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Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Michael Cairo, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Political Science at Transylvania University. Dr. Cairo discusses the relevance of Robert Penn Warren’s timeless and celebrated work, "All the King’s Men," in relation to today’s society. Dr. Cairo will serve as a moderator for a community discussion about journalism and politics during our upcoming Kentucky Reads event, Democracy and the Informed Citizen, at Transylvania University’s Carrick Theatre on Tuesday, October 16th at 6:30 PM. The evening will begin with a “cuttings” read of the play "All the King’s Men" featuring regional actors and will be followed by a panel discussion including public figure Mayor Jim Gray, journalist Linda Blackford, and scholar Maurice Manning.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Michael Cairo, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Political Science at Transylvania University. Dr. Cairo discusses the relevance of Robert Penn Warren’s timeless and celebrated work, "All the King’s Men," in relation to today’s society. Dr. Cairo will serve as a moderator for a community discussion about journalism and politics during our upcoming Kentucky Reads event, Democracy and the Informed Citizen, at Transylvania University’s Carrick Theatre on Tuesday, October 16th at 6:30 PM. The evening will begin with a “cuttings” read of the play "All the King’s Men" featuring regional actors and will be followed by a panel discussion including public figure Mayor Jim Gray, journalist Linda Blackford, and scholar Maurice Manning.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Michael Cairo, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Political Science at Transylvania University. Dr. Cairo discusses the relevance of Robert Penn Warren’s timeless and celebrated work, "All the King’s Men," in relation to today’s society. Dr. Cairo will serve as a moderator for a community discussion about journalism and politics during our upcoming Kentucky Reads event, Democracy and the Informed Citizen, at Transylvania University’s Carrick Theatre on Tuesday, October 16th at 6:30 PM. The evening will begin with a “cuttings” read of the play "All the King’s Men" featuring regional actors and will be followed by a panel discussion including public figure Mayor Jim Gray, journalist Linda Blackford, and scholar Maurice Manning.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by longtime educator and school administrator, Dr. Keen Babbage. Dr. Babbage reflects upon lessons learned from his 34 years working in Kentucky schools, and explains his optimism for the future of education. Dr. Babbage recently released two new books, "Four Vital Questions for High School Seniors" and "Four Vital Questions for Teachers and Principals." He is also a new member of our Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. In today’s episode, Babbage previews one of his featured talks, "Life Lessons from My Grandparents: Kentucky Governor Keen Johnson and Kentucky First Lady Eunice Johnson."

Host Bill Goodman is joined by longtime educator and school administrator, Dr. Keen Babbage. Dr. Babbage reflects upon lessons learned from his 34 years working in Kentucky schools, and explains his optimism for the future of education. Dr. Babbage recently released two new books, "Four Vital Questions for High School Seniors" and "Four Vital Questions for Teachers and Principals." He is also a new member of our Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. In today’s episode, Babbage previews one of his featured talks, "Life Lessons from My Grandparents: Kentucky Governor Keen Johnson and Kentucky First Lady Eunice Johnson."

Host Bill Goodman is joined by longtime educator and school administrator, Dr. Keen Babbage. Dr. Babbage reflects upon lessons learned from his 34 years working in Kentucky schools, and explains his optimism for the future of education. Dr. Babbage recently released two new books, "Four Vital Questions for High School Seniors" and "Four Vital Questions for Teachers and Principals." He is also a new member of our Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. In today’s episode, Babbage previews one of his featured talks, "Life Lessons from My Grandparents: Kentucky Governor Keen Johnson and Kentucky First Lady Eunice Johnson."

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Patrick Lewis, specialist in Civil War history and Director of the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition at the Kentucky Historical Society. Dr. Lewis is also a member of our Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. On today’s episode, he discusses Ben Buckner and Helen Martin, a Kentucky couple that supported and aided opposite sides during the Civil War. Dr. Lewis emphasizes the importance of seeking out the stories of our local communities to preserve their history.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Patrick Lewis, specialist in Civil War history and Director of the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition at the Kentucky Historical Society. Dr. Lewis is also a member of our Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. On today’s episode, he discusses Ben Buckner and Helen Martin, a Kentucky couple that supported and aided opposite sides during the Civil War. Dr. Lewis emphasizes the importance of seeking out the stories of our local communities to preserve their history.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Patrick Lewis, specialist in Civil War history and Director of the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition at the Kentucky Historical Society. Dr. Lewis is also a member of our Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. On today’s episode, he discusses Ben Buckner and Helen Martin, a Kentucky couple that supported and aided opposite sides during the Civil War. Dr. Lewis emphasizes the importance of seeking out the stories of our local communities to preserve their history.

Transylvania University professor of English, Kenan Visiting Writer, and Former Kentucky Poet Laureate, Dr. Richard Taylor, shares two chapters of his newest book, "Elkhorn: Evolution of a Kentucky Landscape" (University Press of Kentucky). Join us on September 26th at 5:30 PM at the Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort to celebrate the launch of Elkhorn. This event is sponsored by Kentucky Humanities, the Thomas D. Clark Foundation, Nana Lampton, and Paul Sawyier Public Library.