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Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.
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Garl held the position for 44 years.
This week, we explore the early artistry of the great Tony Bennett, listening to excerpts from the LPs he recorded for Columbia Records in the 1950s and early 1960s. Bennett passed away on July 21, 2023 at age 96.
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Browse our playlist from this week's show
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Wikimedia, National Portrait GalleryWe're exploring medieval and Renaissance songs and dances collected by 18th-century “early music” aficionados in Britain. Plus, our featured recording by The Curious Bards explores Irish and Scottish identities through traditional music.
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In 1957 tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins was at the peak of his first great period, playing with a confident, swinging, and radical abandon both as a leader and with Max Roach and Miles Davis.
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Writer Alyse Knorr reads her poem from her book Ardor: “Post-Partum,” “Incompleteness Theorem,” “Eclipse,” and “Ode.”
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Just as interesting as the speeches future historian James Woodburn gave in his undergraduate debate club at IU are the texts he wrote but never delivered.
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Danny WilliamWe’re saying goodbye to Nice Work this week. For our last show, hosts Tyler Lake and Alex Chambers talk about some of their favorite moments, look back at stories and interviews and reflect on what they hoped the show would accomplish.
In case you missed it!
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How can foregrounding the story of the worker within the apparel merchandising and architecture industries build more equitable global industries and communities?
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deepak pal/FlickrPrejudices can come from learned behavior, even for artificial intelligence.
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Gene Stratton-Porter's conservation legacy lives on through a new generation of women leading today's environmental movement. Meet some of the acclaimed authors, scientists, historians, and advocates featured in the upcoming WTIU/PBS documentary Gene Stratton-Porter: Music of the Wild and discover how they are carrying her vision into the future.
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June Christy's 1954 album "Something Cool" was a landmark in the "Cool School" of vocal jazz. -
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William Shakespeare included so many botanical references in his plays that there are about 175 mentions of flowers, fruits, grains, grasses, seeds, weeds, trees, spices, herbs, and vegetables in his works. -
Two former Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles staffers face criminal charges alleging they accepted bribes to submit fraudulent passing scores on written driver’s tests. -
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The University of Indianapolis filed the lawsuit Tuesday accusing IU of trademark infringement, unfair competition and false designation of origin. -
Last year, Purdue’s board of trustees approved an “AI working competency” graduation requirement for all undergraduates to help them prepare for the workforce. -
Girls Inc of Shelbyville and Shelby County will be closing its Monroe County satellite location at the end of the month after failing to secure funds for it to operate independently. -
Joe Brunner spoke with the media about his move from guard to tackle. -
The encampment, nicknamed the Powerline Camp, will be cleared on September 1.
