Presented by the Idaho Humanities Council, Context is our way of connecting you to experts, scholars, and ideas. Our goal is to help provide context on topics, both fun and serious, which shape the world we live in. We hope to strike the spark on your sense of exploration and discovery as you listen. Get involved at www.idahohumanities.org
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Russell Meeuf from the University of Idaho joins Johanna this week to talk about his book White Terror: The Horror Film from Obama to Trump. He argues that horror films are a form of social and politi...
The Legacy of Cecil D. Andrus (00:46:30)
Johanna is thrilled to be joined by Dr. Emily Wakild from Boise State University to learn more about one of Idaho’s most beloved governors, and the last Democrat to serve as governor of Idaho, Cecil D...
War. What is it good for? (01:17:48)
Johanna interviews Kim Madsen Dill about the veteran’s literature class she teaches at the College of Southern Idaho, that was inspired by her father’s military service.
Kim Madsen Dill has taught in...
Sociology of a Pop Star: Taylor Swift (00:35:19)
In March, Boise State sociology professor Dr. Sharon Paterson offered a workshop course about Taylor Swift. Learn about the sociology of a pop star as Johanna discusses the course with Dr. Paterson an...
The Big Give (00:59:26)
This special episode of Context is dedicated to all of the families who have been impacted by organ donation. Johanna is joined by Heather Platts and Bruce Michael Miller, who perform together as the ...
The 51 Tunnels That Saved Twin Falls (00:38:29)
Dr. Jim Gentry joins Johanna to talk about a little-known story from Twin Falls history that demonstrates the resilience of communities during booming or stressful times.
Dr. Jim Gentry taught histor...
Cultivating the Spirit of the Masses: How the Buenos Aires Zoo Shaped Society in Argentina (00:43:45)
Johanna is joined by Dr. Ashley Kerr to learn about how the Buenos Aires Zoo was used to shape the debates around immigration, women’s rights, and labor unions in Argentina in the early 20th century.
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It’s Her Story: Sacajawea (00:30:27)
Randy’L Teton talks to Johanna about her new book It’s Her Story: Sacajawea and her special connection to this incredible heroine in Idaho history.
Randy’L Teton – Randy’L is a member of the Shoshone-...
Our High School Newspaper and Yearbook Matters in History (00:32:50)
Dr. Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen joins Johanna to talk about how valuable student newspapers and yearbooks are to study American history.
Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen is an assistant professor in the Schoo...
Honor and Integrity on the Playing Field and in Life (00:41:15)
Sharon Stoll is an award-winning teacher and director of the Center for ETHICS at the University of Idaho. She discusses with Johanna the value of honor and integrity in athletics and how to teach mor...
How to Teach the Holocaust (00:34:34)
John Poole from BYU-Idaho joins Johanna this week to talk about how he became an advocate of social justice in the classroom and how teaching about the Holocaust has inspired him.
John Poole is a pro...
The Surprising History of Women’s Rights in Post War (00:37:40)
Johanna is joined by European historian Dr. Alexandria Ruble from the University of Idaho to learn about the surprising history of women’s rights in Germany after World War II.
Dr. Alexandria N. Ruble...
The Continuum of Comics: Calvin & Hobbes, Maus, and Everything in Between (01:05:45)
In this episode Johanna is joined by Dr. Matthew Levay from Idaho State University to discuss the history and value of comics and recommends some must-read favorites!
Iceland’s Christmas Book Flood (00:42:06)
In this episode, our guest is Kári Tulinius, an Icelandic poet and novelist. Join Johanna to learn about the unique literary culture of Iceland that culminates in a book flood every year at Christmas ...
We Heart French Fries (00:20:33)
Blake Lingle, founder and owner of Boise Fry Company and author of Fries!, An Illustrated Guide to the World’s Favorite Food teaches us everything we ever wanted to know about French fries! Including...
Morrison Knudson & the Battle for Wake Island (00:51:22)
Johanna and Dr. Rebecca Schwartz talk about a little-known area of World War II history in Idaho that significantly impacted Idaho families.
* The Long Afterlife of Nikkei Wartime Incarceration by Kar...
Christmas Movies and the Religious Dimensions of Story Structure (00:29:55)
Johanna is joined by Dr. Russell P. Johnson from the University of Chicago Divinity School to talk about our favorite holiday films.
Watch the video here.
The Essential Hitchcock (01:28:19)
Sir Alfred Hitchcock is arguably the most celebrated and admired film director in history. Dr. Douglas Cunningham joins Johanna to talk about the essential Hitchcock films everyone needs to watch and...
Bringing War Home (00:35:22)
Join us for this episode to learn about the remarkable project co-directed by our guests that is working to preserve wartime stories, experiences, and objects to help communities connect with the hist...
Understanding the Public Lands: Federal Land Management Agencies and the Lands They Manage (00:42:27)
In this episode, Dr. Sara Dant explains the history of how we use public lands in the West and how federal land management agencies have stewarded those lands for the public. Dr. Dant’s presentation ...
The Blue Humanities (00:51:51)
Dr. McMillin shares his presentation on the Blue Humanities, which he gave at the IHC Summer Teacher Institute, An Environment of Hope, with our listeners. In this session, participants will be introd...
Re-storying Idaho with the Healing Power of Hope (00:46:55)
I am blooming from the wound where I once bled. –Rumi
Idaho is fraught rich with stories of loss hope. Stories of failure resilience. Stories of doubt belief in a better future. Some of those storie...
Vampires are Cool Again (01:06:18)
Join Johanna and Rachel Stewart, Vampire Scholar, to talk about the history of vampires in literature, TV, and film. They also discuss how women have played a central role in the fate of vampires in p...
The History and Future of Public Schools (00:34:44)
Dr. Johann Neemfrom Western Washington University joins Johanna in this episode to talk about the history of American public schools and the wrestle they are facing today about how to teach our nation...
The Black History Research Lab at the University of Idaho (00:26:03)
Dr. Sydney Freeman, Jr. from the University of Idaho joins Johanna to talk about the Black History Research Lab and the important work he is performing as a memory keeper.
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