David French on conservative media, Never Trumpism, Syria and the South
David French, a conservative writer and co-founder of The Dispatch.
How do you cover environmental issues in the South? Lyndsey Gilpin is charting a course
Lyndsey Gilpin founded Southerly in 2016 to fill a gap she saw in Southern journalism.
Margaret Renkl on grief and the nature of the South
On this week’s episode of the Reckon Interview, we chat with Margaret Renkl about her stunning new book, “Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss.”
The Banner Society’s Ryan Nanni on the internet’s new home for college football
On this week’s episode of the Reckon Interview, we chat with Ryan Nanni, the site’s Editor-in-Chief about why the internet needed another college football site, his journey from commenter to writer to editor, and how college football rivalries spilled over into his past life as an attorney.
Sarah Parcak on archaeology from space, history in the South
Dr. Sarah Parcak, a space archaeologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the 2016 winner of the TED Prize. She has a new book out called “Archaeology from Space: How the Future Shapes Our Past,” which highlights how she and her colleagues use satellite technology to deepen our understanding of ancient history. On this week's episode, we discuss ancient civilizations, Confederate monuments, and how she has helped carve out a whole new field of exploration.
John T. Edge on what makes food ‘Southern’
John T. Edge knows as much as anyone about Southern food. On this week's episode of the Reckon Interview, the founder of Southern Foodways Alliance makes some bold claims about BBQ, describes what makes a good bar (and why the hangovers are still worth it), explains why immigrants hold the keys to the future of Southern food, and shares what he loves about Oxford, Mississippi.
Sonequa Martin-Green on Star Trek, Walking Dead, Space Jam and Alabama
Sonequa Martin-Green discusses the highs and lows of a career that's taken her from Russellville, Alabama, to the farthest reaches of the universe. She shares stories from her mom's cancer scares, her thoughts on being a black lead actress in sci-fi and fantasy, the details she can about Space Jam 2, and how she stays tied to Alabama.
Rev. William Barber on building a moral coalition in the South, comparisons to MLK
Rev. Dr. William Barber II draws a lot of comparisons to another Southern preacher. He’s been heralded by people like Dr. Cornell West as today’s answer to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The North Carolina-based pastor today is fighting for many of the same issues King marched for 50 years ago.
Lee Bains on Southern rock, protest music, immigration and Birmingham
Lee Bains III shares his views on the South in the latest episode of The Reckon Interview.
What is the ‘Southern Lady Code?’ Author Helen Ellis explains
On episode 3 of the Reckon Interview, author Helen Ellis discusses the role coded language plays with women in the South.
Billy Reid on Southern style, Muscle Shoals and James Bond
Billy Reid is one of the top fashion designers in the world. He’s been named GQ’s designer of the year his clothes have been worn by everyone from James Bond to the Avengers.
Roy Wood Jr. on Southern comedy, The Daily Show and growing up in Birmingham
The Daily Show’s Roy Wood, Jr. on Southern comedy, stereotypes and getting a sitcom filmed in Alabama.