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Best podcasts about Delmont

Latest podcast episodes about Delmont

Crime Time Inc
The Tragic Fallout of Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle

Crime Time Inc

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 18:58


In this episode of Crime Time, Inc., we delve into the infamous Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle case from the 1920s. Arbuckle, a comedic superstar earning a million dollars a year, saw his career implode following a Labor Day party in 1921 at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. The scandal centered around the tragic death of aspiring actress Virginia Rappe, who fell ill at the party and died a few days later. Arbuckle faced manslaughter charges, driven by accusations from Rappe's friend Maud Delmont, leading to three intense and highly publicized trials. Despite Arbuckle's eventual acquittal, his career and public image were irreparably damaged due to conflicting witness accounts, media sensationalism, and a societal backlash against Hollywood's perceived immorality. The episode also examines the intricate human dynamics and motives of key figures such as Delmont and Rappe's ex-fiancé, Henry Lerman. Ultimately, this case serves as a cautionary tale about the power of media, the complexity of justice, and the fragile nature of fame.00:00 Introduction to the Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle Case00:40 The Fateful Labor Day Party01:02 Virginia Rappe's Tragic Story01:30 Conflicting Accounts and Media Frenzy02:28 The Accusations Against Arbuckle05:26 The Trials and Legal Battles10:28 The Aftermath and Arbuckle's Struggle14:23 Lessons from the Arbuckle Scandal18:46 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Fireside Chat
Delmont In The Dark

A Fireside Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 104:45


This week, AFC nation tries to summarize this show for newbies, I give out some more television recommendations, and I get trapped in a blackout while on a very strong edible.  Plus more misheard lyrics, two new album reviews for the Album Challenge and some Would You Rathers and F, Marry, Kills which leads to many stories and rants. A super sized action packed episode for your earholes! Thanks for listening! We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon. AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365 The anonymous box is your direct path to let your voice be heard on the show. IT'S COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS.  The link is pinned to the top of the shows social media pages. This podcast could not be possible without the amazing anonymous contributions of listeners like you! HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT 1: What's a song lyric that you thought was one thing but was something completely different? How did you find out? How long were you singing the wrong lyric? Be as vague or specific as you like. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT 2: Listen to 1 album per week (52 for the year), start to finish, in it's entirety, that you've never listened to before. The only rules are they have to be full length albums. No 5-song ep's and no Greatest Hits compilations. It can even be an album that you have SOME familiarity with.  As long as it's a full length album, and one you've never listened to in its entirety before, it counts. 

The Cook & Joe Show
Vibe check - What is the Steelers biggest problem?

The Cook & Joe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 17:54


One fan is frustrated how the Steelers drafted Kevin Dotson but played him on the wrong side of the o-line. Dave in Delmont wants to see the Steelers go after Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL Draft. Should Drew Allar be an option for the Steelers?

The Cook & Joe Show
11AM - BREAKING NEWS: Myles Garrett has officially requested a trade from Browns; Vibe check - What is the Steelers biggest problem

The Cook & Joe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 45:02


Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Myles Garrett has officially requested a trade from the Browns. Would you rather be the Browns right now or the Steelers? What is the Steelers biggest problem? Dave in Delmont wants to see the Steelers go after Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Unfound
Episode 473: ON HIATUS REPLAY -- Donnie Smatlak

Unfound

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 82:21


Donald David Smatlak was a 25 year old from North Versailles, PA. On Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006 he left his apartment to visit a friend in the neighboring town of Delmont. He never reached his destination and was never seen again. Charley Project Page: http://charleyproject.org/case/donald-david-smatlak Pittsburgh Post Gazette article: http://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2006/02/10/Missing-North-Versailles-man-sought/stories/200602100208 If you have any information concerning the disappearance of Donnie Smatlak, please contact the North Versailles Police Department at (412) 823-1111 or (412) 473-3000. Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/ AUDIENCE OUTREACH #StayHome #WithMe #AloneTogether Join in, subscribe and become part of the most professional, accurate and comprehensive missing persons program in the world! 1) Join the Unfound Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/unfoundfb 2) Join the Unfound Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/gr...... 3) Check out the Unfound books by Ed Dentzel on Amazon: http://bit.ly/unfoundpodcast 4) New podcast episodes every Fri at 2pm ET on Podomatic, iTunes and Stitcher 5) YouTube Live Show every Wed at 9pm ET on the Unfound Podcast Channel / YouTube 6) Unfound Think Tank live where we discuss each week's case with Ed every Sun 7 pm ET on the Unfound Podcast Channel / YouTube. Available for premium Patreon subscribers 7) Read up on Ed's blog about each case by subscribing to Patreon --Contribute to Unfound at Patreon.com/unfoundpodcast. Unfound supports accounts on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. And at Paypal: unfoundpodcast@gmail.com --that is also the email address. Please contact about missing person cases, press inquiries and speaking engagements. - MERCH --The books at Amazon.com in both ebook and print form. --don't forget the reviews. --shirts at myshopify.com/unfound-podcast. --cards at makeplayingcards.com/sell/unfoundpodcast --And please mention Unfound at all true crime websites and forums. Thank you. Images subject to fair use allowance. Images also acquired from CharleyProject.org, directly from the clients of Unfound Podcast or created by Unfound. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Crafty Pint Podcast
Selling Beer & Building Brands featuring Tom Delmont

The Crafty Pint Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 57:00


Few people in Australia have put as much craft beer into as many venues as Tom Delmont.He was Mountain Goat's first ever sales rep – forcing his way into the role and leaving the world of entomology behind – before moving on from the Melbourne icons when they sold to Asahi, later founding IPA-centric brewing company Fixation with the founders of Stone & Wood. He left Fixation a few weeks prior to recording this show, joining carbon accounting platform Zevero, and on the podcast shares stories from his colourful career in beer as well as insights into the art of selling beer and building beer brands. Anyone that's met him over his two decades in beer will know he's a great storyteller and has a genuine love for good beer that surpasses pretty much everyone else on the planet. As an aside, hours after we recorded the show, both he then we learned that Lion had taken the decision to close the Incubator – Fixation's brewpub in Melbourne – hence the late insert into the show. The brand and IPAs will live on, however. Links referenced in or relevant to the show: Froth Town 2024: https://www.froth.town/ Bendigo On The Hop 2024: https://www.bendigobeer.com/both-2024 Lord Nelson sold to Laundy Hotels: https://craftypint.com/news/3545/laundy-hotels-buy-the-lord-nelson Burnley Brewing to close their Richmond taproom: https://craftypint.com/news/3548/burnley-brewing-to-close-their-richmond-taproom Zevero launches in Australia: https://craftypint.com/news/3539/zeveros-mission-to-help-breweries-cut-emissionsNB: around 47 minutes in, you might pick up a slight buzzing sound coming and going. We're not sure what's caused this given we didn't pause or restart the recording before that point, but we'll attempt to find out what caused it before the next show...

The PM Team w/Poni & Mueller
Dave in Delmont mystery

The PM Team w/Poni & Mueller

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 4:49


Dave in Delmont mystery segment 289 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:24:40 +0000 FKwm7sy6ugnh571nNhJbBTTjJ9hlmmfU The PM Team w/Poni & Mueller sports,whatcom/skagit/island counties,wo category Dave in Delmont mystery with Andrew Fillipponi and Chris Mueller 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

The PM Team w/Poni & Mueller
Hayes trade, Dave in Delmont, Dinner at Wimbledon

The PM Team w/Poni & Mueller

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 35:52


2 years ago, Ke'Bryan Hayes signed an 8-year, $70M deal. It doesn't look so good right now. Is there actually a thought that the Pirates could part ways with him? Should the Pirates really consider this? It should be disappointing to the player that the organization fired the man that fixed his offensive approach and he's gone right back to where he started. Would you make the deal? Can the Pirates halt the house of horrors that is Milwaukee tonight? And who does Dave in Delmont sound like? Dinner at Wimbledon – A tennis star was unhappy with the crowd.

The Context
Matthew Delmont: Brown v. Board—What It Achieved and Where It Fell Short

The Context

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 60:30


In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education (1954), Matthew Delmont discusses the symbolic and practical significance of the landmark decision. Although it deemed legal segregation unconstitutional, Brown v. Board did not result in meaningful school integration right away. In fact, the decision represents the long history of civil rights, in which activists had to outflank intense political reluctance and backlash. Matthew Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College and a Guggenheim Fellow. An expert on African American history and the history of civil rights, he has written five books: Half American (2022), Black Quotidian (2019), Why Busing Failed (2016), Making Roots (2016), and The Nicest Kids in Town (2012). His work has appeared in the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Washington Post, NPR, and several academic journals. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Delmont earned a BA from Harvard University and an MA and PhD from Brown University. Links: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/624655/half-american-by-matthew-f-delmont/ https://blackquotidian.org/ https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520284258/why-busing-failed https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520291324/making-roots

The Dead Files
Smothered

The Dead Files

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 38:55


Steve and Amy investigate disturbing paranormal activity targeting children at a family home in Delmont, PA. During her walk, Amy encounters a dead woman that loathes children and a creepy dead man that preys on women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Les Nuits de France Culture
Le film "Angèle" de Marcel Pagnol résiste à l'épreuve du temps

Les Nuits de France Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 20:24


durée : 00:20:24 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - L'émission "La vie du cinéma" présente le film "Angèle" réalisé en 1934 par Marcel Pagnol, d'après le roman "Un de Baumugnes" de Jean Giono. Construite autour de larges extraits du film, l'émission nous donne à entendre, entre autres, les voix de Fernandel, d'Orane Demazis, d'Andrex et de Delmont.

Someone Talked!
Half American Part 2 with Matthew F. Delmont

Someone Talked!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 55:36


Matthew F. Delmont's Half American: The Heroic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad was named Book of the Year by TIME and Publishers Weekly and is a New York Times Notable Book.This Black History Month, Delmont returns to discuss the more than one million Black soldiers who helped win World War II abroad but came home to face widespread racism.

Someone Talked!
Half American Part 1 with Matthew F. Delmont

Someone Talked!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 54:35


This Black History Month author Matthew F. Delmont joins the program to discuss Half American, his definitive history of World War II from the African American perspective. Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College, a Guggenheim Fellow and expert on African American history and the history of civil rights.

The Experience Corporation
11. A Tale of Two Cons | Part 3 | Zapper? I Hardly Know Her

The Experience Corporation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 28:41


Delmont goes backstage. Cameo gets upset. A bug finds its way. Knapp just might save the day.Patreon tiers update! You can now support The Experience Corporation directly through PATREON! If you're already a patron, don't worry; no big changes are coming! We're just adding a few new tiers to allow you to decide what kinds of projects your funds support.If you're a member of the regular Devotee or Sticker Club tiers, your support will go toward general Readymade Utopia content (music, animations, merch, etc.) unrelated to The Experience Corporation podcast.We now have Devotee and Sticker Club tiers that provide all the same benefits of the regular version of these tiers, but with their funds directed specifically toward the production of The Experience Corporation. Basically, you're just being given the opportunity to decide where specifically your support goes! If you want to support both, we've added a new $10 tier (Double Support Tier) that will allow you to do just that! This tier has no additional benefits; it's just there if you want to really show your love. This tier will include sticker club benefits as well.Written by Kaleb DavieMark Miles played KnappRiley played by Matthew SneadCaitlyn Checkeroski as Celeste ZapperAmy Martin as Delmont's communicatorNasr Bin Safwan as Salamander SkewKaleb Davie as BalebYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERPATREON

The Experience Corporation
10. A Tale of Two Cons | Part 2 | Frenemies for Life

The Experience Corporation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 24:35


Delmont runs a lot. A Holo-gram says oops. Cameo continues the search. A snake is in fact a bug.Delmont is played by Len ShethCameo is played by Samuel LevitKnapp played by Mark MilesRiley played by Matthew SneadCaitlyn Checkeroski as Celeste ZapperAmy Martin as Delmont's communicatorNoah Van Der Weide as Bug Bug presenterNasr Bin Safwan as Snake Bug PresenterKeely Smith as Goff LynnMagic presenter played by Megan HastieWritten by Kaleb DavieProduced and directed by Kaleb Davie,Vanessa Thurlow is the director of sound design, producer, and composer.Theme song written by Vanessa Thurlow and Len Sheth, performed by Christian Rasmussen,Artwork by Kate Nikles.Our executive producers are Susan Fair, Bob Levit, and Louise and Raj, and The Elsner Family.Want more from the world of Readymade Utopia? Follow our socials. You can also support us directly by joining the Readymade Utopia Patreon!YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERPATREON

The Experience Corporation
9. A Tale of Two Cons | Part 1 | Knapp's Cameo

The Experience Corporation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 26:34


Multiple conventions are underway. Delmont needs tech support. Cameo approaches strangers. Knapp needs a bug.Delmont is played by Len ShethCameo is played by Samuel LevitKnapp is played by Mark MilesMagic Presenter is played by Megan HastieGoff Lynn is played by Keely SmithRiley is played by Matthew SneadBee Keeper is played by CG ShoopmannTulip and Lola are played by Julia CrowleyWritten by Kaleb DavieProduced and directed by Kaleb Davie,The One True Bug produced by Vanessa Thurlow, lyrics written and performed by Mark Miles.Vanessa Thurlow is the director of sound design, producer, and composer.Theme song written by Vanessa Thurlow and Len Sheth, performed by Christian Rasmussen,Artwork by Kate Nikles.Our executive producers are Susan Fair, Bob Levit, and Louise and Raj, and The Elsner Family.Want more from the world of Readymade Utopia? Follow our socials. You can also support us directly by joining the Readymade Utopia Patreon!YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERPATREON

The Experience Corporation
7. All is Fair in Fudge and Cabinetry | Part 1 | Welcome to the Cabs

The Experience Corporation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 27:50


A new friend is found. Delmont eats fudge. Cameo does not. A large bird hides in a bush.Delmont is played by Len ShethCameo is played by Samuel LevitLeslie is played by Brit MeyerRiley is played by Matthew SneadBauble is played by Christian RassmusenGoff Lynn is played by Keely SmithThe Falcon is played by Chloe HavenGumbo is played by CG ShoopmannTulip and Lola are played by Julia CrowleyDr Ardercoin and Fudge Vincent played by Samuel LevitWritten by Samuel LevitProduced and directed by Kaleb Davie,Vanessa Thurlow is the director of sound design, producer, and composer.Theme song written by Vanessa Thurlow and Len Sheth, performed by Christian Rasmussen,Artwork by Kate Nikles.Our executive producers are Susan Fair, Bob Levit, and Louise and Raj, and The Elsner Family.Want more from the world of Readymade Utopia? Follow our socials. You can also support us directly by joining the Readymade Utopia Patreon!YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERPATREON

Fresh Air
A Marine Reflects On War & Finding Purpose / The Black Experience Of WWII

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 46:58


For Veterans Day we're revisiting two interviews about war. Elliot Ackerman served five tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, during which time, he says, he witnessed the absolute worst — as well as the absolute best — that human beings are capable of. Ackerman is also a journalist, novelist, memoirist and National Book Award nominee. His Silver Star is for leading a platoon in the Battle of Fallujah in Iraq.Historian Matthew Delmont talks about the more than one million Black people who served in the military in WWII, the contributions they made and discrimination they faced, and those who struggled for equality in civilian life. Delmont's book is Half American.Film critic Justin Chang reviews David Fincher's new thriller, The Killer.

Fresh Air
A Marine Reflects On War & Finding Purpose / The Black Experience Of WWII

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 46:58


For Veterans Day we're revisiting two interviews about war. Elliot Ackerman served five tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, during which time, he says, he witnessed the absolute worst — as well as the absolute best — that human beings are capable of. Ackerman is also a journalist, novelist, memoirist and National Book Award nominee. His Silver Star is for leading a platoon in the Battle of Fallujah in Iraq.Historian Matthew Delmont talks about the more than one million Black people who served in the military in WWII, the contributions they made and discrimination they faced, and those who struggled for equality in civilian life. Delmont's book is Half American.Film critic Justin Chang reviews David Fincher's new thriller, The Killer.

The Misery Machine
The Case of Landon Maloberti

The Misery Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 9:38


This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Delmont, Pennsylvania to discuss the case of Landon Maloberti, a 5-year-old little boy who lost his life at the hands of his adoptive parents, Lauren and Jacob Maloberti. Landon's injuries were so severe, that his brain was described as obliterated. Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://lawandcrime.com/crime/parents-obliterated-sons-brain-while-beating-him-to-death-told-hospital-workers-he-was-wobbly-from-covid-police/ https://meaww.com/who-are-lauren-and-jacob-maloberti-adoptive-parents-arrested-for-alleged-torture-and-murder-of-5-year-old-son https://www.facebook.com/jake.maloberti https://www.facebook.com/kathie.sheffler https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/adoptive-mother-husband-charged-with-murder-5-year-old-westmoreland-county/4YW6VRUD45F73BANUJWLB6HJBY/?fbclid=IwAR2XNV4RiwkqUC_UzXAgwGMaT9t_aDOP5FHQZvaiuCZBojhaVLYnvxNo6oo https://twitter.com/Andrew_Havranek/status/1684950736013066240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1684951330060677121%7Ctwgr%5Eb68c4b7f5f2ad55158339e25f5d70c46bd492895%7Ctwcon%5Es2_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wpxi.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fadoptive-mother-husband-charged-with-murder-5-year-old-westmoreland-county%2F4YW6VRUD45F73BANUJWLB6HJBY%2F https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=995495285024990 https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2023/07/28/westmoreland-county-landon-maloberti-adoptive-parents-charged/stories/202307280068 https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-parents-charged-in-death-of-adopted-5-year-old/ https://theintellectualist.com/members/the-intellectualist/activity/30909/?fbclid=IwAR0SQEO-U1tKwMuFy2bMQw_YamrvYszxaHh71UQ6pw7yVKCXvvPDlEbTMBc https://www.towcin.com/lauren-maloberti/?fbclid=IwAR0MLULJ3oW9XoKLEMFpiDRyEDHMXZuRIITjDWSCYKHWdmBjVhTTSe3sd5Y https://www.corridonifuneralhome.com/obituary/Landon-Maloberti

The Experience Corporation
6. Last Call for Bad Calls | Part 2 | False Starts and False Flags

The Experience Corporation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 37:02


Bad calls are made. A race is won. Cameo confronts his deepest fear. More than one hotdog is eaten.Delmont is played by Len ShethCameo is played by Samuel LevitLiam McCarty as Bad Call BillyScott Elsner as announcerChristian Rassmusen as HammerhandKaleb Davie as Bad GerogieAmy Martin as CommunicatorMegan Hastie as Bad Call GoonJames Konicek as Weather ReporterWritten by Samuel Levit and Len ShethProduced and directed by Kaleb Davie,Vanessa Thurlow is the director of sound design, producer, and composer.Theme song written by Vanessa Thurlow and Len Sheth, performed by Christian Rasmussen,Artwork by Kate Nikles.Our executive producers are Susan Fair, Bob Levit, and Louise and Raj, and The Elsner Family.Want more from the world of Readymade Utopia? Follow our socials. You can also support us directly by joining the Readymade Utopia Patreon!YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERPATREON

The Experience Corporation
5. Last Call for Bad Calls | Part 1 | An Old Friend

The Experience Corporation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 25:09


Someone calls into a morning show. Old memories resurface. A Fairy Foam goes to waste. Delmont gets mad.Delmont is played by Len ShethCameo is played by Samuel LevitLiam McCarty as Bad Call BillyScott Elsner as announcerCaitlyn Checkeroski as Celeste ZapperChristian Rassmusen as HammerhandKaleb Davie as Bad GerogieAmy Martin as CommunicatorWritten by Samuel Levit and Len ShethProduced and directed by Kaleb Davie,Vanessa Thurlow is the director of sound design, producer, and composer.Theme song written by Vanessa Thurlow and Len Sheth, performed by Christian Rasmussen,Artwork by Kate Nikles.Our executive producers are Susan Fair, Bob Levit, and Louise and Raj, and The Elsner Family.Want more from the world of Readymade Utopia? Follow our socials. You can also support us directly by joining the Readymade Utopia Patreon!YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERPATREON

The Experience Corporation
4. Rainy Day in Cloud Court | Part 2 | Judge Mint Presiding

The Experience Corporation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 36:22


An unscheduled meeting takes place. Delmont steps up. Cameo calls in a favor. Objections are made, several times even.Delmont is played by Len ShethCameo is played by Samuel LevitWritten by Vanessa Thurlow & Samuel LevitMaya Knell as SimoneKendal Klitzke as BatricaTalon Bigelow as Judge MintHobert Thompson as Solobov BistecProduced and directed by Kaleb Davie,Vanessa Thurlow is the director of sound design, producer, and composer.Theme song written by Vanessa Thurlow and Len Sheth, performed by Christian Rasmussen,Artwork by Kate Nikles.Our executive producers are Susan Fair, Bob Levit, and Louise and Raj, and The Elsner Family.Want more from the world of Readymade Utopia? Follow our socials. You can also support us directly by joining the Readymade Utopia Patreon!YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERPATREON

The Experience Corporation
2. Stranger Experiences | Part 2 | Rise of Top_Pal

The Experience Corporation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 26:40


Delmont is given an offer. A nemesis is found. Cameo makes an unlikely connection. A secret is revealed.The world of Readymade Utopia is created by Kate Nikes and Vanessa Thurlow.Delmont is played by Len ShethCameo is played by Samuel LevitWritten by Kaleb DavieHobert Thompson as Top palMark Miles as Number 27Morgan Morse as Number 3Aron Facture as Number 1Amy Martin as Delmont's communicatorMads Sundquist, Noah Van Der Weide, and Sage Huston as assorted minionsProduced and directed by Kaleb Davie,Vanessa Thurlow is the director of sound design, producer, and composer.Theme song written by Vanessa Thurlow and Len Sheth, performed by Christian Rasmussen. Artwork by Kate Nikles.Our executive producers are Susan Fair, Bob Levit, and Louise and Raj, and a special thank you to the Elsner Family.Want more from the world of Readymade Utopia? Follow our socials. You can also support us directly by joining the Readymade Utopia Patreon!YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERPATREON

The Experience Corporation
1. Stranger Experiences | Part 1 | A Snowflake in the Palm of Your Hand

The Experience Corporation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 26:36


A new experience is given. Cameo is late. A Laptop is watched. A dark descent is made.The world of Readymade Utopia is created by Kate Nikes and Vanessa Thurlow.Delmont is played by Len ShethCameo is played by Samuel LevitWritten by Kaleb DavieBrit Meyer as LeslieMatthew Snead as Riley & baristaJulie Crowley as Lola (the hologram)Talon Bigelow as Check-in clerkAmy Martin as Delmont's communicatorCaitlyn Checkeroski as Laptop LadyKaleb Davie as SeniorLiam McCarty as bridge trollMads Sundquist as Tour GuideProduced and directed by Kaleb Davie,Vanessa Thurlow is the director of sound design, producer, and composer.Theme song written by Vanessa Thurlow and Len Sheth, performed by Christian Rasmussen,Artwork by Kate Nikles.Our executive producers are Susan Fair, Bob Levit, and Louise and Raj, and a special thank you to the Elsner Family.Want more from the world of Readymade Utopia? Follow our socials. You can also support us directly by joining the Readymade Utopia Patreon!YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERPATREON

The Experience Corporation
3. Rainy Day in Cloud Court | Part 1 | Docs and Procs

The Experience Corporation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 24:36


A robot makes a wish. Delmont almost files paperwork. A Judge has a snack. Big yellow galoshes are worn.The world of Readymade Utopia is created by Kate Nikes and Vanessa Thurlow.Delmont is played by Len ShethCameo is played by Samuel LevitWritten by Vanessa ThurlowBrit Meyer as LeslieMaya Knell as SimoneKendal Klitzke as BatricaTalon Bigelow as Judge MintJulie Crowley as LolaMatthew Mew as Cloud ClerkKate Nikles as BrendaMatthew Snead as RileyProduced and directed by Kaleb Davie,Vanessa Thurlow is the director of sound design, producer, and composer.Theme song written by Vanessa Thurlow and Len Sheth, performed by Christian Rasmussen,Artwork by Kate Nikles.Our executive producers are Susan Fair, Bob Levit, and Louise and Raj, and a special thank you to the Elsner Family.Want more from the world of Readymade Utopia? Follow our socials. You can also support us directly by joining the Readymade Utopia Patreon!YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERPATREON

Audio Fiction Trailers: A Cambridge Geek Podcast

Delmont and Cameo travel across Three Cloud City in search of unique experiences. Whether it's fulfilling birthday wishes, entering niche competitions, or undergoing an intimate company retreat, they always find a way to get the most out of the experience... even if they don't always get along. From the world of Readymade Utopia, a new kind of audio experience. Link: https://rss.com/podcasts/theexperiencecorporation RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/theexperiencecorporation/feed.xml

After Words
Booknotes+ : Matthew Delmont, "Half American"

After Words

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 64:41


The title of Dartmouth history professor Matthew Delmont's latest book is "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad." Prof. Delmont, our guest this week, writes in his introduction that: "Nearly everything about the war – the start and end dates, geography, vital military roles, home front, and international implications – looks different form the African American perspective." He points out that ultimately, over one million Black men and women served in World War II.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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C-SPAN Bookshelf
BN: Matthew Delmont, "Half American"

C-SPAN Bookshelf

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 64:41


The title of Dartmouth history professor Matthew Delmont's latest book is "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad." Prof. Delmont, our guest this week, writes in his introduction that: "Nearly everything about the war – the start and end dates, geography, vital military roles, home front, and international implications – looks different form the African American perspective." He points out that ultimately, over one million Black men and women served in World War II.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Baltimore Positive
Celebrating 25 years in Hampstead with Carl Delmont and David Richardson at Greenmount Station

Baltimore Positive

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 45:26


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Entrevistas La FM
Sebastián Delmont, Director del Platzi Space Program

Entrevistas La FM

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 9:33


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Under Pressure: A Medical Podcast
Bonus Episode: Dr. Ziad Mirza Radio Interview with Bob Delmont

Under Pressure: A Medical Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 7:31


Dr. Ziad Mirza, of MVS Woundcare & Hyperbarics, was recently interviewed by Bob Delmont, radio host at 93.1 WPOC of iHeart Radio. The topic of discussion was Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT), a therapy that uses high-pressure oxygen to heal wounds and other medical conditions.Dr. Mirza is a renowned expert in the field of wound care and hyperbaric medicine. He has over two decades of experience in the delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. In his interview with Bob Delmont, Dr. Mirza shared his insights into the benefits of HBOT and how it can help patients recover from various medical conditions.

Conversations with Kenyatta
A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Delmont

Conversations with Kenyatta

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 37:33


In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Dr. Matthew Delmont. The two discuss Black and African American history, as well as what his book-writing process was like, and how he goes about doing his research.  Find out more about Dr. Delmont here: https://history.dartmouth.edu/people/matthew-f-delmontThe music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.

New Books in African American Studies
Matthew F. Delmont, "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad" (Viking, 2022)

New Books in African American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 43:24


Over one million Black men and women served in World War II. Black troops were at Normandy, Iwo Jima, and the Battle of the Bulge, serving in segregated units and performing unheralded but vital support jobs, only to be denied housing and educational opportunities on their return home. Without their crucial contributions to the war effort, the United States could not have won the war. And yet the stories of these Black veterans have long been ignored, cast aside in favor of the myth of the “Good War” fought by the “Greatest Generation.” Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad (Viking, 2022) is American history as you've likely never read it before. In these pages are stories of Black heroes such as Thurgood Marshall, the chief lawyer for the NAACP, who investigated and publicized violence against Black troops and veterans; Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., leader of the Tuskegee Airmen, who was at the forefront of the years-long fight to open the Air Force to Black pilots; Ella Baker, the civil rights leader who advocated on the home front for Black soldiers, veterans, and their families; James Thompson, the 26-year-old whose letter to a newspaper laying bare the hypocrisy of fighting against fascism abroad when racism still reigned at home set in motion the Double Victory campaign; and poet Langston Hughes, who worked as a war correspondent for the Black press. Their bravery and patriotism in the face of unfathomable racism is both inspiring and galvanizing. In a time when the questions World War II raised regarding race and democracy in America remain troublingly relevant and still unanswered, this meticulously researched retelling makes for urgently necessary reading. Omari Averette-Phillips is a graduate student in the department of history at UC Davis. He can be reached at omariaverette@gmail.com 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

New Books Network
Matthew F. Delmont, "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad" (Viking, 2022)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 43:24


Over one million Black men and women served in World War II. Black troops were at Normandy, Iwo Jima, and the Battle of the Bulge, serving in segregated units and performing unheralded but vital support jobs, only to be denied housing and educational opportunities on their return home. Without their crucial contributions to the war effort, the United States could not have won the war. And yet the stories of these Black veterans have long been ignored, cast aside in favor of the myth of the “Good War” fought by the “Greatest Generation.” Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad (Viking, 2022) is American history as you've likely never read it before. In these pages are stories of Black heroes such as Thurgood Marshall, the chief lawyer for the NAACP, who investigated and publicized violence against Black troops and veterans; Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., leader of the Tuskegee Airmen, who was at the forefront of the years-long fight to open the Air Force to Black pilots; Ella Baker, the civil rights leader who advocated on the home front for Black soldiers, veterans, and their families; James Thompson, the 26-year-old whose letter to a newspaper laying bare the hypocrisy of fighting against fascism abroad when racism still reigned at home set in motion the Double Victory campaign; and poet Langston Hughes, who worked as a war correspondent for the Black press. Their bravery and patriotism in the face of unfathomable racism is both inspiring and galvanizing. In a time when the questions World War II raised regarding race and democracy in America remain troublingly relevant and still unanswered, this meticulously researched retelling makes for urgently necessary reading. Omari Averette-Phillips is a graduate student in the department of history at UC Davis. He can be reached at omariaverette@gmail.com 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

New Books in History
Matthew F. Delmont, "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad" (Viking, 2022)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 43:24


Over one million Black men and women served in World War II. Black troops were at Normandy, Iwo Jima, and the Battle of the Bulge, serving in segregated units and performing unheralded but vital support jobs, only to be denied housing and educational opportunities on their return home. Without their crucial contributions to the war effort, the United States could not have won the war. And yet the stories of these Black veterans have long been ignored, cast aside in favor of the myth of the “Good War” fought by the “Greatest Generation.” Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad (Viking, 2022) is American history as you've likely never read it before. In these pages are stories of Black heroes such as Thurgood Marshall, the chief lawyer for the NAACP, who investigated and publicized violence against Black troops and veterans; Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., leader of the Tuskegee Airmen, who was at the forefront of the years-long fight to open the Air Force to Black pilots; Ella Baker, the civil rights leader who advocated on the home front for Black soldiers, veterans, and their families; James Thompson, the 26-year-old whose letter to a newspaper laying bare the hypocrisy of fighting against fascism abroad when racism still reigned at home set in motion the Double Victory campaign; and poet Langston Hughes, who worked as a war correspondent for the Black press. Their bravery and patriotism in the face of unfathomable racism is both inspiring and galvanizing. In a time when the questions World War II raised regarding race and democracy in America remain troublingly relevant and still unanswered, this meticulously researched retelling makes for urgently necessary reading. Omari Averette-Phillips is a graduate student in the department of history at UC Davis. He can be reached at omariaverette@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in Military History
Matthew F. Delmont, "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad" (Viking, 2022)

New Books in Military History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 43:24


Over one million Black men and women served in World War II. Black troops were at Normandy, Iwo Jima, and the Battle of the Bulge, serving in segregated units and performing unheralded but vital support jobs, only to be denied housing and educational opportunities on their return home. Without their crucial contributions to the war effort, the United States could not have won the war. And yet the stories of these Black veterans have long been ignored, cast aside in favor of the myth of the “Good War” fought by the “Greatest Generation.” Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad (Viking, 2022) is American history as you've likely never read it before. In these pages are stories of Black heroes such as Thurgood Marshall, the chief lawyer for the NAACP, who investigated and publicized violence against Black troops and veterans; Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., leader of the Tuskegee Airmen, who was at the forefront of the years-long fight to open the Air Force to Black pilots; Ella Baker, the civil rights leader who advocated on the home front for Black soldiers, veterans, and their families; James Thompson, the 26-year-old whose letter to a newspaper laying bare the hypocrisy of fighting against fascism abroad when racism still reigned at home set in motion the Double Victory campaign; and poet Langston Hughes, who worked as a war correspondent for the Black press. Their bravery and patriotism in the face of unfathomable racism is both inspiring and galvanizing. In a time when the questions World War II raised regarding race and democracy in America remain troublingly relevant and still unanswered, this meticulously researched retelling makes for urgently necessary reading. Omari Averette-Phillips is a graduate student in the department of history at UC Davis. He can be reached at omariaverette@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Booknotes+
Ep. 92 Matthew Delmont, "Half American"

Booknotes+

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 64:53


The title of Dartmouth history professor Matthew Delmont's latest book is "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad." Prof. Delmont, our guest this week, writes in his introduction that: "Nearly everything about the war – the start and end dates, geography, vital military roles, home front, and international implications – looks different form the African American perspective." He points out that ultimately, over one million Black men and women served in World War II.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A Fireside Chat
The Gay Chicken Of Delmont

A Fireside Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 102:31


This week, we continue our trek through the songs that you love and hate and everything in between. Also this week, I try to change my opinion of this time of year by doing a good deed, I have a less than awesome time at a wrestling show and I compete in a game of gay chicken.  Also based on a listener suggestion, we begin a new regular segment on the show of Would You Rather questions every week. Then a very honest and powerful Dead Said Truth about a listener questioning their own mind and thoughts.  All this and much much more. Homework assignment for the next several weeks of shows: Tell me about what songs make you sad. What songs make you happy. What songs can you no longer listen to anymore for whatever reason. Is there a song that always brings you back to earth and grounds you? Is there a song that always makes you happy no matter the situation?  Is there a band or artist that you just don't get? A band or artist that you feel like you should like but don't? Tell me all about the songs that affect you in all different ways. This show is driven by the content you provide! Join the show by clicking on the link pinned to the top of our social media pages. Leave your questions, comments, feedback or whatever you like! COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! Thanks For Listening!

News Nerds
A New Perspective Of World War II With Matthew Delmont

News Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 34:10


The U.S. military has been racially integrated for less than a century, and the nation has fought some of the most significant wars with segregated troops. As this week's guest will tell us, the often overlooked role of African Americans in the second World War is important; black troops fought in combat, supplied other troops with food and ammunition, and built key infrastructure that allied militaries relied on in winning the war. Matthew Delmont's new book is Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and abroad. Delmont teaches history at Dartmouth college and is the author of 4 previous books, all relating to civil rights and African American history. He won a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2017 and was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Public Scholar Award two years ago. Ezra --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/newsnerds/message

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Daily Reflection Podcast
November 28th - Attraction, Not Promotion - Mark L. (Delmont, PA)

Daily Reflection Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 33:52


Join us as Mark L., from Delmont, PA, shares his experience, strength, and hope, around today's Daily Reflection, Attraction, Not Promotion. ATTRACTION, NOT PROMOTIONThrough many painful experiences, we think we have arrived at what that policy ought to be. It is the opposite in many ways of usual promotional practice. We found that we had to rely upon the principle of attraction rather than of promotion.— TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 180-81While I was drinking I reacted with anger, self-pity and defiance against anyone who wanted to change me. All I wanted then was to be accepted by another human simply as I was and, curiously, that is what I found in A.A. I became the custodian of this concept of attraction, which is the principle of our Fellowship's public relations. It is by attraction that I can best reach the alcoholic who still suffers.I thank God for having given me the attraction of a well-planned and established program of Steps and Traditions. Through humility and the support of my fellow sober members, I have been able to practice the A.A. way of life through attraction, not promotion.From the book Daily ReflectionsCopyright © 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.Support the showNeed the Daily Reflection Book? Visit our web site Read about Recovery on our Blog Visit our Facebook Group Follow us on Twitter Support the Podcast: - On Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailyreflection - On PayPal: https://paypal.me/dailyreflection If you're struggling with alcohol or addiction, or wondering how to stop drinking it's helpful to know that there's a solution that has worked for millions of people. The Daily Reflection Podcast provides hope, and inspiration through the shared experiences of people that have found a way out.

Capehart
Matthew F. Delmont on Black Americans fighting for ‘double victory' in WWII

Capehart

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 29:42


In this Washington Post Live conversation from Nov. 3, professor Matthew F. Delmont discusses his new book, “Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad,” the important roles Black Americans played in every branch of the military, and the disrespect and violence they faced when returning home.

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Fresh Air
Best Of: Steven Spielberg / The Black Soldiers Of WWII

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 48:45


Steven Spielberg's latest project, The Fabelmans, is semi-autobiographical — focused on his childhood and teen years and his parents' divorce. He jokingly refers to the film as "$40 million of therapy." He speaks with Terry Gross about the first movie he saw in theaters and growing up around Holocaust survivors.Maureen Corrigan reviews Foster by Claire Keegan.Historian Matthew Delmont talks about the more than one million Black people who served in the military in WWII, the contributions they made and discrimination they faced, and those who struggled for equality in civilian life. Delmont's book is Half American.

Tavis Smiley
Matthew F. Delmont on "Tavis Smiley"

Tavis Smiley

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 43:18


Matthew Delmont - Civil rights expert and Dartmouth history professor. He joins Tavis to unpack his new book “Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad” (ahead of Veterans Day this Friday). The book highlights the definitive history of World War II from the African American perspective in a way that you've likely never read before.

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Fresh Air
The Black Experience Of WWII

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 44:51


Historian Matthew Delmont talks about the more than one million Black people who served in the military in WWII, the contributions they made and discrimination they faced, and those who struggled for equality in civilian life. Delmont's book is Half American.Justin Chang reviews Steven Spielberg's new semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans.

Burned By Books
Matthew Delmont, "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad" (Viking, 2022)

Burned By Books

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 41:00


Today I talked to Matthew Delmont about his new book Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad (Viking, 2022) Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College. A Guggenheim Fellow and expert on African American history and the history of civil rights, he is the author of four books: Black Quotidian, Why Busing Failed, Making Roots, and The Nicest Kids in Town. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, NPR, and several academic journals. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Delmont earned his B.A from Harvard University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Brown University. Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in African American Studies
Matthew Delmont, "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad" (Viking, 2022)

New Books in African American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 41:00


Today I talked to Matthew Delmont about his new book Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad (Viking, 2022) Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College. A Guggenheim Fellow and expert on African American history and the history of civil rights, he is the author of four books: Black Quotidian, Why Busing Failed, Making Roots, and The Nicest Kids in Town. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, NPR, and several academic journals. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Delmont earned his B.A from Harvard University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Brown University. Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. 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

New Books Network
Matthew Delmont, "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad" (Viking, 2022)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 41:00


Today I talked to Matthew Delmont about his new book Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad (Viking, 2022) Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College. A Guggenheim Fellow and expert on African American history and the history of civil rights, he is the author of four books: Black Quotidian, Why Busing Failed, Making Roots, and The Nicest Kids in Town. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, NPR, and several academic journals. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Delmont earned his B.A from Harvard University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Brown University. Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. 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

New Books in History
Matthew Delmont, "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad" (Viking, 2022)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 41:00


Today I talked to Matthew Delmont about his new book Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad (Viking, 2022) Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College. A Guggenheim Fellow and expert on African American history and the history of civil rights, he is the author of four books: Black Quotidian, Why Busing Failed, Making Roots, and The Nicest Kids in Town. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, NPR, and several academic journals. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Delmont earned his B.A from Harvard University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Brown University. Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

MPR News with Kerri Miller
'Should I sacrifice my life to live half American?'

MPR News with Kerri Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 51:39


In January 1942, a young Black man from Kansas wrote a letter to the editor of the Pittsburgh Courier, the nation's largest Black newspaper at the time. He poignantly asked the questions that many Black men also asked while serving in a segregated military during World War II. “Should I sacrifice my life to live half American?” wrote James G. Thompson. “Will things be better for the next generation in the peace to follow? Would it be demanding too much to demand full citizenship rights in exchange for the sacrificing of my life? Is the kind of America I know worth defending?” That letter echoed in the mind of historian Matthew Delmont. The title of his new book, “Half American” was inspired by Thompson's letter. In it, he painfully recounts what Black service members of the day faced as they fought in a segregated military. During World War II, Black Americans were inspired by the idea of a double victory — to defeat not only the fascism abroad, but also racism at home. But the idea of equality was dismissed by many in leadership, who saw the cry as radical and even seditious. Friday, on Big Books and Bold Ideas, host Kerri Miller spoke with Delmont about how Black men and women fought for that double victory, why Black Americans saw World War II coming before white Americans did, and how what we acknowledge — or ignore — in history shapes our world today. Guest: Matthew Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College and an expert on African American history and the history of civil rights. His new book is “Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad.” To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or RSS. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.