Best Troy Public Radio Troy University Podcasts (2024)

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The Talk of TROY - "Homelessness Awareness Through Art" - August 30th, 2024 4:20

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A new sculpture exhibition at Troy University's Rosa Parks Museum is helping bring awareness to the struggle of those affected by homelessness. Also, we commemorate an ornate clock built in front of Smith Hall that honors Jack Hawkins Jr.'s 35 years and counting as chancellor at Troy University.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY Conversations - Director of Student Involvement Barbara Patterson 4:20

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Producer Brendan Bryan talks with Barbara Patterson about her recent retirement after serving the school as director of student involvement for over 40 years.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY Conversations - Barry McKnight, the Voice of the Trojans 4:20

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Troy University’s Sports Broadcasting Director Barry McKnight has a recognizable name, but an even more iconic voice. And now, as Producer Brendan Bryan tells us, McKnight is hosting the new podcast, Trojans Talk Research.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY - "Onto the Balance Beam & Into the Woods" - April 26th, 2024 4:15

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Troy University’s new gymnastics team is already springing to great heights. After just one year of competing, the squad of life-long gymnasts and first-timers.... have become champions! Producer Emily Mosier jumps in. And, in 1987, Stephan Sondheim’s musical Into the Woods debuted to much critical and commercial acclaim. Now, a new production take…

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The Talk of TROY - "Clarinet Day & Walk Hard" - March 29th, 2024 4:15

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A clarinet professor at Troy University is working to bring the instrument the respect it deserves through Clarinet Day. Producer Jack Anderson has the story. And, over Spring Break, Troy University fraternity Alpha Tau Omega recently held their annual charity event Walk Hard. That’s a 128.3-mile trek across two states! Producer Chris Ahlf reports.…

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The Talk of TROY - "Artist Talk: Comedian & Joining Alabama's Birding Trails" - March 22nd, 2024 4:15

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Comedians don’t usually headline the International Arts Center, but currently there’s an exhibit on display that might make you think they do. The artist, Winfred Hawkins, blends dark humor with digital art and works on canvas. TROY Public Radio’s Chris Ahlf paints the full picture. And, bird is the word this week! Thanks to restoration efforts at …

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Conversations: Artist Winfred Hawkins 4:37

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Producer Chris Ahlf sits down with Winfred Hawkins, the artist behind the new exhibition, "Comedian". It earns its title by balancing dark humor with social commentary.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY - "Commemorating Bloody Sunday & International Women's Day" - March 8th, 2024 4:15

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This week, we'll check in with Troy University's student journalists, who recently visited Selma to cover the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. We'll also find out how TROY celebrated International Women's Day.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY - "Hosting SEJC & African American Literature Read-in" - March 1st, 2023 4:15

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Last weekend, Troy University hosted the Southeastern Journalism Conference, or SEJC. And, former Troy Public Radio producers won awards! Also, the main campus library has hosted the English Honor Society's annual African American read-in.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY - "Two New Podcasts: 'In Choir' and 'On Leadership'" - February 23rd, 2024 4:15

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TROY Public Radio recently launched two new podcasts, and this week, we’re taking you behind the scenes of both.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY - "CHAOS & Miss Troy University" - February 16th, 2024 4:00

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Troy University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is staging its first narrative dance show in several years: Chaos, the story of how it all began. This is specifically the version from Greek myth. But, there’s a modern twist. Producer Chris Ahlf has the tale. And a new Miss Troy University has been crowned. The competition is about more than just …

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The Talk of TROY - "NATO Leader Student Reporting & TROY's Leadership Conference" - Feb. 9, 2024 4:15

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Troy University recently held its annual leadership conference dedicated to the late Civil Rights Legend John Lewis. The goal is to encourage people from different cultural backgrounds to collaborate and get into good trouble, as Producer Ariyid Hightower reports. And last week, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Lockheed Martin’s weap…

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The Talk of TROY - "The Random Public Radio Donation & Living Shorelines" - February 2nd, 2024 4:15

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Producer Chris Ahlf reports on a generous donation presented by Neil Patrick Harris and Ira Glass. And shoreline erosion means the Pointe-au-Chene tribe is losing land... but two Troy University professors have joined a team creating a solution. Producer Brendan Bryan reports.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY - "Sunbelt Champions & Museum Upgrades" - January 26th, 2024 4:15

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Cheers echoed on TROY’s main campus last December as the Trojans took home a Sunbelt Championship for the second year in a row. And some fans took home a souvenir, as Producer Jack Anderson reports. And, thanks to a $150,000 grant, The Rosa Parks Museum on Troy University’s Montgomery campus has reopened with brand new technology! The goal is to gi…

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The Talk of TROY - "TROY Professor's New Thriller Novel & Kay Ivey Visits Campus" - Jan. 19th, 2024 4:11

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A Troy University professor has just released his debut novel! The thriller is centered around a trial involving forbidden romance. Producer Jack Anderson has the story. And, last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey visited TROY's main campus to celebrate broadband expansion in the wiregrass region... and across the state! Producer Brendan Bryan connec…

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TPR’s Speaking Globally - ”Israel-Hamas War” 35:36

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In the months since Hamas' devastating surprise attack on October 7th, Israel has responded with a massive air campaign and ground offensive in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to eliminate Hamas, but international pressure is mounting for Israel to scale back its operation as the civilian death toll continues to climb. On …

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The Talk of TROY - ”Sounds of the Season & Remember Love Recovery Project” - December 1, 2023 4:14

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This year’s Sounds of the Season is set during a 1940s Holiday radio show complete with a missing star singer, a swinging jazz band, and a grumpy boss, as producer Brendan Bryan reports. And, earlier this month, the Remember Love Recovery Project collaborated with TROY’s International Arts Center to create a way for people to share experiences abou…

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The Talk of TROY - ”SAMLA & The Great Thanksgiving Listen” - November 17th, 2023 4:15

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SAMLA was the word for two Troy students and their professor. SAMLA stands for South Atlantic Modern Language Association and the conference they attended in Atlanta was a great first professional opportunity, as producer Brendan Bryan reports. And, every year on the day after Thanksgiving, the oral history project Storycorps holds its National Day…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Alabama Aloud & Speech Tournament” - November 10th, 2023 4:15

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Earlier this year, TROY Public Radio launched the podcast “Alabama Aloud.” The audiobook-style podcast gives new life to classic short stories from famous authors like Truman Capote and F. Scott Fitzgerald. And it highlights regional writers, as Producer Emily Mosier reports. And, TROY’s Hall School of Journalism and Communication recently held the…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Making Fire & Divining Water” - November 3rd, 2023 4:15

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This week, we visit Troy University's arboretum to learn about the techniques our ancestors used to create fire. And, we go behind the scenes of the new play, The Diviners, about a young boy with a terrible fear of water but an extraordinary talent to find it.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY - ”The Commemorative Clock & TROYapalooza” - October 27th, 2023 4:15

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As October draws to a close, that can only mean... two things: Halloween... and TROYapalooza, Troy University’s annual Fall celebration! There was rock climbing, live performances, free food, and more! And we revisit the four-faced clock commemorating Jack Hawkins Jr.'s 34 years as chancellor of Troy University.…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Hispanic Heritage through Food & The Tropolitan Newspaper” - October 20th, 2023 4:15

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With the help of Troy University's Small Business Development Center, two brothers have a business that's as hot as their sauce! And, we stop the presses to bring you a look at the history of The Tropolitan student newspaper.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY - ”’From the Hive’ & Veterans Memorial Stadium” - October 13th, 2023 4:15

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Troy University's International Arts Center was buzzing last Thursday with the reception of “From the Hive”. The new exhibit explores the cultural evolution of the symbol of the ‘goddess’ as PJ Heath reports. Veterans Memorial Stadium was built for a mere $65,000, which was big money in 1950. In its first years of existence the stadium seated 5,000…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Banned Book Week & TROY Student and Graduate Films” 4:15

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Libraries across the country are marking banned book week with a variety of activities, and Troy is no exception. This week, Troy University Libraries held a number of special events and Producer Jackson Tucker went to one of them. And, Troy University students and graduates were recently selected to compete in the Mentone Film Festival in Southern…

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The Talk of TROY - ”New Doctoral Programs & Remembering Robert W. Smith” - September 29th, 2023 4:15

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Troy University will soon be offering new doctoral programs! This is a big step towards establishing TROY as a research institution, as Producer PJ Heath reports. And, TROY's Music Industry Program Coordinator Robert Smith died last week due to complications from heart surgery. He was 64. Smith was known internationally for his talents as a compose…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Excellence in Online Education & Oyster Habitat Research” - September 1st, 2023 4:15

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Troy University has been recognized as one of the 100 best online colleges in the nation by the college guidance system Abound. TROY has many online options and Producer PJ Heath spoke with people both teaching and taking courses. And, have you ever thought about what an oyster’s dream home would be? Well, TROY’s environmental science faculty have!…

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The Talk of TROY - ”’Exploration of the Youniverse’ & Student Organizations” - August 25th, 2023 4:15

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The Rosa Parks Museum on the Troy Montgomery campus recently launched “Exploration of the Youniverse, Vol. 2" in the first-floor gallery hall. The vibrant artwork encourages viewers not only to search for meaning in the pieces, but also within themselves. Host Jaelanne Thomas reports. And, as you probably already know, The Talk of TROY is a student…

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The Talk of TROY: Conversations - ”Separating the Facts and Fiction of the Tuskegee Airmen” 4:13

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It’s been said that the Tuskegee Airmen never lost a bomber! But, is that actually true? Military historian and author Daniel Haulman says otherwise, as TROY Public Radio’s PJ Heath reports.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY - ”Study Abroad & Honoring the Memory of Lamar Higgins” - July 21st, 2023 4:15

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Troy University is proud of its reputation as “Alabama’s International University,” and one of the ways it’s earned the title is through the study abroad program. Host Emily Mosier reports. And, Troy University is raising money for a scholarship in honor of its first black board of trustees member, Lamar Higgins. Producer PJ Heath reports.…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Spreading Awareness of the Clotilda” - July 14th, 2023 4:16

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A student from the Hall School of Journalism and Communication has received a national first place award for in-depth reporting. Jared McBride happens to be a graduate of TROY Public Radio’s internship program. And, this Fall, a new business is coming to Troy University bringing fruits, nuts, chocolate, and a motto to be a good human, as Host Emily…

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Happy 4th of July from Troy Public Radio! 1:59

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Enjoy this excerpt of The Declaration of Independence read by Troy University Associate Professor of Performance, Quinton Cockrell.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY - ”A Conversation with Artist Stephen Mangum” - June 27th, 2023 4:10

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This week, on an extended interview edition of The Talk of TROY, Montgomery's Rosa Parks Museum is featuring a new exhibition depicting an artist’s childhood memories of the Civil Rights Movement.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University

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The Talk of TROY - ”The Tuskegee Airmen Hangar & The Heroism of Bennie Adkins” - June 30th, 2023 4:20

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It’s been over five years since a historical marker at the Troy Municipal Airport was dedicated for a hangar used by the Tuskegee Airmen. We recently spoke with Historian Daniel Hollman about the importance of having this monument in TROY. Producer Justin Blowers reports. And in 2018, a Vietnam veteran and TROY graduate spoke with us about his auto…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Revisiting the Arboretum & ’A’ for the College of Education” - June 23rd, 2023 4:13

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Troy University’s campus has won awards for its natural beauty, and its arboretum is a particular standout. It’s home to rare trees and a certain plant with local renown, as Producer Joey Hudson reports. And, teachers love to give out "A" grades to students, and recently Troy University’s undergraduate program in Elementary Education got an "A" the…

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The Talk of TROY - ”’Illusions of My Childhood’ & ’Alabama Aloud’” - June 16th, 2023 4:20

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Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery features a new exhibition that reflects on pivotal moments from the civil rights movement, "Illusions of My Childhood." Producer Emily Mosier reports. And, long-time Alabama Public Television Host Don Noble is now bringing his love of literature and reading to TROY Public Radio with a new podcast, "…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Phi Kappa Phi & Dothan’s New Historical Marker” - June 9th, 2023 4:13

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Producer Emily Mosier reports that from Peanut statues to the national peanut festival, boiled peanuts have been a part of Dothan’s culture for more than a century. Now, the Dothan campus has a timeless memorial to the salty staple. Troy University’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society is Phi Kappa Phi. The newest members, including …

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TPR’s Speaking Globally - ”Ukraine to Receive F-16’s” 30:00

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In May, President Biden announced that the U.S. will allow its allies to send F-16's to Ukraine. The announcement marked a striking reversal for the Biden administration, which had previously maintained that Ukraine did not need advanced fighter jets. Join host Walter Givhan as he discusses what this change could mean for Ukraine with retired Lt. G…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Special Olympics & Buddy Johnson Retires” - June 2nd, 2023 4:20

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Troy University is resurrecting The Special Olympics Alabama State Games on the Troy and Montgomery campuses. This is the first time the games are being held since the start of the pandemic. Host Emily Mosier reports. And, Director of Broadcast and Digital Network Buddy Johnson is saying farewell to broadcasting and hello to retirement, as he celeb…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Our Host Will Go On & ’Afterglow’” - May 5th, 2023 4:13

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Marissa Lacey has hosted The Talk of TROY for four years, and with graduation coming up in a few days, it’s time to say farewell. Marissa is turning over the hosting duties to Producer Jaelanne Thomas, who has this report. And, Troy University’s International Arts Center is hosting the new exhibit "Afterglow," featuring works that combine photograp…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Art and Design Symposium & Revisiting the Davis Theatre” - April 28th, 2023 4:19

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Over two days, TROY students learned about Motion Design and attended a career fair highlighting journalism and graphic design opportunities through the inaugural Jerry Johnson Art & Design Symposium. And, sitting across from the Rosa Parks Museum, Montgomery's Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts was known as the Paramount Theatre, when it opened…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Trojan Fountain & Lunch and Learn” - April 21st, 2023 4:28

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TROY Public Radio's Kyle Gassiott shared practical reporting advice with TROY students at a recent lunch and learn event on the main campus. And, at the center of the quad sits one of Troy University’s most recognizable landmarks. The Trojan Fountain, depicting a warrior watching over the campus, serves as both an inspiration and background for sel…

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The Talk of TROY - ”A New Student Podcast & The Cook Your Way Competition” - April 14th, 2023 4:29

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For four years, Marissa Lacey has hosted The Talk of TROY. Now, she's the producer and co-creator of the Mad Melodies podcast. Conner Howell sat down with Lacey to discuss her new role. And, Troy University faculty and staff served up some saucy competition at the fourth annual ‘Cook Your Way,’ a mystery ingredient cooking contest held by Troy Dini…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Shoebox Donations & Clarinet Day” - April 7th, 2023 4:34

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The TROY for Troops Center and The Student Veterans Association are partnering with Operation Shoebox to send care packages to military service members overseas. Producer Emily Mosier has the story. And, the John M. Long School of Music recently held its 16th annual celebration of Clarinet Day. Students performed alongside expert musicians, includi…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Biden’s Visit to Selma & International Women’s Day” - March 10th, 2023 4:28

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President Joe Biden spoke last weekend on the anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama. And TROY journalism students were there to cover his remarks as he spoke about peaceful civil rights activists who were beaten by state troopers while marching for the right to vote. Host Marissa Lacey reports. And, in celebration of International Women’s …

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The Talk of TROY - ”Education through Board Games & Sapphire Dance Team” - March 3rd, 2023 4:20

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Board games can be a great way to unwind with friends or family, but it turns out they’re also effective in the classroom, as Producer Brendan Bryan reports. And, Troy University has a new majorette dance group, performing in the style of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. And, the Sapphire team is welcoming everyone to join, as Producer…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Inspiring Business Students & African-American Literature Read-In” - February 24th, 2023 4:00

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This week, TROY alumnus Derek Ellington is encouraging students to ‘Do What Trojans Do.’ He recently delivered a speech in the Sorrell College of Business, as Producer Emily Mosier reports. And, it’s Black History month, and that means Troy University’s English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta has hosted an annual read-in highlighting African American…

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Speaking Globally - ”The Russian Invasion One Year Later” with Max Boot 37:11

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This month marks the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Join Major General Walter Givhan and foreign policy analyst Max Boot as they discuss the past twelve months of war and look to the future. Max Boot is a historian, best-selling author and foreign-policy analyst who has been called one of the “world’s leading authorities on arme…

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The Talk of TROY - ”’The Promise of Living’ & The Mental Health Initiative” - February 16th, 2023 4:29

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Troy University recently received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. And, as Producer Emily Mosier reports, it may help more Alabama educators become licensed mental health counselors. Can everyday life be considered art? The photographer whose work is on display in Troy University’s International Arts Center says yes. Prod…

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The Talk of TROY - ”An Astronomical Keynote Address & The Mud Dragon Discovery” - February 10, 2023 4:13

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Bernard Harris became the first African American to walk in space in 1995, and as Troy Public Radio’s Jaelanne Thomas reports, he was recently the keynote speaker at this year’s Kappa Alpha Psi annual scholarship breakfast at Troy University! And, dragons are often depicted soaring through the sky, blazing a trail of flame! But, a Troy University g…

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The Talk of TROY - ”Inspiring Leadership at Troy University” - February 3rd, 2023 4:00

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Troy University has a new Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement who has always aimed to go above and beyond! Brigadier General Richard Boutwell’s Air Force career included flying as a member of the elite Thunderbirds squadron, as Host Marissa Lacey reports. And, Troy University is hosting the John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference! The namesake o…

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