History Matters: A Civil War Road Trip
Commentator Gary Joiner takes listeners on a road trip tracing Civil War battles fought along the Red River.
View ArticleHistory Matters: Stump History on Toledo Bend
Commentator Gary Joiner ponders stump removal in the Toledo Bend Reservoir
View ArticleHistory Matters: Birth of the Marine Corps
Commentator Gary Joiner remembers the anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps
View ArticleHistory Matters: Coates Bluff and Wright Island
Commentator Gary Joiner highlights a village that could have been much more if it hadnt been for a log jam on the Red River.
View ArticleHistory Matters: A "Hell-roarin' Rose" profile
Commentator Gary Joiner explores how William Pickney Rose lived up to his nicknames, Hell-roarin Rose and Lion of the Lakes.
View ArticleHistory Matters: The Great Emancipator's Son
Commentator Gary Joiner profiles Robert Todd Lincoln, the Great Emancipators Son .
View ArticleHistory Matters: Defining the American frontier
Commentator Gary Joiner explores the reach of the American frontier and defines what a frontier is.
View ArticleHistory Matters: Newly Discovered Civil War Artifacts
Commentator Gary Joiner shares news of some newly discovered Civil War artifacts in Shreveport.
View ArticleHistory Matters: Political parties in focus
With the GOP presidential primary season under way, commentator Gary Joiner explores the history of political parties in America.
View ArticleHistory Matters: The Battle of New Orleans
As Louisiana marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812, commentator Gary Joiner explores the pivotal Battle of New Orleans.
View ArticleHistory Matters: A Prominent Profile
Commentator Gary Joiner profiles the life and impact historian Barbara W. Tuchman.
View Article'History Matters' by Gary D. Joiner
You hear his commentaries every Tuesday morning. Now read his new book of historical commentaries in a rich collection of regional history. "History Matters" by Gary D. Joiner is a special thank-you...
View ArticleHistory Matters: A look into the life of Barbara Tuchman
Commentator Gary Joiner knows the makings of a notable historian, and he has a profile of one he admires: Barbara Wertheim Tuchman.
View ArticleHistory Matters: Waterloo
Commentator Gary Joiner shares the historical origins of the term "A Waterloo Moment" and why it's history matters.
View ArticleHistory Matters: How Hurricanes Sculpt History
Commentator Gary Joiner looks back at hurricanes and how they have changed the path of history.
View ArticleShape of Shreveport documentary series probes city's past, celebrates its people
Two Shreveport brothers are producing a video documentary series on the history of their hometown. The 15-minute vignettes will highlight different threads in Shreveport’s story -- from Henry Miller...
View ArticleHistory Matters: Julia and John
Airs Tuesday, May 10, at 7:45 a.m. Commentator Gary Joiner examines the deeper meaning behind one of John Lennon's most beloved songs. History Matters is made possible in part by the L ouisiana...
View ArticleHistory Matters: Hours & Minutes
Airs Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at 7:45 a.m. This week Commentator Gary Joiner takes a look at our concepts of time and how the history behind how they came about.
View ArticleHistory Matters: The Texas Cavalry
Airs Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 7:45 p.m. Commentator Gary Joiner looks back at Texas to the 1800's and the history of the Texas Cavalry. History Matters is made possible in part by the Louisiana...
View ArticleHistory Matters: The Dardanelles and Bosporus Straits
Airs Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 7:45 p.m. Dr. Gary Joiner looks at the ancient waterways of the Dardanelles and Bosporus Straits, and the role they've played in history that matters. History Matters...
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