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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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Friday, May 29, 2026

This week the Virginia Department of Health is urging folks to prioritize water safety as Hampton Roads heads into beach season. When Nathan Simms led Norfolk's Housing Authority it issued two no-bid contracts to a recruitment firm. That same firm landed Simms his next job, leading the housing authority in Charleston, South Carolina. Finally, we sit down WHRO's new education reporter Ashley White to recap the latest education news around the region.

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06/18/2021

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/ This episode first aired on October 2, 2020.

06/18/2021

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12/15/2023

Clancy Martin: How Not to Kill Yourself

The last time Clancy Martin tried to kill himself was in his basement with a dog leash. It was one of over 10 suicide attempts throughout the course of his life. Yet, he survived — as he had numerous times before. Martin is a prolific author and a professor of philosophy. His research covers the ethics of social and behavioral health, especially in the areas of suicide prevention and the treatment of addiction. In his new book, “How Not to Kill Yourself,” Martin chronicles his multiple suicide attempts in an intimate depiction of the mindset of someone obsessed with self-destruction.

12/15/2023

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12/22/2023

Katy Milkman: Unveiling the Secrets of Lasting Change

Looking for a new start? Want to begin some new habits? It turns out science can help you get from where you are to where you want to be. Award-winning Wharton Professor Katy Milkman is a trailblazer in behavioral science. She has devoted her career to the study of behavior change exploring ways that insights from economics and psychology can be harnessed to change consequential behaviors for good, such as financial habits, exercise, student achievement, and discrimination. To that end, she co-founded and co-directs the Behavior Change for Good Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also the author of the bestselling book “How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.” In this interview with Dr. Alan Campbell, she shares her proven strategies to overcome obstacles, conquer procrastination, and finally achieve your goals. https://www.katymilkman.com

12/22/2023

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The Chesapeake Bay is getting more acidic. Scientists are studying what that means for local aquaculture.

Shellfish farmers are working with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to better understand the looming issue.

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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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03/13/2020

Black Dahlia: Murder As Fine Art

The Black Dahlia murder case is one of the most notorious unsolved crimes in American history. Steve Hodel was a retired LAPD homicide detective who began investigating this cold case and realized the trail led to his own father. Dr. Alan Campbell talks to Hodel about his discoveries. Hodel's books include Black Dahlia Avenger; Most Evil: Avenger, Zodiac, and the Further Serial Murders of Dr. George Hill Hodel; and most recently, In the Mesquite (2019) This episode may not be appropriate for all listeners.

03/13/2020

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The End of War: The Moore House

On Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore the Moore House at Yorktown, where officers from Britain, France, and the American forces negotiated the surrender terms that effectively ended the Revolutionary War. Inside a quiet farmhouse, decisions were made that reshaped the future of a nation.

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