Podcasts about talking hoosier history

In this episode of Giving Voice, IHB Deputy Director Michella Marino and IHB Historian Casey Pfeiffer talk with Dr. Cheryl Cooky, a professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Purdue University. Dr. Cooky is a member of the National Policy Advisory Board for the Women's Sports Foundation. Following on the heels of IHB's most recent Talking Hoosier History episode on the South Bend Blue Sox and All American Girls Professional Baseball League, their discussion considers the evolution of women's sports over the last century, the impact Title IX has had on women's athletics, and the important work that still needs to be done to achieve gender equality in sports.   Find transcripts and show notes here: https://wp.me/p7f1qx-2c9

On this episode of Giving Voice, IHB historian Nicole Poletika talks with Karen Freeman-Wilson, the former mayor of Gary and current President of the Chicago Urban League. A follow up to the most recent Talking Hoosier History episode, "Tribe Come Home: The 1972 National Black Political Convention," their discussion centers on the ongoing effort for equal rights in Indiana, especially for Black women.

In the last episode of Talking Hoosier History, we discussed the Black Market Firebombing and the people's park which was erected in its place. On this installment of Giving Voice, Host Lindsey Beckley talks to Professor of American History and people's park scholar Kera Lovell about the history and legacy of the People's Park Movement of the 1960s and 70s. 

On the most recent episode of Talking Hoosier History, we explored the History Relevance Campaign and how different institutions from around the nation are creating innovative programming using its guidance. In this Giving Voice, we speak with Erin Carlson Mast, CEO and Executive Director of President Lincoln's Cottage in Washington DC, which is a stand out in the field when it comes to making history relevant to their visitors.  See a transcript and show notes here.

On the last episode of Talking Hoosier History, we talked about Indiana teen Ryan White, who advocated for AIDS education while battling the disease in the 1980s.  On this installment of Giving Voice, we interview Jeremy Turner, Director of the HIV/STD Viral Hepatitis Division of the Indiana State Department of Health, about where we are today in the fight against HIV/AIDS and what it will take to eliminate the disease in America by 2030.  Read transcripts and show notes here. 

On the last episode of Talking Hoosier History, we discussed the South Bend housing cooperative Better Homes of South Bend. In this, the first installment of Giving Voice, host Lindsey Beckley talks to Mike Jackson, who grew up in the neighborhood established by Better Homes.  Read transcripts and show notes here. 

On Thursday, April 24, 1919, 13 women took off their headsets and staged a walk out at the New Home Telephone Company in Linton, Greene County, Indiana. Five days later, a battle broke out between the people of Linton and the Indiana militia. On this episode of Talking Hoosier History, we explore the harsh working conditions that drove these women to strike and the course of events that led to the whole area around Linton being put under Martial Law.  Read transcripts and show notes here. 

What is a Hoosier? People have been asking just that question for nearly two centuries, but have we ever really figured it out? On this episode of Talking Hoosier History, we explore some of the various and sometimes outlandish explanations of the origin of the most famous demonym in America. Read transcripts and show notes here. 

Today we're joined by a team that provides publications, programs, and other opportunities for Indiana citizens of all ages to learn and teach about the history of their communities, the State of Indiana, and their relationships to the nation and the world - that's the Indiana Historical Bureau. Then we're drinking WINE - at least, Brittany is. We'll be joined but the state's only mobile wine bar - that's Vino Mobile Bar. Sponsor Edge of Indy is brought to you by Site Strategics, a digital marketing agency located in downtown Indianapolis. As the title sponsor of the program, they are offering you a chance to save 30% on their Digital Marketing ROI Report. This report will tell you the return on investment your SEO, content, social media, and PPC are bringing. To get your digital marketing ROI report, visit: http://offers.edgeofindy.com/roi/ Indiana Historical Bureau Are you a fan of the Talking Hoosier History podcast? Well, this week we're joined by the group behind this show, the Indiana Historical Bureau. Casey Pfeiffer, the Historical Marker Program Director, and Lindsey Beckley, Historian, are on the show this week to talk to us about their organization and how they are helping Hoosiers learn more about the history of our great state. To learn more about the Indiana Historical Bureau, visit: http://www.in.gov/history/ To listen to the Talking Hoosier History, visit: http://www.in.gov/history/TalkingHoosierHistory.htm Paul Poteet on the Edge - Placenta Smoothie Edition The most-banned songs from wedding receptions. Die, chicken dance! - https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/news/g4508/banned-wedding-songs/ This woman married a tree. - https://nypost.com/2018/03/26/woman-marries-100-year-old-tree-so-it-wont-be-cut-down/ This Mom made a delicious placenta smoothie! - https://nypost.com/2018/03/29/mom-blends-her-placenta-into-smoothie-and-feeds-it-to-family/ Vino Mobile Wine Bar Did you know you there is a mobile wine bar? We tracked it down and invited it to our studio to learn more about this great idea! Jenn Kampmeier is the founder of the Vino Mobile Bar and it is the first independent 'Wine Truck' in the State of Indiana. If you are looking for a unique twist to your next party or corporate event, then be sure to reach out to them! To learn more about the Vino Mobile Bar, visit: http://www.vinomobilebar.com/

You may know that George Rogers Clark took Fort Sackville in Vincennes, Indiana, from the British in a daring siege. But why should we care? How would history be different if he hadn't? What you may not know is that he later expatriated himself and dared a second revolutionary act that also could have changed history and the U.S. map . . . possibly to this day. In this episode of Talking Hoosier History we ask... WHAT IF? Read transcripts and show notes here.

You may know that Abraham Lincoln spent fourteen formative years in Indiana. But what part of this oft-told story is fact and what part is fiction? Did Indiana shape Lincoln into the man who would become one of the greatest U.S. presidents? Or did he achieve greatness despite his Indiana roots? This episode of Talking Hoosier History explores Lincoln the man, Lincoln the myth, and the grey area in between.  Read transcripts and show notes here. 

In this episode of Talking Hoosier History, we're doing something a little different. Instead of our usual story-telling format, we're interviewing author and historian Wendy Gamber about her tale of one nineteenth century woman's dubious money-making schemes, alleged murder plot, and ensuing five court trials. Meet the Notorious Mrs. Clem.

Spanish Influenza hit Indiana in September of 1918. While the virus was killing soldiers and civilians affected by WWI around the world, most Hoosiers assumed they were safe that fall. Unfortunately, the mysterious flu was already on their doorstep. On this episode of Talking Hoosier History we examine the havoc caused by the dread malady and the brave nurses and regular Hoosiers who battled the epidemic. Read the show notes here. 

The Ku Klux Klan came to Indiana in 1920. Within four years it had infiltrated Indiana politics to the highest levels. But they did not go unchallenged. The Indianapolis Times crusaded against the KKK at every step and contributed to their downfall. Learn about the rise and fall of the Indiana Klan and its nefarious leader, the convicted murder D.C. Stephenson in this episode of Talking Hoosier History. Read the transcript and show notes here.

In a career spanning half a century, the radical Hoosier politician George Washington Julian worked to end slavery in the United States. Working through various political parties, he maintained his abolitionist views in the face of adversity and helped push the Lincoln administration toward the 13th Amendment. Learn more about Julian in Episode Three of the Indiana Historical Bureau's podcast, Talking Hoosier History. See the show notes and music credits here.

During her prestigious career, Hoosier physicist Melba Phillips developed a key quantum theory with J. Robert Oppenheimer, worked for peace in the new atomic age following WWII, and was persecuted as an alleged communist during the McCarthy Era. Learn more about her story in Episode Two of the Indiana Historical Bureau's official podcast, Talking Hoosier History. This episode features music from the award-winning musician Moby! See the full music credits and read the show notes here. 

In 1948, African American Hoosier Bill Garrett made his varsity debut at Indiana University, directly challenging the Big Ten ban on black players. Learn more about his story in the first episode of the Indiana Historical Bureau's official podcast, Talking Hoosier History. Read the show notes here.