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- Episode 273 - Valerie Askren, Author, Hiker, and FlyfisherAre you looking forward to getting out in nature as the weather gets warmer? Join Valerie Askren, author, hiker, and flyfisher, to learn more about Kentucky scenic arches and waterfalls, as well as other must-see local flora and fauna.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.44 min
- Episode 272 - Nancy Richey, Professor at Western Kentucky UniversityHave you ever heard of "that Muhlenberg sound?" Nancy Richey, Professor and Librarian at Western Kentucky University joins the podcast to tell us about Mose Rager, a Muhlenberg county native who developed a unique thumb-picking style of playing the guitar. Learn more about Mose and his legacy by listening now.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.32 min
- Episode 271 - Doris Settles, Master Gardener And AuthorSpring is finally on the way! What better way to celebrate than by listening to Master Gardener and author Doris Settles talk about gardening in Kentucky.THINK HUMANTIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University School of Creative Writing.37 min
- Episode 270 - Randolph Runyon, Author & HistorianHave you heard of Elisha Green? Green was born a slave in Bourbon County circa 1818, became a popular preacher, bought his freedom, and won a legal case against the people who tried to get him to give up his seat on a train. Dr. Randolph Runyon is our guest on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to talk about his two books, one that tells the story of Elisha Green and one about Madame Mentelle, who was Mary Todd Lincoln's teacher.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.35 min
- Episode 269 - Alicestyne Turley, AuthorHow much do you know about the Underground Railroad in Kentucky? In her new book, "The Gospel of Freedom: Black Evangelicals and the Underground Railroad," Dr. Alicestyne Turley examines the important role Kentucky played as a "pass through" territory. Alicstyne joins us on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to talk about her new book today.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.35 min
- Episode 268 - Marta Miranda - Straub, Author & PoetMarta Miranda-Straub joined us on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast two years ago just as she was starting a new position as Commissioner of the Cabinet’s Department for Community Based Services. Now that her term is done, she's joined us again to talk about how her work and activism inspired her to write a bilingual children's book "Lullaby for Maddie."THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.25 min
- Episode 267 - Teresa Reed, Professor of Music at the University of LouisvilleThe College Board has been at the center of many recent discussions about requirements for Advanced Placement classes and African American Studies classes in high schools. Dr. Teresa Reed of the University of Louisville joins Bill Goodman on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to talk about the College Board, the process of creating AP classes, and the content of the proposed African American Studies AP course.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.36 min
- Episode 266 - Fred Nez-Keams, Navajo Flute MakerDuring the recent KY Governor's Awards in the Arts, each award recipient was each presented with a hand crafted Navajo flute made by Anderson County artist Fred Nez-Keams. Today on the podcast, Fred joined us to talk about how he came to be a flute maker and the process of making these beautiful instruments, and he even played a Navajo love song on the flute for us.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.33 min
- Episode 265 - The Association For Teaching Black History In KentuckyHow much do you know about African American history? Tune in to this week's episode of the podcast to hear about the newly formed Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky and how they're working on bringing forgotten stories to KY classrooms.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.32 min
- Episode 264 - Margaret Verble, AuthorLooking for a new book recommendation? Bestselling author Margaret Verble's newest historical fiction, "Stealing," is one you won't want to miss! Check out this interview with Margaret for the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to hear more about the book and her inspirations.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.45 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.
Why are we Telling Kentucky's Story?
More than just history, by Kentucky's story we mean Kentucky's writers, inventors, judges, musicians, architects, doctors – in short, the contributions from every walk of life to the quality of life in Kentucky. We recognize a need to build civic engagement as well as literacy, and we want to involve all ages and all places from Pine Knot to Princeton. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone can learn from the stories of others. These stories, taken together, are the stories of our communities, our counties, our regions, and our unique Kentucky culture and heritage. They are the basis of our pride and the basic premise of community.
What are the Humanities?
Humanity in all its forms. The humanities are the values by which we live, the ideas that organize our thinking, and all of the ways we communicate with each other. The humanities include the ways of knowing found in the academic disciplines of history, literature, and philosophy, as well as anthropology, sociology and psychology. But they encompass much more: religion, culture, the origins of Bluegrass music, the archaeology of landfills, Kentuckians' love for their counties, what they teach their children, why they make burgoo. All these things are the humanities.