Unabridged by Barry Yeoman
Journalism (and other) recommendations, along with links to my own latest work.
Plus, wise words about hope from a former political prisoner, and good longform journalism to read and listen to.
You can remain informed without succumbing to every social media meme. Plus, a whale of a podcast, some spoken-word poetry, and how to find me on Bluesky.
Plus a book and some music to get us through 2025.
Relaunching our radio documentary Zydeco Nation. Plus, stories by others about conspiracy theorists, Black Appalachia, professional wrestling, Mister Rogers, Trump voters, and Snoopy.
Plus, more great journalism. And two timely songs about the North Carolina and Tennessee mountains.
Plus, some of the best hurricane journalism.
When Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes pulls out his harmonica, the spring peepers sing along. So do the pig frogs, chorus frogs, and bird-voiced treefrogs. He knows them all by name.
Revisiting the story of a gubernatorial candidate who didn't exist. Also, music videos I can't stop watching.
“I would rather have an alive kid on testosterone,“ says his mom, “than a dead kid that’s not.”
Plus: lots of great summer journalism. And short videos. And Durham music.
To find out, I visited North Carolina hog country four times, and sat in churches, living rooms, and a Cessna Skylane.
After a 52-year conflict and a rupture, United Methodists test whether their remaining members can forge a new path.
