Think Humanities

This week on THINK HUMANITIES host Bill Goodman talks to D. Ralph Young, a World War II veteran and author of a new book entitled "Forgotten Warriors II: Amphibious March Across the Pacific During WWII." THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous funding from Spalding University.

On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman talks to new board member, Selena Sanderfer Doss, Associate Professor of History at Western Kentucky University about her research on Black nationalism and her reflections on Black History Month. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University.

This year Presidents' Day is February 15, and the THINK HUMANITIES podcast is celebrating by talking to two presidential scholars. Host Bill Goodman talks to Warren Greer, Director of the Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail, and Sean "Jeff" McLaughlin, Special Collections & Exhibit Director at Murray State University, about Lincoln, Kennedy, and the evolving role of Presidents in American history. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous funding from Spalding University.

THINK HUMANITIES is celebrating Black History Month on this week's episode. Bill Goodman talks to Dr. George Wright, Visiting Professor of History at the University of Kentucky, about the significance of Black History Month and what it means today. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous funding from Spalding University.

Our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES is Brien Lewis, President of Transylvania University. Host Bill Goodman talks to President Lewis about his plans for Transylvania and how he and the school have navigated the pandemic. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University.

This week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES is all about Museum on Main Street (MoMS), traveling exhibitions from the Smithsonian that bring thoughtful, high-quality exhibits to small towns around the country. The River Discovery Center in Paducah is currently hosting the exhibit "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" until February 13th. Host Bill Goodman talks to Carol Harsh, Director of Musuem on Main Street for the Smithsonian, and to Julie Harris, Director of the River Discover Center in Paducah, about past and present exhibits and the impact of the travelling exhibits on local communities. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from Spalding University.

This week on THINK HUMANITIES host Bill Goodman talks to Kentucky Humanities' newest Kentucky Chautauqua character. Michael Jones plays Colonel Charles Young, the third African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Jones talks about his work in historic preservation, how he became interested in Col. Young, and performs a short section from his script as Charles Young. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University.

After a brief holiday break, THINK HUMANITIES resumes its weekly podcasts with this newest episode featuring Donnie Piercey. Piercey was recently named the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year. Host Bill Goodman interviews Piercey about his work, this award, and how he has risen to the challenges of teaching during the time of COVID. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous funding from Spalding University.

Dan Gediman is Bill's guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Dan Gediman produces The Reckoning, a public radio and podcast series which traces the history and lasting impact of slavery in America by looking at how the institution unfolded in Kentucky. To listen to the series, visit reckoningradio.org. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University.

This week on THINK HUMANITIES Bill Goodman talks to Stuart Horodner, curator of the Univeristy of Kentucky Art Museum about their current exhibit This is America*. This is America* is an exhibition originally planned to coincide with the 2020 presidential election, looking at aspects of history, citizenry, race, dignity, power, and struggle. For more information visit: https://finearts.uky.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/america-0 THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University.