Think Humanities

On this episode the THINK HUMANITIES podcast is celebrating Juneteenth. Host Bill Goodman talks to Dr. George Wright, Professor of History at the University of Kentucky, about the the history and importance of Juneteenth. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman continues his discussion with William H. Turner, author of "The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns." They talk about Turner's book, which was recently nominated for the "Book of the Year" Award from the Museum of African American History and about the process of integration in Kentucky. THINK HUMANITIES is mad...

On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with William H. Turner, author of "The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns." They talk about Turner's book and assumptions and myths about Appalachian African Americans. Tune in next week for part two of their conversation. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous support from the Spalding Universit...

On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks to Georgia Green Stamper. They talk about her new collection of essay, "Small Acreages," writing, and more. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

At the end of April, Bill Goodman, host of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, sat down with Robert Cornett, a Georgetown, Kentucky attorney to talk about the human side of the humanities. After learning about the desperate needs of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war, Cornett spent several weeks in Poland to aid refugees crossing the border. Listen to their full conversation here. THINK HUMANITIES is ma...

On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill Goodman interviews Willie Carver, an English teacher who was selected to be Kentucky's 2022 Teacher of the Year. Willie talks about the human side of teaching, the foundation of the Happy Club, and how he advocates for Eastern Kentucky kids. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen M...

On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Bill talks to author and historian Emily Bingham about her new book "My Old Kentucky Home: the Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song" and what the future looks like for Kentucky's state song. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

On this week's episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks with Luke Manget, author of the new book "Ginseng Diggers: A History of Root and Herb Gathering in Appalachia," published by the University Press of Kentucky. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

THINK HUMANITIES continues to celebrate National Poetry Month with this week's interview with poets Marianne Worthington and David Higdon. Marianne is the author a recently released collection entitled "The Girl Singer," and David Higdon is the 2021 Kentucky State Poetry Society Grand Prix First Prize winner for his poem "The Fourth Heart Sound." Listen to their conversation here. THINK HUMANITIES...

On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, Kentucky Humanities kicks off National Poetry Month with a conversation with poets Jeremy Paden and Lynnell Edwards. They talk about the role of poetry in the classroom and beyond and share about their unique documentary poetry. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writ...

On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman sits down with Jack Brammer, a recently retired journalist from the Lexington Herald Leader. They talk about stories from his years covering Kentucky's governors and the state of journalism today. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

To close out Women's History Month on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Terry Birdwhistell from the Nunn Center for Oral History and Donald Ritchie, Historian Emeritus of the US Senate, about their new book "Washington's Iron Butterfly: Bess Clements Abell, An Oral History." THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Kare...

On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES host Bill Goodman talks to author, poet, columnest, and Speakers Bureau member Constance Alexander. To learn more about her Speakers Bureau talks and to book a presentation, visit kyhumanities.org/programs/speakers-bureau. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Tune in to today's THINK HUMANITIES podcast to celebrate Women's History Month. Bill Goodman talks with Dr. Kathryn West about the continued importance of Women's History today. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

This episode of the THINK HUMANTIES podcast features F. Scott Miller, a Kentucky folk musician. Bill Goodman talks to him about how he became a folk musician and about other legends of Appalachian and Kentucky folk music. Scott Miller is available to give talks about folk music across the Commonwealth through the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. For more information and to book a program, visi...

We continue to celebrate African-American History Month on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Bill Goodman talks to Alicestyne Turley, who talks about the story of the Underground Railroad in Kentucky. Alicestyne Turley is available to give talks about the underground railroad across the Commonwealth through the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. For more information and to book a program,...

This week on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast Bill Goodman talks with Katie Bramell and Amy Bottomley from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center about their museum and about how to learn more about African American history this February. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

On this episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman sits down with Kentucky Humanities board member, Penelope Peavler. She shares her experiences with the arts and humanities throughout our Commonwealth. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

This week's episode of the THINK HUMANITES podcast features a collaboration between The Berry Center, Sterling College, and Our Home Place Meat. Bill Goodman sits down to talk to Mary Berry, Leah Bayens, and Beth Douglas about local agriculture and farming and how they're all working together to support small farmers in Kentucky. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding...

Today on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Burton Webb, president of the University of Pikeville about the city, the university, and a very special upcoming event. Kentucky Humanities is partnering with the University of Pikeville to host its first 50th Anniversary celebration event on February 8 featuring journalist David Brooks. Brooks will discuss the role of the humanities an...

Today on the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, Bill Goodman talks to Jayne Moore Waldrop, an attorney, novelist, and poet. They talk about Jayne's newest works. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

On this episode of the THINK HUMANITIES podcast, host Bill Goodman talks to humanist Edward Stanton. Stanton is Professor Emeritus of Spanish at the University of Kentucky. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous funding from Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.

Dear Ann by Bobbie Ann Mason was selected to be the 2022 Kentucky Reads selection. Listen to this 2020 THINK HUMANITIES interview with Bobbie Ann where she talks about writing Dear Ann. To join or host a book discussion, visit kyhumanities.org 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, Bill sits down to talk with John David Myles, attorney and author. They talk about Myles' books about artist Walter Keiser and politician John Pope and architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe. John David Myles is available to give presentations around the state through the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. For more information and to book, visit kyhumanities.org. T...

Matthew Barzun is our special guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Barzun talks about his book, "The Power of Giving Away Power," and about his time as ambassador to Britain and Sweden during the Obama administration. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible with generous support from the Spalding University School of Creative and Professional Writing.