Take On The South

Institute for Southern Studies, University of South Carolina
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Take On The South, the podcast of the University of South Carolina's Institute for Southern Studies, examines the highs and lows of the American South through interesting conversations about everything from gumbo to grits, pro wrestling to poetry, and identity to Interstate highways. Join us as we take on the South!

  1. 6D AGO

    The Southern Beat-down with Paul Quigley

    On this episode, Mark sits down with Director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, Paul Quigley, as they discuss Representative Preston Brooks' historic caning of Senator Charles Sumner in his new book The Man Behind the Cane: Preston Brooks, Political Violence, and the Road to the Civil War.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Behind-Cane-Political-Violence/dp/0197667260Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#history #podcast #fighting #politics

    39 min

  2. APR 16

    The Mississippi Misfortune with W. Ralph Eubanks

    On this episode, Emily Allen sits down with former Director of Publishing of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., W. Ralph Eubanks as they discuss his upbringing in Mississippi and how the state's political decision-making enforced intergenerational racism and systemic inequality in his latest book, "When It's Darkness on the Delta".Check out "When It's Darkness on the Delta" : https://www.beacon.org/When-Its-Darkness-on-the-Delta-P2243.aspxCheck out Eubanks' personal website!: https://www.wralpheubanks.com/Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #mississippi #books #author

    43 min

  3. APR 8

    Southern Redemption with Scott Gould

    In this episode, Emily Allen sits down with South Carolinian author Scott Gould as they talk about his 2025 book, "Peace Like a River," his writing process, and how important southern storytelling truly is. Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #southernvibes #history #gamecocknation

    43 min

  4. MAR 10

    Art with Artist David McGee | feat. Dr. Nancy Tolson & Katia Zavistovski

    On this special episode, Dr. Nancy Tolson sits down with Houston-based artist David McGee and Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Curator Katia Zavistovski as they discuss David's art process as well as his first major-museum survey art exhibition, "David McGee: The Griot and the Nightingale," coming March 14th at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.Learn more about David Mcgee's upcoming exhibition here: https://www.bechtler.org/davidmcgeeGet tickets to the Bechtler MoMA here: https://www.bechtler.org/Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmcgee773/?hl=en#podcast #art #modernart #charlotte #gamecocknation

    1 hr

  5. MAR 2

    Archive Talk with Dr. W Eric Emerson

    On this episode, Mark sits down with the Director of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Dr. W. Eric Emerson, to talk about his unconventional career path, his role as the Director of the Department of Archives and History, and to get an inside scoop on how the Department’s building works to preserve the state's most important documents.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#history #podcast #archives #250

    35 min

  6. FEB 10

    Murder Memories with Dick Harpootlian

    On this episode, Mark sits down with fellow SC Senator and attorney Dick Harpootlian as they talk about his time serving as the lead defense counsel for high-profile killer Alex Murdaugh, and his stories about sentencing "Pee Wee" Gaskins, South Carolina's most famous serial killer, to the death penalty.Check out Dick's book on the famous "Pee Wee" Gaskin's case here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790116/dig-me-a-grave-by-dick-harpootlian-shaun-assael/#alexmurdaughtrial #dickharpootlian #podcast #peeweegaskins #history

    33 min

  7. JAN 27

    Columbia's Movie Star with Julian Adams

    In this episode, Mark sits down with Columbia-native actor Julian Adams as they discuss his southern upbringing, his producing background, and the many stories he has from working with some of Hollywood's greatest actors.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #hollywood #samuelljackson #movies #gamecocks #superbowl #superbowlcommercials

    57 min

  8. JAN 20

    Anne Frank's Deeper Story with Dr. Doyle Stevick

    Mark sits down with founder and director of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Doyle Stevick, as they discuss his teaching journey, an in-depth guide to the center, and a deeper look at the story of Anne Frank.#podcast #annefrank #holocaustmemorialday #history

    46 min
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Take On The South, the podcast of the University of South Carolina's Institute for Southern Studies, examines the highs and lows of the American South through interesting conversations about everything from gumbo to grits, pro wrestling to poetry, and identity to Interstate highways. Join us as we take on the South!

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  • Creator
    Institute for Southern Studies, University of South Carolina
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Institute for Southern Studies, University of South Carolina
  • Show Website
    Take On The South

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