Brown University's Public Work Podcast- Episode 06: Emily Hilliard on Folklore, West Virginia, and Documenting Contemporary Labor Movements

"What role does folklore play in modern life? What is folklore, anyway? In this episode, Amelia Golcheski interviews West Virginia state folklorist Emily Hilliard to learn why folklore is more than just myths and legends. It can also be about labor movements, local histories, and even the “right” way to eat a hot dog. Amelia and Emily also discuss the recent teachers’ strike in West Virginia, misconceptions about life in so-called “Trump Country,” and approaches to public humanities that are invested in showing the importance of regional history."

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A Fading Craft Finds a Voice on West Virginia Morning →

A version of Emily's radio story on Charleston Broom & Mop Co's James Shaffer, the last commercial broom maker in West Virginia, airs on West Virginia Morning from West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Listen here. 

"Never Whack": Lil' Farm's George O'Neal Featured on Scene on Radio Podcast →

Emily's first radio piece on Carborro, NC farmer George O'Neal is featured in the Episode 16 of the Scene on Radio Podcast, from John Biewen at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. Also included in this episode is a piece by fellow folklorist Joseph Decosimo, on rogue neighborhood chickens.

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