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Host Bill Goodman is joined by Black Soil's Ashley Smith. Representing 1.4% of the primary farm operators in the state, black farmers account for less than 600 of the more than 76,000 agricultural operations in Kentucky. Black Soil's mission is to reconnect black Kentuckians to their legacy and heritage in agriculture. By bringing together urban families with rural and urban based black farmers/gr...

Ashland's Executive Director Jim Clark and Manager of Tours Cameron Walpole join host Bill Goodman for this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. The trio discuss a new initiative at Henry Clay's Ashland to learn more about its African American history.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by authors Jack & Angene Wilson on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. The Wilsons are co-authors (along with Francis Musoni, Iddah Otieno)of the book Voices of African Immigrants in Kentucky: Migration, Identity, and Transnationality published by the University Press of Kentucky. The trio discuss the oral histories collected for the book.

Shawn Pryor is the creator and co-writer of the all-ages graphic novel mystery series CASH & CARRIE, writer of KENTUCKY KAIJU, and has written for Tor.com. He is one of the co-founders of Action Lab Entertainment and currently serves as their President of Creative Relations. Shawn will be joined by more than 200 authors at the Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday, November 16th at the Alltech Arena at t...

Fox 56 News Anchor Marvin Bartlett is our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Bartlett's book, The Boy Who Delivered Joy, tells the true story of Jarrett Mynear and the creation of Jarrett's Joy Cart. Marvin Bartlett will be at the Kentucky Book Festival Kickoff on Sunday, November 10th and at the Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday, November 16th.

Kentucky author Ed McClanahan takes host Bill Goodman on a trip down memory lane, sharing some of the places and moments that inspired his writing. McClanahan will be part of the Kentucky Book Festival's Literary Luncheon on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

Get an overview of the 2019 Kentucky Book Festival on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Host Bill Goodman is joined by Special Events Director Julie Klier and Kentucky Book Festival Director Sara Volpi for an in-depth look at the literary activities taking place November 10-16, and how you can participate.

Now in its 38th year, the Kentucky Book Fair is among the longest running events of its kind in the nation. Find out how it all began as host Bill Goodman visits with members of the volunteer committee responsible for the fair in its early days.

Author Steve Flairty joins us for this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Flairty discusses his series of books, "Kentucky's Everyday Heroes" with host Bill Goodman.

Space Tango's Kris Kimel joins us to discuss the upcoming Space and Humanity Seminar taking place on Thursday, October 3rd at the University of Kentucky. The Space and Humanity Seminar is part of the emerging initiative involving an interdisciplinary group of creative thinkers in the humanities, biology, philosophy, economics, space business, and exploration, dedicated to addressing and better pre...

Dr. Chelsea Breslin, Associate Director of the UK Gaines Center for the Humanities, is our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. She discusses the work and history of the Gaines Center as well as the upcoming Bale Boone Symposium. This year's speaker is Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage. The Bale Boone Symposium will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd at 7 p.m. at the Singlet...

Professor Joshua Douglas is our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Professor Douglas teaches and researches election law and voting rights, civil procedure, constitutional law, and judicial decision making at the University of Kentucky College of Law. He is the author of Vote for US: How to Take Back our Elections and Change the Future of Voting, a book that provides hope and inspir...

On this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES host Bill Goodman is joined by Professor George Herring for a look back at the lead up to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and what occurred in the aftermath.

New York Times bestselling author Casey Cep joins us for this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES to discuss her first book, Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee. You can hear more from Casey Cep and pick up a copy of Furious Hours at the Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday, November 16th at the Kentucky Horse Park's Alltech Arena.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Kentucky Author Virginia "Ginny" Smith. Virginia Smith is the bestselling author of 38 novels, an illustrated children's book, and more than 50 articles and short stories. An avid reader with eclectic tastes in fiction, Ginny writes in a variety of styles, from lighthearted relationship stories to breath-snatching suspense. Find out how she left the corporate world b...

Host Bill Goodman is joined by author & EKU English Instructor Mason Smith. The duo discuss UFOs, Monsters & Cryptids in Kentucky lore, the long-time popularity of detective stories, and Smith's own writing career. In addition to being an author and English Instructor, Mason Smith is also a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Independent journalist Tom Eblen. Eblen previously worked at the Lexington Herald-Leader and is currently working as an independent journalist, writer and photographer. He was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame in 2016. In this episode of THINK HUMANITIES Goodman and Eblen discuss the current state of journalism, what the future holds, and so much mor...

Foster Ockerman, Jr. is our guest on this week's episode of THINK HUMANITIES. Ockerman is the President & Chief Historian of the Lexington History Museum and a new member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. Ockerman will be at the Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday, November 16th at the Kentucky Horse Park's Alltech Arena with his new book, Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky.

Host Bill Goodman visits Centre College to discuss the Governor’s Scholars Program with this summer’s campus director, Bryan Rich, who teaches at Ballard High School in Louisville. GSP is an immersive, five-week summer residential program for outstanding high school students in Kentucky who are rising seniors. Two scholars, Clayton Rhoads and Mary Grace Hemingway of Owensboro, share with us their...

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Kentucky writer and attorney Jayne Moore Waldrop. She recently published her first chapbook, "Retracing My Steps," which was a finalist in the 2018 New Women’s Voices Chapbook Competition. Waldrop is a graduate of the University of Kentucky (B.A., J.D.) and Murray State University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program. Today, Waldrop shares one of her poems with us title...

On this week’s episode, we welcome Alex Gibson and Alexandra Werner-Winslow of Appalashop in Whitesburg, KY. Alex serves as the Executive Director and Alexandra is the Communications Director. Founded in 1969, Appalshop has often been said to be the voice and vision of the people of Appalachia. It “houses media production and training facilities in film and video, a community radio station, a 150-...

Host Bill Goodman is joined by author Katy Yocom. She is the Associate Director of Spalding University’s MFA Writing program and is a board member of the Kentucky Women Writer’s Conference. Her knowledge of and fascination with tigers influenced her most recent novel, "Three Ways to Disappear." Today, she treats us by reading an excerpt of the novel. Learn more and pre-order your copy today at www...

In celebration of Independence Day, we’re joined by author, speaker, and living historian, Geoff Baggett. A genealogist and Revolutionary War history buff, Baggett has written numerous historical fiction books based on his own ancestors. He is also a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau, featuring a popular and interactive talk, “Revolutionary War in a Trunk.” Today, he joins us to di...

Are you heading on vacation and still searching for that perfect summer read? We’ve got you covered! Jillian and Maggie of Joseph-Beth Booksellers join us to discuss the buzz surrounding the most popular fiction and nonfiction books of the summer, including works by Jon Meacham & Tim McGraw, Ocean Vuong, Helen Ellis, Delia Owens, John Larison, and many more.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Chef David Danielson, Executive Chef of Churchill Downs and Owner of The Old Stone Inn & Tavern in Simpsonville. Join Kentucky Humanities for an evening with three culinary stars of Kentucky: Tim Laird, Chef Edward Lee, and Chef David Danielson at The Old Stone Inn & Tavern. $100 ticket includes two books; cocktails & appetizers; family style meal, including one drin...