Fri, 28 October 2016
On this week's show, Fordham Conversations host Kyle McKee talks with historian Angel Hernandez about the legendary gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe. While Poe is known for his poems and short stories like The Raven, The Tell Tale Heart, Anabelle Lee, and The Bells, few may realize his deep connection to New York City, and especially the Bronx. Angel Hernandez is the Director of Programs and External Affairs at the Bronx County Historical Society. He joins the show to talk about Poe’s writing, life, legacy, as well as Bronx History. |
Tue, 18 October 2016
He talks with Adam Rinn who teaches a sideshow class at Coney Island. They discuss the history of freak shows. Chris also sits down with Rebecca June who teaches medieval studies at Fordham University. She provides insight into the role monsters play in literature and society. Finally, Fordham psychology professor Dean McKay discusses |
Tue, 11 October 2016
On this week's show, Fordham Conversations host Kyle McKee talks with members of “Teens for Food Justice.” It's an organization that gives New York City teens an opportunity to learn about and grow healthy, organic, sustainable food. On the show is organization President Kathy Soll, Unison Middle School Assistant Principal Amy Pillar, and two of the program's students.
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Tue, 4 October 2016
Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Dr. Garrett Broad, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University. According to Dr. Broad, there’s a crisis going on in America resulting in the unfair distribution of healthy food. But it doesn’t stop there. The RESPONSE to the crisis is also being called into question. Garrett is out with his new book “More Than Just Food: Food justice and Community Change |