Re:sound #219 The Fighting for the Promised Land Show

Re:sound #219 The Fighting for the Promised Land Show

Author: Third Coast International Audio Festival April 9, 2016 Duration: 57:30
This hour the story of thousands of African American farmers who lost millions of acres of land at the hands of institutional racism.All You Need Is A _____.by Aengus Anderson & James Ford Howell (2010 ShortDocs Challenge)Two opposing groups of immigration protestors in Arizona attempt to define the word "wall" without referring to Mexico.Fighting for the Promised Land: A Story of Farming and Racismby Tina Antolini (Gravy, 2015)Shirley Sherrod’s introduction to the intermingling of agriculture and racism came when she was 17 years old, with an incident that changed the course of her life. And, after that moment, her life has been one defined by the fight for black-owned farmland. It’s a fight that has included devastating racism, the biggest class action lawsuit in the history of the United States, and a high-profile firing from the USDA.Gravy is a project of the Southern Foodways Alliance

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Curated by the Third Coast International Audio Festival, Re:sound is a curated collection of the world's most engaging audio storytelling. This podcast bypasses algorithms and top charts to bring you a handpicked selection of documentaries, narratives, and features that represent the breadth and artistry of the medium. Each episode is a deep dive into human experience, whether it's a personal journal from across the globe, an insightful piece of cultural analysis, or an innovative work of sonic art. You'll hear profiles of the producers behind the stories and discover more experimental pieces that push the boundaries of what audio can do. Updated twice a month, the archive offers a rich and ever-growing library of sound, showcasing compelling work from established masters and emerging voices alike. Tuning in means connecting with a global community of listeners who value depth, craft, and narrative truth. It’s an invitation to experience the power of recorded sound, carefully selected for those who listen closely.
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Re:sound #208 The Behind the Headlines Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:09
This hour stories of black lives caught in the cross hairs of injustice.695BGKby Phoebe Judge & Lauren Spohrer (Criminal, 2015)Just before 2am on December 31, 2008, police officer John Edwards was patrolling in Bellaire,…
Special Feature: Producers To Keep An Ear On [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:00
On this special Third Coast Podcast we're doing what we do best — sharing the best radio from around the world!On this episode we're featuring the podcast How to Be a Girl, and show's creator, Marlo Mack tells us about h…
Special Feature: The Sarah Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:00
To kick-off Third Coast's summer fundraiser, we're doing what we do best — sharing great radio from around the world — with some extra special feature podcasts over the next two weeks. On this episode, Re:sound producer…
Re:sound #207 The Oops!... Who Dunnit Again Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:39
This hour two mysteries: one involving an obscure novel and Britney Spears, and the other a real life murder most fowl. Case #2: Britneyby Starlee Kine, Alex Blumberg, Melinda Shopsin and Eric Mennel (Mystery Show, 2015)…
Re:sound #206 The Sarah Boothroyd Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:33
This hour we explore nearly a decade's worth of work from Canadian sound artist, musician and radio producer Sarah Boothroyd. Gleeful Barbariansby Sarah Boothroyd (Short Cuts, BBC Radio 4, 2012)An audio postcard from the…
Re:sound #205 The Imposter Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:19
This hour what you see, is not always what you get.Chook In Memoriumby Mike Ladd (360 Documentaries, ABC Radio National, 2014)The Australian lyrebird is a remarkable creature, able to mimic almost every man made and natu…
Re:sound #204 The Stories From Childhood Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:36
This hour some of our favorite childhood icons: from the man who gave us Thing One & Thing Two... to Dorothy, the Tin Man and Toto too. Dr Seuss and the Butter Battlesby Eleanor McDowall (Falling Tree Productions for BBC…
Re:sound #203 The Rivers Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:53
This hour we meander our way down three rivers in search of solace, spiritual healing and, of course, total domination. Reversal of Fortuneby Dan Weissman, Roman Mars and Sam Greenspan (99% Invisible, 2013)Chicago’s bigg…
Re:sound #202 The To Heal A Sick Nation Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:14
This hour a revealing snapshot of Martin Luther King, Jr. as he struggled to stay the course he'd set out for himself and the nation.To Heal A Sick Nation [EXCERPT]by Greg Kelly & Stephen Smith and presented by Paul Kenn…

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