The On The Bookshelf Podcast

Meet a major star from 140 years ago who is sadly forgotten now

In the late 19th century , the biggest star in America was a Jewish comic actor who created a unique vehicle to show East Euorpean Jews in a positive and sympathetic light. He succeeded, and was so financially successful at one pint that when the new Statue of Liberty came to America, Mr. Curtis paid for it to be lit!

Elvis Presley actually saved modern Las Vegas

Richard Zoglund explains the significance of Elvis in a show-biz Mecca that had only been open to swingers and crooners until he came to town.

Harrowing photographs from the end of WWII

Powerful photographs show the destruction wrought on Europe and Asia by World War II.

Local author shares journey of severe brain injury and faith

Meredith Locklar Thatcher of Troy shares her story of faith and the power of prayer when her boyfriend sustained a rare but potentially lethal brain injury.

Before America was in WWII, volunteer pilots flew for China against Japan.

The true inspiring story of the Flying Tigers!