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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/

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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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The Skirmish at James Plantation

On Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore the winter raid at James Plantation during Benedict Arnold’s campaign in Southeast Virginia. The surprise attack brought heavy Patriot losses, but it also showed that support for independence remained strong even late in the Revolution.

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Beatlemania Arrives!!

Today in Rock History for February 7th

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CANDO for Thursday February 05, 2026

Looking for something to do around Hampton Roads. From big-name stand-up and sharp sketch comedy to smart improv and thought-provoking visual art, there is plenty happening this week. Chris Tucker hits the stage in Virginia Beach, comedy takes over Push Theater in Norfolk, and Future Fossils is on view in Newport News. Catch CANDO Thursday mornings at 7:45 and online at WHRV.org/cando

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An Instant Classic

Today in Rock History for February 6th

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The Stones and drugs? Say it ain't so!

Today in Rock History for February 5th

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09/25/2020

Gerald Horne's "Paul Robeson: The Artist As Revolutionary"

Paul Robeson was world famous for his talents as a singer, actor, and professional football player. But his most important work was as an astute lawyer and activist, working against Jim Crow and Joseph McCarthy. Author Gerald Horne and Dr. Alan Campbell have an edifying and inspiring conversation about Horne’s new book, Paul Robeson: The Artist As Revolutionary. Horne also authored The Counter-Revolution of 1776 and Black Revolutionary. He holds the John J. and Rebecca Moores Chair of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston.

09/25/2020

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03/31/2023

Hollywood, Teach Us To Pray

A new documentary by local university professors examines the role of prayer in movies. From devout religious ritual to irreverent monologues played for comedy, what do these prayers say about us and about American culture? This week on Watching America we hear from Dr. Terry Lindvall, a professor at Virginia Wesleyan University. He is one of the filmmakers of the new film "Hollywood, Teach Us To Pray." He discusses the role of prayer in movies through the ages. “With events like the recent one which involved many rallying around NFL player Damar Hamlin and actually praying on ESPN, we realize the centrality of our need to talk to and hear from God.” https://hollywoodteachustopray.com

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Rock and Roll's first supergroup

Today in Rock History for February 8th

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