Episode 320: LE McCollough

About this episode

Steve speaks with journalist L.E. McCullough about his play based on the Freedom House Ambulance Service.

In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve speaks with Pittsburgh journalist, author, and playwright L.E. McCullough, Ph.D., about his new play, "Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance", based on the true story of the Freedom House Ambulance Service. The conversation explores how the history of Freedom House, one of the most important chapters in modern EMS, has been brought to the stage, highlighting its impact on emergency care, education, civil rights, and community trust. About the Guest L.E. McCullough, Ph.D., is the author of 52 books and more than 200 published stage and script works performed worldwide. His commissioned plays have explored historical, cultural, and social justice themes, and he currently serves on the board of Prime Stage Theatre in Pittsburgh. Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance brings the legacy of Freedom House Ambulance Service to a new generation through live theatre. Listen, Subscribe & Share If you’re interested in EMS history, storytelling, and the roots of modern prehospital care, this episode is worth your time. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who should know the…

People in this episode

Host: Steven Cohen

Guest: L.E. McCullough, Ph.D.

Topics covered

• EMS history
• theatre
• civil rights
• emergency care
• community trust

Keywords

• EMS
• theatre
• civil rights
• emergency care
• Pittsburgh
• L.E. McCullough

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Prime Stage Theatre, Freedom House Ambulance Service

Books & works: Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance

Places: Pittsburgh

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