Think Humanities

Did you know that the first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize was born in Owensboro, Kentucky? Moneta Sleet, Jr, was the photographer and close friend of Martin Luther King, Jr, and won the Pulitzer for a photo of Coretta from King's funeral. Today on THINK HUMANITIES you'll hear from Drew Hardesty and Emmy Woosley about their work to produce the documentary "A Fine Remembrance" that recognizes and celebrates Sleet's life. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Lou Anna Red Corn recently retired from a pretigious career in law. Since 2016 she served as Commonwealth's Attorney for Fayette County. She is also a member of the Osage nation and a Kentucky Humanities board member. Tune in to hear from Lou Anna about her background, advocacy work, and her plans going forward. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Dr. Keith McCutchen is a composer, conductor, pianist and an associate professor of music at Kentucky State University. He also happens to be one of our newest board members! Dr. McCutchen joins THINK HUMANITIES to share about his background, how he got into music, and what music tells us about African American history. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

It's been almost a year since historic floods devastated Eastern Kentucky. Joining Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES today are Tom Martin, of Eastern Standard, and Dee Davis, president of the Center for Rural Strategies. Tom and Dee discuss the ongoing recovery efforts and the challenges being faced in the area. Think Humanities is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

"Gay Poems for Red States" is the title of a new collection of verse from Willie Edward Taylor Carver, Jr. Willie joins the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to talk about the challenges he's faced as a gay teacher in Appalachia and how he hopes this new collection of verse will show that a life full of beauty and pride is possible for everyone. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Sometimes it's hard to find the right words to describe the importance of the humanities in everyday life. But one person who knows has no problem with this is Dr. Brian Clardy. Clardy joins Bill on the podcast to talk about his humanities background and how the humanities help us make sense of history and the world around us. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

To wrap up our Poetry Month celebrations on the THINK HUMANTIES podcast you get to hear from two astounding poets today. Doug Manuel is the author of a new collection entitled "Trouble Funk," and he is interviewed by special guest host Lynnell Edwards, who is Associate Director of Programs at Spalding University's School of Writing. Lynnell talks to Doug about the concept behind "Trouble Funk" and how, for him, music and family are always connected to poetry. Think Humanities is made possible by generous support from the Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing

Next up in our poetry lineup is Katerina Stoykova. Katerina joins us on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to talk about writing short poems and the editing and publishing side of poetry. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Welcome to Poetry Month! Do you ever find yourself wondering how to find poetry that speaks to you? Or find yourself wondering how much you need to analyze the poetry you read? Richard Taylor is on the podcast today to talk to us all about poetry: how to find it and how to learn to appreciate it. Stay tuned for more poet interviews coming up this month! THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Are you looking forward to getting out in nature as the weather gets warmer? Join Valerie Askren, author, hiker, and flyfisher, to learn more about Kentucky scenic arches and waterfalls, as well as other must-see local flora and fauna. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.