MediaGrimes
MediaGrimes
Josh Grimes
From Breaking News to things happening in the Commonwealth, nationwide, and worldwide. I welcome you to my podcast.
Special Report: Remembering John Lewis & Rev. C.T. Vivian
A Special Report on The Life & Legacy of John Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian Credit for the note to self by Congressman John Lewis Youtube clip from 2017 goes to CBS This Morning. Credit for the WXIA Reports goes to 11Alive.com and WXIA, an NBC Affiliate in Georgia.
Jul 26, 2020
40 min
July 18, 2020; Civil Rights Icons and Confederate Monuments
In this broadcast, we will remember the life and legacy of two Civil Rights Icons; will look at the latest headlines of the week; will look at some entertainment news, trending stories, Sports, and have a basic understanding of the Confederacy including a brief history of the monument's history.  Credit for a portion on the act of kindness by the son of Muhammad Ali; the reaction to the historic Washington Franchise name change; and the VHSL sports options go to Gray Television Media/ the NBC affiliate WWBT/NBC12 with Karla Redditte, Curt Autry & Marc Davis reporting. Credit for the note to self by Congressman John Lewis Youtube clip from 2017 goes to CBS This Morning. 
Jul 19, 2020
52 min
July 4, 2020; Independence Day
In this broadcast the focus is on Remembering the "founding voice in modern America media"; a look at some of the Confederate Monuments that came down this past week; a look at some the new laws in the commonwealth; and some the latest national headlines, entertainment news, trending stories, sports, and a historical flashback dealing with the fourth.   Credit for a portion of the Minor League Baseball 2020 canceled goes to Gray Television Media/ the NBC affiliate WWBT/NBC12 with Brent Solomon reporting. 
Jul 5, 2020
26 min
Special Edition: A Conversation about Race, Civil Rights, and Juneteenth
In this special broadcast, a panel of ten will speak on Race, the Civil Rights Movement, and Juneteenth. I spoke with this panel between Friday, June 19th, and Friday, June 26th. The panel includes Dr. Jody Allen, an Assistant Professor of History at William & Mary, and Director of The Lemon Project; Dr. Charles Ford, a professor of History at Christopher Newport University in the Department of History; Jonelle Brown, a 2020 graduate of Christopher Newport University; William "Billy" Tucker, a senior in the Christopher Newport University Class of 2021; Samantha Willis, an award-winning journalist, and writer in the Richmond region; Scott McKeag, a Social Studies Instructor at Cosby High School in Chesterfield County; Kendra Hughes, a counselor at Cosby High School in Chesterfield County; Dana Johnson, a Civics teacher at Tomahawk Creek Middle in Chesterfield County; and Ellen Neville, a History teacher at Tomahawk Creek Middle in Chesterfield County. 
Jun 29, 2020
1 hr 25 min
Series Premiere - June 20
Here is what you may find in this broadcast:  the latest national headlines of the week, entertainment news, trending stories, sports, a historical look back to 1865, and a special announcement.
Jun 20, 2020
25 min
MediaGrimes Podcast Series Premiere Trailer
It’s official! The series premiere has been set! Look out for the first episode to air on June 20th!! The time is a TBD. Remember that the ultimate goal is to provide up to date coverage of any breaking news of the day or week; highlight different stories around the community, whether if it’s in the commonwealth, nationally or worldwide; and to provide a little history lesson to close out so listeners can have an opportunity to be aware of the past.
Jun 10, 2020
59 sec