Primary Sources: An ETSU Podcast
The “Primary Sources” podcast is an open forum where any number of fascinating subjects may be featured. The podcast is produced by East Tennessee State University, recorded anywhere it needs to be, and features guests from across the ETSU community and the Appalachian Highlands region. Featured guests will weigh in on a variety of subjects, pertinent to their expertise, in order to expand the region’s pool of knowledge and experience. This podcast series may serve as a lecture hall, a debate floor, and a platform for community outreach.
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Episodes
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Dr. Steve Nash teaches in ETSU’s Department of History. He is an award-winning writer specializing in Civil War and Reconstruction history.
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Dr. Andrew Joyner teaches in ETSU’s Department of Geosciences. He is also the State of Tennessee’s official climatologist.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
The inaugural episode of “Primary Sources” features a moderated discussion about the war in Ukraine. Presenters are Dr. Henry Antkiewicz, who specializes in Russian history and attended seminars in the former Soviet Union; Dr. Stephen Fritz, well-regarded for his books dissecting the society and military of mid-20th century Germany; and Dr. Michele Crumley, who interned in Russia in the 1990s and has published and presented work on transitioning post-communist economies. Dr. Antkiewicz and Dr. Fritz hold faculty appointments with East Tennessee State University’s Department of History, and Dr. Crumley is with ETSU’s Department of Political Science. Wayne Winkler of the WETS-FM radio station, an NPR affiliate, moderated this discussion.