Gerry Prokopowicz

Civil War Talk Radio

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Since October 2004, host Gerry Prokopowicz (East Carolina University history professor) has held weekly in-depth conversations about Civil War history with various historians, authors, curators, artists and other people whose work is of interest to students of the Civil War era. Guests have included James McPherson, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Gary Gallagher, Caroline Janney, Peter Carmichael, Carol Reardon, and many others. Although the show is named "talk radio," it has little in common with traditional talk radio, in that the guests do most of the talking, on subjects of their choosing. There's n...

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Gerry Prokopowicz

Episodes

Civil War Talk Radio - October 22, 2004 (Jim Janke: Navies of the Civil War) 22.10.2004 53:31

Professor Jim Janke brings us the strategy and drama of naval warfare between the Union and the Confederacy.

Civil War Talk Radio - October 15, 2004 (Ken Burns: filmmaker, visionary) 15.10.2004 53:27

Ken Burns discusses his Civil War insights with historian Harold Holzer.

Civil War Talk Radio - October 9, 2004 (James Robertson: The Body and Soul of Civil War Soldiers) 09.10.2004 53:09

What thoughts were going through the minds of Johnny Reb or Billy Yank as he approached battle? Join us for insights on these questions and more in a rare and personal interview with Dr. James Robertson.

Civil War Talk Radio - October 2, 2004 (John Sellers: Library of Congress) 02.10.2004 51:46

Learn about the Library of Congress's resources and hear the stories behind them from curator John R. Sellers.

Civil War Talk Radio - September 29, 2004 (James McPherson) 25.09.2004 51:57

Dr. James McPherson, Pulitzer Prize winning author, tackles several political and emotional issues surrounding the causes and legacies of the Civil War.