ReadMHK Podcast

Manhattan Public Library
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ReadMHK is a community-wide reading program aimed at building connections through books and sharing experiences with each other. Each month we will speak with a local community member, talk about books based on the theme, and offer reading suggestions.

  1. 08/01/2023

    Exploring Beliefs with Reverend Caela Simmons Wood | Episode 13

    The focus of this episode is exploring beliefs. Join us as we speak with Reverend Caela Simmons Wood. Caela has a B.A. in History from Kansas State University, a Masters in Theological Studies at Perkins School of Theology at Dallas, and a Masters in Divinity at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. She became ordained in the United Church of Christ in 2010 and became the first female pastor of Manhattan's First Congregational United Church of Christ in 2014. Caela is passionate about understanding and confronting systemic injustices, especially related to race, sexuality and gender, economic inequality, and environmental stewardship.

  2. 06/02/2023

    Military Life with Chad Moreau | Episode 12

    The focus of this episode is military life. Join us as we speak with Chad Moreau, a husband and father to four children, and a recently retired Air Force veteran. A native of New Orleans, Chad joined the Air Force following the September 11, 2001 attacks, with assignments in four states, and deployments to six countries.

  3. 12/23/2022

    Immigrant Experience with Rohina and Zohra Safa | Episode 11

    The focus of this episode is the immigrant experience. Join us as we speak with Rohina and Zohra Safa, two sisters from Ghazni province in Afghanistan. They recently resettled here in Manhattan, Kansas with the help of the Manhattan Afghan Resettlement Team (MART) after they were forced to flee their home when the Taliban took over their country. We also speak with two volunteers from MART, Fatima Jaghoori and Sarah Inskeep, who were both instrumental in helping immigrants from Afghanistan resettle here in Manhattan.

  4. 09/27/2022

    Surviving Disasters with Annie Spence | Episode 10

    Our inspiration for this episode of the ReadMHK podcast is this year's K-State First Book, Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - and Why by Amanda Ripley. This book reviews not only disasters, both natural and man-made throughout history, but uses those disasters for context to examine how and why people survive, and what we can do to increase our odds of survival. Join us as we speak with Annie Spence, a personal trainer who offers client-centered coaching, based on her years of experience, her degree in Kinesiology, and her broad-reaching professional certifications. Thanks to her previous strength training, Annie survived a traumatic crush injury in New Zealand that led to a six-month hospital stay, left her with 29 screws and three plates in her pelvis and spine, and she eventually had a complete hip replacement. This left Annie with an even greater gratitude for movement, health, and strength.

  5. 05/20/2022

    Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors with Fanny Fang | Episode 9

    On this month of the ReadMHK podcast we are focused on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Join us as we speak with Fanny Fang, a proud first-generation Chinese Kansan, a graduate of New York University, and currently the Chief People Officer of Mama Fang's International Market. Her focus is on carrying out the market's mission to cultivate nourished communities by feeding the human mind, body, and soul.

    Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors with Fanny Fang | Episode 9

  6. 04/28/2022

    Poetry with Dr. Traci Brimhall | Episode 8

    On this month of the ReadMHK podcast we are focused on poetry. Join us as we speak with Dr. Traci Brimhall, a poet and author of four poetry collections, most recently Come the Slumberless to the Land of Nod. Dr. Brimhall is also an Associate Professor and the Director of Creative Writing at Kansas State University.

    Poetry with Dr. Traci Brimhall | Episode 8

  7. 04/13/2022

    Female Authors with Allana Parker | Episode 7

    On this month of the ReadMHK podcast we are focused on female authors and the important role women have played in our local history. Join us as we speak with Allana Parker, who was previously the Curator of Design for the Riley County Historical Museum and currently serves as the Director. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Manhattan / Riley County Preservation Alliance, Kansas State Historical Society Foundations, Wonder Workshop Children's Museum, and she's the Treasurer for the Kansas Museums Association.

    Female Authors with Allana Parker | Episode 7

  8. 03/24/2022

    Black Authors with Marcus Kidd | Episode 6

    On this month of the ReadMHK podcast we will focus on Black authors. Join us as we speak with Marcus Kidd, who is the General Manager of the the local movie theater and is the Assistant Director for Enrollment Management and Institutional Partnerships for the K-State College of Education. Marcus also teaches Foundations of College Student Success and is involved with the Student Governing Association at K-State.

    Black Authors with Marcus Kidd | Episode 6
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ReadMHK is a community-wide reading program aimed at building connections through books and sharing experiences with each other. Each month we will speak with a local community member, talk about books based on the theme, and offer reading suggestions.

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  • Creator
    Manhattan Public Library
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Manhattan Public Library
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    ReadMHK Podcast