NewsThe 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 …
NewsFurious 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 …
NewsMusic 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 …
NewsThe 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 …
NewsReturning 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 …
NewsTwo 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 …
NewsAdvertising 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 …
NewsStories 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.
NewsJust 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 …
NewsLGBTQ 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 …
NewsAmerican 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 …
NewsWGR & 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.
