Hindman Settlement School. The Appalachian Writers' Workshop is Kentucky's premier writers' conference where both aspiring and seasoned writers gather in a creative environment to teach and refine their skills. While in Hindman, Bill had the opportunity to speak with Brent Hutchinson, Executive Director of the Hindman Settlement School; celebrated Kentucky novelist, Silas House; the James Still Writer-In-Residence, Rebecca Gayle Howell; and a first time student at Hindman, Tanya Torp of Lexington.
Blair Thomas Hess joins host Bill Goodman to discuss all things Kentucky bourbon. Hess is an author of "The State of Bourbon," which showcases the region’s first distilleries, local restaurants, hotels, parks, and adventures that every bourbon lover needs to experience. Her new book takes you across the state in a road trip experience to explore the history and heritage of bourbon in Kentucky.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by local actor David Hurt. A native of Mercer County, David developed a passion for history and nature while exploring sites such as Shaker Village and Old Fort Harrod during his childhood. These interests led him to later portray Kentucky Chautauqua characters John C.C. Mayo, Lilley Cornett, and Grandpa Jones. Before Chautauqua, David earned a degree in theatre from Illinois and taught theatre at Morehead State University for more than a decade. David discusses his life growing up and working on the family farm, performing at numerous theaters throughout the state, and even gives us a glimpse into the time he attended Woodstock.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Stephen McBride, an historical archaeologist who serves as the Director of Interpretation and Archaeology at the Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park in Jessamine County. In 1863, Camp Nelson began as an army supply depot, training camp, and hospital facility. By 1864, it became the state’s largest recruiting and training center for African American soldiers and was a refugee camp for their wives and children. Dr. McBride discusses his archaeological research at Camp Nelson, race relations in Kentucky during the Civil War, and what happened to soldiers and their families after the war.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by author, graphic designer, and member of Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau, Gary Cieradkowski. A native of New Jersey, Gary has worked for advertising firms all over the country. He now resides in Northern Kentucky and has his own graphic design studio. His interest in baseball history and his artistic ability led him to design baseball cards that landed him features on ESPN and NPR. A specialist in baseball history, his work titled "The League of Outsider Baseball: An Illustrated History of Baseball’s Forgotten Heroes," was published in 2015.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. George Herring, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Herring retired from UK after thirty-six years, including three terms as chair of the Department of History. He specializes in the history of U.S. foreign relations and is an expert on the Vietnam War. Dr. Herring is also a member of our Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. On today’s episode, he discusses one of his favorite lectures, "An Ordinary Soldier in an Extraordinary War," which tells the story of a WWI soldier based on the letters he wrote home and a pocket diary he kept while in Europe.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by local bookstore owner, Jay McCoy. Brier Books is located in Lexington but also provides a number of pop-up shops throughout the state. Jay shares with us the latest summer reads by Kentucky authors, including works by Silas House, Hannah Pittard, Tiffany Reisz, and Andrew Shaffer. To purchase books, sign up for workshops, and learn about upcoming events, you can visit www.brierbooks.com.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Juanita White – researcher, scriptwriter, and member of Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. Juanita is a former educator and curriculum specialist from Louisville. After retiring from the school district, she began working at the Farmington Historic Home. Juanita discusses the history of Farmington as the home of James Speed, who served as the Attorney General to Abraham Lincoln. Juanita researches Kentucky African American history, which you can learn more about in her Speakers Bureau talks on Edith Goodall Wilson and Matthew Garrison.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Jeff Worley – a Kentucky poet, former professor of English, and research magazine editor. Worley taught American literature in Germany for eight years through the University of Maryland’s European Division and later became an assistant professor of English at Penn State Altoona. After moving to Lexington, Worley joined the staff of Odyssey, the University of Kentucky’s research magazine, which he became the editor of in 1997. Having retired from UK in 2010, he still serves as a free-lance writer for magazines across the country. He is also a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau in which he performs poetry readings. On today’s episode, Worley reads some of his new poems and gives us a preview of his upcoming publication.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by historian and retired University of Kentucky administrator David Bettez. Dr. Bettez formerly served as the director of UK’s Office of International Affairs. A specialist of World War I history, Dr. Bettez explains Kentucky’s response to the war. You can learn more about this topic in his book, "Kentucky and the Great War: World War I on the Home Front." Bettez also discusses the archival research he pursued to write "Kentucky Marine: Major General Logan Feland and the Making of the Modern USMC" which won the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Colonel Joseph Alexander award in 2015. Dr. Bettez is also a member of our Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Michael Benson, President of Eastern Kentucky University. President Benson provides a thoughtful analysis of the current state of higher education in America, which you can read more about this fall in his new book, "College for the Commonwealth: A Case for Higher Education in American Democracy." President Benson urges the importance of investing in higher education through historic examples such as the Land Grant Act and the GI Bill. A friend of the humanities, Dr. Benson discusses the value of liberal arts training and the importance of higher education in Kentucky.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by author, former attorney, and Episcopal priest Laurie Brock. Laurie serves at St. Michael the Archangel in Lexington and volunteers as a crisis chaplain with the Lexington Police Department. On today’s episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Laurie shares a passage from her new book, "Horses Speak of God: How Horses Can Teach Us to Listen and Be Transformed," and discusses how she lets horses teach her about God, joy, and patience. You can follow Laurie’s blog on horses, faith, and writing at revlauriebrock.com.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by former Kentucky Humanities Executive Director Dr. Virginia Carter. The duo discuss her 25-year tenure with Kentucky Humanities and her work to bring unique humanities programs to the Commonwealth including Kentucky Chautauqua®; PRIME TIME Family Reading Time®; Kentucky Humanities magazine; and Our Lincoln: Kentucky’s Gift to the Nation, performed for a national audience at the Kennedy Center.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Kentucky author Crystal Wilkinson. Crystal shares her early life growing up in Indian Creek, Kentucky, where her grandmother instilled in her a lifelong love of reading and writing. Wilkinson discovered her talent for writing at a young age, having written her first op-ed when she was only twelve. A critically acclaimed author, Wilkinson has written numerous award-winning books, including "Blackberries, Blackberries" and "The Birds of Opulence." She currently serves as the Appalachian Writer-in-Residence at Berea College.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Danielle Clore, founder and Executive Director of Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN). KNN serves as Kentucky’s state association of nonprofits. It provides resources, education, and a unified public policy voice for nonprofits. Danielle discusses their major upcoming philanthropy event, Kentucky Gives Day, set for May 22nd. This is a 24-hour online fundraising marathon in which Kentuckians can support nonprofit organizations that promote healthy, vibrant communities. You can visit kygives.org on May 22nd to support your favorite nonprofit organization, including Kentucky Humanities.
Host Bill Goodman welcomes U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith to Kentucky as part of her National Project Rural Tour of America. Bill is also joined by Robert Casper, who heads the Poetry & Literature Division of the Center for the Book of the Library of Congress. Tracy and Robert reflect on their visits to Bowling Green, Glasgow, and New Haven, and describe their appreciation for the Kentuckians who engaged in a thoughtful discussion of poetry and their experiences in rural Kentucky. Bill also speaks with Maurice Manning, a noted Kentucky poet and professor in the Department of English at Transylvania University. Maurice discusses the importance of having a poet of such magnitude visit rural Kentucky.
Bill Goodman visited Guthrie, Kentucky to deliver a special announcement introducing Kentucky Humanities’ new statewide literacy initiative, Kentucky Reads: All The King’s Men. The project will use Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to guide a statewide conversation on contemporary populism and political discourse, and their relationship to journalism. Bill was joined in this announcement by Carrie Cantorelli and Mona Frederick. Carrie Cantorelli, Curator of the Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Museum, discusses the impact of Warren's literature that led her to become the Museum Curator, as well as her hopes for the museum's future. Mona Frederick is the Director of the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities at Vanderbilt University. She discusses the early life of Warren in Guthrie, his time at Vanderbilt, and the Center’s work to make Warren’s interviews more accessible as digital archives.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by actress, director, writer, and teacher, Janet Scott. Janet is a veteran actress, having portrayed two acts for Kentucky Chautauqua in addition to numerous roles for stage, television, and film during her thirty-year professional career in New York City. She channeled her appreciation for her hometown of Shaker Heights, Ohio when she portrayed "Mary Settles: The Last Shaker at Pleasant Hill for Kentucky Chautauqua." She currently portrays "Mary Carson Breckinridge: The Frontier Nursing Service." She discusses her acting career in New York; her dedication to community-based arts programs; her work with Lexington’s new Actors Equity Theatre Company; and her experience teaching for UK’s Opera Theatre.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by historian Dr. William Ellis. He is the author of several books, including "A History of Education in Kentucky," "The Kentucky River," and "A History of Eastern Kentucky University." Dr. Ellis provides a thoughtful discussion of the history, funding, and future of education in Kentucky. In addition, Dr. Ellis details his latest book, "Irvin S. Cobb: The Rise and Fall of an American Humorist" which studies one of the highest paid and most celebrated American journalists of the early twentieth century.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by professional actress and comedian Debra Faulk. A native of Lexington, Debra earned her MFA from California State University, Los Angeles. Debra discusses her experience developing her career in California before returning home to Kentucky. Debra has taught theatre at the University of Kentucky and served as an instructor at the LFCUG Family Care Center. She currently portrays “Nancy Green: Being Aunt Jemima, the Pancake Queen” for Kentucky Chautauqua.
George McGee joins host Bill Goodman on this week’s episode of THINK HUMANITIES highlighting our Kentucky Chautauqua program. George McGee is a professor of theatre at Georgetown College and has been a Chautauqua actor since the program was created in 1992. McGee’s two roles include Elijah Craig and his current portrayal of Kentucky's Great Statesman, Henry Clay. He has performed Henry Clay over 900 times in schools, libraries, parks, and communities across the state for a total audience of more than 118,000. McGee discusses what drew him to theatre in college after serving in the army; the development of his character; and his experience traveling the state sharing the life and legacy of Senator Henry Clay.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Eli Capilouto, President of the University of Kentucky. Dr. Capilouto explains the shifting landscape of higher education; the value of a humanities-based liberal arts education in developing critical thinking, deep reading, and the articulation of thoughts and ideas; and the physical transformation that the University is undergoing in its academic, research, residential, health care, and community spaces.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by actress, graphic designer, and writer Kelly Brengelman. Kelly has been a Chautauqua actress at Kentucky Humanities for fourteen years, portraying four influential women of Kentucky’s past. Kelly currently portrays two roles: “Madeline McDowell Breckinridge: Votes for Women!” and “Rose Leigh: Rosie the Riveter.” Kelly discusses the importance of preserving Kentucky's history through Chautauqua, her roles throughout the years, and how she connects with her audiences.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by author Hannah Pittard. She is an associate professor of English at the University of Kentucky and is the director of creative writing in the MFA program. Pittard has written four novels, including "Listen to Me" (a New York Times Editors' Choice) and the forthcoming "Visible Empire" which will be available this June.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by author David King for a second installment on THINK HUMANITIES. A native of Woodford County, King earned a Masters from Cambridge, was a Fulbright scholar in Sweden, and taught European History at the University of Kentucky. This week, King provides insight to his other works including “Finding Atlantis: A True Story of Genius, Madness, and the Extraordinary Quest for a Lost World” and “Death in the City of Light.”
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Kentucky author David King for Part I of this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. King is the author of four books, including the 2017 best-seller "The Trial of Adolf Hitler: The Beer Hall Putsch and the Rise of Nazi Germany." A former professor of European History at the University of Kentucky, King now writes full-time due to the success of his career as an author. King provides a thoughtful discussion of his bestselling book and the process of archival research undergone to produce such a work. Join us next week for Part II of our discussion with David King to learn more about his other works.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Mark Matics on this week’s episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Matics leads the selection of new books at Joseph-Beth Booksellers. Beyond his sheer love of literature, he enjoys serving and connecting with readers to make his selections. Matics provides a thoughtful discussion of the bestselling books in a variety of genres.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by actress Rachel Rogers who portrays beloved Kentucky folk musician Jean Ritchie. Rogers discusses her background in theatre and English, her experience sharing the fascinating life of Jean Ritchie across the state, and the importance of building upon the arts community in Kentucky. Rogers also plays the dulcimer in renditions of her favorite Jean Ritchie songs.
Dr. Richard Taylor joins host Bill Goodman on this episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Dr. Taylor discusses his early life growing up in Louisville, his career as a lawyer, writer, and professor, his collection of work about Kentucky history, and his scholarship on Robert Penn Warren.
Dr. Gwynn Henderson joins host Bill Goodman on this episode of THINK HUMANITIES. An archaeology educator and public archaeologist, Henderson discusses life as an archaeologist, how she became interested in old things, her love of dinosaurs, and how she has been inspired by Prime Time Family Reading Time.
Bill Goodman is joined by Kentucky Humanities board chair Elaine Wilson in this episode of THINK HUMANITIES. The Director of Cultural Diversity for Somerset College, Wilson discusses the value of education, integration of schools, her work at Somerset Community College, and her love for the University of Kentucky
Bill Goodman is joined by Kentucky Humanities board member Tom Appleton in this episode of THINK HUMANITIES. A recently retired professor of history at Eastern Kentucky University, Appleton worked at the Kentucky Historical Society for 21 years before beginning his teaching career. The two discuss the importance of teaching Kentucky history to Kentucky students, Kentucky Women, and Appleton’s relationship with Senator Mitch McConnell.
Author Carol Boggess joins host Bill Goodman at the 36th Annual Kentucky Book Fair on this episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Boggess has written the first biography of James Still, one of the most beloved and important writers in Appalachian literature. James Still: A Life offers an important perspective on Sill’s work and art, while also celebrating his legacy.
Author Jesse Donaldson joins host Bill Goodman at the 36th Annual Kentucky Book Fair on this episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Donaldson discusses his new book, On Homesickness: A Plea; his visits to all 120 Kentucky counties; why he is homesick for his native Kentucky; and meeting complete strangers throughout the Commonwealth.
Recording at the 36th Annual Kentucky Book Fair, author Holly Goddard Jones is featured on this episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Jones discusses growing up in Kentucky, the road to earning her MFA, and her new novel, The Salt Line.
Kentucky Book Fair Manager Brooke Raby and Carnegie Center Executive Director Neil Chethik join host Bill Goodman in this episode of THINK HUMANITIES to discuss Holly Goddard Jones’ new book The Salt Line. Holly Goddard Jones will be one of more than 180 authors at the Kentucky Book Fair, Saturday, November 18th.
National bestselling author John Grisham joins host Bill Goodman in this episode of THINK HUMANITIES. The duo discusses a bevy of topics including reading, writing, independent bookstores, and rare books.
Author, actress, producer, and playwright Erin Chandler joins host Bill Goodman in this episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Chandler discusses her memoir, June Bug Versus Hurricane, a candid account of her life-long difficulties with her father, her challenges with her charming but self-destructive brother, and her own relentless demons. Chandler is one of the more than 180 authors that will be at the 2017 Kentucky Book Fair, Saturday, November 18th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alltech Arena in Lexington.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Robert Lawson, faculty member of the University of Kentucky College of Law since 1966, with two periods of service as Dean. Lawson discusses one of Kentucky’s most famous cold cases. On October 26, 1961, 19-year-old Transylvania student Betty Gail Brown left a study session, getting in her car around midnight. Three hours later, she was found dead, strangled with her own bra. Her murder remains unsolved. Lawson will be at the Kentucky Book Fair on November 18th with his new book, Who Killed Betty Gail Brown? Murder, Mistrial, and Mystery.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Julia Johnson, a professor of English and instructor in the University of Kentucky’s MFA program. In addition to three earlier collections of poetry, she is the editor of The New and Collected Poems of Jane Gentry, available now. Johnson will be at the Kentucky Book Fair on November 18th.
Kentucky Book Fair authors George Ella Lyon and Shawn Pryor join host Bill Goodman to talk about reading and writing in the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Book Fair, and their work with young readers and writers.
Author Jamie Ford and Kentucky Book Fair Manager Brooke Raby join host Bill Goodman to discuss Ford’s newest novel, Love and Other Consolation Prizes and the 2017 Kentucky Book Fair. Ford will be the featured speaker for the Kentucky Book Fair’s Literary Luncheon on Saturday, November 18th. Tickets for the Literary Luncheon can be purchased at kyhumanities.org.
Mack McCormick from the University Press of Kentucky joins host Bill Goodman. They discuss the history of the University Press of Kentucky, the publishing process, the Kentucky Book Fair, and new UPK books coming out soon.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Judge John Schrader, a practicing attorney and former family court judge. Judge Schrader will be a panelist for the upcoming community conversation hosted by Kentucky Humanities. The event, titled “Aunt Jemima and the Complexities of Race” will be held on Thursday, September 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre in Lexington. The event is free and open to the public and was funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Kelly J. Madison, Professor of Cultural Politics & Media Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. Dr. Madison will be a panelist for the upcoming community conversation hosted by Kentucky Humanities. The event, titled “Aunt Jemima and the Complexities of Race” will be held on Thursday, September 21 st at 6:30 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre in Lexington. The event is free and open to the public and was funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Michael Austin, Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Kentucky University, joins host Bill Goodman in this episode of Think Humanities. Professor Austin talks about the link between philosophy and sports, STEM and the humanities, and social media and the pursuit of happiness.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by author and speaker Stephanie Knipper. Knipper talks about her love of reading, writing, and books, growing up in Kentucky, and why the humanities are so important in a STEM world.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Julie Kuzneski Wrinn, Director of the Kentucky Women Writers Conference. Wrinn discuses the upcoming Kentucky Women Writers Conference on September 15-16, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky, the history of the Conference, the challenges for women writers, and Wendell Berry.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Virgil Covington, who talks about his first time participating in the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre’s It’s a Grand Night for Singing and his new role as Kentucky Chautauqua’s William Wells Brown.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Mary Hamilton, President of the Kentucky Storytelling Association. Ms. Hamilton talks about the art of storytelling, how to tell your stories in writing, and a bit about the history of storytelling in Kentucky.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Kent Whitworth, executive director of the Kentucky Historical Society. They discuss the construction of the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort, how to make history relevant today, and using history to confront the challenges of the future.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Jacqueline Kohl Hamilton, member of the Department of English & Theatre at Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Hamilton shares the story of Alice Lloyd and discusses her experience portraying Alice as a part of Kentucky Chautauqua®, a program of Kentucky Humanities.
Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Jennifer Cramer, Linguistics Professor at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Cramer discusses language in Kentucky, including Louisville and Appalachia; stereotypes that accompany accents and dialects; and various dialects found in hip hop throughout the country.
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Joseph Beth Marketing manager Patrick Burchett to discuss the struggle that independent bookstores face and offer suggestions for your summer reading list.
In the inaugural Think Humanities podcast, host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Phil Harling, Interim Dean of the Lewis Honors College, John R. Gaines Professor of the humanities, and Director of the Gaines Center for the Humanities. Goodman and Harling discuss the humanities place in today’s world, history, politics, and much more.