

The SMACKDOWN: Video Games vs. Journalism vs. Robert Frost
Sep 3, 2024
Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, both reporters from New Hampshire Public Radio, engage in a lively debate about the cultural influences of Concord, New Hampshire. They trace the evolution of video games from arcades to personal consoles. The discussion highlights significant artifacts like the Abbott and Downing stagecoach, while emphasizing the roles of Horace Greeley in journalism and Robert Frost in literature. The hosts also touch on the literary contributions of Harriet E. Wilson, celebrating overlooked figures in American storytelling.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Evolution of Video Games: From Arcades to Home Consoles
03:44 • 2min
The Legacy of New Hampshire: Stagecoaches, Journalism, and Poetry
05:51 • 18min
Uncovering Buried Histories in American Literature
23:21 • 5min
Celebrating Underappreciated Inventions and Civic Engagement
28:21 • 3min