Primary Sources: an ETSU Podcast [2022-2024]

The “Primary Sources” podcast was an open forum featuring a wide range of fascinating subjects. The podcast was produced by East Tennessee State University, recorded anywhere it needed to be, and featured guests from across the ETSU community and the surrounding region. Featured guests weighed in on a variety of subjects pertinent to their expertise in order to expand the region’s pool of knowledge and experience. This podcast series may serve as a lecture hall, a debate floor, and a platform for community outreach.

Episodes were released intermittently from May 2022 through May 2024.

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The Hot – and Challenging – Housing Market

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; William Trainor; and Fred W. Sauceman

ETSU is home to researchers who study the economy in the Appalachian Highlands. Dr. William Trainor sat down with Fred Sauceman to discuss the latest trends.
A Trailblazer for Change

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; George Nichols; and Daryl A. Carter

George Nichols has made an indelible mark on the history of East Tennessee State University.

Mr. Nichols was born and grew up in Johnson City and graduated from Langston High School as Salutatorian of his class. After graduating from Langston, he was one of four African American undergraduate students who integrated East Tennessee State College, now ETSU, in the fall of 1958.

Hear more about his story and the history he lived in this special episode of Primary Sources hosted by Dr. Daryl A. Carter, associate dean and professor of history in the ETSU College of Arts and Sciences.
Time, Space, and the Deep South

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University and Tema Stauffer

Tema Stauffer is an award-winning photographer and associate professor of photography at East Tennessee State University.
Visionary Leadership in Healthcare

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University and Holly Wei

Dr. Holly Wei earned a 2022 Book of the Year Award from the American Journal of Nursing for a leadership textbook titled “Visionary Leadership in Healthcare: Excellence in Practice, Policy, and Ethics."
Why Misinformation and Vaccine Hesitancy Continue

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University and David Harker

Dr. David Harker is chair of the Department of Philosophy and Humanities.
Professor Powering National Biotech Endeavor

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University and Pamela Mims

Dr. Pamela Mims is a professor and associate dean of Research and Grants in the Clemmer College.
Science on a Global Stage

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University and Aruna Kilaru

Dr. Aruna Kilaru is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at ETSU.
Considering Nixon, Bear Bryant, and Trump

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University and John D. Briley

Dr. John David Briley teaches in ETSU’s Department of Political Science, International Affairs & Public Administration.
Prepping Singers and Classrooms

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University and Lauren Ramey

Dr. Lauren Ramey teaches in ETSU’s Department of Music. She is also the Associate Director of Choral Activities and Director of Music Education.
Health in Appalachia

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University and Randy Wykoff

Dr. Randy Wykoff, founding dean of ETSU's College of Public Health, and Dr. Ron Roach, professor and chair of ETSU’s Department of Appalachian Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, discuss a new award-winning book titled "Appalachian Health: Culture, Challenges, and Capacity."
Civil War and Reconstruction in Appalachia

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University and Steve E. Nash

Dr. Steve Nash teaches in ETSU’s Department of History. He is an award-winning writer specializing in Civil War and Reconstruction history.
New Player in Tennessee Climate Research

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University and Andrew Joyner

Dr. Andrew Joyner teaches in ETSU’s Department of Geosciences. He is also the State of Tennessee’s official climatologist.
A Forum on Ukraine

University Marketing and Communication, East Tennessee State University; Henry Antkiewicz; Stephen Fritz; and Michele Crumley

The inaugural episode of “Primary Sources” features a moderated discussion about the war in Ukraine. Presenters are Dr. Henry Antkiewicz, who specializes in Russian history and attended seminars in the former Soviet Union; Dr. Stephen Fritz, well-regarded for his books dissecting the society and military of mid-20th century Germany; and Dr. Michele Crumley, who interned in Russia in the 1990s and has published and presented work on transitioning post-communist economies. Dr. Antkiewicz and Dr. Fritz hold faculty appointments with East Tennessee State University’s Department of History, and Dr. Crumley is with ETSU’s Department of Political Science. Wayne Winkler of the WETS-FM radio station, an NPR affiliate, moderated this discussion.