HiFi History | Stories of Today that Connect us to the Past

HiFi History | Stories of Today that Connect us to the Past


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HiFi #23.5: Harmonious History--BONUS ROUND (Q&A)
January 31, 2018

Q&A segment of the live episode.   Brought To You By: Audible.com -> Get a FREE audiobook by signing up at audibletrial.com/HiFiHistory   Support the Show: Choose Presonomics as your AmazonSmile charity - they'll give us money at no...

HiFi #23: Harmonious History
January 31, 2018

This special episode, recorded live, features four panelists who try to illustrate the capacity of historic places to build understanding, connections, and civility. The panelists are: Victor Reta Adrian Fine Michelle Magalong Tramia Jackson In...

Do you have what it takes?
October 30, 2017

Is there a perfect personality to start and/or run a nonprofit organization? In the premiere of Naked Nonprofit, co-hosts Katie and Clint take the Five Factor Personality Test and debate whether they've got what it takes. This is a special preview of...

HiFi #22.5: 3D Printing the Past--BONUS ROUND (We Can All Do It)
April 05, 2017

Jill Kenik, the owner (and silversmith) of Acropolis Studios Model Works in St. Genevieve, Missouri, returns for our BONUS ROUND to talk about some other heritage projects she has worked on while employing 3D technology.   The BONUS ROUND is...

HiFi #22: 3D Printing the Past
March 22, 2017

Today we’re discussing a real-life version of the replicator from Star Trek that allows us to revive any artifact or object from history. Okay, not really. But sort of. Or, at least, the next best thing. What we’re really talking about is a...

HiFi #21.5: Halo Effect--BONUS ROUND (Get Out the Door)
February 08, 2017

Partners for Sacred Places co-founder and president Bob Jaeger talks about PSP's work with the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, a new grant fund ($$$) for historic sacred places, and his #1 tip for congregations struggling to make...

HiFi #21: Halo Effect
February 01, 2017

You may have never thought about it in this way, but historic sacred places---like churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues---are a vital component of every healthy community. And I'm not just talking about the religious services they provide to...

HiFi #20.5: Out of Your Mind--BONUS ROUND (Dailies and Dancers)
December 28, 2016

Atlanta real estate developer Gene Kansas discusses two fun historic places he has worked on: the Atlanta Daily World building (home of the first successful black daily newspaper in the U.S.) and the Clermont Lounge (Atlanta's first and longest...

HiFi #20: Out of Your Mind
December 24, 2016

Who is the real villain---the preservationists or the developer? Or is there even a villain at all? Does there need to be? Listen to this special holiday episode as we delve into the minds of real estate developers and learn six key lessons in the...

HiFi #19.5: Tragedy Worth Saving--BONUS ROUND (Q&A)
November 23, 2016

The Question & Answer segment from the previous episode about the role of history and historic places in national tragic events.   The BONUS ROUND is a chance to hear our host shoot the breeze with guests about interesting topics that...