The Crossroads Suncast

This week's episode explores the effort to save historic buildings in Cairo, Illinois- with a look at Cairo's role in the Civil Rights Movement, the Civil War, and as a key location on the Underground Railroad.

This week's episode explores the ways that cuts at the National Endowment for the Humanities filter down to community-level programming at schools, libraries, and community centers.

Acclaimed quilt artist Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry and historian Stacey Watson discuss the ways that quilting records history and shapes culture.

When severe weather strikes, first responders need to communicate across multiple agencies- and news teams need to track danger and keep the public informed. In this episode, those teams reflect on their roles in the wake of the April 2 tornadoes.

A local social studies teacher who trains other educators to better teach about the Holocaust explains why that training is important- and how it builds better citizens.

President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick, explores the history of baseball and the significance of black players to the sport- and civil rights history.

As Major League Baseball begins another season this weekend, Nashville is hoping it will be home to a team in the years to come. It's an opportunity to build something new, and honor the players that drove cultural change during the era of segregation.

As the Trump White House faces off with a district judge, Mark Bryant of the Bryant Law Center, and Tim Kaltenbach, former McCracken County circuit court judge, weigh in on the future of the judicial branch.

This audio adaptation of the television documentary "A Century of Storms" reflects on the last hundred years of severe weather- and the learning we're bringing into the next century.

WPSD Chief Meteorologist Trent Okerson and retired National Weather Service scientist Pat Spoden explore the role of the agency in severe weather preparedness and day-to-day life.

In the wake of Senator McConnell's announcement that he will not run for another term, journalist Todd Faulkner explores his roots in politics and his outside role in the party he helped build.

As we approach the hundred year anniversary of the deadliest tornado in American history, meteorologist Jennifer Rukavina reflects on what we've learned- and how we can prepare for extreme weather in the future.

The remarkable journey of the oldest surviving film by an African American filmmaker- from his roots in southern Illinois to a new interpretation by contemporary artists.

How state and community organizations are working to address a lack of resources for parents and babies.

Todd Inman entered the national spotlight as one of the key figures investigating last week's plane crash near Reagan National Airport. He reflects on the importance of independence and transparency in governance, and his experiences growing up in Calvert City, Kentucky.

How pharmacy benefit managers impact the price of medications- and your local pharmacy.

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul discusses changes to border security, nuclear policy, and more as the new presidential administration takes major steps.

President Donald Trump ordered Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs removed from the federal government. What those orders mean for government, education, and business.