The heartland. Race and memory in america. And slinging doughnuts for the boys and American Woman in world war ii. His most recent book is hoosiers, a new history of indiana, which is on display outside. For many years he coedited the Indiana University press series midwestern history and culture, which included a book he edited entitled comparative historys of the midwestern states. Jim says hes very proud, in a modest hoosier way that the midwest Mystery Association bestowed on him the Lifetime Achievement award. I have known jim many years, is since i was a student, his student back at Indiana University and ill testify that he has solid midwestern values, unfailing kindness, decency, unflagging work ethic and solid common sense. Jim represents the best of what it means to be midwestern but hes never roman tied midwestern history. We pride ourselves on being nice, but we dont always live up to that ideal. So today jim will be speaking on a darker side of the midwestern past. Hell be
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The stars of tv were out last night for the bafta awards, with succession in happy valley and top boy winning big. A very good morning. It was Mission Accomplished by arsenal at old trafford yesterday as they returned to the top of the premier league with victory over Manchester United. Well find out how liverpool could still impact the title race this evening and in golf, Rory Mcilroys fine form continues as he triumphs at the wells Fargo Championship. More later. A change in the weather this week with outbreaks of heavy rain in the west, dry in the east. Ill have all the details coming up. Hello there. New day, new week and our top story this morning, the Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition are set to make pre election pitches today with both leaders giving major speeches. Thats right. The Prime Minister is set to tell voters were at a crossroads and that hes the best person to lead the country through some of what he calls the most dangerous years ahead. While keir starm
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