Us & Them

Us & Them: Is The Playing Field Fair?

Sports in America often sit at the crossroads of social, cultural, and racial debates. From controversial referee calls to athletes taking a knee during the national anthem, the conversation extends from little league to the pros. In this episode, we explore how sports and race intersect in a Kanawha County youth football league.

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Us & Them: Pre-Election Politics & Food For Thought

It’s election season, and Us & Them is back at the dinner party table for a potluck gathering. With just weeks until the election, our guests have a lot on their minds as they consider their votes. The group discusses some of the year’s biggest stories shaping this campaign—the candidate debates, recent assassination attempts, trust in elections, campus carry laws, gun rights, and what West Virginia might look like without U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin.

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Us & Them: Three People - Three Stories - One Community

In Charleston, West Virginia, there's a live storytelling event that invites three highly visible members of the community to talk about their careers. They tell the audience about their First, Favorite and Future. It gives the audience a glimpse into the lives of people they may think they already know.

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'Us & Them' Podcast Live Recording at Marshall University

"Us & Them" is returning to Marshall University with award-winning podcaster and host Trey Kay to discuss with Marshall students and young voters their thoughts on the upcoming election. This live taping of "What Is (or Isn't) Motivating Young Voters in 2024?" will feature a discussion with Dr. Marybeth Beller and Dr. Shawn Schulenburg, Marshall University political science faculty members, followed by a Q&A with the audience. The discussion and Q&A will be recorded for use in a future episode of the podcast.

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