The 1853 Podcast

Meet the Trustees’ Scholars in the Class of 2026: (clockwise, from top left) Michael Andal (1:23), Kailyn Gore (6:32), Madison Hieser (11:23) and Jamison Reis (14:23).

Theatre professor Todd Quick previews “Spoon River Project,” a musical adaptation of the Edgar Lee Masters classic. See it April 7-10 at Wells Theater. Tickets: https://www.monmouthcollege.edu/academics/theatre/current-production-season/

Neil Dahlstrom ’98 discusses his critically acclaimed new book, "Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, and the Birth of Modern Agriculture."

The Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics Nathan Baliva interviews Midwest Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Year Josie Morgan ’22. … Illinois High School Association Executive Director Craig Anderson ’91 on leading high school athletics through a pandemic (interview begins at 10:50).

The Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics and Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva talks to women’s basketball coach Megan Jones about her team’s preparation for the Midwest Conference Tournament.

Art professor Stacy Lotz on roller skating, 1970’s pop icons and her new exhibit, “Next Skate ... All Skate,” which is on display Feb. 21-April 1 in the Len G. Everett Gallery.

Psychology seniors Kendall Burt and Camie Graham discuss their research; the Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics Nathan Baliva interviews assistant track and field coach Kenzie Baker ’21 and assistant baseball coach Jake Starkey ’19 (pictured; interview starts at 11:00).

Director of Multicultural Student Services Regina Johnson (pictured) previews Black History Month activities planned for campus; Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva on Fighting Scots athletics (interview begins at 9:00).

Political science professor Michael Nelson (pictured) previews the Great Decisions program; theatre professor Vanessa Campagna discusses the upcoming production of “The Revolutionists” (9:55).

Gabriela Madu ’23 (pictured) makes theatre history at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival; the Voice of Fighting Scots Athletics Nathan Baliva interviews cross country head coach and track and field teams assistant coach Brady Hunt (begins at 14:38).