About this episode
This episode explores stories related to the natural world, a Civil War-era conspiracy, the Midwest's rowing potential, and a historical island in Lake Erie.
This week on “The Midstory Hour,” our stories span the elements — earth, fire, wind and air — showing how the natural world can bring both peace and danger. You’ll hear the fifth episode of The Copperhead Conspiracy , an Ohio Humanities and Reckoning, Inc. podcast about a forgotten Civil War-era plot to overthrow the Union from within. Next, learn about why the Midwest may be on track to become the country’s next rowing hotspot. Last up is a story about a small island in Lake Erie that was once owned by President Rutherford B. Hayes — and could now be yours. “The Midstory Hour” is a weekly radio show by Midstory, a nonprofit organization dedicated to telling stories that inform, interpret and inspire for the region and to the world. “The Midstory Hour” spotlights the best of Midstory’s content, connecting regional stories into national dialogues and featuring behind-the-story conversations with Midstory’s writers from across the nation. Tune in to WGTE on FM91 or wgte.org every Saturday at 10AM ET for nuanced local and Midwest-wide stories told with authenticity and heart. Learn more at www.midstory.org .
Topics covered
- natural world
- Civil War
- rowing
- Lake Erie
- Midwest
Keywords
- earth
- fire
- wind
- air
- Ohio Humanities
- Rutherford B. Hayes
Mentioned in this episode
Products: FM91
Books & works: The Midstory Hour, The Copperhead Conspiracy
Places: Midwest, Lake Erie
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