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“Things Are Going To Get A Lot Worse Before They Get Worse”: Humor In The Face Of Disaster, Politics, And Pain, Sierra Semmel
“Things Are Going To Get A Lot Worse Before They Get Worse”: Humor In The Face Of Disaster, Politics, And Pain, Sierra Semmel
Honors College
From the Holocaust and slavery victims to medical professionals to firefighters, coping humor has been used throughout history even in the darkest of times. While it is common among victims of unfavorable situations, it is also utilized by late-night television shows to package the news of the day in a format that both addresses the issues and eases the emotions surrounding them. This thesis critically analyzes selected clips from late night shows and sketch comedy surrounding three different news events: Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate Confirmation Hearings, the Boston Marathon bombing, and Hurricane Sandy. By studying a political event, a domestic terrorist …
The Hillbillies Of Maine: Rural Communities, Radio, And Country Music Performers, Erica Risberg
The Hillbillies Of Maine: Rural Communities, Radio, And Country Music Performers, Erica Risberg
Maine History
During the first third of the twentieth century, the United Sates underwent profound social, technological, and economic changes that fundamentally altered rural society. This shift created a divide between rural and urban dwellers, and by the 1930s, country people were developing their own cultural expressions, often reflecting the unique folkways of various regions — the South, Appalachia, the Ozark Plateau, the rural West. One such manifestation of country culture was old-time, or country-western music — also known as hillbilly music. At the time, radio broadcasting was at an experimental stage in reaching an American audience. Station WBLZ in Bangor covered …
Airplay, Vol. 18, No. 1, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 18, No. 1, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 17, No. 1, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 17, No. 1, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 16, No. 1, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 16, No. 1, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 14, No. 1, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 14, No. 1, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 13, No. 1, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 13, No. 1, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Maine Public Radio Monthly Listings, Vol. 1, No. 2, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Maine Public Radio Monthly Listings, Vol. 1, No. 2, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Maine Public Radio Monthly Listings is a publication of Maine Public Broadcasting. Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 12, No. 2 (2000), Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 12, No. 2 (2000), Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 21, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 21, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 21, No. 7, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 21, No. 7, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 21, No. 5, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 21, No. 5, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 21, No. 3, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 21, No. 3, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 20, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 20, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 20, No. 7, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 20, No. 7, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 20, No. 5, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 20, No. 5, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 20, No. 3, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 20, No. 3, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 19, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 19, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 19, No. 7, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 19, No. 7, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 19, No. 5, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 19, No. 5, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 19, No. 3, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 19, No. 3, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 18, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 18, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 18, No. 7, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 18, No. 7, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 18, No. 5, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 18, No. 5, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 18, No. 3, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 18, No. 3, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 17, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 17, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 17, No. 7, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 17, No. 7, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 17, No. 5, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 17, No. 5, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 17, No. 3, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 17, No. 3, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.
Airplay, Vol. 16, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay, Vol. 16, No. 11, Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide
Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.