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For more than 150 years, Black communities have gathered to honor freedom, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for true liberation. While Juneteenth has recently gained wider recognition, it was one of many Emancipation Day traditions celebrated across the United States. These observances were spaces of joy, remembrance, and resistance—even as the fight for full freedom was unfinished. Black Freedom: A Visual History of Juneteenth and Emancipation Days (Black Dog & Leventhal, 2026) brings together stirring essays and striking images from Juneteenth and beyond, offering a sweeping portrait of how Black people have created and sustained rituals of remembrance, a testament to the generations who, through celebration and storytelling, demanded that their contributions to the making of America be fully recognized. Blair L.M. Kelley, Ph.D. is a renowned author, historian, and scholar of the African American experience. She is the seventh president of the National Humanities Center, the only independent center for advanced study in the world dedicated exclusively to the humanities. Blair previously held senior leadership roles at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as the Joel R. Williamson Distinguished Professor of Southern Studies and Director of the Center for the Study of the American South and at North Carolina State University where she served as Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Affairs and Partnerships and the Alumni Graduate Professor of History. You can find her on all social platforms @profblmkelley. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies
Season 3, Episode 9 August 2, 2026 Pittock Mansion Portland, Oregon Perched high above the city, Portland's Pittock Mansion stands as a spectacular symbol of the American entrepreneurial spirit, showcasing how newspaper tycoon Henry Pittock and his philanthropic wife Georgiana helped transform a rugged frontier outpost into a modern industrial powerhouse. Route 66 Museum Kingman, AZ Experience the heartbeat of the Mother Road at the Arizona Route 66 Museum in Kingman, where the evolution of an American icon comes alive to show how a single, neon-lit highway connected a fractured nation, fueled the great westward migration, and birthed the modern cross-country road trip. Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center Janette & Beatrice Rodriguez Georgetown, SC Step into the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center in Georgetown, where the vibrant preservation of West African language, foodways, and traditions honors a resilient people whose forced labor built the American South and whose living culture remains one of the most culturally pure links to Africa in our nation's history. Totem Poles Ricardo Woerl Juneau, AK Discover how the Sealaska Heritage Institute is reclaiming a vital chapter of American history through its monumental Kootéeyaa Deiyí (Totem Pole Trail), resurrecting the ancient, once- suppressed carving traditions of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples to prove that Indigenous culture is not a relic of the past, but a living, thriving pillar of the nation's identity.
It's summertime in the American South and the 35th anniversary of the release of Fried Green Tomatoes. What were we to do but watch and discuss the 1991 movie, adapted from Fannie Flagg's original novel, and eat its namesake food, in the very place that made it famous? So pull up a train car and settle in for a story — and if you get peckish, you can always swing by Juliette, Georgia to stop into the real Whistle Stop Cafe.
New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mike Sands collides the seemingly opposing forces of a New York alternative rock upbringing with the soul and grit of the American South in his seventh album, “Happy Hour”. Out now via Jib Machine Records, “Happy Hour” is a 12-track collection featuring some of Sands' career-best storytelling. Produced by Lincoln Parish, celebrated for his work with Cage the Elephant, and recorded at Siena Studios on Music Row, Sands previously released the first singleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
Ozoz Sokoh is an award-winning food explorer, educator and budding curator who began journaling about food on her blog, Kitchen Butterfly, in 2009. Her research and documentation explore the roots of Nigerian and West African cuisine, the impact of West African intellectual contributions to global development from the American South, through the Caribbean to Europe and Latin America, and the connection to the Afro diaspora. She released her first cookbook, "Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria," in 2025 which celebrates the vibrant, diverse world of Nigerian cuisine, featuring dishes like spiced beef suya, rich egusi soup, jollof rice, puff puff, and hibiscus drinks. In this episode, the Nigerian native and Canadian resident shares how one recipe started her journey of food documention and the importance of ensuring Nigerian recipes and traditions always have a safe place to be passed down to future generations. Listen and Connect Website Instagram Watch episodes on YouTube Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org. Website: Diaspora Food Stories
Cory Michael Bryant — known to many as The Spiritual Pilgrim — joins Harmony and Russell for a conversation about what happens when two decades of Ashtanga yoga and Vajrayana Buddhist practice grow up side by side. From a 9/11 wake-up call that led him to his first yoga class, to studying under teachers in the lineage of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche in Nepal, Cory traces how Ashtanga and Tibetan Buddhism aren't separate paths — they may be two branches of the very same root. In this episode: How a strange bout of stress-induced hair loss led a type-A FDA chemist into his first yoga class Studying with Sharon Gannon and David Life at Jivamukti, and the pull toward Ashtanga Moving back to the American South as an openly gay man after 20 years in New York and DC The 37 practices of a bodhisattva, and using relationships as spiritual practice What suka and dukkha actually mean — and why it's really about space versus contraction The Vairochana posture as “the ultimate asana,” and the prana/nadi/trulkhor overlap between Ashtanga and Vajrayana Taking refuge, ngöndro, and years of preliminary Buddhist practice Leading pilgrimages to Nepal, Bhutan, India, and this fall, Mount Kailash in Tibet Guest Bio Cory Michael Bryant, known as The Spiritual Pilgrim, is a longtime Ashtanga yoga teacher and Vajrayana Buddhist practitioner. A former FDA food chemist, Cory has practiced Ashtanga since the early 2000s, trained at Jivamukti Yoga under David Life and Sharon Gannon, and has studied for over a decade in the lineage of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, including with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. He leads pilgrimages to Nepal, Bhutan, and India through The Spiritual Pilgrim, and teaches on Omstars. Resources Mentioned When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön Joy of Living / Path of Liberation programs (Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche) thespiritualpilgrim.com Omstars The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind: https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation
Cory Michael Bryant — known to many as The Spiritual Pilgrim — joins Harmony and Russell for a conversation about what happens when two decades of Ashtanga yoga and Vajrayana Buddhist practice grow up side by side. From a 9/11 wake-up call that led him to his first yoga class, to studying under teachers in the lineage of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche in Nepal, Cory traces how Ashtanga and Tibetan Buddhism aren't separate paths — they may be two branches of the very same root. In this episode: How a strange bout of stress-induced hair loss led a type-A FDA chemist into his first yoga class Studying with Sharon Gannon and David Life at Jivamukti, and the pull toward Ashtanga Moving back to the American South as an openly gay man after 20 years in New York and DC The 37 practices of a bodhisattva, and using relationships as spiritual practice What sukha and dukkha actually mean — and why it's really about space versus contraction The Vairochana posture as “the ultimate asana,” and the prana/nadi/trulkhor overlap between Ashtanga and Vajrayana Taking refuge, ngöndro, and years of preliminary Buddhist practice Leading pilgrimages to Nepal, Bhutan, India, and this fall, Mount Kailash in Tibet Guest Bio Cory Michael Bryant, known as The Spiritual Pilgrim, is a longtime Ashtanga yoga teacher and Vajrayana Buddhist practitioner. A former FDA food chemist, Cory has practiced Ashtanga since the early 2000s, trained at Jivamukti Yoga under David Life and Sharon Gannon, and has studied for over a decade in the lineage of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, including with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. He leads pilgrimages to Nepal, Bhutan, and India through The Spiritual Pilgrim, and teaches on Omstars. Resources Mentioned When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön Joy of Living / Path of Liberation programs (Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche) thespiritualpilgrim.com Omstars The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind: https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation
Season 3, Episode 8 July 26, 2026 Route 66 Museum Kingman, AZ Experience the heartbeat of the Mother Road at the Arizona Route 66 Museum in Kingman, where the evolution of an American icon comes alive to show how a single, neon-lit highway connected a fractured nation, fueled the great westward migration, and birthed the modern cross-country road trip. Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center Janette & Beatrice Rodriguez Georgetown, SC Step into the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center in Georgetown, where the vibrant preservation of West African language, foodways, and traditions honors a resilient people whose forced labor built the American South and whose living culture remains one of the most culturally pure links to Africa in our nation's history. Totem Poles Ricardo Woerl Juneau, AK Discover how the Sealaska Heritage Institute is reclaiming a vital chapter of American history through its monumental Kootéeyaa Deiyí (Totem Pole Trail), resurrecting the ancient, once- suppressed carving traditions of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples to prove that Indigenous culture is not a relic of the past, but a living, thriving pillar of the nation's identity. Rocket City USA Ed Stewart Huntsville, AL Discover how a quiet southern town became America's ultimate Cold War powerhouse, forging the colossal Saturn V rockets that won the Space Race and forever altered the trajectory of global technology.
Gugu Mhlungu speaks with Rochelle De Paiva, Vice President of Corporate Communication at Anglo American South Africa, about the company’s partnership with the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk, its role in supporting the revitalisation of Johannesburg, and what excites them about being part of this year’s event. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The rise of “heritage” foods—that is, the reinvention of traditional foods—has enjoyed a high profile thanks to the oft-praised efforts of chefs such as Sean Brock and René Redzepi. But Lily Kelting observes the popularity of heritage foods as something more: a global movement in response to climate catastrophe and the rise of right-wing, populist movements that center a return to the past as part of their ideology. Weaving ethnography, discourse analysis, critical theory, and sensory, embodied critique, Kelting tracks and critiques the boom of traditional food revival movements in the American South, Denmark, and India. Ultimately, Kelting argues that the heritage culinary professionals wish to revive is equal parts nostalgia and invention: They engage, subvert, and ignore food histories in their creation of new food movements. As Kelting documents our contemporary moment, she shows how the conversations surrounding these new food movements leave out people already keeping their traditions alive. Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods (University of North Carolina Press, 2026), then, serves as a reparative revaluation of the work of the cooks largely excluded from the contemporary media conversation about heritage revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
The rise of “heritage” foods—that is, the reinvention of traditional foods—has enjoyed a high profile thanks to the oft-praised efforts of chefs such as Sean Brock and René Redzepi. But Lily Kelting observes the popularity of heritage foods as something more: a global movement in response to climate catastrophe and the rise of right-wing, populist movements that center a return to the past as part of their ideology. Weaving ethnography, discourse analysis, critical theory, and sensory, embodied critique, Kelting tracks and critiques the boom of traditional food revival movements in the American South, Denmark, and India. Ultimately, Kelting argues that the heritage culinary professionals wish to revive is equal parts nostalgia and invention: They engage, subvert, and ignore food histories in their creation of new food movements. As Kelting documents our contemporary moment, she shows how the conversations surrounding these new food movements leave out people already keeping their traditions alive. Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods (University of North Carolina Press, 2026), then, serves as a reparative revaluation of the work of the cooks largely excluded from the contemporary media conversation about heritage revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I'm joined by Riley! to talk about their EP To Live and Die in the American South.We dive into the creation of To Live and Die in the American South, exploring the inspiration, themes, and experiences that helped shape the project. Riley! shares insight into the writing and recording process, the band's evolving sound, and how the EP reflects the group's perspective and artistic growth.We also discuss the meaning behind the EP's title, the ideas woven throughout the project, and what this release represents for Riley! as they continue to carve out their place in the alternative music scene.Riley! Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileytheband/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RILEYtherockband/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rileythebandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RILEYthebandApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/riley/1420351343Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mxWaHNcOgrJeD8NCRenps
The rise of “heritage” foods—that is, the reinvention of traditional foods—has enjoyed a high profile thanks to the oft-praised efforts of chefs such as Sean Brock and René Redzepi. But Lily Kelting observes the popularity of heritage foods as something more: a global movement in response to climate catastrophe and the rise of right-wing, populist movements that center a return to the past as part of their ideology. Weaving ethnography, discourse analysis, critical theory, and sensory, embodied critique, Kelting tracks and critiques the boom of traditional food revival movements in the American South, Denmark, and India. Ultimately, Kelting argues that the heritage culinary professionals wish to revive is equal parts nostalgia and invention: They engage, subvert, and ignore food histories in their creation of new food movements. As Kelting documents our contemporary moment, she shows how the conversations surrounding these new food movements leave out people already keeping their traditions alive. Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods (University of North Carolina Press, 2026), then, serves as a reparative revaluation of the work of the cooks largely excluded from the contemporary media conversation about heritage revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory
The rise of “heritage” foods—that is, the reinvention of traditional foods—has enjoyed a high profile thanks to the oft-praised efforts of chefs such as Sean Brock and René Redzepi. But Lily Kelting observes the popularity of heritage foods as something more: a global movement in response to climate catastrophe and the rise of right-wing, populist movements that center a return to the past as part of their ideology. Weaving ethnography, discourse analysis, critical theory, and sensory, embodied critique, Kelting tracks and critiques the boom of traditional food revival movements in the American South, Denmark, and India. Ultimately, Kelting argues that the heritage culinary professionals wish to revive is equal parts nostalgia and invention: They engage, subvert, and ignore food histories in their creation of new food movements. As Kelting documents our contemporary moment, she shows how the conversations surrounding these new food movements leave out people already keeping their traditions alive. Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods (University of North Carolina Press, 2026), then, serves as a reparative revaluation of the work of the cooks largely excluded from the contemporary media conversation about heritage revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology
The rise of “heritage” foods—that is, the reinvention of traditional foods—has enjoyed a high profile thanks to the oft-praised efforts of chefs such as Sean Brock and René Redzepi. But Lily Kelting observes the popularity of heritage foods as something more: a global movement in response to climate catastrophe and the rise of right-wing, populist movements that center a return to the past as part of their ideology. Weaving ethnography, discourse analysis, critical theory, and sensory, embodied critique, Kelting tracks and critiques the boom of traditional food revival movements in the American South, Denmark, and India. Ultimately, Kelting argues that the heritage culinary professionals wish to revive is equal parts nostalgia and invention: They engage, subvert, and ignore food histories in their creation of new food movements. As Kelting documents our contemporary moment, she shows how the conversations surrounding these new food movements leave out people already keeping their traditions alive. Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods (University of North Carolina Press, 2026), then, serves as a reparative revaluation of the work of the cooks largely excluded from the contemporary media conversation about heritage revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food
The rise of “heritage” foods—that is, the reinvention of traditional foods—has enjoyed a high profile thanks to the oft-praised efforts of chefs such as Sean Brock and René Redzepi. But Lily Kelting observes the popularity of heritage foods as something more: a global movement in response to climate catastrophe and the rise of right-wing, populist movements that center a return to the past as part of their ideology. Weaving ethnography, discourse analysis, critical theory, and sensory, embodied critique, Kelting tracks and critiques the boom of traditional food revival movements in the American South, Denmark, and India. Ultimately, Kelting argues that the heritage culinary professionals wish to revive is equal parts nostalgia and invention: They engage, subvert, and ignore food histories in their creation of new food movements. As Kelting documents our contemporary moment, she shows how the conversations surrounding these new food movements leave out people already keeping their traditions alive. Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods (University of North Carolina Press, 2026), then, serves as a reparative revaluation of the work of the cooks largely excluded from the contemporary media conversation about heritage revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies
The rise of “heritage” foods—that is, the reinvention of traditional foods—has enjoyed a high profile thanks to the oft-praised efforts of chefs such as Sean Brock and René Redzepi. But Lily Kelting observes the popularity of heritage foods as something more: a global movement in response to climate catastrophe and the rise of right-wing, populist movements that center a return to the past as part of their ideology. Weaving ethnography, discourse analysis, critical theory, and sensory, embodied critique, Kelting tracks and critiques the boom of traditional food revival movements in the American South, Denmark, and India. Ultimately, Kelting argues that the heritage culinary professionals wish to revive is equal parts nostalgia and invention: They engage, subvert, and ignore food histories in their creation of new food movements. As Kelting documents our contemporary moment, she shows how the conversations surrounding these new food movements leave out people already keeping their traditions alive. Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods (University of North Carolina Press, 2026), then, serves as a reparative revaluation of the work of the cooks largely excluded from the contemporary media conversation about heritage revival.
The rise of “heritage” foods—that is, the reinvention of traditional foods—has enjoyed a high profile thanks to the oft-praised efforts of chefs such as Sean Brock and René Redzepi. But Lily Kelting observes the popularity of heritage foods as something more: a global movement in response to climate catastrophe and the rise of right-wing, populist movements that center a return to the past as part of their ideology. Weaving ethnography, discourse analysis, critical theory, and sensory, embodied critique, Kelting tracks and critiques the boom of traditional food revival movements in the American South, Denmark, and India. Ultimately, Kelting argues that the heritage culinary professionals wish to revive is equal parts nostalgia and invention: They engage, subvert, and ignore food histories in their creation of new food movements. As Kelting documents our contemporary moment, she shows how the conversations surrounding these new food movements leave out people already keeping their traditions alive. Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods (University of North Carolina Press, 2026), then, serves as a reparative revaluation of the work of the cooks largely excluded from the contemporary media conversation about heritage revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south
The rise of “heritage” foods—that is, the reinvention of traditional foods—has enjoyed a high profile thanks to the oft-praised efforts of chefs such as Sean Brock and René Redzepi. But Lily Kelting observes the popularity of heritage foods as something more: a global movement in response to climate catastrophe and the rise of right-wing, populist movements that center a return to the past as part of their ideology. Weaving ethnography, discourse analysis, critical theory, and sensory, embodied critique, Kelting tracks and critiques the boom of traditional food revival movements in the American South, Denmark, and India. Ultimately, Kelting argues that the heritage culinary professionals wish to revive is equal parts nostalgia and invention: They engage, subvert, and ignore food histories in their creation of new food movements. As Kelting documents our contemporary moment, she shows how the conversations surrounding these new food movements leave out people already keeping their traditions alive. Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods (University of North Carolina Press, 2026), then, serves as a reparative revaluation of the work of the cooks largely excluded from the contemporary media conversation about heritage revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day
One of the greatest things about roots music in general, and bluegrass specifically, is that it continually brings in new generations of players to the fold. These young artists cut their teeth on the classics of the genre and then, very often, branch out into new directions, pushing the boundaries of the form, and inventing new styles while reinvigorating the overall framework of the music they love. Ettore Buzzini only recently graduated from high school, but you might never guess that from listening to his new album Blue Blue Blue. I chanced upon his performance in my new hometown of Charlotte, NC, which is adjacent to Ettore's home in Mooresville. At the show, I was intrigued with his faithful renditions of traditional bluegrass numbers contrasted with his classical music-leaning originals, coupled with grassy versions of hits by artists like Pharrell Williams and The Beatles. While working on an upcoming episode on the band Scythian this week, I noticed that Ettore was opening for them in Galax, VA this weekend, so I thought, why not have an opening podcast for the opening band, so to speak? Here is the result, a conversation with the banjo phenomenon who is on the Patuxent Records label, which helped bring in established stars like Danny Paisley, Mark Schatz and Michael Cleveland alongside him to play on his forthcoming album Blue Blue Blue. Ettore Buzzini (center) and his band performing at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Charlotte, NC, June 20, 2026. Photo: Daniel Coston From Traditional To Transcendant All At Once - Ettore Buzzini Joe Kendrick Download Songs heard in this episode: “Flowers” by Ettore Buzzini, from Blue Blue Blue“The Birth of Eros” by Ettore Buzzini, performed live at Bela Fleck's Banjo Concert at the Blue Ridge Banjo Camp at Brevard Music Center, Brevard, NC in 2025, excerpt“Dear Old Dixie” by Ettore Buzzini, from Blue Blue Blue Thank you for being here! We encourage you to follow this series wherever you listen to podcasts, and to share it with a friend. We are especially grateful for top ratings and your reviews. You can follow this series on social media: @southstories on Instagram, at Southern Songs and Stories on Facebook, and you can view these episodes and a lot more on my YouTube channel, at the handle JoeKendrickNC. We can also send you newsletters via Substack, where you can read the scripts of these podcasts, and get updates on what we are doing and planning in our quest to explore and celebrate the unfolding history and culture of music rooted in the American South, and going beyond to the styles and artists that it inspired and informed. This is Southern Songs and Stories, where our quest is to explore and celebrate the unfolding history and culture of music rooted in the American South, and going beyond to the styles and artists that it inspired and informed. - Joe Kendrick
Looking for better food on your next road trip? In this episode, Lisa sits down with food writer Hannah Raskin, founder of The Food Section, to share expert tips for finding incredible local restaurants, hidden roadside gems, and authentic regional dishes throughout the American South. Learn how to use Google Maps like a pro, discover unique local specialties, and turn every road trip meal into a memorable travel experience.
In this inspiring interview, Chef Sam Diminich shares his journey from a childhood immersed in hospitality and addiction to becoming a sober chef and restaurant owner. Discover how sobriety transformed his life, enhanced his leadership, and inspired a culture of support and growth in the culinary world.Chef Sam Diminich is the founder and executive chef of Your Farms Your Table Group(YFYT). Diminich launched YFYT as a farm-to-table meal delivery service after being laid off due to the pandemic. It has since evolved into a hospitality group offering catering, curated events, personal chef services, and community-supported meals.In 2023, he opened Restaurant Constance, an intimate, community-focused restaurant where the seasons write the menus. Located in Charlotte's Wesley Heights neighborhood and named after his daughter, Restaurant Constance was recognized as MICHELINRecommended in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide for the American South. In 2025, Diminich was also named a James Beard Foundation Semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast. In spring 2026, Diminich will open Grey's Diner and Community Kitchen, named after his son, as the newest addition to the YFYT family.A Myrtle Beach native, Diminich grew up in his family's restaurants, was formally trained at the Culinary Institute of America, and worked under Chef Georges Perrier at Philadelphia's Le Bec-Fin before returning to the Carolinas, including roles at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte and as Executive Chef at Upstream. Outside of the kitchen, Diminich is a sobriety and mental health advocate and co-leads Charlotte's Ben's Friends chapter.
Can you train for a novel? Entrepreneur Callie Murray first asked this question when she had the story idea for her debut novel The Brunswick and after many drafts, her training paid off! The Brunswick explores a unique WW2 storyline set in the American South. Join us as we chat about the writing and publishing process, relatable characters, and intriguing histories in this week's episode!Grab The Brunswick!Connect with Callie: Website: https://www.calliemurray.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calliemurrayConnect with Meagan:Instagram: http://instagram.com/faithandfables/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/faithandfablespodcast Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8953622-meagan
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about churches in the American South. GTI Zoom Info Meeting on August 11th at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89787313197 Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis Follow 1517: Instagram X/Twitter Facebook SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com)
Discover a living legacy at Georgetown's Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center. This powerful space honors a resilient people whose forced labor built the American South, while celebrating the vibrant preservation of West African language, foodways, and traditions. Today, it stands as one of the most culturally pure, unbroken links to Africa in our nation's history.
Season 3, Episode 7-July 19, 2026 Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center Janette & Beatrice Rodriguez Georgetown, SC Step into the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center in Georgetown, where the vibrant preservation of West African language, foodways, and traditions honors a resilient people whose forced labor built the American South and whose living culture remains one of the most culturally pure links to Africa in our nation's history. Totem Poles Ricardo Woerl Juneau, AK Discover how the Sealaska Heritage Institute is reclaiming a vital chapter of American history through its monumental Kootéeyaa Deiyí (Totem Pole Trail), resurrecting the ancient, once- suppressed carving traditions of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples to prove that Indigenous culture is not a relic of the past, but a living, thriving pillar of the nation's identity. Rocket City USA Ed Stewart Huntsville, AL Discover how a quiet southern town became America's ultimate Cold War powerhouse, forging the colossal Saturn V rockets that won the Space Race and forever altered the trajectory of global technology. Center for American Values Brad Padulla Pueblo,CO Walk among the nation's greatest heroes at Pueblo's Center for American Values, where the awe-inspiring "Portraits of Valor" exhibit brings the timeless ideals of honor, integrity, and patriotism into vivid focus.
Send us Fan MailWith this episode, READING MCCARTHY has discussed every novel published by Cormac McCarthy. Published in early December of 2022, STELLA MARIS was the last novel published by McCarthy in his lifetime. The second book in a pair of sibling novels about the Westerns, STELLA MARIS consists of a series of interviews between the troubled genius Alicia Western and a research psychiatrist. Alicia first appears in THE PASSENGER, but it is in this novel that the spotlight is firmly upon her. My guests for this episode are Nell Sullivan, who joined us previously for episodes on McCarthy and Women Characters, on Outer Dark, on a consideration of The Border Trilogy, and the tribute episode to McCarthy. She is Professor of English at the University of Houston-Downtown, where she teaches courses in American literature, the literature of the American South, and zombies. She has published essays on William Faulkner, Nella Larsen, Katherine Dunn, and, of course, Cormac McCarthy. She is currently working on a book on McCarthy's representation of women. Like myself and Vern Cisney, her most recent chapter on McCarthy has recently been published in the collection, New Perspectives on Cormac McCarthy, Encountering The Passenger and Stellar Maris, edited by the Brothers Elmore. Joining Dr. Sullivan is Dr. Vernon W. Cisney, who is Chair and Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. He teaches at the intersections of philosophy, religion, film, literature, and politics. He is the author of Deleuze and Derrida: Difference and the Power of the Negative (2018), as well as Derrida's Voice and Phenomenon: An Edinburgh Philosophical Guide (2014). In addition, he is the co-editor of Between Foucault and Derrida (2016); Biopower: Foucault and Beyond (2015); and The Way of Nature and the Way of Grace: Philosophical Footholds on Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life (2016). Most recently, he has written articles and chapters included in Deleuze and Guattari Studies and New Perspectives on Cormac McCarthy: Encountering the Passenger and Stella Maris, and is currently editing with Jonathan and Rick Elmore a volume on McCarthy's Blood Meridian. All music for READING MCCARTHY is composed, performed, and produced by Thomas Frye. Support the showNew! A book adaptation of many of the episodes focusing on McCarthy's Southern novels is forthcoming in December, 2026. Click the link for details on Reading Cormac McCarthy: Scholars Discuss the Southern Novels.Starting in spring of 2023, the podcast began accepting minor sponsorship offers to offset the costs of the podcast. This may cause a mild disconnect in earlier podcasts where the host asks for patrons in lieu of sponsorships. But if we compare it to a very large and naked bald man in the middle of the desert who leads you to an extinct volcano to create gunpowder, it seems pretty minor...As always, the views of the host and his guests do not constitute the views of the Cormac McCarthy society, or their employers or institutions, or their pets or favorite sporting teams.
Today's guest is Michael Bedenbaugh, a political analyst and author, whose latest book, Reviving Our Republic: 95 Theses for the Future of America, argues the need for political renewal in the United States and presents recommendations for such reforms in a historical context. Mike's diverse background includes five years of service in the US Navy, as well as previously serving as president and executive director of Preservation South Carolina, working to protect and preserve the state's historic places. In this episode, Alon and Mike discuss American politics – the impact of the ill-fated war on Iran on the United States and the damage it has done to the country's alliances, what we can expect to see in a post-Donald Trump country, the current divisions within the US, and how we can heal this great divide. Full bio American author and political thinker Mike Bedenbaugh is a respected voice in constitutional principles and American governance, historic preservation, and community development. Born with a reverence for history, he served as the former president and executive director of Preservation South Carolina, where he led numerous initiatives that demonstrated the economic and cultural value of historic preservation. Mike's diverse background includes five years of service in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS South Carolina, studies in international studies and history at the University of South Carolina and Columbia University, and leadership roles in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. He was CEO of Post No Bills, Inc., a product marketing firm that collaborated with corporate powerhouses like Phillip Morris USA, RCA Records, DreamWorks, Universal Pictures, and MGM. He has also served on his hometown's city council while his efforts in community revitalization and historic preservation earned him the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor. As a member of Preservation Action in Washington, D.C., he continues to advocate for policies that strengthen local communities and honor America's heritage. A native of Prosperity, South Carolina, Michael remains deeply involved in his home state's development while contributing to national discussions on governance and civic engagement. His work exemplifies the principle that understanding the past is crucial to shaping a better future. His book, Reviving Our Republic: 95 Theses for the Future of America, is an outcome of his lifelong passion for his community, state, and nation, and was inspired by America's founding fathers and the principles that birthed a nation. Mike firmly believes the American South has had a profound impact on shaping the political culture of the USA, asserting that one cannot truly understand America without understanding South Carolina. His perspective as a descendant of twelve generations of white Southern landowners provides a grassroots understanding of the unique traditions that define Southern culture. He aims to share the real lived experience of the South, reflecting the complexity and richness of Southern history and its impact on the broader American story. Driven by a mission to revitalize America's founding ideals, Mike hosts the podcast Reviving Our Republic with Mike Bedenbaugh, where he explores the intersection of history, politics, and community development. His unique approach combines grassroots activism with a deep understanding of constitutional intent, offering fresh insights into modern political challenges within the United States.
For more than two centuries, a hidden society existed in one of the most unforgiving landscapes in the American South. In this episode of Southern Mysteries, explore the remarkable history of the Great Dismal Swamp maroons, one of the longest-lasting acts of resistance to slavery in American history. Through historical records, firsthand accounts and modern archaeology, this forgotten chapter of Southern history reveals how an entire community survived in plain sight and why so few people have heard their story. Join the Community on Patreon: Want more Southern Mysteries? You can hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries
Before Christopher Nolan's latest epic retelling of Homer's Odyssey, Let's chat about one of the world's oldest work of literature and review the 2000 loosely based adaptation from the Coen Brothers, O Brother Where Art Thou. Starring George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson, with Charles Durning, Michael Badalucco, John Goodman and Holly Hunter in supporting roles.It follows three escaped convicts searching for hidden treasure while a sheriff relentlessly pursues them. Its story is a modern satire which, while incorporating social features of the American South, is loosely based on Homer's epic Greek poem the Odyssey.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Welcome to Harshaneeyam Podcast. Today I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Vashalice Kaaba, a brilliant scholar, librarian, grant writer, and the Executive Director of the Global Literature in Libraries Initiative. With a Ph.D. from Florida State University and a career helping social impact organizations secure more than $10 million in funding, her work beautifully blends literacy, cultural access, and community transformation.In this episode, Dr. Kaaba shares the deeply personal roots of her career, starting with her grandmother who grew up in the segregated American South and used the Bible, newspapers, and hand-me-down books to turn her into a phenomenal reader. She also reflects on her childhood library trips where she first noticed a painful lack of books representing people of color, a formative experience that now drives her lifelong research into Black youth literature and equitable representation.The heart of our conversation focuses on her groundbreaking initiative called Library in a Box, which is a portable, scalable solution designed to spread literacy without the need for traditional brick-and-mortar walls. Inspired by her experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda and a Fulbright Scholar in Kenya, Dr. Kaaba designed this project to overcome steep barriers like a lack of infrastructure, funding, and resources. The box itself features an e-reader, a terabyte drive pre-loaded with thousands of digital books, and a specialized manual meant to guide everyday individuals on how to run a grassroots library right in their communities without needing a formal university degree.We also discuss how this incredible project empowers communities to maintain absolute autonomy over their own education, allowing them to circumvent political book bans and censorship by keeping diverse, inclusive literature accessible outside the traditional library ecosystem. It is an inspiring look at how a simple, innovative idea can turn access to stories into a revolutionary act of love and joy. Let's dive into the episode!For more information - https://glli-us.org/If you enjoy Harshaneeyam Podcast please follow the show on Apple, Spotify, or your favourite podcasting platform and leave a review for us. It will help truly help us; and don't forget to Share our podcast link with your other friends who enjoy similar content.To help us provide even more value, using the link given below in the show notes to complete our brief Listener Survey. Your feedback is the secret ingredient that helps us improve and create content tailored to your interests!https://www.harshaneeyam.com/survey/Listener/* Please complete Harshaneeyam Listener Survey using the above link.It would be lovely to have your feedback.***Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Interviewees in interviews conducted by Harshaneeyam Podcast are those of the Interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Harshaneeyam Podcast. Any content provided by Interviewees is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Send us Fan MailFor our special late Father's Day episode our guest is an educator, a musician who sings the songs he writes and co-author of Born of Nothing and I'm talking about Dr. Donald Williams. This is just an introduction of his life. In this episode, he will share his life of how he grew up in South Carolina and growing up in a large family of cotton mill workers and how close-knit Southern family where money was often scarce, but love, laughter, and hard work were never in short supply.You will also hear him share his life growing up with his family and how his faith played a vital role in his life. He also will share how his perseverance and determination change the direction of his family's future while never forgetting where he came from, Donald became the first in his family to graduate from a major university. He went on to earn three degrees from Clemson University, including a Doctor of Education.At the center of his life are his Christian faith, his family, and his belief that education and discipline can change the course of a family for generations. He believes strongly that where a person starts in life does not have to determine where they finish.As co-author of Born of Nothing: From White Trash and Lintheads to Purpose Across Generations, Williams writes not just from research, but from lived experience — telling the story of poverty, faith, education, hard work, and generational change in the American South.In the 3rd part of our episode, he will answer the question where we left off before and that is how can people break the cycle of poverty and how can they rise from their poverty and difficulty and change their lives?We also discussed the difference between our earthly father and our heavenly Father and the importance of knowing and memorizing God's Word.He also shared a family member that made an impact in his life especially on Donald's spiritual growth. He also shared about a friend who worked hard on getting her goals accomplished in life. He also answered my question on breaking the cycle of poverty and why is it there are two Paths, One Beginning and yet some rise and others fall. To get in touch or buy his book or listen to our guest songs you can do so by going to: https://sites.google.com/view/iamdonaldwilliams/homeMake sure to follow us so you don't miss the rest of his answer to the question where we left off. I also want to say sorry because the next part of this episode won't be published until next month. We are taking a little break to get ready for the new episode that we have in store for all of you and to enjoy some family vacation. However, we will be back as soon as we can. I can say it will be worth a wait because we have so many powerful testimonies and even livestream that you can expect to hear on our next Season coming next month.If you want to connect with us in social media, you can do so by going to any of our Social Media Links below.Connect with us through our Social Media Links:Email us at cometojesuswithannette.mahal@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @AnnetteMahalFB: Come to JesusYou can also send us a voice message if you are listening in Spotify or by sending your questions or comments to (571)601-0067. Thank you again for listening and always remember to Come to Jesus Daily!
How did the early Latter-day Saints navigate one of the most difficult and divisive issues in American history—slavery? In this episode of Church History Matters, hosts Casey Griffiths and Scott Woodward are joined by historian and author Paul Reeve for an in-depth discussion on slavery, race, and the Latter-day Saint experience in nineteenth-century America. Together, they explore the broader history of slavery in the United States, the political tensions that surrounded westward expansion, and how these national debates influenced the Utah Territory. What were the views of early Church leaders regarding slavery? Why did slavery exist in Utah Territory, and how did it differ from slavery in the American South? How did questions surrounding slavery affect Utah's relationship with the federal government and its long road to statehood? Drawing on historical documents and recent scholarship, Paul Reeve helps unpack the complex realities of race, slavery, territorial politics, and religion in the nineteenth century. The conversation examines the legal status of slavery in Utah, the experiences of enslaved individuals in the territory, and the ways national conflicts over slavery shaped perceptions of the Latter-day Saints during the years leading up to the Civil War and beyond.
Ask anyone who has has been there, is getting there, or maybe just realizing that it is around the bend, and they will tell you: getting older is not for the faint of heart. Not counting all the challenges with getting physically older, there are the many curveballs that life throws our way with work, family, and friendships, not to mention just maintaining mental balance in a world full of upheaval. Amidst all of these challenges and pitfalls which accumulate and perhaps even accelerate over time, who among us has not abandoned a dream, or retreated back home, or found themselves at an untenable place in life? How did that make you feel? Defeated? Upset? Depressed? Take heart, because it takes a lot of courage to say, “I quit”, and it could be one of the wisest choices you could have made. Tift Merritt knows this firsthand, having returned to her native North Carolina feeling like she “had failed a little bit when I came home to my mama” after many years of pursuing her music career, to settle down and raise her daughter in a place where she felt people could lead “a good, simple life where the important things are right”. Her days making music her sole focus were over, as she took on other work, but as you will hear in our conversation, she never lost her desire to put love out into the world through her songs. After a long hiatus, she returned to Gold Pacific Studios in Nashville, and recorded her collection titled Sugar, an album that distills much of the wisdom that she accumulated over those years that at first felt like failure. Tift Merritt (photo: Ebru Yildiz) Be Comfortable With Yourself and Live Loud: Tift Merritt Joe Kendrick Download Songs heard in this episode:“Everyday Singing” by Tift Merritt, from Sugar“Sugar” by Tift Merritt, from Sugar, excerpt“Fate Of Man Is Sarah's Eyes” by Tift Merritt, from Sugar, excerpt“Wild Women Don't Have the Blues” by Ida Cox, from Wild Women Don't Have the Blues, excerpt“Library of Dust”by Tift Merritt, from Sugar, excerpt“Finest Feelings” by Tift Merritt, from SugarThank you for dropping by! We encourage you to follow this series wherever you listen to podcasts, and are especially grateful for top ratings and your reviews. You can follow this series on social media: @southstories on Instagram, at Southern Songs and Stories on Facebook, and you can view these episodes and a lot more on my YouTube channel, at the handle JoeKendrickNC. We can also send you newsletters via Substack, where you can read the scripts of these podcasts, and get updates on what we are doing and planning in our quest to explore and celebrate the unfolding history and culture of music rooted in the American South, and going beyond to the styles and artists that it inspired and informed. This is Southern Songs and Stories, where our quest is to explore and celebrate the unfolding history and culture of music rooted in the American South, and going beyond to the styles and artists that it inspired and informed. - Joe Kendrick
Have you ever wondered how birding in America truly began? You may have a few names in mind—people like Audubon or Wilson or Lewis and Clark. But have you ever heard of Mark Catesby?Patrick Dean joins us on the show today to chat about his new book Nature's Messenger: Mark Catesby and His Adventures in a New World. This book was such a delightful discovery of the life of a naturalist pioneer in America in the early 1700s. From Catesby's beginnings as English gentility to his landing in North Carolina in 1722 to his exploration of the natural world in what would come to be known as the American South, Dean's book is a thorough, fascinating, and engaging read. It even has pirates!PLUS: we chat about why Dean believes the Ivory-billed Woodpecker might still be out there.I loved the book and this conversation, and I know you will, too! Get full access to Keep Looking Up at courtneyellis.substack.com/subscribe
Send us Fan MailThis is an opportunity to observe whitewashing as it happened. The Texas State Board of Education has been revising social studies standards for students in K-12. One member wanted to remove a description of why Ruby Bridges was special in civil rights history. As the first Black child to enter an all-white school in the American South, Bridges helped open doors that are still opening.In this segment, I provide audio of the Board meeting which demonstrates the majority efforts to push aside minority concerns about the contribution of Bridges and representation in an accurate history. One of the board members who helped lead the successful effort to keep Bridges in the standards, Staci Childs Davis, joins me to talk about the meeting and her reactions to it. In the second half of this segment, I critique Donald Trump's patriotic education initiative and speak to Jemar Tisby about whitewashing on a national scale as we move through the 250th birthday of the nation. This segment is a highlight of the season. Produced, written, and hosted by Warren ThrockmortonMusic by Jonas Fair and Netop"James Baldwin was right about patriotism" by Jemar Tisby https://jemartisby.substack.com/p/james-baldwin-was-right-about-patriotism
During this portion of the June 30, 2026 broadcast, Tara focused heavily on what Donald Trump recently categorized as the nation's biggest threat since its founding: the infiltration of the Democratic Party by radical socialists and communists. Backing up her claims with recent polling data, she noted a sharp decline in national pride among Democrats, contrasting it sharply with consistent patriotism on the conservative side. Tara warned that this shifts beyond domestic politics, pointing to an ongoing grand jury investigation into billionaire Neville Singham as proof of a broader effort by the Chinese Communist Party to inject dark money and divisive digital propaganda into American elections. Ultimately, she and her team argued that the public is noticing these extreme platform shifts, which is directly triggering a massive population migration away from progressive cities and into the American South.
Stop 3 on our summer world tour takes us to the continent of Africa — specifically to Nigeria, the most populous country on the continent, home to more than 500 distinct ethnic groups, hundreds of languages, and one of the richest and most diverse musical traditions in the world. In this episode, we explore the deep roots of Nigerian folk music — from the ancient kingdoms of the Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa peoples to the extraordinary talking drum that literally speaks a language, to the interlocking rhythms of the ogene bells that influenced jazz, blues, and gospel music in America. We also talk honestly about how the transatlantic slave trade carried Nigerian musical DNA across the ocean, and how those rhythms survived, took root, and grew into something new without ever losing their essential character. And we connect it all to the contemporary Nigerian music that is shaping global sound right now. Nigeria's music is not a museum piece. It is alive, evolving, and more influential than most people realize. What We Cover in This Episode Nigeria's geography, history, and extraordinary cultural diversity Ancient Nigerian civilizations: the Nok, the Yoruba kingdoms, the Benin Kingdom, the Hausa city-states, and the Igbo communities How the transatlantic slave trade carried Nigerian musical traditions to Puerto Rico, Brazil, Cuba, Trinidad, and the American South — and how those traditions survived The dundun (talking drum) — how an hourglass-shaped drum can reproduce the tones of a spoken language The Yoruba musical tradition, the Ifá spiritual tradition, and the role of specific drum rhythms in ceremony and community life Jùjú music — how the Yoruba folk tradition evolved into a modern genre, with King Sunny Ade as a key figure Igbo folk music — the ọjà flute and the ogene iron bells, with their interlocking rhythmic patterns How West African interlocking rhythms became the foundation of jazz, blues, and gospel music in America Afrobeats and how contemporary Nigerian artists are carrying folk traditions into global popular music today Free Downloads for This Episode
Long ago in the American South great paramount chiefs constructed large mounds to glorify their families and host their temples. One chiefdom gave way to another, until the invasion of Hernando DeSoto in the 1540's beginning an era in time known as the Mississippian Shatter Zone. Emerging from this time of disease and war these former Mound Builders created a new society culminating in the creation of the Muscogee Creek Confederacy, and the Seminole.
Send us Fan MailOur Special Guest is an educator, a musician who sings the songs he writes and co-author of Born of Nothing and I'm talking about Dr. Donald Williams. At the center of his life are his Christian faith, his family, and his belief that education and discipline can change the course of a family for generations. He believes strongly that where a person starts in life does not have to determine where they finish.As co-author of Born of Nothing: From White Trash and Lintheads to Purpose Across Generations, Williams writes not just from research, but from lived experience — telling the story of poverty, faith, education, hard work, and generational change in the American South.In the 2nd part of our episode, he will answer where we left off the last time and that is how was God able to help him grieve the loss of his dad. He also shares a few of the songs that he wrote and sung and why he wrote them and that also includes the song that he wrote about Barnabas. Donald also shares with us his journey of being an author and he started it by sharing about his friend he wrote the book with like when they met, and the similarities between them and when they started working together writing their personal stories in their book. He shares what he and his friend hope to get by reading their book. Make sure to follow us so you don't miss the answer to the question where we left off in this episode and also to hear the rest of our conversation.To get in touch or buy his book or listen to our guest songs you can do so by going to: https://sites.google.com/view/iamdonaldwilliams/homeConnect with us through our Social Media Links:Email us at cometojesuswithannette.mahal@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @AnnetteMahalFB: Come to JesusYou can also send us a voice message if you are listening in Spotify or by sending your questions or comments to (571)601-0067. Thank you again for listening and always remember to Come to Jesus Daily!
A New Christianity for the New South: Paul Sanchez on William Louis Poteat and Liberal Religion in the Baptist SouthCan science and faith coexist? In the early twentieth-century Baptist South, that question was explosive — and few embodied it more than William Louis Poteat. In this episode, Chad sits down with Dr. Paul Sanchez of Oklahoma Baptist University to discuss his new book, A New Christianity for the New South, which examines the life and legacy of Poteat: biologist, devout Baptist, and influential president of Wake Forest College who insisted that modern science and Christian faith need not be enemies.Paul and Chad trace how Poteat became an unlikely champion of theological liberalism in a region that largely resisted modern intellectual currents — and how debates over evolution, biblical interpretation, education, and social order unsettled both the Baptist Church and Southern society. They explore why the New South's rising professional class praised Poteat for modernizing the region's image, why his critics resented his progressive theology, and what his story reveals about the broader modernization of the American South.Dr. Paul Anthony Sanchez (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Ruth Dickinson Chair of Religion and Assistant Professor of Religion and History in the Herschel H. Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is also the author of California Dreaming: Evangelical Christianity and American Culture in the Golden State (forthcoming, Eerdmans).Links:
The second Trump administration has made tearing down parts of the federal government a priority. And some of those efforts have been literal. In October, President Donald Trump ordered the demolition of the White House's East Wing to make way for the construction of a massive 90,000-square-foot ballroom. He's also overseen a now-problematic overhaul of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, given the White House a gilded makeover, bulldozed the famed Rose Garden, and even has plans for a so-called “Arc de Trump” that mirrors France's Arc de Triomphe. So what's behind all of this? Art historian Erin Thompson—author of Smashing Statues: The Rise and Fall of America's Public Monuments—says that whether it's Romans repurposing idols of leaders who had fallen out of favor or the glorification of Civil War officers in the American South, monuments and public aesthetics aren't just about the past. They're about symbolizing power today. On this week's More To The Story, Thompson sits down with host Al Letson to discuss why Trump has decked out the White House in gold (so much gold), the rise and recent fall of Confederate monuments, and whether she thinks the Arc de Trump will ever get built.This is an update of an episode that first aired in December 2025.Producers: Josh Sanburn and Artis Curiskis | Editor: Kara McGuirk-Allison | Theme music: Fernando Arruda and Jim Briggs | Copy editor: Nikki Frick | Digital producer: Artis Curiskis | Intern: Joni Binder | Deputy executive producer: Taki Telonidis | Executive producer: Brett Myers | Executive editor: James West | Host: Al LetsonListen: Fancy Galleries, Fake Art (Reveal)Listen: Will the National Parks Survive Trump? (Reveal)Read: Smashing Statues: The Rise and Fall of America's Public Monuments (W. W. Norton & Company)Read: America's Tech Right Is Obsessed With Building Giant Statues (Bloomberg)Read: Nearly 100 Confederate Monuments Were Toppled in 2020. What Happened to Them? (Mother Jones)Note: If you buy a book using our Bookshop link, a small share of the proceeds supports our journalism. Donate today at Revealnews.org/more Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weekly Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Send us Fan MailFor our special late Father's Day episode our guest is an educator, a musician who sings the songs he writes and co-author of Born of Nothing and I'm talking about Dr. Donald Williams. This is just an introduction of his life. In this episode, he will share his life of how he grew up in South Carolina and growing up in a large family of cotton mill workers and how close-knit Southern family where money was often scarce, but love, laughter, and hard work were never in short supply.You will also hear him share his life growing up with his family and how his faith played a vital role in his life. He also will share how his perseverance and determination change the direction of his family's future while never forgetting where he came from, Donald became the first in his family to graduate from a major university. He went on to earn three degrees from Clemson University, including a Doctor of Education. At the center of his life are his Christian faith, his family, and his belief that education and discipline can change the course of a family for generations. He believes strongly that where a person starts in life does not have to determine where they finish. As co-author of Born of Nothing: From White Trash and Lintheads to Purpose Across Generations, Williams writes not just from research, but from lived experience — telling the story of poverty, faith, education, hard work, and generational change in the American South.He will also share one of the songs that he wrote after the passing of his dad and the legacy that his dad left him. Make sure to follow us so you don't miss the answer to the question where we left off in this episode and also to hear the rest of our conversation. To get in touch or buy his book or listen to our guest songs you can do so by going to:https://sites.google.com/view/iamdonaldwilliams/homeConnect with us through our Social Media Links:Email us at cometojesuswithannette.mahal@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @AnnetteMahalFB: Come to JesusYou can also send us a voice message if you are listening in Spotify or by sending your questions or comments to (571)601-0067. Thank you again for listening and always remember to Come to Jesus Daily!
Seattle reopens I-5 for World Cup, then bans the cars. This makes no sense. Concession prices at the World Cup are insane. A German soccer fan is endearing himself with social media with his newfound love of the American South. // LongForm: GUEST: Chief Legal Officer for Flock Safety on if the technology is keeping us safe or creating a surveillance state. // Quick Hit: Bob Ferguson says he will not suspend the gas tax.
Wild pig hunting may be great sport, but the grim reality is that feral swine are one of the most destructive biological forces in the American South--and Jody Acosta and team are deep in the frontline trenches fighting them. Constantly. As Delta Wildlife's Nuisance and Invasive Species Program Manager, Acosta is helping landowners combat millions of dollars in agricultural losses. From Delta culture to the hard realities of modern conservation, Acosta shares stories from the field, lessons learned the hard way, why this ongoing fight matters more than most people realize, winning strategies, biggest surprises, how--and why--rules of engagement continually evolve. Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Create the X Habitat Management App Ducks Unlimited Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Migra Ammunitions onX Maps Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Sitka Gear SoundGear Use code GetDucks20 to save 25% Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season. Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com
Deep in the American South, LaTonya Jones is reaching people for Jesus at State Fairs using the Altar Call Tent Revival. She used to be a stripper, but after an encounter with Jesus her whole life was turned around. On today's episode you will be inspired by her passion to serve God.
National Review Senior Editor Charles C.W. Cooke, who also hosts the Charles C.W. Cooke Podcast, fills in for Jim on the Monday 3 Martini Lunch. Join Charlie and Greg as they react to the left's meltdown over Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire, the media's shock that World Cup tourists haven't found the South to be an inhospitable wasteland, a new poll highlighting the partisan divide over patriotism, and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson wishing he still paid taxes in Texas.First, they rip Democrats for their hysterical reaction following the SpaceX IPO, with the likes of Bernie Sanders and Ellizabeth Warren rushing to demand wealth taxes as soon as Musk crossed the trillion-dollar mark. Charlie condems the left's tendency towards punishing success and stifling ambition. Next, Charlie and Greg laugh at leftist media figures like USA Today's Christine Brennan being shocked that World Cup tourists were shown excellent hospitality in the American South. The perception of America as dangerous and unwelcoming is proving to be no more than a media lie. Then, they comment on a new NBC poll on American patriotism showing the stark difference in responses between Republicans and Democrats. Pride in America among Democrats seems to be largely dependent upon the occupant of the White House. As an immigrant who is now a U.S. citizen, Charlie explains how disgraceful that thinking is. Finally, Charlie and Greg delight in a clip of NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, who after delivering the New York Knicks their first championship in 53 years, admitted, “I miss the Texas taxes.” Texas does not tax personal income, while New York has one of the nation's highest tax burdens.Please visit our great sponsors:Brooklyn BeddingGet 30% off sitewide Brooklyn Bedding with promo code 3ML at https://BrooklynBedding.comPocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.BetterHelpYou don't have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/3MLNew episodes every weekday.
Iran deal, Niño Guerrero, New York Knicks riots, Elon Musk, and Freddie from Germany headline today's A.M. Update. Trump posts on Truth Social that a deal with Iran is complete and the Strait of Hormuz is open, but Aaron recorded much of this episode before that post dropped — and his pre-deal analysis still stands, because nobody has seen the text, the Middle East is calling it a capitulation, and Aaron says pump the brakes either way. Tren de Aragua leader Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Niño Guerrero, is killed in a U.S. military strike that Trump announced Friday with video. New York Knicks fans torch five school buses, injure ten NYPD officers, and shoot one person celebrating the NBA championship, and Aaron notes that PSG fans set the bar and New York said hold my degeneracy. Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's $75 billion IPO, AOC calls him unintelligent, Ro Khanna wants a 5% wealth tax that Aaron's math shows wouldn't cover half of one year of bachelor's degree tuition. Aaron closes with Aaronalysis on Freddie from Germany, the X account that went from thousands to half a million followers by driving through the American South for the World Cup and being blown away by Buc-ee's, Bass Pro Shops, stranger hospitality, and the Gulf Coast at sunset.
Seattle reopens I-5 for World Cup, then bans the cars. This makes no sense. Concession prices at the World Cup are insane. A German soccer fan is endearing himself with social media with his newfound love of the American South. // LongForm: GUEST: State Rep. Travis Couture (R-Allyn) reacts to Governor Bob Ferguson's warning about the state budget. // Quick Hit: A lawsuit has been filed over Trump hosting a UFC fight on the White House lawn. The New York Knicks are maintaining their stringent security for game 4 of the NBA finals even if Trump doesn’t attend.
What does it take to finally break the alcohol shame spiral when it's been running your life for decades? Krista knows the cycle well: a data point, the crushing shame that followed, a vow to do better, and then the slow, sneaky creep back to hiding bottles and pulling over on the side of the road to drink before going home. In this episode, she sits down with Coach Cole Harvey to share the full arc of her journey, from a childhood in the American South to bartending in New York City, to raising two kids in rural Ireland with no family nearby, to the night something finally, irreversibly shifted. A year into her alcohol-free life, Krista is clear: the work was hard, and she has never once looked back. In this episode, Krista and Coach Cole discuss: Growing up with alcohol woven into every family gathering, and starting drinking at 12 or 13 as a way to finally feel like she belonged Bartending in New York City in her twenties, closing bars with no memory of getting home, and knowing even then that something was wrong Moving to Ireland, losing her father while pregnant with her first child, and leaning harder on alcohol to cope with grief and isolation Years of trying — and failing — to moderate, from "only on weekends" to hiding bottles, and the shame spiral that followed every data point The rock bottom moment her husband came home and there was no hiding it anymore, and why that night became the turning point she couldn't explain Returning to counseling, reconnecting with her Path community, and doing the inner work of learning she was worthy of her own care Building a morning practice of meditation, journaling, and yoga, and recognizing that self-care wasn't a luxury but a necessity for her freedom The daffodil metaphor: planting seeds at the beginning of her journey, and finally learning to cut the flowers and bring the beauty inside And more on self-compassion, the stop-start cycle, and what it actually means to believe you are enough… Episode links: nakedmindpath.com Related Episodes: Stopping The Shame Spiral | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E883 — https://thisnakedmind.com/stopping-the-shame-spiral-afc-e883/ Overcoming Shame and Embarrassment After Drinking | Reader's Question | EP 722 — https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-722-readers-question-overcoming-shame-and-embarrassment-after-drinking/ Naked Life Story: Angela | EP 147 — https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-147-naked-life-story-angela/ Ready to take the next step on your journey? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Green Chef, OSEA, Quince, and Shopify. BetterHelp: BetterHelp is offering our listeners 10% off at betterhelp.com/nakedmind Green Chef: Green Chef is offering 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months at greenchef.com/nakedmind use code NAKEDMIND. OSEA: Get 10% off of your first order sitewide with code NAKEDMIND at OSEAMalibu.com Quince: get free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/naked Shopify: Sign up for $1 month trial at shopify.com/mind
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