First hour: Professor Randy Curren and his new book, "Patriotic Education in a Global Age"
Second hour: Discussing Native American food culture
Should schools cultivate patriotism? It's one question among many about patriotism in schools and society addressed in a new book called “Patriotic Education in a Global Age.” The co-author is University of Rochester professor Randy Curren. He joins us to discuss his research, the difference between patriotism and nationalism, and the role patriotism might play in civic education.
Then in our second hour, an upcoming festival at Ganondagan explores Native American food and culture. We'll get a preview and discuss traditional and contemporary indigenous culinary experiences. Our guests:
- Chef Arlie Doxtator, chef with 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry
- Peter Jemison, historic site manager for Ganondagan
- Angela Ferguson, farm supervisor for the Onondaga Nation, indigenous food advocate, corn grower, and seed saver