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History Matters

Tuesday Mornings at 7:35 a.m.
Gary Joiner, Ph.D.

Join Dr. Gary Joiner every Tuesday morning as he talks about history - from the ancient Greeks to World War II; from the Civil War to Louisiana history and much more.

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10:36am

Tue September 18, 2012
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History Matters: Insights into Poverty Point

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Commentator Gary Joiner offers a primer of the Poverty Point culture in northeast Louisiana near the town of Epps.

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Poverty Point
prehistoric Indians
Mississippi River
Epps
Louisiana

10:18am

Tue September 11, 2012
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History Matters: On the origins of terrorism

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On this 9/11 anniversary, commentator Gary Joiner explores the historical roots of terroristic activity.

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Zealots
Iscariot
World Trade Center
Pentagon

7:35am

Tue September 4, 2012
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History Matters: Remembering the commander of Apollo 11

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Commentator Gary Joiner reflects on the life and legacy of the late astronaut Neil Armstrong.

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Apollo 11
Ohio
NASA

10:18am

Tue August 28, 2012
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History Matters: The legacy of a Shreveport pioneering businesswoman

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Shreveport business entrepreneur Mary Bennett Cane was born 200 years ago this week in New Hampshire. Commentator Gary Joiner recognizes her influence on the Shreveport economy in its early days.

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Mary Bennett Cane
Shreveport
trading post
Texas Street Bridge
Oakland Cemetery

8:34am

Fri August 24, 2012
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McDonald: Who are your heroes?

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The late commentator Archie McDonald recalls the people he most admires. Red River Radio is rebroadcasting some commentaries in honor of Dr. McDonald. This one originally aired in Dec. 2011.

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Heroes
Judy McDonald
A.L. Mangham Jr.
Pastor Kyle Childress

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