Perspectives

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John Pearce welcomes listeners to conversations about local and regional history, religion, and the humanities through interviews with professors, experts and religious leaders. He also invites Lehigh... more

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How many episodes does Perspectives have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

Perspectives episodes:

June 25, 2026 The Lehigh Valley's Hispanic Community with Lupe Pearce and Alvaro Díaz | Perspectives
John Pearce welcomes Lupe Pearce and Alvaro Díaz, two members of the Hispanic American Organization in Allentown, to talk about the local Hispanic community over the past 50 years.
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31min
May 28, 2026 The 1876 Philadelphia World's Fair with Dr. John Hepp | Perspectives
John Pearce explores the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition with Dr. John Hepp, who shares what made the event unique from other great World's Fairs.
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32min
April 23, 2026 From Scarcity to Sustainability with Rich Daesener and Eileen Gradwell | Perspectives
John Pearce is joined by Rich Daesener and Eileen Gradwell of Villages in Partnership, an NGO working to help improve the quality of life for residents in Malawi.
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30min
March 26, 2026 A Lifetime Connection with Judith Umlas | Perspectives
John Pearce sits down with Judith Umlas to talk about her book "Soulmates and Strangers," which tells the story of her mother's multi-decade pen pal relationship.
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30min
February 26, 2026 A Conversation with General and Lady Washington | Perspectives
John Pearce brings listeners in on a conversation with George and Martha Washington, exploring their story from their first encounter to their retirement to Mount Vernon.
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31min
January 22, 2026 "Creating the World We Know" with Steven and John Landis | Perspectives
John Pearce welcomes back Steven and John Landis, authors of 'Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic,' to explore the fall and end of the once great company.
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29min
December 25, 2025 Pennsylvania German Culture with Dr. William Donner | Perspectives
John Pearce talks with Dr. William Donner about the history of PA Dutch culture, and whether we should be calling people Dutch or German.
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30min
November 27, 2025 "Spirit of Community Collaboration" with Jessica Edris and Megan van Ravenswaay | Perspectives
John Pearce explores the upcoming Lehigh Valley 250 celebrations planned for next year with project leaders Jessica Edris and Megan van Ravenswaay.
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30min
October 23, 2025 Tuberculosis Throughout Time with Dr. James Higgins | Perspectives
John Pearce sits down with Dr. James Higgins, author of The War Against Tuberculosis, to explore the history of the bacterial disease.
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30min
September 25, 2025 The 2025 CROP Hunger Walk with Dianne Kareha and Steve Simmons | Perspectives
John Pearce welcomes Dianne Kareha and Steve Simmons, the organizers for the Allentown and Bethlehem CROP Hunger Walks, raising awareness and funds to fight worldwide hunger.
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30min

FAQs about Perspectives:

How many episodes does Perspectives have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.