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The People's RecorderAuthor: Spark Media, Inc.
The Peoples Recorder is a podcast about the 1930s Federal Writers Project: what it achieved, where it fell short, and what it means for Americans today. Each episode features stories of individual writers, new places, and the project's impact on people's lives. Along the way we hear from historians, novelists, and others who shed light on that experience and unexpected connections to American society today.The People's Recorder recounts a forgotten chapter in our history. Join us on an unvarnished tour of America.The Peoples Recorder is produced by Spark Media with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Florida Humanities, Virginia Humanities, Wisconsin Humanities, California Humanities and Humanities Nebraska. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Arts, Books, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Interview with David Bradley
Thursday, 26 March, 2026
Episode Summary: When we sat down with Pen/Faulkner Award-winning author David Bradley (The Chaneysville Incident), we knew we were in for an unforgettable conversation. Sharp, funny, and deeply thoughtful, he brought both wit and a grounded perspective to his take on the legacy of the Federal Writers’ Project. But what resonated the most about our conversation was his lasting belief in the power of stories to reveal what the official record often leaves out. Now, that never-before-released conversation is now available for you to enjoy. 00:00 Introduction by Andrea Kalin02:23 Interview Start - The Great Depression 05:10 Federal Writers Project08:00 Why Guidebooks?10:50 A Community of Writers13:00 Did the Guides Help Shape American Identity? To hear the full interview, consider joining our Patreon Community at www.patreon.com/PeoplesRecorderAdditional Links: Learn more about David Bradley"The Chaneysville Incident" by David BradleyCredits:Director and Interviewer: Andrea KalinProducers: Andrea Kalin, David A. Taylor, James MirabelloEditor: Ethan OserFeaturing Music by Pond5For additional content, visit www.peoplesrecorder.info or follow us on social media: @peoplesrecorder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
