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Stephen Foster was born on July 4th, 1826 as America celebrated its jubilee Independence Day. He was the composer of many popular early American songs including “Oh! Susanna," “Camptown Races,” and “Swanee River." As we approach the 250th anniversary of American Independence and the 200th anniversary of Foster’s birth, it is high time for a critical reappraisal of his legacy. Join hosts Jason Lee Guthrie and Jennie Lightweis-Goff as they interview the experts and decipher the coded history of American music on Stephen Foster at 200.

Jimmy Carter will be remembered as a man of faith, principle, and charity. Though once remembered as "a good man but not a great president," there is a growing consensus among historians today that our collective memory of Carter needs to be “re-collected.” So join me, your host Jason Lee Guthrie, as I interview the experts and we explore the life and legacy of America's 39th president on: Recollecting Carter. Supported by Georgia Humanities and the Leibner Cooper Family Foundation. Original music by Joel Khouri. Logo by Whitney Mathisen. Learn more online at: www.recollectingcarter.com