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Representative Dan Goldman, who represents Lower Manhattan and parts of Western Brooklyn, is facing two primary challengers in June: business strategist Bruno Grandsard, who criticizes Goldman for focusing too much on Donald Trump and not local issues, and political organizer Evan Hutchinson, who opposes Goldman's support for Israel in the war with Hamas. Plus, meteorologist Bill Goodman from the National Weather Service forecasts good weather in the coming days. Finally, U.S. Census data shows a significant portion of the Guyanese population in the U.S. lives in New York City, with almost half residing in Queens. WNYC's Sean Carlson speaks with chef and food writer Farideh Sadeghin, local resident Renny Itwaru, and his nephew Rylee about the local Guyanese food scene.
Episode Notes Last week, I was thrilled to be joined by long-time KET fixture Renee Shaw. So, I thought it was only appropriate that we venture back inside the Commonwealth Time Capsule, and revisit a thoroughly enjoyable conversation I had in 2021 with Renee's former colleague: Mr. Bill Goodman! Bill spent 20 years at KET before assuming his current role as Executive Director of Kentucky Humanities. Take a listen to see how Bill's journey into television broadcasting compares to Renee's, and enjoy his reflection on time spent hosting programs such as "Kentucky Tonight", "One to One", and "The Book Club At KET". You can also gain familiarity with Bill's nonprofit organization, and learn how to contribute to its important cause. For additional information about Kentucky Humanities, you can reach out to Bill via email at bill.goodman@uky.edu, and visit the web page found here: https://www.kyhumanities.org/. Find out more at https://blabbin-in-the-bluegrassblabbi.pinecast.co
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Today on the final episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with Libby Falk Jones about her life and work as a poet, writer, photographer, teacher, and more. Listen through the end for a special farewell from Bill Goodman as we wrap up 7 years of podcasts together. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Derrick Ramsey is perhaps best known as as a star University of Kentucky and Oakland Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, but he also served in two Kentucky administrations under Governors Ernie Fletcher and Matt Bevin. And now he's written a memoir with Dr. John Huang entitled "They Call Me Mr. Secretary: Through the Lens of a Winner." Derrick joins Bill Goodman for THINK HUMANITIES to share a bit about his life as a football star and his work as Kentucky Secretary of Education and Workforce Development. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support form the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
With hate-motivated violence seemingly all around us, Kentucky Humanities is working to help educators combat hate-motivated violence promote civic engagement, social cohesion, and cross-cultural understanding in their classrooms. Today on the podcast, Mariama J. Lockington joins Kathleen Pool and host Bill Goodman to preview the the "Safe Students, Empowered Educators" workshop, which is coming up on February 3rd in Lexington and tell you how you can get involved! This day-long workshop offers the opportunity to reflect on the diversity of experiences and perspectives and explore the history of prejudice and efforts to create a more just society. New York Times Best Selling author Nic Stone will be offering the keynote address on Saturday, and the public is invited to register to attend this keynote. For a full schedule and to register for the conference, visit https://www.kyhumanities.org/programs/educators-conference. "Safe Students, Empowered Educators" is presented by Kentucky Humanities and the University oF Kentucky UK College of Education Center for Professional Development as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities' United We Stand initiative.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Cara Fitzpatrick recently sat down to talk with Dr. Terry Brooks of Kentucky Youth Advocates and Bill Goodman of Kentucky Humanities for the THINK HUMANITIES podcast. Cara talks about her new book, "The Death of Public School," and what the future of education looks like in America on this week's episode. "The Death of Public School: How Conservatives Won the War Over Education in America" is out now from Basic Books. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Terry Brooks is joined by Bill Goodman, executive director of Kentucky Humanities, for a conversation with Cara Fitzpatrick, author of “The Death of Public School: How Conservatives Won the War Over Education in America." They discuss Fitzpatrick's book, the national landscape of school choice, and what it means for Kentucky.
It often feels like the news and media is full of violence and hate. How do we combat hate to prevent tragedies in the communities around us? Bill Goodman, host of THINK HUMANITIES talks with Raleigh Kincaid, a LMFT, about the role of therapy, listening, and empathy in healing hate. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Richard Taylor, former Kentucky Poet Laureate, is back in the THINK HUMANITIES studio to talk about his new memoir, "Fathers." Richard talks to host Bill Goodman about interconnections between fathers and father figures in his life and his family, from the Civil War through the present. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Today on THINK HUMANITIES, we're getting excited for Gurney Fest, a celebration of Kentucky Writer Gurney Norman in Lexington! Listen to Bill Goodman talk to Dr. Morris Grubbs who will be talking about Gurney as a master of short story writing. In the second half of the episode hear a 2021 conversation between Bill and Gurney. Gurney Fest is hosted by the UK College of Arts & Sciences and the University of Kentucky English Department and will take place November 17 & 18 on the University of Kentucky's campus. It is free to attend, but registration is required. For a full schedule of events and to register, visit: https://www.as.uky.edu/gurney-fest THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Many Kentuckians are unaware of the history of Simmons College in Louisville or that Simmons is one of only two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Kentucky. Rev. Chris Caldwell, a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau, joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to tell us more about Simmons College. For more information about bringing Rev. Caldwell to your community through the Speakers Bureau, visit kyhumanities.org/programs/speakers-bureau THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
It's almost Kentucky Book Festival time! Get excited by listening to THINK HUMANITIES' Bill Goodman talk to KBF Director Katerina Stoykova and KBF Event Producer Julie Klier about the fantastic lineup and events planned for October 21st. For a full schedule of Kentucky Book Festival events, visit kybookfestival.org THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Former Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to discuss his upcoming book coauthored with Jeffrey S. Suchanek entitled "The Coal Miner Who Became Governor." Patton will be at this year's Kentucky Book Festival on October 21st at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
John Winn Miller, award winning investigative journalist and novelist, joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about his latest book, "The Hunt for the Peggy C," a World War II maritime thriller. Miller will be at the 42nd Kentucky Book Festival on October 21st at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org. THINK HUMANITIES is made possibly by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week on THINK HUMANITIES we're discussing African American history. First up is Dr. Eric Jackson, Professor of History at Northern Kentucky University, who talks about the impact of African American Studies programs around the nation. On the back half of the program, Bill Goodman talks to Amrita Chakrabarti Myers, Professor of History at Indiana University Bloomington about her new book "The Vice President's Black Wife." Dr. Myers will be at the Kentucky Book Festival on October 21, 2023 in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Sarah McCartt-Jackson is a poet, writer, folklorist, educator, and more. She joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about some of her poetry and writing, how she introduces poetry to people, and the role of folklore and place in her writing. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Kentucky is home to two historic Shaker villages. Today, Tommy Hines, director of the South Union Shaker Village joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to share some of the fascinating history of the South Union community which maintained a folklife that was unique among Shaker villages. Tommy Hines is also available through our Speakers Bureau. To see his talks, visit kyhumanities.org. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Did you know that 11 U.S. Supreme Court Justices have been from Kentucky? David Miller joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, how he went from a humble beginnings in Louisville to the Supreme Court, and the impact of his legacy on the Supreme Court. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Kim Wickens' new book, 'Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse' is full of fabulous history and stories about one of Kentucky's most famous racehorses and is sure to delight both equine enthusiasts and laypeople alike. Bill Goodman, host of THINK HUMANITIES, recently spoke with Kim at her book launch in Lexington, KY. Listen to their conversation here! THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
The 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.
Need a new book to read in 2023? Try The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson! Bill Goodman of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast talks to Kim Michele about The Book Woman's Daughter, which was selected as Kentucky Humanities' 2023 Kentucky Reads selection. The novel will be at the center of statewide conversations on the coming of age, the importance of family, literacy, access to education, and the dangers of stereotyping. For more information, visit kyhumanities.org/programs/kentucky-reads-book-womans-daughter THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Man Graduate School of Writing.
We're wrapping up our series of reruns with part 2 of Bill Goodman's discussion with William H. Turner, author of "The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns." They talked about Turner's book, which was recently nominated for the "Book of the Year" Award from the Museum of African American History and about the process of integration in Kentucky. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslun-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Renee Shaw talks to Bill Goodman, executive director of Kentucky Humanities, an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, D.C., that partners with Kentucky's cultural, heritage, arts and tourism agencies.
This week we're re-listening to one of our best shows ever, a two-part interview with author William H. Turner. Turner's book is entitled, "The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns." Bill Goodman and Turner talk about the book and assumptions and myths about Appalachian African Americans. Tune in next week for part two of their conversation. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslun-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week we're highlighting some of our best THINK HUMANITIES episodes. Take a listen to this conversation from earlier in the year with L. 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.
Over the next few weeks we'll be highlighting some of our best THINK HUMANITIES episodes. Take a listen to this 2020 conversation with Dr. Amy Murrell Taylor, who joined host Bill Goodman to talk about her award winning book "Embattled Freedom: Journeys Through the Civil War's Slave Refugee Camps." THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to author Heather Henson about her new book "Wrecked," a young adult novel about three teens caught in the middle of the opioid crisis in rural Appalachia. You will be able to find "Wrecked" and visit with Heather at the 2022 Kentucky Book Festival in Lexington. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to poet Frank X Walker about his newly expanded and rereleased book "Buffalo Dance: The Journey of York." Buffalo Dance tells the story of the infamous Lewis and Clark expedition from the point of view of York, who was enslaved to Clark and became the first African American man to traverse the continent. You will be able to find Walker's book and visit with him at the 2022 Kentucky Book Festival in Lexington. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
On this episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks with Foster Ockerman, Jr. Ockerman is a seventh-generation Kentuckian and a native Lexingtonian and has a new book out entitled "A New History of Lexington, Kentucky." Listen in to hear some unique stories from the city's history. You will be able to find Ockerman's book and visit with him at the 2022 Kentucky Book Festival in Lexington. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
The Joe & Joe Weather Show is LIVE 7:30pm Major Hurricane Fiona 130 mph winds, category 4 hurricane is nearing Bermuda tonight. The core of the hurricane will pass just to the northwest of Bermda tonight. Hurricane Watches posted for Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and much of Atlantic Canada as Fiona heads to Eastern Nova Scotia Friday night into Saturday morning. A cold front is moving through the the Northeast is passing offshore with very cool Autumn air behind the front. That will move into the East Friday and Saturday with dry weather and below average temperatures. A strong tropical wave is appoaching the Eastern Caribbean. This system has a very high chance of becoming a tropical depression or a tropical storm in the coming days. We will look at the long range implications of this system as it heads to the west northwest. Omni True Value Hardware has what you need if we see risks from tropical storms. http://omnitruevalue.com You can support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon for full weather coverage. https://patreon.com/meteorologistjoecioffi
On this episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman interviews a very special guest, Raymond McLain of the McLain Family Band. Listen to Raymond talk about his beginnings in music and the importance of traditional Bluegrass music and hear him play a couple tunes! On October 22nd, Hermitage Farm will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Kentucky Humanities with some of the best food and drink in the Bluegrass. Following dinner, the McLain Family Band will give a special performance. Find out more and reserve your tickets at hermitagefarm.com. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
On this episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman talks to Kentucky Book Festival author William Hinkebein about his upcoming book, "A Brief History of Baitcasting Bass Fishing & the Kentucky Reel." The first widely popular multiplying fishing reels were hand made in Kentucky in the nineteenth century. William talks about the fascinating history the Kentucky Reel and hobby of collecting fishing reels. You will be able to find Hinkebein's book and visit with him at the 2022 Kentucky Book Festival in Lexington. For more information, visit kybookfestival.org. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Gradutate School of Writing.
On the THINK HUMANITIES podcast this week, host Bill Goodman travelled to Russellville to visit the SEEK Museum, a collection of buildings that tell the stories of enslaved peoples in Russellville. Dr. Selena Doss, a historian at Western Kentucky University, and Michael Morrow, the director of the SEEK Museum, tell us a little about some of those stories. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman goes on a walking tour of the Frazier Kentucky History Museum's new exhibit: "The Commonwealth: Divided We Fall". Andy Treinen, President of the Frazier, gives listeners a preview of what they can expect from this engaging exhibit when they visit. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Kentucky's own Ada Limón was recently named the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate. Back in in 2018, Bill Goodman, host of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, spoke to Limón about her work, her life, and her move to Lexington. Listen to that interview now. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
In late July 2022, Eastern Kentucky experienced historic and devastating flooding. On today's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman hit the road to talk to staff and volunteers at the Hindman Settlement School and the Appalachian Artisan Center about their efforts to save invaluable archive and museum materials and what resources they will need in the near future. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
Former Kentucky Poet Laureate Frederick Smock passed away at the end of July. On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman collects remembrances from some of Smock's friends and fellow authors, including Richard Taylor, Sena Jeter Naslund, Keith Runyon, and Nana Lampton. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
On this week's episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Dr. Benjamin Fitzpatrick, Professor of History at Morehead State University and a new member of Kentucky Humanities' Board of Directors. They talk about Fitzpatrick's background, years teaching, and the importance of history for all ages. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support form the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman talks to George Humphreys, historian and author of the new book "The Fall of Kentucky's Rock: Western Kentucky Democratic Politics since the New Deal." THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Dan Gediman, a noted radio producer. He talks about his newest project, the Kentucky U.S. Colored Troops Project, which uses historical documents to identify African American soldiers from Kentucky who fought in the Civil War. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman continues his discussion with William H. Turner, author of "The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns." They talk about Turner's book, which was recently nominated for the "Book of the Year" Award from the Museum of African American History and about the process of integration in Kentucky. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslun-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with William H. Turner, author of "The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns." They talk about Turner's book and assumptions and myths about Appalachian African Americans. Tune in next week for part two of their conversation. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslun-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing. Listen at: kyhumanities.org/programs/think-humanities-podcast
On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks to Georgia Green Stamper. They talk about her new collection of essay, "Small Acreages," writing, and more. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
At the end of April, Bill Goodman, host of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, sat down with Robert Cornett, a Georgetown, Kentucky attorney to talk about the human side of the humanities. After learning about the desperate needs of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war, Cornett spent several weeks in Poland to aid refugees crossing the border. Listen to their full conversation here. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.
It was October 26th, 1961 when Betty Gail Brown, a student at Transylvania University, (Transy) was found murdered, strangled to death with her own bra. It wasn't rape, as a matter of fact, there was no motive that could be found. The brief audio clip is from an interview that is linked below, it's outstanding and highly recommended if your interested in this case. It was conducted by Bill Goodman. Chris is fighting a nasty bug and apologizes for his vocal contempt's Unsolved Kentucky Murders: Betty Gail Brown - Bing video Link to Robert G Lawson's Book, "Who Killed Betty Gail Brown, Murder, Mistrial and Mystery" is listed below. Who Killed Betty Gail Brown?: Murder, Mistrial, and Mystery: Lawson, Robert G.: 9780813174624: Amazon.com: Books VISIT THE MOUNTAIN MYSTERIES Become a Patron! Please support The Mountain Mysteries Co-writer, Technical Advisor and research by Aro Wilson Art, Social Media, and family connections Cody Wilson Co-written, hosted and produced by Christopher Shelby Slone Some musical scoring provided by Trevor Huff Dedicated to the enduring memory of April Pennington --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chris-slone1/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chris-slone1/support