Think Humanities

Sarah McCartt-Jackson is a poet, writer, folklorist, educator, and more. She joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about some of her poetry and writing, how she introduces poetry to people, and the role of folklore and place in her writing. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Kentucky is home to two historic Shaker villages. Today, Tommy Hines, director of the South Union Shaker Village joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to share some of the fascinating history of the South Union community which maintained a folklife that was unique among Shaker villages. Tommy Hines is also available through our Speakers Bureau. To see his talks, visit kyhumanities.org. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Did you know that 11 U.S. Supreme Court Justices have been from Kentucky? David Miller joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, how he went from a humble beginnings in Louisville to the Supreme Court, and the impact of his legacy on the Supreme Court. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, special guest host and poet Lynnell Edwards speaks with award-winning poet Maggie Smith about her new memoir "You Could Make This Place Beautiful." THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Kim Wickens' new book, 'Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse' is full of fabulous history and stories about one of Kentucky's most famous racehorses and is sure to delight both equine enthusiasts and laypeople alike. Bill Goodman, host of THINK HUMANITIES, recently spoke with Kim at her book launch in Lexington, KY. Listen to their conversation here! THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

We talk about Appalachia a lot on THINK HUMANITIES, and today we're going to be talking about ballet in Appalachia with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis, who shares stories from her childhood and her research about the impact of ballet on girls in Appalachian communities. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Our guest on THINK HUMANITIES is Christian Marnon. Marnon is a journalist with an interest in the traditional, spiritual, and eclectic music of the Appalachian region. An avid record collector, Marnon has spent years documenting the small-town record studios and the artists who cut records there, many of whom existed in relative obscurity as coal miners, circuit preachers, and more. THINK HUMANITES is made possibly by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

How much do you know about Kentucky's first senator? Historian Steven Walker joins THINK HUMANITIES to share about John Brown and how he came to be Kentucky first senator. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Our guest on the podcast today is Sarah Hoskins. Sarah is a documentary photographer who is known for her photography project at The Homeplace where she has spent over twenty years photographing historic African American communities in Kentucky’s Inner Bluegrass Region. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

How much do you know about Juneteeth? Dr. Alicestyne Turley joins the podcast to talk about the history of Juneteenth and the less-known Emancipation Saturday, celebrated on August 8th. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.