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Think Humanities

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Think Humanities episodes

  • Episode 222 - Scott Miller, Folk Musician
    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.
    THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
    45 min
  • Episode 221 - Alicestyne Turley, African-American History Scholar
    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.
    THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
    37 min
  • Episode 220 - The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
    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.
    THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
    38 min
  • Episode 219 - Penny Peavler, Kentucky Humanities Board Member
    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.
    THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
    32 min
  • Episode 218 - The Berry Center & Our Home Place Meat
    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.
    THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
    52 min
  • Episode 216 - Burton Webb, President of the University of Pikeville
    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
    THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
    47 min
  • Episode 217 - Jayne Moore Waldrop, Novelist And Poet
    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.
    THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
    36 min
  • Episode 215 - Edward Stanton, Author
    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.
    THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
    52 min
  • Episode 214 - Kentucky Reads Dear Ann by Bobbie Ann Mason
    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
    THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
    35 min
  • Episode 213 - John David Myles, Author
    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.
    THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding School of Creative and Professional Writing.
    36 min

About Think Humanities

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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.