The Scottish Travelers

Edith Bolling Wilson

In the first of two programs, we explore the life and legacy of Edith Bolling Wilson, the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson, and we consider how she is remembered in her hometown of Wytheville, Virginia. Our guest is Dr. Adam Manuel from the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum. This program includes a very rare recording of Edith's voice, from 1949.

The Scottish Travelers

East Tennessee State University scholars Dr. Lee Bidgood and Dr. Thomas Burton discuss the stories and songs of the nomadic group known as the Scottish Travelers.

Scott Simon

Our guest is Scott Simon, host of NPR’s “Weekend Edition Saturday.” We discuss his latest book, Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known.

Dr. Stephen Fritz

World War II historian Dr. Stephen Fritz discusses Adolf Hitler's role as military leader.

Robert Sorrell

We take a tour through Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia with Robert Sorrell, author of the book Secret Appalachian Highlands: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.