This Episode Kills Fascists: Woody Guthrie’s Life & Legacy w/ Deana McCloud (#94 Rebroadcast)

September 19, 2021
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Most Americans know Woody Guthrie’s “This Land is Your Land”, but the song, much like the man who wrote it, is far more complex than many of us realize. Guthrie, who was born in Oklahoma in 1912, moved west during the Dust Bowl of the mid-1930s and witnessed the tragedy of the Great Depression first-hand. A self-proclaimed “common-ist,” Woody dedicated his life to documenting the experiences of his generation and using his platform to advocate for the common worker. In this episode, Bob & Ben speak with Woody Guthrie Center Executive Director Deana McCloud to learn more about Woody Guthrie, his music, and his legacy.

This episode was recorded at the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, OK. If you’re ever in the area, we highly recommend you take the time to visit. Check out Crackerfarm’s video of Bob’s visit to the Guthrie Center below.

You can visit the Guthrie Center’s website at woodyguthriecenter.org and follow on them at twitter at @WoodyGuthrieCtr. You can follow Deana McCloud on twitter at @DKMcCloud.

This episode is a rebroadcast of RTN #94, which originally aired on May 1, 2018. This rebroadcast was edited by Gary Fletcher.

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