Episode 60 - Dr. Michael Cairo, Transylvania University

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Michael Cairo, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Political Science at Transylvania University. Dr. Cairo discusses the relevance of Robert Penn Warren’s timeless and celebrated work, "All the King’s Men," in relation to today’s society. Dr. Cairo will serve as a moderator for a community discussion about journalism and politics during our upcoming Kentucky Reads event, Democracy and the Informed Citizen, at Transylvania University’s Carrick Theatre on Tuesday, October 16th at 6:30 PM. The evening will begin with a “cuttings” read of the play "All the King’s Men" featuring regional actors and will be followed by a panel discussion including public figure Mayor Jim Gray, journalist Linda Blackford, and scholar Maurice Manning.