Dutchie M Jessee

Cardinal News 250

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“Cardinal News 250” tells the little-known stories of Virginia’s role in our country’s march to independence. As we head toward America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we examine the events, people and places that shaped the Commonwealth and the nation—beyond what’s in the history books. Cardinal News publishes “Cardinal 250” features at least once a month; this podcast is made possible in part by funding from the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA 250). Cardinal News https://cardinalnews.org/ Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission https://va250.org/

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Dutchie M Jessee

Episodes

Ep 3: Virginia's First Female Publisher 14.05.2024 19:59

Retired journalist and journalism professor Jeff South talks about Clementina Rind, the first woman to publish a newspaper in Virginia.

Ep 2: The Three Gazettes 14.05.2024 31:16

There were no less than three "Virginia Gazettes" during the Revolutionary period. How did we end up with three, and what was the role of the press during this pivotal time? Cardinal News' Dutchie Jessee speaks with retired VCU journalism professor Jeff South, Associate Professor Emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Ep 1: Big Plans in Virginia for America's 250th 16.04.2024 27:29

The pilot episode of the “Cardinal News 250” podcast provides an overview of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA 250). Cardinal News Host Dutchie M. Jessee speaks with VA 250 Commission Executive Director Cheryl Wilson about the commission’s work so far, statewide VA 250 events, and what makes this project relevant in today’s political and cultural landscape. Cardinal News https:/...