Where to start?
I'm upset and disappointed by what's happening here in the US right now. Earlier this week, I found myself saying that history is repeating itself (just watch footage from the 1960s), but the truth is that things never really changed. I'm sick of the lack of progress on race relations in America, and
I'm frightened by the violence and politics at play right now.
I'm sending this email today for two reasons:
1. To provide podcast recommendations on this topic (racism & systemic racism in the US).
2. To give you a temporary distraction, should you need it. Like you, I want to keep up with what's going on, and show my support where I can. That said, I believe that our minds and souls could use a break every once in a while. If you need to re-charge, podcasts can help.
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First Impressions: The Last Archive
I've started writing a new type of podcast review on the blog, to share my first impressions of a show with you ASAP. These reviews take just 2-3 minutes to read, so you can quickly figure out if a podcast is right for you.
My latest First Impressions post is about a new podcast called The Last Archive. Here's some of the post:
Podcast Name: The Last Archive
Hosted By: Jill Lepore (you know her from her pieces in The New Yorker; she’s also an American History professor at Harvard University).
What It’s About: In short, American History. This first season is based around the question, “Who stole truth?” and it’s told through true crime stories.
Where You Can Find It: Listen at The Last Archive website or in your favorite podcast player.
Average Episode Length: 42 minutes
Episodes Listened To:
- Episode 1: The Clue of the Blue Bottle
- Episode 2: Detection of Deception
- Episode 3: The Invisible Lady
My First Impressions: Let me start off by saying this: you know that a podcast is something special when it has me diving for my phone to jot down notes. Just 18 minutes into Episode 1, I was hooked on the story and the presentation...
* This was published on the blog two days ago, so it doesn't include today's new episode of The Last Archive, which is about historical records and testimonies of black Americans).
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The In The Dark podcast is currently raising funds. This show has won numerous awards for its investigative journalism, and last year it played a key role in the reversal of a death sentence for a black man in Mississippi.
In The Dark is part of American Public Media (APM), and through Saturday, June 6, the APM Board of Directors is doubling all listener donations dollar for dollar.
You may have seen this image making the rounds on social media this week. It's a list of podcasts about black history, black culture, and racism. You can find all of these shows in your favorite podcast player, and I hope you will.
Gift Ideas for Podcast People
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Don't forget to check out the Podcast Gift Guides on the blog when you need a great gift idea. There's something for every kind of listener and podcaster!
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Send me YOUR Podcast Recommendations
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I'll be back in two weeks with more podcast goodness to share. I would love to hear from you and find out what your favorite podcasts are, why you listen to podcasts, and which app/podcast player you use.
Shoot me an email at podcastmaniac@gmail.com, or leave a comment on a blog post (if you're a podcaster, you are welcome to drop your own podcast in a comment on the blog!)
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