![Politically Speaking: an ETSU Podcast About Freedom and Citizenship [2024]](../assets/md5images/64b74c4294753ca394e982748e947004.jpg)
Politically Speaking was a podcast challenging ETSU students to dig into the ideas of personal freedom and engaged citizenship. Host Dr. Daryl A. Carter, a professor and widely respected scholar of political history, “talked politics” with members of the ETSU campus community, asking meaningful questions about what we expect from our government, what it means to be an engaged and responsible citizen, and how to productively disagree while maintaining civility.
Podcast episodes were released weekly in fall 2024, leading up to the 2024 general election.
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The complexities of democracy
Department of History, East Tennessee State University; University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; Daryl Carter; and David Plaza
The Nashville Tennessean’s David Plazas joined the East Tennessee State University podcast, “Politically Speaking,” to discuss democracy, the state of journalism, political extremism and more.
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‘Reminding us of our humanity’
Department of History, East Tennessee State University; University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; Daryl Carter; and Rebecca Proffitt
Dr. Daryl Carter sits down with the Reece Museum’s director, Rebecca Proffitt, in the latest episode of East Tennessee State University’s “Politically Speaking” podcast.
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Importance of a free press
Department of History, East Tennessee State University; University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; Daryl Carter; Josh Smith; and Macy Strader
Guests Josh Smith and East Tennessean Editor Macy Strader discuss the importance of a free press in this East Tennessee State University podcast.
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Disaster response after Hurricane Helene
Department of History, East Tennessee State University; University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; Daryl Carter; Rusty Sells; and Skylar Brackett
Join East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Daryl Carter, Rusty Sells and Skylar Brackett as they explore disaster preparedness strategies and response efforts following Hurricane Helene.
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How to make a difference
Department of History, East Tennessee State University; University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; Daryl Carter; Susan McCracken; and Sarah Mohammed
Dr. Susan McCracken and Sarah Mohammed discuss how to make a difference in this episode of "Politically Speaking."
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Politically Speaking: Government in our daily lives
Department of History, East Tennessee State University; University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; Daryl Carter; John Goetz; and Tricia Korade
Beyond partisan bickering, politics affects our daily lives, as Ballad Health’s John Goetz and East Tennessee State University graduate student Tricia Korade discuss in “Politically Speaking.”
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What role does politics play?
Department of History, East Tennessee State University; University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; Daryl Carter; Adam Dickson; and Jake Berens
Politics is often a dirty word, but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Daryl Carter asks his guests to consider the role politics plays in our region and daily lives.
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How to disagree
Department of History, East Tennessee State University; University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; Daryl Carter; Brian Noland; and Trent White
Disagreement in politics can be good. But how do we do that in a way that is positive and constructive?
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What does freedom of speech look like?
Department of History, East Tennessee State University; University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; Daryl Carter; Mark Fulks; and Hunter Turgeon
Dr. Daryl Carter speaks with Mark Fulks and Hunter Turgeon on the subject of free speech and freedom.
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Politically Speaking Trailer
Department of History, East Tennessee State University; University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; and Daryl Carter
Hosted by Dr. Daryl Carter, Politically Speaking is a podcast challenging ETSU students to dig into the ideas of personal freedom and engaged citizenship.
