This week Joan has a conversation with artist Jonathan Green about the painting he created for A CELEBRATION OF PLACE at Mepkin Abbey to recongize the slaves that are buried there and their contributions.

This week Joan interviews various teens and college employees for a segment about making the transition from high school to college.

This week Joan interviews author Lawrence Wright about his book THE LOOMING TOWER: AL QAEDA AND THE ROAD TO 9 11. Also featured is a conversation with College of Charleston theatre professor Todd McNerney about the production of KING LEAR at the college.

This week Joan interviews artist and author Mary White, and Jack McCray continues his convesation with legendary jazz percussionist Emmanuel Abdul-Rahim in this segment of Southern Roots and New Offshoots.

This week Joan interviews former Negro Baseball League athlete Clifford Layton.

This week Joan interviews Karen Hurley, the first woman from the United States to head the World Union of Catholic Women's Organization. Also a segment on pet therapy explores the important role that pets can play in healing.

This week Joan interviews two outstanding nonagenarians: legendary pianist Earl Wilde and author Dr. Clemmie Weber.

This week Joan interviews Joe Sylvan about a fundraiser sponsored by the Charleston Fine Arts Dealers' Association. Also included is a segment of SOUTHERN ROOTS AND NEW OFFSHOOTS featuring South Carolina blues guitarist Shane Pruitt.

This week features an entire show dedicated to Charleston's legendary blacksmith, Philip Simmons.

This week Joan interviews local winery and vineyard operator Ann Irwin, and also local author Beth Webb-Hart.