Greetings VA-HIST Subscribers, I'm the Researcher for a new public radio show about history called "Backstory," based in Charlottesville, VA, at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. You can check out our website here for stations, show times, podcasts, and more: www.backstoryradio.org. "Backstory" is a call-in show hosted by three friendly and prominent Virginia historians, Peter Onuf, Ed Ayers, and Brian Balogh. We're currently producing a show about the history of transportation in America called "Traffic: How We Got From There to Here." As I mentioned, we're a call-in show, but since only a few episodes have aired, not everyone knows to call in! What we're looking for are people who have a question about the history of transportation for our hosts. Consider them a dream team of historians--this is your chance to ask them /anything you like/ about the history of traffic, transportation, mobility in America. You can see a description of the show here for ideas: http://www.virginiafoundation.org/vfhradio/backstory/wordpress/?p=30 So what do you say? Can you help us out by signing up to be a caller? We're recording callers for this show on the afternoon of 6/21. The whole thing takes about eight minutes. It's not live, so there's no pressure. This is a unique opportunity for anyone who has a burning question about transportation history, or simply wants to chat with three great historians, have their fifteen minutes of fame, and support history scholarship in Virginia. If transportation history doesn't float your boat, check back to our website for future shows and join in the discussion. And please feel free to forward this email to anyone you know who might be interested. I'd appreciate any assistance you could offer. Email me or give me a call. Thanks! Catherine Moore Researcher, "Backstory" Virginia Foundation for the Humanities Radio Charlottesville, VA 434-924-4403 ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html