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 #266 I'm Your Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:23
This hour, what happens when a relationship from your past returns unexpectedly and pulls you back in time?I'm Your Manby April Dembosky for The Leap from KQED.April hasn't seen Steve in 15 years. So when she gets a call…
Re:sound #265 All Stories Are Stories About Power [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:13
This week, all stories - even stories about Dunkin' Donuts - are about power.ALL STORIES ARE STORIES ABOUT POWERpresented by Sandhya Dirks (American Suburb, KQED) and Chenjerai Kumanyika (Uncivil and Seeing White)From th…
Re:sound #264 Gaggle Glass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:39
Today we go from the pentagon to prison to philosophical musings about the sweet sound of the snow shovel.The Pentagon’s Secret Gaggle of GaysBy Audrey Quinn for Nancy from WNYCEven after "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repe…
Best of the Best 2018 (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:02
This hour, some of the winners of our annual documentary competition.Featuring...God + the Gays, produced by Phoebe Wang. Winner of the 2018 Best New Artist Award In her first radio piece, Phoebe visits Christians from h…
Best of the Best 2018 (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:43
This hour, some of the winners of our annual documentary competition.Featuring...John Thompson vs. American Justice, produced by Andrew Marantz, Sarah Lustbader, and Katherine Wells and edited by David Krasnow for The Ne…
Re:sound #263 Meat Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:30
This hour we’re all about honesty. An honest look at fat, and an honest answer to this burning question, “What are the real lyrics to ‘Louie Louie’????”The Host’s Fat By Jonathan Zenti for Meat As an overweight man, Jona…
Re:sound #262 Moo and Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:28
This hour, a single commercial that ran for twenty-five years and two women who’ve been running from each other for even longer.Moo and OinkBy Cher Vincent for The Nod from Gimlet MediaWith a long-running TV commercial f…
Re:sound #261 No Bad News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:06
This hour, we go into a hypnotherapists office and come out with a story of international intrigue.No Bad NewsBy Sarah Geis for Love+Radio from Radiotopia Three decades ago, American hypnotist Larry Garrett committed him…
Re:sound #260 Princess Buzz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:00
Today we go back in time to try and heal old wounds and revisit history.BuzzBy hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein and with Wendy Dorr, Chris Neary, and Kalila Holt for *Heavyweight* from Gimlet Media Buzz (Jonatha…
Re:sound #259 Divided We Payphone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:30
This hour, we trot across middle America, with a story from a Nashville neighbourhood, and a Missouri payphone that won’t stop ringing.The Great Divide By Meribah Knight for The Promise from Nashville Public Radio (2018)…