Oral History

With the "netroots" activated, what can we learn from Election 2008?

From basic email strategy to social networking, counterpoint blogging tactics and wide-spread use of texting and video messages, the 2008 election presents a rich environment to analyze and learn about how to use (and not use) new media tools. Lauren-Glenn Davitian and Shay Totten of Seven Days discuss how national and local campaigns instruct nonprofit communicators (and media mavens). Part of the continuing series of Media Maven Lunches.

Sandy Baird traces the history of the American Feminist Movement.

Melinda Moulton leads viewers on a tour of Shelburne Farms, talking with staff and exploring the Farms evolution into a wonderful community resource.

Mrs. Ivry has spoken for the past twenty years of her time at Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany. She addresses 'Outright Vermonts' Opening Reception for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum traveling exhibition Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945.  www.outrightvt.org 

Host Michael McKnight shares history and insights of the Vermont Benedictine monastary in Weston, including interviews with Benedictine Monk, brother John.

http://www.westonpriory.org

Sam Mayfield visits with Channel 17's community producers and asks them why they make tv shows (instead of just watching).

Near and Far is an exciting series about global and local topics and all manner of things in between.