Author Dr. Meghan Winchell discusses her book about USO hostesses during World War II. We explore how USOs supported the troops, but also struggled with issues of gender, race, and class during this tumultuous time when even the military was still segregated. Since Meghan’s book is about good fun, we share lots of laughter, too!
At the height of World War II, over 3,000 USO clubs served 1 million soldiers throughout the United States. Linda and Nancy discuss Dr. Meghan Winchell’s fascinating book, Good Girls, Good Food, Good Fun: The Story of USO Hostesses during World War II. The story of the USO is told through the memories of those who volunteered and visited the USO clubs, as well as through Meghan’s in-depth research exploring issues of sexism, racism, and classism.
Looking for a dose of moral clarity? In this episode Laura Fabrycky joins us on the front porch to talk about her experience as a guide in Berlin’s Bonhoeffer Haus, during the tumultuous years following the 2016 US presidential election. Laura invites us to consider how Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life serves as a model for moral decision-making and ethical thinking.
This historically-grounded memoir takes readers on an unforgettable journey as the author steeps herself in the life of German theologian and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer, mapping a course for herself as a guide in his Berlin home and an American diplomatic spouse finding her way through politically turbulent times.
Love Jane Austen? You’ll be fascinated hearing from Wendy Jones, author of Jane on the Brain. Her book dissects Austen’s characters using current mind/brain research, showing how Austen was a master of realistic characterization. You’ll gain a deeper fascination and understanding of everyone from Elizabeth to Emma to Anne. Along the way, you’ll learn a lot about scientific discoveries and maybe even yourself.
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