In Search of America: Recent Episodes
David Robert Farmerie
I am re-introducing Americans to Americans through stories.
This podcast series is based on the stories, and experiences I uncover while working on the In Search of America Documentary project. The stories are uplifting, insightful, and at times humorous.
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As we enter another Presidential election cycle immigration is returning to the national dialog. This episode presents another look at immigration, as well as shares stories from along the border.
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This episode discusses the power of the photograph in storytelling, and the emotional effects of nostalgia.
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I realized that there is no link for my section on Wisdom since it is an App.
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This episode tells the story of the Firing Process for Dark Fired Tobacco, from hanging the tobacco to firing it.
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Dark-Fired Tobacco farming has ben a thriving family farm industry in middle Tennessee for more than a century. For the majority of those years it had been family arms, and family workers. As families became smaller, outside laborers were hired on. More than two decades ago, however, local workers were no longer willing to work in the harsh, and grueling conditions of dark-fired tobacco.
This introduced he need for migrant workers - in this case from Mexico, who came to the United States legally, for season work in the tobacco fields. Twelve years ago, when I was commissioned to photograph a documentary on this type of tobacco farming, the migrant workers made up about one-third of the workforce. Now, just over a decade later, that ratio has increased to two-thirds, or even greater.
This episode is an introduction to Dark Fired Tobacco, giving listeners an in-depth insight into the grueling manual labor needed to grow, harvest, and cure this crop.
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This episode touches on the newest part of my journey, with life, and with he final stages of the In Search of America Project.
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I have been on hiatus for several months , but it has been with great purpose! The podcast series returns, and this episode tells the behind the scenes story of the hiatus, and what to expect!
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This episode details some of my thoughts, and experiences from the Wilson Residency that I was awarded through the Eyes On Main Street organization.
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The B17 Flying Fortress was the workhorse of the air power over the European skies during WWII. I had the privilege of flying in one of these aircraft, accumulating more than 100 hours of flight time. During that period I was equally privileged to meet with ,and have conversation with many of the veteran crew members who flew these missions.
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Sheep Shearing is a traditional aspect of the Dine' (Navajo) culture. I had the privilege of being invited to participate, and photograph this annual event.
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Traveling across America, songs took on a whole new level of meaning. I was now driving through the places that were talked about in the lyrics of the songs....
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Jay Swafford was a radio host on a local AM radio station in Springfield, Tennessee, playing Americana Music.
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Petroglyphs National Park always eluded my interests. Why I ave no recollection. But visiting this National Monument on the outskirts of Albuquerque, New Mexico proved to be an amazing, and eye-opening experience!
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Returning The Gravestones is a story of one man's journey to return the gravestones of his aunt and uncle to a place in the remote regions of the swamps of Bayou Chene, Louisiana.
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While working on the In Search of America Project I was commissioned to photograph a book on he town of Grafton, West Virginia. This episode begins that journey.
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Marfa, Texas is an odd town, by intention of its residents. It is also known for the infamous marfa Lights.
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Adam Morales was a one-of-a-kind presence upon this earth. Adam lived in Pierre Port, Louisiana and was the owner of Adam Morales Driftwood Museum.
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In April of 2016 I invited a dear friend of mine, Gary Ritchie, to accompany me to Memphis, and the Mississippi Delta. This is a story of that very memorable journey.
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From the beginning of the In Search of America Project I was cognizant of not wanting to copy the work hat Robert Frank did with his book: The Americans. In this episode, a year after beginning this project, I revisit The Americans..
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