Salvation South

By: Georgia Public Broadcasting
  • Summary

  • Salvation South editor Chuck Reece comments on Southern culture and values in a weekly segment that airs Fridays on GPB Radio. Salvation South is an online magazine inspired by hope, healing and — most importantly — the desire to create a place on the web and a community of people where civil conversation can happen. We celebrate the culture of the South, and discuss issues of importance to our region.
    All Rights Reserved. © 2024
    Show more Show less
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2
Episodes
  • Deluxe: The Rot Under the Magnolias - How "Southern Noir" Literature Addresses Social Issues
    Nov 12 2024

    On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: Chuck Reece explores the evolution of Southern fiction through conversations with acclaimed authors David Joy, Tayari Jones, Michael Farris Smith, Chris Offutt and S.A. Cosby. From Appalachian hollows to Atlanta's streets, these authors craft thrilling narratives that challenge stereotypes and confront issues of race, class and justice.

    Show more Show less
    43 mins
  • For the Rough Patches
    Nov 7 2024

    A friend of Salvation South editor Chuck Reece had a hard year because of things that were out of his control. Chuck didn’t have any answers to the hand that life dealt his friend, but he did have a few ideas about certain uniquely Southern constants we can turn to when the rough patches come, as they inevitably do.

    Show more Show less
    4 mins
  • Let's Have a Book Party
    Oct 24 2024

    Next month, the bestselling novelist Percival Everett, who was born in Fort Gordon, Ga., could take home one of the most prestigious prizes in publishing, the National Book Award, for his novel James. The National Book Awards are Salvation South editor — and avid reader — Chuck Reece’s favorite awards show. Here’s how he gets ready to watch.

    Show more Show less
    4 mins

What listeners say about Salvation South

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.