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The BPL Podcast features concise, informative discussions with educators, writers, and community figures from Bexley and beyond. Tackling a range of topics from horror films to Ohio's opioid epidemic, we capture conversations that are sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, but always human.
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Friday May 31, 2019
Friday May 31, 2019
What makes Ohio significant? Is it the outsized agricultural production, its commercial impact during the Industrial Revolution, or perhaps being the birthplace of the National Football League? David E. Rohr, author of The United States of Ohio: One American State and its Impact on the Other Forty-Nine, discusses the multitude of ways the Buckeye State has impacted the U.S. throughout history.
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Michael Tomasky, author of If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How it Might Be Saved, discusses how we arrived at our current state of political polarization and how we might fix it. Learn about how an obscure court case, as well as Martin Van Buren, helped lead us to where we are today.
Saturday Mar 16, 2019
Saturday Mar 16, 2019
Poets Eloisa Amezcua and Leila Chatti discuss their work, favorite writers, Costura Creative, and more.
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
BPL staff members reflect on their favorite books and albums from 2018. Follow the links below to find our picks in the library's catalog:
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Film critics Hope Madden and George Wolf offer insights and interesting takes on recent horror hits such as A Quiet Place and Hereditary, as well as overlooked gems such as Mandy and Mom and Dad.
Thursday Oct 18, 2018
Thursday Oct 18, 2018
Dr. Ivonne M. Garcia, Associate Professor of English & Literature at Kenyon College, discusses how horror is portrayed in American cinema and what it says about our culture. Dr. Garcia offers insightful viewpoints regarding the depiction of race and gender in films such as The Witch, Get Out, and Signs.
Thursday Sep 13, 2018
Thursday Sep 13, 2018
Authors Jody Casella and Natalie Richards discuss the realities of being a writer, the creative process, and a host of exciting new Young Adult and Middle Grade books.
Monday Jul 09, 2018
Monday Jul 09, 2018
Author and journalist Garin Pirnia discusses her new book, Rebels and Underdogs: The Story of Ohio Rock and Roll, including stories about Devo, Richard Patrick, and more.
Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
Judge Jeffrey Sutton discusses his career, the balance of state and federal legislation, and his new book, 51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of American Constitutional Law.
Sunday Apr 22, 2018
Sunday Apr 22, 2018
OSU Associate Professor Dr. Hasan Jeffries discusses his projects, including Teaching Hard History: American Slavery, a resource for teachers and communities who are eager to help their students better understand slavery.