In episode 5, music historian Jim Davis talks about Stephen Foster's songs during the Civil War. Although many of his songs were widely known at the time, the war fundamentally changed the American musical landscape, and Foster's popularity became one of its many casualties. youtu.be/RKUgdpNdJ1Y

"Stephen Foster's Songs During the Civil War" with Jim Davis

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The US remembers July 4, 1776 as its birthdate. 50 years later a boy was born in Pittsburgh who would forever change American popular culture. Stephen Foster at 200 deciphers the coded history of US popular music. Visit stephenfosterat200.com/subscribe to find it wherever you listen to podcasts!

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In ep 4, music historian Chris Lynch talks about an understudied early composition entitled “Where Is Thy Spirit Mary?” Chris has done extensive archival work on Foster and his most recent book is Formulating Foster: Stephen C. Foster and the Creation of a National Musical Myth youtu.be/a4Sgy40gO08

"Foster's Early Years" with Chris Lynch

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Jason Lee Guthrie@jasonleeguthrie.bsky.social · last mo.

The US remembers July 4, 1776 as its birthdate. 50 years later a boy was born in Pittsburgh who would forever change American popular culture. Stephen Foster at 200 deciphers the coded history of US popular music. Visit stephenfosterat200.com/subscribe to find it wherever you listen to podcasts!

The next great adaptation will be based on a true story about my mother-in-law who is the most wholesome, joyful, and timid person you will ever meet. The only time in her life she has been brave is in her minivan taking her 3 daughters to school and their many activities. Title: The Honda Odyssey

Mike Luckovich has done it again.

In episode 3, musicologist Petra Meyer-Frazier explains how the use of Stephen Foster’s songs in American musical education has contributed to their continued popularity as well as to their problematic influence. youtu.be/jh3MctkvYow

"The 'Gift' That Keeps on Giving" with Petra Meyer-Frazier

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Jason Lee Guthrie@jasonleeguthrie.bsky.social · last mo.

The US remembers July 4, 1776 as its birthdate. 50 years later a boy was born in Pittsburgh who would forever change American popular culture. Stephen Foster at 200 deciphers the coded history of US popular music. Visit stephenfosterat200.com/subscribe to find it wherever you listen to podcasts!

In episode 2, Head of the Center for American Music Kathy Haines talks about the ways we remember Stephen Foster. Centered in her own evolving views, Kathy's interview is vulnerable, insightful, and an excellent introduction into the long scholarly debate about Foster and race. youtu.be/YV8inyMFtsg

"Remembering Stephen Foster" with Kathy Haines

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Jason Lee Guthrie@jasonleeguthrie.bsky.social · last mo.

The US remembers July 4, 1776 as its birthdate. 50 years later a boy was born in Pittsburgh who would forever change American popular culture. Stephen Foster at 200 deciphers the coded history of US popular music. Visit stephenfosterat200.com/subscribe to find it wherever you listen to podcasts!

I just spoke to Mitch McConnell for 20 minutes.

It was so moving to be in Boston this morning for the annual Declaration reading on the 250th anniversary of its adoption. The crowd was joyful, boisterous, and as welcoming as @wutrain.bsky.social proclaimed Boston will be for another 250 years. #America250 #Boston250 @revolution250.bsky.social

In ep 1, Jennie Lightweis-Goff & I talk with our editor @robinjames.bsky.social about the project and why we see the 250th anniv. of US independence and the 200th anniv. of Stephen Foster’s birth as an opportunity for a critical reappraisal of his legacy in popular culture. youtu.be/sD1IVbMp1QQ?...

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Jason Lee Guthrie@jasonleeguthrie.bsky.social · last mo.

The US remembers July 4, 1776 as its birthdate. 50 years later a boy was born in Pittsburgh who would forever change American popular culture. Stephen Foster at 200 deciphers the coded history of US popular music. Visit stephenfosterat200.com/subscribe to find it wherever you listen to podcasts!

The US remembers July 4, 1776 as its birthdate. 50 years later a boy was born in Pittsburgh who would forever change American popular culture. Stephen Foster at 200 deciphers the coded history of US popular music. Visit stephenfosterat200.com/subscribe to find it wherever you listen to podcasts!

What could be more American than a critical reappraisal of pop culture? Stephen Foster was born on July 4, 1826. I’ve got a new podcast coming out this July 4th that reappraises his legacy (edited volume coming later this year). Check out the trailer and subscribe at: StephenFosterAt200.com

Tartans on top!

I feel terrible for the Paraguayan player there was very little he could do. Made me think of the Colombian player who own goaled in ‘94 and got killed for it…

Davor Mondom@dmondom.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The U.S. got a Latin American country to score for them Monroe Doctrine’s still kickin’ baby

Jalen Brunson: “You’re allowed to think about the worst possible scenario. But you gotta go out there and do something about it.” A good mantra for fighting fascism too.

Truly this Mamdani / trump rivalry is one for the ages…

The way the commentators have spoken and the coverage has framed Taylor at an NBA game versus the NFL is an object lesson in intersectionality

LOL if you thought the Trump boos were loud on TV, wait until you hear them from inside MSG. Video courtesy of Evan Roberts from WFAN on X.

This quote is going to get a lot of mileage when future journalism historians get ahold of it…

Guardian US@us.theguardian.com · 2mo ago

"Something Weiss apparently doesn’t understand is that a newsroom...is a living organism with a culture all its own. That culture doesn’t function based only on commands from above," writes @sulliview.bsky.social.

Can’t believe this wasn’t at least an A level team…

Cannot wait for the era of orange supremacy to end

This will be unpopular if it’s seen as “his fault” the Bears leave, but it’s actually the right decision for a leader to make. The team is who they should blame

ProFootballTalk@profootballtalk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who's now facing the possibility of losing the Bears to Indiana, says he wasn't willing to "foist" billions of dollars onto taxpayers.

Uh, Ossoff 2028?

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Ossoff: He’s trying to put his face on the money. He's building a monument to himself . But see, Atlanta, he's doing these things now because no one will honor him when he’s gone… because he's a failed president and a national disgrace.

Ossoff: "While you pay more for everything, Donald Trump wants your tax dollars for what many are calling the Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Ballroom."

What I would not give for a Better Call Saul / Breaking Bad side story following the student film crew.

IMPORTANT: The Dutch invested €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart governments do the math on investing in better mobility. Let’s be clear— it WASTES public money to NOT do it. #CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com

A pre-AI take on academic cheating (C.S. Lewis).

If true and widespread, this will have a significant impact on the Texas midterms

The One and Only Kay@theonekay.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Texas barbecue joints are closing due to skyrocketing beef prices, particularly brisket, which is a staple on the menus. Inflation, tariffs and labor shortages all play a role. Even the state's most celebrated restaurants are struggling to remain open. wapo.st/4f8N4Fj