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Knoxville businessman Bob Sutton is now two-thirds of the way through a somewhat unusual triathlon. The 55 year-old Sutton will run, dive and box in an event he calls the Fool's Errand Trifecta. He tells WUOT's Matt Shafer Powell he hopes the trifecta will inspire pregnant women with seizure disorders to contact a Massachusetts organization that's collecting data on the interaction between seizure control drugs and pregnancy...
Sri Viswayogi Viswamjee Maharaj is an Indian holy man on a journey through the United States. Here, he stops by the studios of WUOT to speak with Matt Shafer Powell about his journey and his vision for peace through the ancient practice of yoga...
After two years, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita continue to impact thousands of lives. One Louisiana family recounts how they fought for their lives--- not from flood waters, but from the aftermath. Kurt and Lee Ann Billings and their two young children became desperately ill after inhaling mold spores in the water-damaged home. The book, "Mold: the War Within" chronicles how they became well again. Here, the Billings tell WUOT's Ann Lloyd about the legal and governmental hurdles they faced along the way...
On this day in 1863, Tennessee's military governor Andrew Johnson freed his personal slaves. During the early part of the 20th century, blacks in East Tennessee celebrated on August 8th by staying home from work and gathering with their families. Many in Knoxville visited the city's most popular park---the only day of the year they were allowed to do so. As WUOT's Matt Shafer Powell reports, the day still stands as a reminder of the region's segregated past...
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Since it found its way to our radios in the 1950's, rock 'n' roll has always been tightly aligned with the culture of rebellion. As such, it also has a fraternal relationship with mystery, conspiracy, tragedy and throughout the years, rock-n-roll artists and their fans have developed their own brand of dark folklore. From Little Richard and Buddy Holly to Kurt Cobain and Marilyn Manson, the history of rock-n-roll is riddled with stories, myths, legends and strange coincidences. But how much of it is real? How much of it is the product of active imaginations? And how much is just show biz? On this episode of Dialogue, host Matt Shafer Powell speaks with East Tennessee writer Gary Patterson, author of the book "Take a Walk on the Dark Side-- Rock 'n' Roll myths, legends and curses."