Podcasts about Dust Bowl

This is our final episode in the Dust Series! We get down and dusty talking about the facts of the Dust Bowl and dust mites. Also, we've got a whole slew up updates, and a whole slew of questions that will one day become updates!

The Great Depression inflicted an apocalyptic financial struggle on American cities, driving unemployment to a staggering 25%.  While urban areas faced widespread unemployment, poverty, and food scarcity, the Great Plains were grappling with an equally devastating crisis: the Dust Bowl, a disaster of epic proportions. Short-sighted farming practices and historic droughts led to a decade of soil erosion, creating a series of suffocating dust storms that triggered a mass exodus from the region. Learn more about the Dust Bowl, its causes, and its impact on Everything Everywhere, Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're picking apples this week, consarn it! Join the High & Low boys down at the orchard while they wrap up their pair of John Steinbeck adaptations by discussing the James Franco directed In Dubious Battle. This movie stars Franco, Nat Wolff, Selena Gomez, Vincent D'Onofrio, Robert Duvall Ed Harris, Brian Cranston.  Tune in to find which one of Steinbeck's Dustbowl adaptations is the choice pick. Get social with High & Low!Instagram @HighLowMovieShowThreads @ HighLowMovieShowJoin our Facebook Group The High & Low DungeonBuy Us a Coffee Twitter @HighLowMovieSho

TWR Route 66 Ep 3 of the Travels With Randy podcast is here! And We Begin At The End!  Santa Monica Pier, Pasadena, and Barstow Charlotte Snowstorm Impact Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed the recent snowstorm in Charlotte, which resulted in 8 inches of snow and caused widespread disruptions. Bubba shared his experience of being stuck at home and the challenges faced by the city due to the lack of snow plows. They briefly touched on the weather conditions in other parts of the country, including Florida's iguana problem during cold weather. The conversation then shifted to the third episode of their Route 66 coverage. Route 66: History and Beginnings Bubba and Randy discussed the start of their Route 66 coverage, with Randy confirming he had begun the route from Santa Monica, its designated end point. They explored the history of Route 66, which was established in 1926 as part of a numbered highway system, though the roads already existed as trails. Randy shared that Chester Avery, known as the "father of Route 66," was instrumental in mapping and naming the route after discovering that "Route 60" was already in use. Route 66's Evolution and Impact Route 66 was originally designed as a commerce route connecting small towns from Chicago to Los Angeles, with Avery, who owned a motel in Tulsa, playing a key role in its promotion. The highway passed through downtown Los Angeles at 7th and Broadway, which was once a vibrant theater district but is now run-down. The discussion highlighted how the road evolved from dirt paths used by horse and buggy to a major transportation artery for farmers in the mid-20th century, eventually being replaced by the interstate system. Route 66's Historical Evolution Randy shared his experience exploring the original and historical routes of Route 66, highlighting its evolution from 1926 to 1938, when it became the first paved numbered highway. He explained how the route was realigned and extended to Santa Monica in the 1930s, despite its official endpoint being at Olympic and Lincoln Boulevards. Randy discussed the significance of Pasadena, noting its historical attractions like the Tournament of Roses and its role in the route, and mentioned the Figueroa tunnels, built in 1940, which rerouted Route 66 onto the Arroyo Seco Parkway. Route 66 Centennial Preservation Discussion The discussion focused on Route 66's centennial anniversary in 2026 and its current state. Randy shared insights about the varying signage and preservation efforts along the historic route across different states, noting that California does a good job by allowing cities to manage their own Route 66 markings. They discussed the end point of Route 66 in Santa Monica, where a significant sign marks its conclusion, and mentioned that Mel's Diner, originally from American Graffiti, is a popular breakfast spot near the endpoint. Route 66: American Cultural Highway The discussion focused on Route 66, its history, and its significance. Randy shared insights about the route's journey from a decommissioned highway to a symbol of American history and culture. They discussed the route's connection to the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl era, highlighted by John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath." Randy encouraged watching the film adaptation to better understand the experiences of those who traveled Route 66 during this period. Bubba expressed interest in rewatching the film and learning more about this historical route. Route 66: Legacy and Relevance The discussion focused on the historical significance of Route 66, its decline with the advent of the interstate system, and its cultural impact. Randy shared insights from the movie "The Grapes of Wrath" and the animated film "Cars," emphasizing key scenes that reflect the challenges faced by those who traveled the route during the 1930s. They highlighted the transition from the original Route 66 to the historic Route 66, noting the efforts to preserve its legacy. Randy assigned homework to watch these films and encouraged a reevaluation of Route 66's current state, emphasizing its relevance to small businesses and the spirit of the road. Route 66 Driving Adventure Randy shared his experience driving from Santa Monica to Chicago, offering advice for others to rent a car at LAX and start early on weekends to avoid traffic. He described driving through familiar routes, including a Tesla diner that replaced his old workplace, and emphasized taking the original Route 66 instead of freeways for a more authentic experience. Beth provided historical details about the pre-1935 route, which ran through downtown LA and Echo Park before connecting with Santa Monica Boulevard. Randy mentioned seeing a friend, Cindy, who expressed jealousy about his interaction with a computer, hinting at his close relationships with a few lifelong friends. Route 66 Journey and Challenges Randy discussed his ongoing journey along Route 66, highlighting the challenges of navigating the historic route due to poor signage and the need for guides like Austin Whittle's maps. He shared his experience at Fort Nebo, a Marine Corps base where he was briefly detained for attempting to take a picture of a Route 66 sign near the base's entrance. Randy also outlined his plan to cover different states along Route 66 over the next few months, with two weeks allocated for each state except Kansas and Texas, which he plans to cover in one episode. He emphasized the importance of preserving Route 66's history, especially during its 100th anniversary, and suggested that listeners join his Facebook page and group for more photos, stories, and detailed information The podcast is for your ears and can be found everywhere - but you should REALLY see this trip with your eyes and so come find Randy's excellent and extensive photography in our little 20,000 person page on Facebook. Enjoy! Come join the conversation on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have a great idea for the guys?  Want to sponsor us?  Want us to sell something National Park or Route 66 related? Want to be a guest? Want to pay for both of us to go to Alaska? Want me to stop asking questions?  Email bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com Find our podcast home right here: http://travelswithrandypodcast.libsyn.com/website

Peacewarts: Living Roots 101 - Orientation & Soil as a Peace Treaty (Class 1) We descend into the Greenhouse to introduce the Law of Return. This class focuses on the historical cause-and-effect chain between soil health and social stability, examining Mesopotamian salinization, the American Dust Bowl, colonial monocultures, and modern fertilizer dependency.  Homework: Interrupt your routine – wait, maybe this has non become your routine… Look up the "Dust Bowl" and  "Human Displacement." Write down one question you have about how food scarcity impacts local peace, or anything about this episode. If no question comes to mind, write: "no question." Optional: Journal for five minutes about where your calories come from. Do they come from a local "Law of Return" system, or an extractive "Monoculture" system? Learning Topics: The Law of Return (Anti-Extraction) Mesopotamian Salinization & Systemic Collapse The Dust Bowl as a Displacement Driver Colonial Monocultures vs. Soil Health Synthetic Fertilizer Dependency Get the book Peace Stuff Enough: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com/peace-stuff-enough Join the Community / Get the Books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW

In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Will Rose speaks with historian Jeff Roche, author of The Conservative Frontier: Texas and the Origins of the New Right (University of Texas Press), about how West Texas became one of the most conservative regions in American political life. Roche traces the roots of modern conservatism back to the late nineteenth century, beginning with the rise of ranching culture after the displacement of Indigenous peoples and the collapse of the bison economy. He explains how the entrepreneurial, anti-state ethos of early ranchers—embodied by figures like Charles Goodnight—combined with the mythology of the cowboy to form a durable regional identity centered on self-reliance, individualism, and suspicion of government authority.The conversation also explores the defining role of geography and environment in shaping West Texas culture, from its flat, arid plains to its chronic vulnerability to drought. Roche highlights the Dust Bowl as a turning point that shattered faith in agricultural abundance while deepening resentment toward federal intervention. The episode concludes with a discussion of Barry Goldwater's influence on the rise of the New Right, showing how West Texas conservatives helped redefine American conservatism in the mid-twentieth century and laid the groundwork for the modern Republican Party.

Carole O'Neill's guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Shelley Blanton-Stroud, author of the book An Unlikely Prospect. Shelley grew up in California's Central Valley, the daughter of Dust Bowl immigrants who made good on their ambition to get out of the field. Recently retired from teaching writing at Sacramento State University, she serves as President of the Board of 916 Ink, an arts-based creative writing nonprofit for children, and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies at Claremont McKenna College. She also interviews mystery and thriller authors for the Mystery Review Crew. Shelley is the author of the critically acclaimed Jane Benjamin Mystery series, which includes Copy Boy, Tomboy, and Poster Girl. Her writing has been a finalist in the Sarton Book Awards, IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, Killer Nashville's Silver Falchion Award, the American Fiction Awards, and the National Indie Excellence Awards. She and her husband live in Sacramento, surrounded by photos of their out-of-town sons, their wonderful partners, very first grandchild, and a lifetime of beloved dogs.   In her book review, Carole O'Neill stated: An Unlikely Prospect is historical fiction by Shelley Blanton-Stroud. I immediately found myself routing for Sandy Zimmer who inherits the job of publisher of the Prospect newspaper when she becomes a widow at the age of thirty-two. As San Francisco erupts in celebration, the VJ Peace Riot results in eleven deaths and six rapes throughout the city.   While everyone around her celebrates, Sandy is forced to take over her husband's former duties and win the support of her controlling father-in-law. She guides her newspaper to cover the riot by printing the truth of the assaults on the victims. However, her father-in-law tries to use his position on the board to bury the scandal in order to attract the United Nations Headquarters to San Francisco.   She knows she must navigate between the needed reporting and the required votes on her board to keep her job and save the Prospect. Convincing the other newspaper publishers in the city to divide the issues and report the truth results in her finding her voice in the male dominated world of 1945 journalism.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Shelley Blanton-Stroud Website: https://shelleyblantonstroud.com/ FB: @blantonstroudauthor IG: @blantonstroud   Purchase An Unlikely Prospect on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/48IkFku Ebook: https://amzn.to/4pWLb0D   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #shelleyblantonstroud #anunlikelyprospect #historicalfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

  Marcia Franklin interviews award-winning author and New York Times columnist Tim Egan. Egan, who was part of a team of New York Times reporters that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2001, has covered the American West for more than 20 years. He talks with Franklin about how the region is changing socially and politically. He also discusses the struggles of the Dust Bowl survivors of the 1930s, whose stories he chronicles in The Worst Hard Time. That work won a National Book Award in 2006. Originally aired: 11/23/2012

As 2025 comes to a close, we're revisiting interviews with this year's nominees and winners of some of the biggest prizes in literature. Karen Russell's novel The Antidote is set during the Dust Bowl – a period when poor farming practices and drought led to a wave of severe and damaging dust storms. In this bleak setting, we're introduced to a cast of characters, including a woman who stores other people's memories and a photographer tasked with documenting the crisis. In today's episode, Russell speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the inspiration behind The Antitode's core characters, including the work of photographer Gordon Parks and an image that came to Russell as she finished her first novel.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Alex Woodard—singer-songwriter, author, and storyteller—who discusses his powerful new novel, "Ordinary Soil" (Greenleaf, Aug. 12, 2025). According to the National Rural Health Association, farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than those in any other profession, a sobering reality that underscores the hidden cost of modern agriculture. "Ordinary Soil" steps directly into this cultural reckoning, blending science, ancestral trauma, environmental urgency, and hope into a deeply emotional and thought-provoking story. When a young farmer—burdened by a mysterious family legacy and mounting despair—attempts to take his life beneath a rotting burial elm, he sets off a chain of events that uncovers long-buried truths about farming, chemical dependency, and the intergenerational wounds carried in the land itself. At the heart of the novel is a startling idea: healing our bodies, minds, and communities may begin in the soil beneath our feet. In this engaging conversation, Alex shares his transition from music to fiction, the real-life inspiration behind the novel, and how a chance encounter during a surf trip at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic shaped the story. He discusses Oklahoma's agricultural history, the lingering legacy of the Dust Bowl, and why storytelling is essential for addressing complex topics like mental health, environmental responsibility, and consumer choice. Known for his artistic sensitivity, Woodard weaves peer-reviewed science into narrative fiction, creating a novel that serves as both a wake-up call and a balm—one that dares to offer hope in a time of crisis. "Ordinary Soil" is also available as an audiobook narrated by the legendary Scott Brick, bringing added depth to this resonant and timely story. Learn more about Alex and "Ordinary Soil" at https://www.alexwoodard.com/  Learn more about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/  This episode is featured on Big Blend Radio's “A Toast to The Arts,”  "Quality of Life," and “Nature Connection” podcast channels! Explore the Big Blend Radio Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

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Today, I want to talk about a claim that shows up every Christmas season, especially online: the idea that Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were refugees — that they were undocumented migrants escaping a hostile government, and that the Nativity somehow maps onto modern U.S. immigration politics. It's an idea repeated so often that it feels unquestionable. But once you look at the world they actually lived in, the analogy collapses instantly.To understand the Flight into Egypt, you have to understand Rome. Not Rome as a distant city, but Rome as a system — the political world the Holy Family lived inside. Rome wasn't divided into separate nations with visas and passports and immigration systems. It was a unified empire, more like the continental United States than anything else. Judea and Egypt weren't foreign countries. They were Roman jurisdictions. Moving between them was internal movement, not crossing a border.That's the first thing modern people miss. The Holy Family didn't leave their country. They didn't enter a foreign state. They didn't become stateless or undocumented. They were Roman subjects everywhere they went, protected by the same imperial authority that governed the entire region.Now yes, Rome had borders — real borders, violent borders. When people tried to enter the empire from the outside, Rome enforced those boundaries with an iron fist. Caesar's armies blocked outsiders, pushed back tribes, and made sure that entry into the empire happened only on Rome's terms. In that sense, Caesar actually behaved more like a modern head of state than people realize. He controlled who entered the empire. He didn't control internal movement.And that's exactly where the analogy to modern refugee policy breaks. When Joseph took Mary and the infant Jesus to Egypt after receiving the angel's warning, they didn't present themselves at a checkpoint. They didn't apply for refuge. They didn't cross into a sovereign foreign nation. They simply went from one part of Rome to another part of Rome.If you want a modern parallel, you don't look at asylum seekers crossing into the U.S. You look at internal displacement inside the U.S. itself. Think of the Dust Bowl migrants who fled drought and famine by heading west. Think of the Great Migration, when Black Americans fled Jim Crow violence and resettled in northern cities. Think of families uprooted by hurricanes and moving across state lines for safety. These were dramatic, traumatic movements — but they weren't refugee movements. They were internal migrations.And that is exactly where the Holy Family fits. Their flight was driven by danger, but it didn't change their political or legal status. They weren't outsiders. They weren't undocumented. They weren't in violation of any law. They were moving within their own world.So why do we keep reframing the Nativity as a refugee story? Because it serves a modern narrative. It gives people a moral shorthand. It lets contemporary political debates borrow the emotional power of a sacred story. But the history doesn't support the analogy, and neither does the geography.This isn't about rejecting compassion or undermining anyone's convictions. It's about accuracy. The Holy Family's flight isn't an ancient version of modern asylum. It's an internal relocation under threat, inside the same empire.As we hear the familiar Christmas commentary this year, we can appreciate the moral impulse behind the analogy — but we should also acknowledge the reality. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were not refugees. They were Roman subjects reacting to a local threat, not crossing a foreign border into a foreign country. Their story is dramatic, moving, and sacred — but it isn't a blueprint for modern immigration policy.

Welcome back. Today we're taking on a Christmas claim that resurfaces every year: that Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were refugees, undocumented migrants, or ancient asylum-seekers. It's emotionally appealing, politically useful, and completely incompatible with the world the Nativity took place in.To understand why, we have to put aside modern nation-states and step into Rome. Rome wasn't a patchwork of countries. It was a unified imperial world, more like a continental-scale United States than anything else in antiquity. Judea and Egypt were not separate nations. They were Roman jurisdictions. Moving between them was like moving from one state to another, not crossing an international border.And that's the heart of it: the Holy Family never left their own political system. They never crossed into foreign territory. They never became stateless. They never occupied any category resembling “undocumented.” They were lawful Roman subjects everywhere they went.Now, Rome did have borders — fierce ones. Caesar defended the external edges of the empire with levels of force modern governments wouldn't dream of using. Unauthorized groups approaching Rome from outside were blocked, repelled, or crushed. In that sense, Caesar absolutely behaved like a modern head of state securing a national border. But none of that applied to people already inside the empire. Rome didn't deport internal subjects for moving from one province to another. There was no immigration system for internal movement because internal movement didn't require permission.So when Joseph took Mary and the infant Jesus to Egypt after receiving a divine warning, they weren't entering a foreign country or seeking asylum. They weren't applying for refuge. They weren't presenting themselves to a host government. They were relocating inside the only political world they belonged to.If we want analogies, the closest modern parallels come from American internal displacement, not international refugee movements. Think of Dust Bowl families fleeing starvation and drought by heading to California. Think of the Great Migration, when millions of Black Americans fled racial terror in the South and rebuilt their lives in northern cities. Think of families uprooted by hurricanes or wildfires and moving across state lines. These were dramatic, sometimes desperate relocations. But they weren't refugees under law. They were citizens moving inside a single national system.The Holy Family fits this pattern far better than the refugee framework we keep projecting onto them. Their story is about danger, intervention, and survival — but not about crossing a border into a foreign land.So why do we keep forcing the Nativity into modern immigration politics? Because the analogy is emotionally powerful. Casting Jesus as an undocumented child and Herod as the voice of border enforcement gives modern debates a moral clarity many people crave. But it rests on a misunderstanding of both worlds: Rome and our own.Rome enforced external borders. The United States enforces external borders. But Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were never on the wrong side of those borders. They were not outsiders seeking entry. They were insiders seeking safety. Their legal status never changed. Their political identity never changed. Their movement never triggered anything resembling asylum, deportation, or refugee law.This isn't about shutting down compassion. It's about keeping the historical record intact and resisting the urge to retrofit sacred stories into modern political frameworks. The Nativity is many things — a theological hinge, a confrontation with violence, a narrative of protection — but it is not an immigration parable.Thanks for listening. For sources, notes, and the full written version, check the show notes.

Send us a textForget the postcard version of Dodge City. We open the door to the Great Western Hotel and step into a town intent on trading dust for dignity, noise for order, and short-term profits for a longer arc of respectability. The surprise is in the name itself: Great Western wasn't a nod to cattle drives; it was a bid to borrow the prestige of Brunel's railway and steamship, the Victorian shorthand for speed, reliability, and modern life. That branding choice tells us more about ambition on the plains than any staged gunfight ever could.We follow the transformation from the unpolished Western House to a hotel with plate glass, private rooms, and a no-whiskey policy under Dr. Samuel Galland, a German immigrant who believed Dodge City could be sober and civilized. Along the way, we separate trail reality from tourist memory: drovers called it the Western or the Dodge City Trail, while the phrase Great Western Trail arrived decades later through scholarship and heritage markers that retconned the landscape. The evidence runs through ledgers, newspapers, and the lived language of the men who drove the herds.The human stories make the stakes tangible. A silk-top-hatted dentist walks Front Street on principle and learns the cost of standing out before earning respect. Fires scorch the business district, owners come and go, the hotel changes names and survives the Dust Bowl, then vanishes in 1942—only to reappear as a museum gateway that sits near modern trail markers, inviting a tempting but false connection. What remains is the real takeaway: the West wasn't just won by grit; it was branded into being by people who knew that names can move minds as surely as rails move trains.If this reframe challenged a myth you held, share the episode, leave a rating, and tell us which Western “truth” you want us to unpack next. Subscribe for more history with receipts and a clear eye.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included.

EPISODE 637 - Jann Alexander - Unspoken - Historic Texas during the Dirty Thirties and beyondAbout Jann AlexanderI'm an author, photographer, and artist.My characters face down their fears, in novels that are as close-to-true as fiction can get.I specialize in time travel. Read Unspoken, my best-selling novel and the first in my Dust series that stars historic Texas during the Dirty Thirties and beyond. Explore my photography featuring Vanishing Austin, Mother Earth, and Texana. Journey into the American southwest and Mexico, along the Mission Trail, as I capture the colors in my paintings and photos. ​"Jann Alexander's blazingly alive novel Unspoken asks how do we keep a family intact? Especially during a time of upheaval and betrayal in the 1930s Dust Bowl? Here, in a story told by both a mother and her daughter, two people struggle to both understand their world and each other." — CAROLINE LEAVITT, New York Times bestselling author ofPictures of You and Days of WonderUpheaval, betrayal, estrangement, families lost and found, poverty, and homelessness, are the themes we wake up to in today's headlines. In the 1930s, the Texas Dust Bowl was no different — with one exception. Nobody knew how to fix air you couldn't breathe.https://www.jannalexander.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Honoring Dorothea Lange, the American documentary photographer and photojournalist who, through her snapshots and commentary, recorded the consequences of the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression and WWII in California.Snapshots in black & white illustrate the human suffering and struggle to survive of farmers fleeing the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, and the internment of Japanese American citizens.A walk through the past brings us back to today. Here we are, 95 years years after the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. Poverty is spiking in the country with the highest concentration of billionaires in the world, the U.S.A. Through the machinations of the billionaires and fossil fuel corporations, the White House has rolled back progress in dealing with  the climate crisis. Remember the suffering and loss caused by the Dust Bowl? Remember the devastation caused by the Great Depression? After experiencing the live performance of Last West Roadsongs for Dorothea Lange at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, this is what floated up for me. https://svma.org/exhibition/last-west/For more: https://oshahayden.com/RELEVANT HISTORY The DUST BOWL “Between 1930 and 1940, the southwestern Great Plains region of the United States suffered a severe drought. Once a semi-arid grassland, the treeless plains became home to thousands of settlers when, in 1862, Congress passed the Homestead Act. Most of the settlers farmed their land or grazed cattle. The farmers plowed the prairie grasses and planted dry land wheat. As the demand for wheat products grew, cattle grazing was reduced, and millions more acres were plowed and planted.Dry land farming on the Great Plains led to the systematic destruction of the prairie grasses. In the ranching regions, overgrazing also destroyed large areas of grassland. Gradually, the land was laid bare, and significant environmental damage began to occur. Among the natural elements, the strong winds of the region were particularly devastating.With the onset of drought in 1930, the overfarmed and overgrazed land began to blow away. Winds whipped across the plains, raising billowing clouds of dust. The sky could darken for days, and even well-sealed homes could have a thick layer of dust on the furniture. In some places, the dust drifted like snow, covering farm buildings and houses. Nineteen states in the heartland of the United States became a vast dust bowl. With no chance of making a living, farm families abandoned their homes and land, fleeing westward to become migrant laborers.”“In all, 400,000 people left the Great Plains, victims of the combined action of severe drought and poor soil conservation practices.”“In his 1939 book The Grapes of Wrath, author John Steinbeck described the flight of families from the Dust Bowl: "And then the dispossessed were drawn west--from Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico; from Nevada and Arkansas, families, tribes, dusted out, tractored out. Car-loads, caravans, homeless and hungry; twenty thousand and fifty thousand and a hundred thousand and two hundred thousand. They streamed over the mountains, hungry and restless--restless as ants, scurrying to find work to do--to lift, to push, to pick, to cut--anything, any burden to bear, for food. The kids are hungry. We got no place to live. Like ants scurrying for work, for food, and most of all for land." Library of Congress US History https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/united-states-history-primary-source-timeline/great-depression-and-world-war-ii-1929-1945/dust-bowl/If you enjoyed this show, please leave a positive review and share with your friends. Thank you! Osha

Send us a textA storm knocked out the lights at Maker's Mark, so we built a Private Select by daylight and rain, then dug into how whiskey's flavor science connects to America's past. We rate a “Candied Apple” pick, share cocktail ideas, and trace the path from frontier stills to Bottled‑in‑Bond and Prohibition.• Makers Mark Private Select program and stave choices• Our “Picked In The Dark” blend story and goals• Live tasting and scoring of “Candied Apple”• Caramel vs apple spice palate debate• Cocktail ideas for apple‑cinnamon profiles• Early American distilling and frontier barter• Whiskey taxation and the Whiskey Rebellion• Bottled‑in‑Bond standards and consumer trust• Prohibition, medicinal licenses and speakeasies• Farming, Dust Bowl and economic fallout links• Part two teaser on post‑Prohibition to modern bourbonSubscribe on Apple, Spotify and YouTube, become a member, and leave good feedbackRain hammered the windows, the power went out, and we had a barrel to pick. So we moved to a sunlit tasting room at Maker's Mark and built a Private Select by feel, flashlight, and a lot of palate trust—then named it “Picked In The Dark.” That's the energy we bring to this episode: a hands-on exploration of stave choices, blend strategy, and why nine weeks of finishing can turn a beloved wheated bourbon into something entirely its own.We break down the five stave types and how they shape flavor—sweetness, tannin, chocolate tones, and spice—before opening a “Candied Apple” Private Select that split the room. Expect baked apple on the nose, cinnamon warmth, a bold body, and a finish that lingers. We score it live, argue caramel versus apple spice, and spin off cocktail ideas that make the profile shine: think hot toddy or apple‑cider highball with star anise and maple.Then we widen the lens. Whiskey wasn't just a drink in early America; it was logistics, currency, and tax policy. We trace the arc from colonial rye and corn distilling to the Whiskey Rebellion, the Bottled‑in‑Bond Act's quality revolution, and the messy economics of Prohibition—medicinal permits, speakeasies, soil depletion, and the rise of organized crime. The through line is clear: from stave science to statecraft, bourbon tells the story of how the country built roads, funded wars, and developed taste.If you're curious about Maker's Mark Private Select, love a good tasting debate, or want the real history behind the glass, you'll feel right at home. Tap play, subscribe for part two on post‑Prohibition to modern bourbon, and leave a quick review so more whiskey lovers can find the show.If You Have Gohsts voice over Whiskey Thief Add for SOFLSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com The Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/

In this week's episode we continue our Ten Plagues series with the plagues of Livestock Disease and Boils. We think about how these plagues are similar to climate related “plagues” in the present (smoke from forest fires) and in the recent past (dust pneumonia in the Dust Bowl) and the theorized link between a rise in epidemics and a warming climate. We also talk about the governmental mechanisms responding to the escalation of the plagues that feel like modern times, including investigation without action and the weakening ability of propaganda to make the plagues seem less severe. We conclude with the hope that we are responding better to our current situation than Pharaoh did. Follow along here: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/667757

Lyndsay and Will discuss the content NOT included in The Great Depression & Dust Bowl their episode about how American greed destroyed both the economy and the land. - Listen to the original episode here or view the full transcript here.- Purchase books through our affiliate program here.-View our teaching material on Teacher Pay Teachers.Support the showSupport the Show https://buymeacoffee.com/amhistoryremix

The last week of October reads brings the children of the corn to shame. Check out our "weave" of spooky and snarky webs this week! Dust Bowl Children by Wile E. Young and Emily Young Sour Candy and Turtle Boy by Kealan Patrick Burke You Weren't Meant to be Human by Andrew Joseph White

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Get your spoon and a glass of water as we talk about the dust bowl. Join us as we discuss why you should always listen to the indigenous people, drowning in grasshoppers, and how to get paid to to absolutely nothing.

Steve Steadham discusses growing up skating spill ways & bank riding in Las Vegas, his first ride in the Dust Bowl, traveling to California on the Greyhound bus, Stacey Peralta asks him to join the team, why he thinks Hosoi should have won way more contests, starting his own comany Steadham Designs with Sure Grip International, when vert died his spirit for skating was done, The Steadham store in Las Vegas and much more! Steve Steadham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevesteadhamSteve Steadham Website / Boards: https://www.stedmz.us/products/the-nine-club-steve-steadham-collectionBecome a Channel Member & Receive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/TheNineClub/joinNew Merch: https://thenineclub.com Sponsored By: AG1: Get a FREE Welcome Kit worth $76 when you subscribe, including 5 AG1Travel Packs, a shaker, canister, scoop & bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. https://drinkag1.com/nineclubLMNT: Grab a free Sample Pack with 8 flavors when you buy any drink mix or Sparkling. https://drinklmnt.com/nineclubWoodward: Save $100 off summer camp with code NINECLUB. https://www.woodwardwest.com & https://www.woodwardpa.comBear Mattress: Delivered to your door with easy setup. Use code NINECLUB for 40% off your order. https://www.bearmattress.comMonster Energy: Monster Energy's got the punch you need to stay focused and fired up. https://www.monsterenergy.comSkullcandy: Feel the music with Skullcandy's custom-tuned audio—from the lyrics in your soul to the bass in your bones. https://www.skullcandy.comYeti: Built for the wild, Yeti keeps you ready for any adventure. https://www.yeti.comEmerica: Get 20% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://emerica.com/NINECLUB Find The Nine Club: Website: https://thenineclub.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenineclub X: https://www.twitter.com/thenineclub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenineclub Discord: https://discord.gg/thenineclub Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nineclub Nine Club Clips: https://www.youtube.com/nineclubclips More Nine Club: https://www.youtube.com/morenineclub I'm Glad I'm Not Me: https://www.youtube.com/chrisroberts Chris Roberts: https://linktr.ee/Chrisroberts Timestamps (00:00:00) Steve Steadham (00:01:07) Bubba got him into skateboarding (00:04:32) Spill ways / bank riding - Seeing people skate the Dust Bowl (00:07:18) First board was an Alva - Delamed in a week (00:09:06) First ride in the Dust Bowl (00:10:49) Traveling to California on the Greyhound bus (00:16:43) Hanging with Jay Adams and Marty Grimes (00:23:04) Stacey Peralta asks him to join the team (00:41:47) Who was the person to beat in competitions (00:46:58) Hosoi should have won more contests - Bad Judging (00:55:05) When vert died, Steve's spirit for skating was done (00:58:03) What happened with Powell? (01:16:04) Steadham Designs out of Sure Grip International (01:18:00) Quit skating for 15 years and played drums (01:23:42) Tore his thigh muscle (01:27:54) The Steadham store (02:00:35) Has a lot of music to be released (02:05:36) Ska / Funk music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going Green is a Finalist in the Signal Awards—the largest award solely dedicated to podcasting! Now I need YOUR help: The Listener's Choice Awards are open for voting worldwide through October 9th. Vote here today! This episode of Going Green (a SPACES podcast story) explores the themes of westward expansion in the United States, the environmental impact of farming practices, the Dust Bowl, the role of indigenous communities in environmental conservation, the contributions of George Washington Carver and Buckminster Fuller, and the early scientific understanding of climate change.Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green Soundtrack on SpotifyEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: Lakeland PBS, Time Capsule, Library of Congress, Children's Media Archive, Tyler Prize, MitUnsDieZukunft, Kinolibrary

What's your most loved and least favourite song on Everything But The Girl's debut 1984 album, Eden? Jim picked this purdy teen fave so we got to talk about our young twee/jazzy leanings. Quietest album we've ever ranked? Shhh. Maybe. Love Jones singer Jonathan Palmer swings in with his thoughts and opinions!   Available at WeWillRankYouPod.com, Apple, Spotify and everywhere you get podcasts but...there.  Please tell us how YOU would rank tonight's tunes on Instagram, Facebook and Threads  @wewillrankyoupod !FILE UNDER/SPOILERS:Another Bridge, Aztec Camera, Bittersweet, Blanco y Negro, Simon Booth, bossa nova, Crabwalk (Instrumental), Joao Bosco De Oliveira, the Doors, The Dustbowl, Each and Every One, Echo and the Bunnymen, Eden, England, Even So, Everything But The Girl, Fascination, Jane Fox, Frost and Fire, Hammond organ, Happy Mondays, Charles Hayward, Hull, I Must Confess, indie pop, jazz, Pete King, Love Jones, Marine Girls, Chucho Merchán, Robin Millar, Missing, Nigel Nash, new wave, Night and Day, Jonathan Palmer, Dick Pearce, Mike Pela, Sade, samba, saxophone, the Smiths, Soft Touch, The Spice of Life, the Style Council, Tender Blue, there's a, Tracey Thorn, Ben Watt, Paul Weller, 1984. US: http://www.WeWillRankYouPod.com wewillrankyoupod@gmail.comNEW! Host tips: Venmo @wewillrankyoupodhttp://www.facebook.com/WeWillRankYouPodhttp://www.instagram.com/WeWillRankYouPodhttps://www.threads.net/@WeWillRankYouPodhttp://www.YerDoinGreat.com (Adam's music page)https://open.spotify.com/user/dancecarbuzz (Dan's playlists)

Is Pete getting too happy post the new move?  Well, the stories from his vacation ensures us the comedy ain't ever going to leave.  Fans in customer service, yelling into voice mails, finger stirring cold coffee and all the secrets to a great summer (plus more) in this week's cast. Follow Sebastian: @SebastianComedy Follow Pete: @PeteCorreale To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/PeteAndSebastianYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/PeteAndSebastian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/PeteAndSebastian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For Sebastian's tour dates, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sebastianlive.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For Pete's tour dates, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.petecorreale.com/⁠ Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/THECAST and use code THECAST and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Eat smart at https://factormeals.com/thecast50off and use code thecast50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this captivating episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty explores two remarkable stories that celebrate courage, creativity, and the power of trying new things. Listeners are treated to inspiring conversations with authors Alyssa Colman and Emily Raymond, who share their unique approaches to children's literature. Alyssa Colman's middle-grade novel "Where Only Storms Grow" transports readers to the challenging era of the Dust Bowl, offering a poignant look at family, hope, and resilience. Set in 1935, the book follows twins Howe and Joanna Stanton as they navigate the harsh realities of the Great Depression. Colman's meticulous research brings to life the devastating dust storms that reshaped American agriculture, creating a powerful narrative that teaches young readers about historical challenges and the importance of community. In a delightful contrast, Emily Raymond and her mother Gail Striegel present "Danny the Goat Does Not Like Pears," a charming picture book that explores the universal childhood experience of being afraid to try new things. Inspired by Emily's childhood memories of hiding vitamins, the book follows a goat who goes to extraordinary lengths to avoid eating pears, ultimately learning a valuable lesson about stepping out of one's comfort zone. Both stories share a common thread of hope, community, and personal growth. They demonstrate how children's literature can tackle complex themes in accessible, engaging ways. The authors discuss the importance of libraries as community spaces and the joy of connecting with young readers. For parents looking to spark meaningful conversations with their children, these books offer excellent starting points. Whether discussing historical resilience, overcoming food fears, or the importance of trying new experiences, these stories provide rich opportunities for family dialogue. This episode reminds us that great children's books are more than just entertainment—they're powerful tools for understanding the world, building empathy, and inspiring young minds to embrace challenges with courage and creativity.

This week, we take a trip back in time to explore the Dust Bowl, the Dirty Thirties, and the iconic Route 66. Hannah and Barbi dive into the history, the struggles, and the resilience of the people who lived through these defining moments. From the challenges of the Great Depression to the stories of families traveling the Mother Road in search of a better life, we uncover how these pieces of history are all connected. Tune in for a fascinating look at the past, filled with stories that are as captivating as they are eye-opening.

Louis Bromfield returned from Paris in the early 1930s to buy back the family farm and begin a process of revitalizing the soils and the family legacy. He became one of the early pioneers of sustainable farming long before it was fashionable. His path would intersect with the legend of Johnny Appleseed, and show a path forward in the era of the Dust Bowl. Our nation was built on the bounty of the land. We are intended to be connected to the land. We have drifted from being providers to becoming consumers, taking our role as stewards to taking food and soil for granted. God gave us land not to sell and profit from, but to reap the bounty of wealth from our stewardship and shepherding. It is time for us to return to the root. Jeremiah 6:16. #BardsFM_TheAmericanBrand #StewardshipAndShepherding #TheBreadOfLife Bards Nation Health Store: https://www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> https://thefoundersbible.com/#ordernow Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMF Solutions to keep your home safe: https://www.emfsol.com/?aff=bards Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS: Click here Natural Skin Products by No Knot Today: Click here Product Store, Ambitious Faith: Click here Health, Nutrition and Detox Consulting: HealthIsLocal.com Destination Real Food Book on Amazon: click here Images In Bloom Soaps and Things: ImagesInBloom.com Angeline Design: click here DONATE: Click here Mailing Address: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

In this powerful episode, Dr. Robert Kiltz sits down with Justin Pettit—third-generation cattle rancher and co-founder of Santa Carota Beef—to unpack the spiritual, nutritional, and regenerative impact of carrot-finished beef. From growing up in the shadow of the Dust Bowl to pioneering a sustainable protein featured by Michelin-star chefs, Justin shares how faith, family, and food waste transformed his ranch into a healing mission.Together, they explore:

The scariest part of the Dust Bowl is the very small amount we talk about it historically. The need for wheat during WW1 caused the wheat market to double. There was a lot of new agricultural land in the Southern Great Plains. Once the war was over, the government tried to prop up grain prices as best they could. In order to continue making the money they once did, farmers in the Southern Great Plains doubled down purchasing more land, and tearing more of the natural grasses from the earth. Then the Depression happened and prices for wheat bottomed out. Then drought hit the U.S. THEN the winds came. Without the native grasses holding down the top soil, the Great Plains became a literal dust bowl. Some left for California. Some road it out. Some never learned their lesson. Join us as we get Historically High on The Dust Bowl!Support the show

Where does soil come from? How has it shaped the rise—and fall—of human civilizations? And why is it now at the center of some of the most urgent debates about food, farming, and the environment?Join John and special guest Louis De Jaeger—landscape architect, author, and agro-ecology advocate—as they dig into the history of soil. Together, they trace the story of soil from the birth of the Earth's crust to the collapse of ancient empires. They explore how the forced removal of Indigenous peoples and their agricultural wisdom devastated soils in the Americas, how the transition from farming to eat to farming to export led to catastrophes like the Dust Bowl, and how industrial agriculture, monocultures, and the rise of pesticides became the norm.Why did the Green Revolution sow the seeds of ecological damage while trying to feed the world? What was behind the 1970s mantra "Get big or get out"? How are globalization, technology, and today's protests across Europe connected to centuries of soil mismanagement? And most importantly, where do we go from here?----------Order Louis De Jaeger's NEW book: Save Our Soils: How regenerative food and farming will save your health and the planetVisit Louis' website at www.louisdj.com----------In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of Business-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review -----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Step into history - literally! Now is your chance to own a pair of The History of Fresh Produce sneakers. Fill out the form here and get ready to walk through the past in style.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com

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At the start of this episode, Alyssa Colman discusses her book 'Gilded Girl' with a special guest, my 14-year-old daughter Ella who loved this book when it came out several years ago. Alyssa and I then discuss her new book 'Where Only Storms Grow,' exploring themes of survival during the Dust Bowl through the eyes of twins Joanna and Howe. She shares insights into her writing process, character development, and the historical context of her work. Alyssa also reflects on her journey to becoming a writer and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors.For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm, a platform that supports indy bookstores.If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a rating and review (thank you!).

Will Rogers joked that when thousands of rural Oklahomans fled the 1930s Dust Bowl and migrated to California: “It raised the intellectual level of both states.”Following that line of thought, it occurred to me that America could benefit mightily if the Democratic Party's overbearing corporate contingent were to migrate to their natural domain, the Republican Party. Seriously, as Robert Reich recently wrote: “Who in the world needs corporate Democrats?”Thomas Jefferson warned of the democracy-crushing threat of America's emerging “moneyed corporations.” And, sure enough, here they are today – literally owning the White House, Congress, Judiciary, most state governments… and suppressing democracy itself.They're entrenched not because they're championed by the Republican Party, but because the once-proud party of America's broad working class has also yoked itself to corporate money and embraced Republican policies of corporate supremacy. Where does that leave the great majority of working stiffs on election day? Staying home, feeling abandoned as both parties cater to the moneyed elite.While many corporate Democrats insist they're “social progressives,” it would be a profound public service for them to carry those social values directly into Republican primaries, softening that party's raw minginess a bit. At the same time, their departure would free the Democratic Party from being financially shackled to the corporate agenda, letting it return to its roots as the unequivocating champion of working-class, little-d democrats.By clarifying the core policy differences of both parties, elections could matter to most people again, presenting honest choices between a democratic or a plutocratic future. Pie-in-the-sky? Maybe, or even probably. But baking a pie starts by turning on the heat.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

We journey back to the Dust Bowl days and the heartache of the Great Depression, a time when America's fields were cracked, but its spirit remained unbroken. As families lost farms and futures, country music became more than just a sound. It became a lifeline. From the desperation of the Dust Bowl to the resilience echoing from porch radios, we explore how economic despair gave rise to the second generation of country music. With steel guitars crying out across the plains and ballads of hardship and hope filling the air, this is the story of how music helped a nation hold on.

Episode DescriptionThe Great Depression sucked, the Dust Bowl made it even worse. We discuss how American greed destroyed both the economy and the land. Buckle up.-Support the Showhttps://buymeacoffee.com/amhistoryremix-Find the full transcript of this episode including citations at our website:https://www.americanhistoryremix.com/episodeguide/depression-dust -In this episode we cover….Introduction [00:00-03:50]World War One & Wheat [03:50-07:06]1920s Economy [07:06-09:29]Overproduction of Wheat [09:29-11:09]Consumption & Progress [11:09-12:49]Economic Downturn [12:49-14:03]Market Crash [14:03-16:04]Causes of Depression [16:04-19:45]The Great Depression–General [19:45-20:57]Life During the Depression [20:57-25:34]Bonus Army [25:34-27:39]Legacy of the Depression [27:39-28:23]Dust Storms [28:23-33:40]Okies [33:40-35:47]Roosevelt Elected [35:47-37:29]The New Deal [37:29-41:19]Rural Reform [41:19-46:11]Evaluation of the New Deal [46:11-49:35]World War II [49:35-52:44]Dust Bowl Ends [52:44-54:51]Conclusion [54:51-56:40]-To dive deeper into these topics (affiliate links):James N. Gregory, American Exodus: The Dust Bowl Migration and Okie Culture in California. https://tinyurl.com/Gregory-American-ExodusDavid M. Kennedy, Freedom from Fear: The American People in Depression and War, 1929-1945. https://tinyurl.com/Kennedy-FreedomMaury Klein, Rainbow's End: The Crash of 1929.https://tinyurl.com/Klein-Rainbows-EndDon Nardo, ed. The Great Depression.  https://tinyurl.com/Nardo-The-Great-DepressionEric Rauchway, The Great Depression and the New Deal: A Very Short Introduction. https://tinyurl.com/Rauchway-The-Great-DepressionDonald Worster, Dust Bowl: The Southern Plains in the 1930s.  https://tinyurl.com/Worster-Dust-Bowl-Support the showSupport the Show https://buymeacoffee.com/amhistoryremix

Today's story begins in a barrel, and today's show is brought to you by Daily Greens by Factor Form. A woman named Willa Hardesty is burning trash in the backyard, muttering, “this is hell.” She's angry, grieving, and standing on the edge of something big. She's not famous. She's not looking for glory. But her life—hard-earned and fully lived—just might stop you in your tracks.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jann Alexander, author of the book Unspoken. Jann is an author, photographer, and artist. Her characters face down their fears, in novels that are as close-to-true as fiction can get.   She specializes in time travel. Read Unspoken, the first novel in her Dust series that stars historic Texas during the Dirty Thirties and beyond. Explore her photography featuring Vanishing Austin, Mother Earth, and Texana. Journey into the American southwest and Mexico, along the Mission Trail, as she captures the colors in her paintings and photos.   In my book review, I stated Unspoken by Jann Alexander is a gut-wrenching historical fiction detailing one young girl's experience during the Dust Bowl in the Texas panhandle. If you are looking for a simple read with no drama, then this is not for you. However, if you want the hard, gritty truth about life during the dustbowl of the 1930s, then run right out and grab your copy.   We see one dozen years of Ruby's life starting at the tender age of 11. She has lost her baby sister and grandmother to dust pneumonia, also known as the brown plague, and almost succumbs herself. That's when her father sends her away to live with a cousin in Waco, and Ruby's entire life unwinds. We also see snippets of her mother's life - a woman confined to a mental institution. And Jan did a remarkable job showing how both those lives intertwined!   I was horrified by conditions at the state welfare home for children as well as the insane asylum. It makes me wonder how anyone could survive either place - and how a child like Ruby Lee figured out not only have to survive but eventually thrive. Although a difficult book to read because of the raw honesty, it was well worth the effort. A definite 5 stars.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Jann Alexander: Website: https://www.jannalexander.com/ FB: @JannAlexanderAuthor IG: @jannalextx LinkedIn: @jannalextx   Purchase Unspoken on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4n2u7p7 Ebook: https://amzn.to/3FZrhR6   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #jannalexander #unspoken #historicalfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Christine Sadry, author of the book 13 Years Lost. Christine Sadry was born in Krasne, Poland, and was adopted in 1964 by a Polish American couple who lived in the United States.  After graduating from West Catholic Girls' High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Christine worked at the United States Social Security Administration from 1973 to 1979.   She started her 31-year career with the United Nations in 1979. Christine was a single mother to her daughter and the wife of a United Nations diplomat. After dedicating most of her life to service, she now resides in Naples, Florida.   In my book review, I stated Unspoken is a gut-wrenching historical fiction detailing one young girl's experience during the Dust Bowl in the Texas panhandle. If you are looking for a simple read with no drama, then this is not for you. However, if you want the hard, gritty truth about life during the dustbowl of the 1930s, then run right out and grab your copy.   We see one dozen years of Ruby's life starting at the tender age of 11. She has lost her baby sister and grandmother to dust pneumonia, also known as the brown plague, and almost succumbs herself. That's when her father sends her away to live with a cousin in Waco, and Ruby's entire life unwinds. We also see snippets of her mother's life - a woman confined to a mental institution. And Jan did a remarkable job showing how both those lives intertwined!   I was horrified by conditions at the state welfare home for children as well as the insane asylum. It makes me wonder how anyone could survive either place - and how a child like Ruby Lee figured out not only have to survive but eventually thrive. Although a difficult book to read because of the raw honesty, it was well worth the effort. A definite 5 stars.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Christine Sadry: Website: https://christinesadry.com/ FB: @csadry1 IG: @christinesadry LinkedIn: @Christine Sadry   Purchase 13 Years Lost on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4n2u7p7 Ebook: https://amzn.to/3FZrhR6   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #christinesadry #13yearslost #memoir #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

The Coming of a Spiritual Dustbowl with James Tunney James Tunney, LLM, is an Irish barrister who has lectured on legal matters throughout the world. He is a poet, artist, scholar, novelist, and author of The Mystery of the Trapped Light: Mystical Thoughts in the Dark Age of Scientism plus The Mystical Accord: Sutras to … Continue reading "The Coming of a Spiritual Dustbowl with James Tunney"

How do you carry someone else's memory — both in body and in mind? The prairie witch in Karen Russell's fantastical new novel, “The Antidote,” describes it as a pressure and a weight. She has the ability to receive the memories of her fellow citizens in a small failing town in Nebraska, which offers relief to anyone who feels like their pasts are too heavy to bear. “Whatever they can't stand to know,” she says, “the memories that make them chase impossible dreams, that make them sick with regret and grief. Whatever cargo unbalances the cart, I can hold on to anything for anyone.” But when a Dust Bowl-era storm blows through, the deposited memories likewise rush away. What happens when the past is forgotten? Russell's long-awaited novel contains epic calamity, deep friendship and just enough magic to stir the pot as she reckons with the consequence of collective forgetting. Guest: Karen Russell is the author of many books, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist, “Swamplandia.” Her new novel is “The Antidote.” Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

In this episode of "Kent Hance,  The Best Storyteller in Texas," host Kent shares compelling stories about the Dust Bowl's impact on the Great Plains. Kent provides a detailed narrative on the history of farming in the region, the severe challenges faced during the Dust Bowl, and the government's response to the crisis. He recounts personal anecdotes, including the tragic loss of his brother to dust pneumonia, and highlights the resilience of the people who endured these hardships. The episode underscores the importance of sustainable farming practices and the enduring strength of community and family.

Celebrated writer Karen Russell discusses her latest novel, The Antidote, which follows members of a Dust Bowl town and the long-kept secrets many of them would prefer to forget.

April 14, 1935. Enormous clouds of dust and dirt sweep across Oklahoma and Texas in the worst storm of the Dust Bowl.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin says regulation can help control how AI is used: "AI could be an amazing thing around health, medicine, scientific discoveries, education ... as long as we're deliberate about it." He spoke with Dave Davies about some of his fears about artificial intelligence. His book is AI Valley. Also, Maureen Corrigan reviews Karen Russell's new Dust Bowl-era epic, The Antidote.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, the gals hang some wet sheets to discuss one of the most difficult and deadly eras in U.S. history. Topics include unexpected electricity, cyanide-soaked crops, and the dangers of train hopping. Get your old-timey gin fix with a Maiden's Prayer, flip your plates, and tune in for Dust Bowl Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Want ad-free episodes and tons of bonus content? Subsribe to Wine & Crime Uncorked! https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/uncorked/