Conversations With Joan

This week Joan has a conversation with James Bradley, author of the book, FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. Also, this month's segment of Southern Roots and New Offshots features host Jack McCray talking with Charleston avant-garde composer Richard Moryl.

This week Joan talks with Carolyn Mataline who co-edited the book, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON VOICES. Also on the show, exerpts from a conversation with jazz pianist Kevin Bales, and and Simon Lewis telling about the symposium on camp meeting traditions.

This week Joan features a segment on domestic violence awareness. Also on the show, Joan talks with violinist Lee-Chin about the Charleston Music Fest and also to Tim Carter about the Annual Sphinx Runfest in Greenville.

This week Joan devotes the show to breast cancer awareness, interviewing several survivors.

This week Joan has a conversation with two members of the Terranova Trio at the College of Charleston. Also, this month's segment of Southern Roots and New Offshots features host Jack McCray talking with South Carolina blues, jazz, and spirituals vocalist Ann Caldwell.

This week Joan discusses the 23rd annual Moja Arts Festival with Elease Amos Goodwin. Art Galliard is also interviewed about the play LITTLE HAM featured in the Moja Arts Festival. Mandi Starnes is the third guest, and she talks about Festival Hispano.

This week Joan interviews David Stahl, conductor of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and Deanna McBroom, music and voice professor at the College of Charleston.

This week Joan interviews Charleston County School Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson and College of Charleston Education professor Paula Egelson.

This week Joan interviews former College of Charleston director of Public Safety Donald Cronin about September 11th and the firefighter nephew that he lost in one of the twin towers. Also featured on the show, another segment of the monthly series SOUTHERN ROOTS AND NEW OFFSHOOTS. Host Jack McCray interviews Patterson Hood of the Drive By Truckers and the festival promoter from Chazzfest.

This week Joan interviews author Antoinette Bosco about coping with grief and musician Suzanne McDermott.

This week Joan has a conversation with artist Jonathan Green about the painting he created for A CELEBRATION OF PLACE at Mepkin Abbey to recongize the slaves that are buried there and their contributions.

This week Joan interviews various teens and college employees for a segment about making the transition from high school to college.

This week Joan interviews author Lawrence Wright about his book THE LOOMING TOWER: AL QAEDA AND THE ROAD TO 9 11. Also featured is a conversation with College of Charleston theatre professor Todd McNerney about the production of KING LEAR at the college.

This week Joan interviews artist and author Mary White, and Jack McCray continues his convesation with legendary jazz percussionist Emmanuel Abdul-Rahim in this segment of Southern Roots and New Offshoots.

This week Joan interviews former Negro Baseball League athlete Clifford Layton.

This week Joan interviews Karen Hurley, the first woman from the United States to head the World Union of Catholic Women's Organization. Also a segment on pet therapy explores the important role that pets can play in healing.

This week Joan interviews two outstanding nonagenarians: legendary pianist Earl Wilde and author Dr. Clemmie Weber.

This week Joan interviews Joe Sylvan about a fundraiser sponsored by the Charleston Fine Arts Dealers' Association. Also included is a segment of SOUTHERN ROOTS AND NEW OFFSHOOTS featuring South Carolina blues guitarist Shane Pruitt.

This week features an entire show dedicated to Charleston's legendary blacksmith, Philip Simmons.

This week Joan interviews local winery and vineyard operator Ann Irwin, and also local author Beth Webb-Hart.