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10/02/2020

Mark Laita: "Soft White Underbelly"

This episode is not appropriate for all listeners. Award-winning photographer Mark Laita has used his skills for clients such as Adidas, Apple and Mercedes-Benz, and his photography has been exhibited worldwide. But he might be doing the most important work of his life right now on Skid Row in Los Angeles. A few years ago, Laita started taking photographs of people living on the street, drug-addicts and prostitutes—and he began interviewing them and recording their stories. He never imagined his YouTube project Soft White Underbelly would take off the way it has, with over a million subscribers. Laita says he can’t help all the people he speaks to (though he has tried). But he says raising awareness about the suffering of people we don’t regularly meet could help future generations. Dr. Alan Campbell has an intimate conversation with Laita, discussing his childhood, how he became a photographer, and the painful but powerful work he’s doing now. Visit “Soft White Underbelly” https://tinyurl.com/tg232ag Learn more about Mark Laita http://www.marklaita.com/

10/02/2020

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12/29/2023

Scott Eyman on Charlie Chaplin Beyond The Screen

Known as one of the greatest entertainers in movie history, Charlie Chaplin rose to fame in the silent films of the nineteen-hundreds, and created one of the most iconic characters ever seen on the screen. But his career was derailed after being caught in the crossfire of political turmoil and mired in scandal. As a result, he was exiled from the U-S during the post-war Red Scare. On today's final installment of Watching America, best-selling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman takes us behind the scenes of the tumultuous life of this famed cinematic genius. We’ll explore Chaplin’s politics, his controversies, and the relentless pursuit of his artistic vision.

12/29/2023

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5D AGO

Friday, April 10, 2026

This week astronauts on the Artemis II mission requested to name a moon crater after astronaut Reid Wiseman's wife, Carroll, who was a Virginia Beach native. A new law is supposed to provide more transparency to Virginians about police use of Flock traffic cameras in the state. Finally, senior homelessness is a growing problem in the U.S. Hampton Roads is facing its own issues as a third of the homeless population is 55 and older.

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Community groups raise transparency concerns as they’re left out of Virginia maternal health funding

Nearly a year after the Virginia Department of Health set aside millions to expand maternal health programs, community organizations say they are still waiting for answers — and many have now been denied funding.

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04/06/2021

The Man of a Thousand Stories | Garrison Keillor, Author and Former Host of A Prairie Home Companion

From quitting alcohol to his complicated relationship with fame, Garrison Keillor shares wonderful stories and insights from his time as an author and legendary host of A Prairie Home Companion.

04/06/2021

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11/03/2023

Jill Duggar: Counting the Cost

Jill Duggar Dillard grew up as star on the hit TLC reality TV show “19 Kids and Counting.“ She was the first Duggar daughter to marry, and over 4.4 million people tuned in to watch the two-hour televised wedding. Viewers were fascinated with her family’s way of life and their strict adherence to teachings that Jill now calls cult-like. In their new book, ”Counting the Cost,“ Jill and her husband, Derick, share the behind-the-scenes moments that remained hidden from viewers. Now they are raising a family of their own, they say they are done with secrets and are looking forward to blazing their own trail as the Dillards.

11/03/2023

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From “Tap Toe” to “Tattoo:” How a War Call Became a Celebration

On Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore how music shaped military life and communication. The signal known as tap-toe guided soldiers back to their quarters and became part of the structure of the Continental Army. Over time, it evolved into the ceremonial military tattoo still performed today.

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03/07/2019

Camille Paglia: Author, Critic, Provocateur

Camille Paglia's latest book is "Provocations: Collected Essays on Art, Feminism, Politics, Sex, and Education." Paglia speaks with host Dr. Alan Campbell about her writings and her life.

03/07/2019

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12/08/2023

Hampton Court Palace: 500 Years of History

From the Tudors to the Windsors - intrigue, scandals, and power took center stage within the halls of the magnificent and breathtaking Hampton Court Palace. This week author Gareth Russell takes us through 500 years of history in the palace that was home to such significant events as the commissioning of King James’s version of the Bible, the staging of many of Shakespeare’s plays, and Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation ball. We explore the riveting ups and downs of royal happenings, the exciting victories, the personal tragedies and the historical significance.

12/08/2023

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08/15/2019

American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century

Author Maureen Callahan's best-selling true crime thrill is a detailed account of the case of Israel Keyes. She joins us to talk about how she researched the book for years, and share all the details she uncovered. This conversation includes graphic details not appropriate for all listeners, including children.

08/15/2019

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