State of the Re:UNION Episode 1 Welcome to DC
Series: State of the Re:Union
From: Al Letson
Length: 00:58:55
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State of the Re:Union Evergreen Promo
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From: Al Letson
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Brooklyn - Change Happens
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From: Al Letson
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Oakridge - A Work in Progress
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From: Al Letson
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New Orleans - The Big Easy
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From: Al Letson
The city of New Orleans is as proud of its traditions as it is steeped in them. But since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the city and its residents have been thrust ...
Milwaukee - City of Vision
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From: Al Letson
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Greensburg - To the Stars through Difficulties
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From: Al Letson
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Who Is This Man? A State of the Re:Union Black History Month Special
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From: Al Letson
Discover the words and wisdom of an unsung hero of the Civil Rights movement who changed the course of American history.
Heart of the Heartland
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From: Al Letson
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Bold New City
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From: Al Letson
This episode SOTRU visits the host Al Letson's hometown, Jacksonville, Florida and ask the question, "Is Jacksonville a Bold New City of the South?"
Motor City Rebound
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From: Al Letson
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Related Pieces
Piece Description
Every episode, State of the Re:UNION, travels to a different American City and asks the questions: What creates community? Who are the people that bring the community together? What are the issues they face? Through the course of an hour, host Al Letson, will try to answer these questions by interviewing various people in the city, from Institutions to the average resident. The first episode "Welcome to DC" familiarizes the listener with a side of the Capitol City that most visitors never get to see; a thriving metropolis removed from the politics that govern this nation. The District is filled with arts and culture unique to the area, individuals striving to make the city a better place, and neighborhoods struggling to return to their former glory. So joins us for the next sixty minutes as we explore the undiscovered country right in our own backyard.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Creation | Thievery Corporation | The Richest Man in Babylon. | 03:00 | ||
| Un Simple Histoire (A Simple History) | Thievery Corporation | The Richest Man in Babylon. | 00:35 | ||
| Switch it Up | Middle Distance Runner | Middle Distance Runner. | 01:00 | ||
| Gentle Shifts South | Jason Moran | Modernistic. | 02:00 | ||
| The Scat Song | Cab Callaway | The Scat Song. | 01:00 | ||
| On Your Way | The Album Leaf | In a Safe Place. | 01:00 | ||
| The Cousin of Death | Beastie Boys | The Mix Up. | 01:00 | ||
| When it Falls | Zero 7 | When it Falls. | 02:00 | ||
| In A Sentimental Mood | John Coltrane | In a Sentimental Mood. | 02:00 | ||
| Mister Magic | Grover Washington | Mister Magic. | 01:00 | ||
| Lock it | Rare Essence | Lock it. | 00:30 | ||
| One Thing | Amerie | Touch. | 01:00 |
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