About this episode
This episode features stories about endings and beginnings, including a look at Toledo through the eyes of those who have left and a discussion on a forgotten Civil-War-era plot.
This week on “The Midstory Hour,” we’re featuring stories about endings and beginnings. Listen to the season finale of Brain Drain, which looks at Toledo through the eyes of the people who’ve left it behind. Then, hear from journalist Dan Gediman about a forgotten Civil-War-era plot to overthrow the Union on a brand new podcast, The Copperhead Conspiracy, which will be released during the Midstory Hour beginning next week. “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 .
People in this episode
Guest: Dan Gediman
Topics covered
- endings
- beginnings
- Toledo
- Civil War
- journalism
Keywords
- Brain Drain
- The Copperhead Conspiracy
- Midstory Hour
Mentioned in this episode
Products: The Copperhead Conspiracy
Books & works: New Beginnings, The Midstory Hour, Brain Drain, The Copperhead Conspiracy
Places: Toledo, Midwest
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