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Apropos Of Something talks to experts with a passion for social justice, political activism, and the arts. Episodes are varied and interesting: We talk about everything from fascism to the life of bees; from the revitalization of a “Goddess” river in Spain, to race, immigration and to how to make a balanced cocktail. Whether we’re chatting about politics or discussing soul food, we guarantee every show will be “Apropos of Something.”
Recorded in the heart of Charlottesville, Apropos Of Something is co-hosted by longtime friends Ellen Daniels in Charlottesville, and Nancy Laurence in New York City.
Recorded in the heart of Charlottesville, Apropos Of Something is co-hosted by longtime friends Ellen Daniels in Charlottesville, and Nancy Laurence in New York City.
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Russ Linden and Kate Buford
We welcomed back Kate Buford, award-winning author of Burt Lancaster's life story, a New York Times best-seller. She also wrote the important award-winning biography of Jim Thorpe, Native American Son: The Life and Sporting Legend of Jim Thorpe.… Read More
Daniel Fairley, II and Jane Alison
Jane Alison is Professor of English and Director of the Creative Writing Program at the University of Virginia. She is a renowned author of many diverse and acclaimed works including a memoir, four novels, and a book on the craft of writing, Her fascinating, and haunting life story informed her memoir, "Sisters Antipodes."… Read More
Eduardo Montes-Bradley and Susan Elliott
We welcomed Susan Elliott Charlottesville’s Climate Protection Program Manager for the Division of Environmental Sustainability. She focuses on community initiatives working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency.… Read More
Kate Buford and Lauren Mims
We welcome back Educational Psychologist Dr. Lauren Mims to discuss Black Girl Magic and her plans to turn Michelle Obama's book Becoming into a curriculum to empower Black girls, and much more.… Read More
Antwon Brinson and Don Gathers
Guests: The extraordinary Don Gathers, prominent Charlottesville community activist and Antwon Brinson, the impassioned chef and president of Culinary Concepts AB on his culinary boot camp.… Read More
Alex Zorychta and Leona Sevick
Guests: We met with brilliance in Alexander Zorychta, technology entrepreneur and award-winning poet Leona Sevick. Details:Alexander Zorychta is Assistant Director for Technology Entrepreneurship and Program Director for Works in Progress at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science.… Read More
Preston Lauterbach and Meredith Clark
Guests: Meredith Clark, Assistant Professor of Media Studies at the University of Virginia. Her scholarship focuses on the intersections of race, media, and power.… Read More
Brian Noyes and Adam Nemett
We speak to baker-in-chief Brian Noyes whose life is as delicious as his baking. His Red Truck Bakery is one of 13 Condé Nast Traveler Destination Bakeries.… Read More
Shilpa Davé and Cathy Barrow
We chat about the Oscar-nominated films with arguably the best person around for that conversation; andwe paired it with a nice big helping of pie, baking tips, and an unexpected path to culinary success.… Read More
Heath Hardage Lee and Charles Shields
Charles Shields is an award-winning author who’s published the first biographies of Kurt Vonnegut, Harper Lee, and John Williams. Heath Lee's book is the true story of a fierce band of women who battled Washington to bring their husbands home from the jungles of Vietnam.… Read More
Claudrena Harold and Jahan Ramazani
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Claudrena Harold, professor of African American and African Studies and History affiliated with both the University of Virginia’s Corcoran Department of History and the Carter G.… Read More
Tracy Howe and Angela Ciolfi
Tracy Howe, musician, activist, and founder of Restoration Village Arts. We discuss her new album, longtime work at the border, including her recent trip to Tijuana and one upcoming to Honduras; and we talk with Angela Ciolfi Executive Director of the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) in Charlottesville, about many cases and issues they tackle from reducing racial inequities around school discipline; to fighting to release children being held by the gov't and advocating to reunite them with their families, and much more.… Read More
Leslie Hubbard and Gregory Lewis
Guests: Leslie Hubbard speaks about her fascinating life as a former Buddhist nun who in her twenties, in pursuit of spiritual development, chose to lead a monastic life with renowned Zen master, Thich Naht Hanh, in a hamlet in the French countryside; and we speak with Gregory Lewis, sous chef of the well-loved Maya Restaurant, a popular staple in the Charlottesville restaurant landscape.… Read More
Tish Jennings and Frank Dukes
Guests: Tish Jennings, internationally recognized leader in the fields of social and emotional learning and mindfulness in education. We discussed her new book, “The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom.” Frank Dukes, mediator helping people and organizations address complex public conflicts in ways that strengthen communities.… Read More
Kyrill Kunakhovich & Kelly Deetz
An amazing show with two passionate historians. We spoke to Kyrill Kunakhovich about dictators, fascists, & nationalists—what we need to know in this political moment; and to Kelley Fanto Deetz about how she's transforming the narrative at her new gig, Robert E.… Read More
Angela Taylor & Alexi Mason
All Heart! Guests: Cardiometabolic Network director Angela Taylor, MD and educator Alexis Mason.
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Angela Tylor, MD directs the Cardiometabolic Network at the University of Virginia’s Medical Center.… Read More
Warren Craghead & Larycia Hawkins
We welcomed back the effervescent artist Warren Craghead ; and courageous professor and activist who lives out her exploration of race/ethnicity, religion, and politics Dr. … Read More
Richard Guy Wilson & Jim Tucker
We welcomed back Richard Guy Wilson to discuss art and architecture, diners, the groundbreaking art of Hilma af Klint, and much more; and we heard from Jim Tucker, MD about his research and fascinating stories about children who may have lived past lives.… Read More
Jaewar & Lee Graves
It's Hops and Hip-Hop! We spoke with Jaewar of Vibe Riot. He's an activist, front man, and producer of funk, hip-hop, soul, rock & go-go.… Read More
Gloria Beard & Cauline Yates
We spoke with Gloria Beard and Cauline Yates who made the 98-person pilgrimage to Montgomery, Alabama in the summer of 2018 to the new Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice.… Read More
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