Nationally syndicated public radio program "The Thomas Jefferson Hour" comes to Radford University
Radford, VA (02/20/2023) — The third President of the United States is coming to Radford University. More specifically (and in reality), the award-winning humanities scholar and author, Clay Jenkinson, who portrays Thomas Jefferson nationwide on national public radio is bringing "The Thomas Jefferson Hour" to campus.
WHAT: Join the campus community for a live recording of "The Thomas Jefferson Hour"
WHEN: Wednesday, February 22, at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sandra C. Davis and William C. Davis Performance Hall within the Douglas and Beatrice Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts
WHO: Clay Jenkinson as Thomas Jefferson
Everyone is welcome.
The show features conversations through the persona of Jefferson and discussion on Jefferson's views on events of his time, contemporary issues facing America and answers to questions submitted by his many listeners.
"The Thomas Jefferson Hour" appeals to Public Radio listeners nationwide, not just history buffs. The show's appeal truly is its ability to bring out the truth in a non-dramatic, unthreatening manner then to help our audience think through the complexity of the decision-making process, bringing clarity to the steps and the events. Jenkinson's performances are always humorous, educational, thought provoking and enlightening, while maintaining a steady focus on ideas.
Jenkinson, was recently featured as a narrator in Ken Burns' documentary, "Benjamin Franklin." For more than two decades, Jenkinson has hosted the "The Thomas Jefferson Hour," which is broadcast locally on Public Radio WVRU 89.9 FM in the New River Valley. Jenkinson's presentations emphasize the Jeffersonian values of Civil Discourse, Critical Thinking and Good Citizenship.
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY:
Members of the news media are invited to interview Clay Jenkinson Monday, February 20, after 5 p.m. and Tuesday, February 21, throughout the day. Please contact Ashlee Claud to set up a specific interview time and location at aclaud@radford.edu, 540-831-5017, or David Horton at rhorton@radford.edu, 540-831-5958.
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The award-winning humanities scholar and author, Clay Jenkinson, who portrays Thomas Jefferson nationwide on national public radio is bringing "The Thomas Jefferson Hour" to campus Wednesday, February 22, at 6:30 p.m.
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