Putin’s war of conquest has moved into its twenty-second day and we continue to witness the bombardment of innocent civilians, their homes reduced to rubble, crowding railroad stations bundled against the cold, meager possessions stuffed into a suitcase, and death dropping …
Read MoreWilson’s guests are Dr. James King, and Ms. Kim Roberts. They discuss a recent article by Leah Asmelash published by CNN. The article argues that poetry is experiencing a new golden age today with young writers of color taking the lead. As evidence Asmelash cites the general enthusiasm expressed for Amanda Gorman’s presentation of her poem at President Joe Biden’s inauguration and the fact that poet Rupi Kaur …
Read MoreThis is the third in Delmarva Today’s discussion on the role of The Humanities in our culture. HaroldWilson’s guests are Adam Wood, Maarten Pereboom, and Don Rush. Adam Wood is a professor in the English Department at Salisbury University. Maarten Pereboom is dean of the Fulton School of Liberal Arts and Professor of History. The area of twentieth-century …
Read MoreThis is a special one-hour edition of Delmarva Today. It is the second in the station’s three-part series on the Humanities and its contribution to culture in the United States. The first session reviewed the history and nature of the Humanities, how they became institutionalized, and how they helped define the identity of our country.
Read MoreHarold Wilson’s guests on Delmarva Today are Professors Adam Wood and Maarten Pereboom. They discuss the nature of the humanities and the role they play in the development of our personal and national identity. Adam Wood is a professor in the English Department at Salisbury University and Maarten Pereboom is a professor of history and Dean of the Fulton School of Liberal Arts at the University.
Read MoreDr. Karl Maier, a member of the psychology department at Salisbury University in Salisbury. Maryland is featured. This is the third in our series of discussions on the psychological impact of COVID-19 on the general population. After the events of January 6, however, how is it possible to focus on the pandemic and its psychological impact on society in the face of the threat to our democracy we witnessed in the …
Read MoreThis growth in cases clearly presents a challenge for front-line workers yet there seems to be limited public concern about the risks of contracting the virus. What is the psychology behind this lack of concern? To help us understand these issues, Harold Wilson’s guest is Dr. Karl Maier a professor in the psychology department of Salisbury University.
Read MoreJoining Wilson on Delmarva Today is Dr. Michael McCarty, Assistant Professor of History at Salisbury University. Dr. McCarty’s specialty is East Asian History.
Read MoreWilson’s guest is Poet Laureate of the City of Salisbury, Nancy Mitchell. She discusses the poetry in her latest book, The Out-of-Body Shop. Mitchell has published extensively and is a 2012 Pushcart Prize winner.
Read MoreWe are truly in the midst of a great global cultural revolution that has an impact on everyone. It is called variously “the digital revolution” or “the information age.” What is the impact of today’s digital technology that offers us such great benefits and on the other hand, such dire threats?
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