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With Good Reason | History

The Case for the First African American at UVA’s School of Law, in Newspapers

In our show “Roses in December,” Jennifer Ritterhouse shares the story of  Sarah Patton “Pattie” Boyle and her transformation from segregationist to ardent desegregationist in mid-20th century Virginia. Boyle’s desegregation …

Stories | Civil Rights, Education
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With Good Reason | Arts

Furious Flower: The Soundtrack

For our show “Furious Flower: A Celebration of the Greats of African American Poetry” Joanne Gabbin, the founder of Furious Flower, joins us in studio along with Lauren Alleyne to …

Stories | Black/African American, Music, Poetry
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With Good Reason | Arts

Music and Democracy: The Soundtrack

In our recent show, Music and Democracy, Charlie McGovern helps us trace the evolution of social change in America through popular songs by the likes of Nat King Cole, Percy …

Stories | Democracy, Music
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With Good Reason | Cultures & Communities

The Victims of Racial Violence in Wise County

In our show “Reconstructing Danville,” we discuss the 1883 Danville Riot, and ways in which white southerners reasserted power after Reconstruction. This was done through laws, but also with the …

Stories
News
With Good Reason | History

Returning to Saigon

In our episode “Voices of Vietnam: A Lost Homeland,” we spent some time with the oral history of Kim Delevett, recorded by historian Jason Stewart and found within Texas Tech …

Stories | AAPI
News
With Good Reason | History

Two Songs from “American Terrorism”

In our American Terrorism show, we featured snippets from two well-known songs in the American musical canon. Here are both of these incredible recordings in full. “Precious Lord, Take My …

Stories | Music
News
With Good Reason | History

Advertising Justice in Colonial Virginia

In our “Unfreedom” episode we talk with Allison Madar about the evolution of laws affecting indentured servants and enslaved people in early America. Madar’s research draws on a variety of …

Stories | Slavery
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With Good Reason | History

Stories of the South at Whitney Plantation

Recently, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public with exclusively the story of slavery on Louisiana plantations. In doing so, it turns the traditional plantation story inside out. Visitors learn about the men and women who were enslaved there, what they did, and where they came from.

Stories | Education, Slavery
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With Good Reason | History

Just Say No

By Brendan Wolfe We had to call it something,” Kelley Libby told me, referring to a new, five-part podcast she developed in collaboration with James Madison’s Montpelier. “So we decided …

Stories | Democracy, Education
News
With Good Reason | Cultures & Communities

LGBTQ Nightlife, Explained

Enjoy our episode “How To Go Clubbing?” Here are some companion pieces, links, and additional resources. Looking for your next party, or want to read more about queer and trans …

Stories | LGBTQ
News
With Good Reason | Civics

American Dissent

Today (Monday  Sept. 17) is Constitution Day, and to honor the occasion we’re launching a new podcast series from With Good Reason and James Madison’s Montpelier called American Dissent. Hosted …

Stories | Democracy, Education
News
With Good Reason | Civics

WGR & Montpelier Partner on Constitutional Podcast

Virginia Humanities’ award-winning public radio show With Good Reason has partnered with James Madison’s Montpelier to produce a five-part podcast series that will explore connections between constitutional history and contemporary issues, with an emphasis on the First Amendment.

Press Releases | Democracy, Government
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