James Perkins

Michael Stipe, former lead singer of R.E.M., spoke at the Koger Center on March 19, 2025, as part of the McNair Conversation on the American South. He joined podcast hosts to discuss his lasting impact on the region in a special series.

'Take on the South' podcast highlights Southern culture across disciplines

By James Perkins | March 30

The "Take on the South" podcast is faculty-run and based within the Institute for Southern Studies at USC. It highlights aspects of Southern culture across disciplines and recently hosted former R.E.M. lead Michael Stipe at the Koger Center for the Arts for a conversation.

James Perkins

'Take on the South' podcast highlights Southern culture across disciplines

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