James Baldwin's America

03/11/2020

In the latest episode of James Baldwin's America, I play some clips of Baldwin talking about America, freedom, hope, and progress ahead of the upcoming Presidential election.

Jesse spends this week previewing the upcoming Presidential election in America and playing some clips of Baldwin talking about America, hope, and progress.You can also make a donation to Jesse and the show via PayPal at: [email protected]...

27/10/2020

The latest episode of James Baldwin's America is now available. I talk about the upcoming Presidential election and spend significant time discussing Baldwin's essay, 'A Talk to Teachers'.

Jesse talks about the upcoming presidential election in the United States and how the outcome needs to unify us regardless of who holds office. He then dives back into Baldwin's essay, 'A Talk to Teachers' and how and why it is still so relevant i...

19/10/2020

The latest episode of James Baldwin's America is available. Jesse discusses the James Baldwin essay, "A Talk to Teachers," and the relevance it still carries to this day. He also discusses Black/American history, the upcoming election, and the burden Black children carry with them.

This week Jesse talks about Baldwin's essay, 'A Talk to Teachers' and the relevance it still holds to this day. He then uses his platform (microphone) to discuss the burden of being Black that children in this country face at far too young of an a...

12/10/2020

The newest episode of James Baldwin's America is available. Jesse talks with dancer Solomon Roller about a number of topics including: growing up in a bi-racial family, freedom through dance, as well as The Fire Next Time and The Price of the Ticket.

Jesse is joined this week by dancer Solomon Roller. The two discuss The Fire Next Time, growing up in a bi-racial family, the importance of finding 'a tribe,' dancing as freedom, and happiness. Jesse then talks about a Baldwin passage from The Pri...

05/10/2020

Jesse is joined this week by writer and filmmaker, Bre Dioni. The two discuss being Black in Wisconsin, how adversity affects creativity both positively and negatively, as well as film.

Jesse is joined by writer and filmmaker, Bre Dioni. The two discuss how adversity affects creativity, being Black in Wisconsin, and film. Jesse then talks about his new Patreon Page for the podcast as well as the songs of the week and an important...

02/10/2020

Jesse is back with a quick, bonus episode to talk about some new features coming to the podcast.

Jesse drops in with a quick bonus episode to update you about some new features coming to the show soon.

28/09/2020

The newest episode of James Baldwin's America is now available. I'm joined this week by photographer RJ Page. We discuss several of Baldwin's works as well as photography, jazz musicians, and the power of music to help heal people.

Jesse is joined this week by photographer RJ Page. The two discuss several of Baldwin's works including: Giovanni's Room, Another Country, and If Beale Street Could Talk. The two also discuss Page's work as a photographer, jazz music and artists, ...

21/09/2020

The latest episode of James Baldwin's America is now available. Jesse is joined this week by Purdue University Professor, Bill V. Mullen. They discuss Dr. Mullen's biography of James Baldwin, 'Living in Fire.' They also talk about Baldwin as an activist and the price that takes on one's mental and emotional health.

Jesse is joined by Professor Bill V. Mullen and talk about his Baldwin biography, Living In Fire. They discuss James Baldwin's role as an activist and agitator of the state in the 1960's and the toll that takes on a person mentally and spiritually...

14/09/2020

The latest episode of James Baldwin's America is available. Jesse looks back on the legacy of Tupac Shakur and talks with Traviance Witherspoon about Krump Dancing.

Jesse is joined this week by Krump dancer, Traviance Witherspoon. The two discuss the origins of Krump, it's popularity, and how creativity can be stifled in an oppressed system. Jesse then talks about Tupac Shakur and his lasting legacy on the an...

07/09/2020

This week's episode of James Baldwin's America is now available. Jesse is joined by artist Jamie Dawson. They discuss the artist's struggle for integrity, how living in Florida and going to school in Madison shaped her creativity as an artist, and why The Bible is a banger!

Jesse plays an excerpt from James Baldwin's talk about the artist's struggle for integrity. He then talks to poet, singer, and dancer, Jamie Dawson. Jamie discusses her struggle for integrity as an artist and how her life in Florida and schooling ...

31/08/2020

The newest episode of James Baldwin's America is now available. Jesse welcomes back Professor Ed Pavlić and the two discuss how to utilize Baldwin and his work in the classroom as well as the importance of Black music to Baldwin and other artists.

Professor Ed Pavlić is back again this week to talk more Baldwin, specifically about how to use Baldwin in the classroom and Black music. Jesse then talks about the death of Black Panther actor, Chadwick Boseman, and the importance of representati...

24/08/2020

A brand new episode of James Baldwin's America is now live and available for download. Jesse talks about the Kenosha shooting of Jacob Blake and Jemele Hill's comments about America and N**i Germany. Also, Jesse is joined this week by Professor Ed Pavlić from the University of Georgia. They discuss Baldwin's novel, Just Above My Head, and the relationship Baldwin had with his family and how they are trying to preserve his legacy.

Jesse discusses the breaking news of another Black man (Jacob Blake) being shot by police officers. He also talks about why Jemele Hill would compare the United States to N**i Germany. Jesse is then joined by Professor Ed Pavlić from the Universit...

21/08/2020

Just a reminder to check out UW Professor Emeritus, Craig Werner, on this week's episode. Next week I'll be joined by University of Georgia Professor and UW alum, Ed Pavlic.

Professor Emeritus of African American Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Craig Werner, joins Jesse this week. They discuss Craig's favorite work by Baldwin, how he came to Baldwin in the first place as well as Baldwin's importance still reso...

17/08/2020

This week's episode is now live and I'm joined by Professor Emeritus from UW-Madison, Craig Werner.

Professor Emeritus of African American Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Craig Werner, joins Jesse this week. They discuss Craig's favorite work by Baldwin, how he came to Baldwin in the first place as well as Baldwin's importance still reso...

10/08/2020

This week's episode of James Baldwin's America is now available wherever you get your podcasts from. Please be patient, I'm working with a new platform and I'm still trying to wok out some kinks.

This week, Jesse talks about his Master's Thesis work, focusing on what he calls a Baldwinian Pedagogy. It looks a Baldwin through many lens and breaks down his work to individual topics that can then be used as building blocks for a proper humani...

03/08/2020

This week's episode of James Baldwin's America is now available for your listening pleasure!

This week Jesse reviews the 1989 documentary, "The Price of The Ticket." The documentary covers Baldwin's life in his own words and the words of those closest to him. Songs of the week: Neil Young, "Lookin for a Leader 2020": https://youtu.be/HFACj_BfFTg Nina Simone, "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel...

29/07/2020

Episode 5 of James Baldwin's America is now up for your listening pleasure.

This week Jesse reviews the 2020 documentary: John Lewis: Good Trouble. Jesse also talks about Black music, introducing two new segments to the show. J. Cole "The Climb Back": https://youtu.be/oVaBgcJwkI4 Martha and the Vandellas "Dancing in the Streets": https://youtu.be/CdvITn5cAVc

20/07/2020

Episode 4 of James Baldwin's America is now available on all podcast platforms. It's a short episode, but a deeply meaningful one to me. Please check it out.

James Baldwin was one of the most important writers and activists of the 20th century. In James Baldwin's America, Jesse James will discuss the importance of Baldwin's work in our current social and political climate. Baldwin's reach in society was far and wide, and to gain a complete picture of Bal...

16/07/2020

Thursday, 7.16.20 - 2:45PM ! Live Stream Event, "Baldwin vs Buckley" - Karen Thorsen Participating.

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13/07/2020

Listen to the latest episode of James Baldwin's America wherever you download your podcasts from. Episode three is a review of the 2016 documentary about Baldwin, IANYN.

James Baldwin was one of the most important writers and activists of the 20th century. In James Baldwin's America, Jesse James will discuss the importance of Baldwin's work in our current social and political climate. Baldwin's reach in society was far and wide, and to gain a complete picture of Bal...

13/07/2020

After a move and some family issues, episode 3 of James Baldwin's America is now available for listening pleasure wherever you download your podcasts from.

Jesse talks about where he's been the last month and the profound impact the events he's dealt with have had on him. He also reviews Raoul Peck's 2016 documentary on James Baldwin, "I Am Not Your Negro". So many similarities exist between the current Black Lives Matter movement and the Civil Rights....

11/06/2020

Episode 2 of James Baldwin's America is now available. Listen to "Progress" here or on Apple, Google Podcasts, or Spotify: https://anchor.fm/jamesbaldwin/episodes/Progress-ef9vgp

James Baldwin was one of the most important writers and activists of the 20th century. In James Baldwin's America, Jesse James will discuss the importance of Baldwin's work in our current social and political climate. Baldwin's reach in society was far and wide, and to gain a complete picture of Bal...

02/06/2020

Listen to the first episode of James Baldwin's America NOW!

30/03/2020

Coming soon, the launch of James Baldwin's America.

James Baldwin was one of the most important writers and activists of the 20th century. In James Baldwin's America, Jesse James will discuss the importance of Baldwin's work in our current social and political climate. Baldwin's reach in society was far and wide, and to gain a complete picture of Baldwin a variety of subjects will be continually addressed including music, religion, and the world Baldwin struggled against daily for over 60 years.

30/03/2020

30/03/2020