Brian Clardy

Host of Café Jazz

Dr. Brian Clardy is an assistant professor of history and Coordinator of Religious Studies at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. His academic research hs been published in "The Tennessee Historical Quarterly," The Journal of Church and State," and "The Journal of Business and Economic Perspectives." His academic interests are primarily in 20th Century Diplomatic History, American politics, and the social and political protest movements of the 1960s. While living in Chicago, Clardy was a regular columnist for “Newtopia Magazine.” He was a member of the Jazz Institute of Chicago, and an auxiliary volunteer for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He is also a regular contributor to the WKMS 91.3FM weekly radio program, “The Eisenhower Hour,” and he is a frequent commentator to the station on such issues as U.S. foreign policy and the development of American jazz. Clardy is also a licensed preacher in the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky. Living in Murray, Kentucky, Brian enjoys golf, cooking, jazz and classical music (especially Mozart).

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Politics
3:22 pm
Wed October 10, 2012

Commentary: If I Were In Danville...

We’re gearing up to air special live NPR coverage of the Vice Presidential Debate from Center College in Danville, Kentucky Thursday night. Commentator and History Professor Dr. Brian Clardy imagines being a moderator, and the substantive questions he would ask regarding foreign and domestic policy.

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Jazz
5:45 pm
Mon August 13, 2012

Archives: Commentary - Von Freeman and the Definition of Celebrity

Dr. Brian Clardy with Von Freeman at the 2004 Chicago Jazz Festival

RIP Von Freeman, Chicago jazz legend, who passed away at 88 today. (Article from Chicago Tribune). We pulled this commentary from the archives by Cafe Jazz host Brian Clardy, recorded in 2007.

Earl Lavon Freeman, one of Chicago's most influential Jazz elders, has been playing tenor saxophone since the 1930s. Dr. Brian Clardy talks about why Von Freeman defines the meaning of celebrity.

Commentary
2:37 pm
Fri June 22, 2012

The Joys of International Travel

There’s never a bad time to travel, but the summer is a good time to start! Commentator and History Professor Dr. Brian Clardy reflects on the the joys of international travel and recommends Murray State students and staff consider the various programs offered by the university.

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Culture
3:05 pm
Thu March 8, 2012

Singer-Songwriter Debora Iyall Talks Life and Career on Café Jazz

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This is the extended, un-cut version of the interview. A shorter version of this interview aired on Café Jazz Thursday, March 8, 2012.

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Cafe Jazz

Energize your evening with two hours of mainstream jazz on Café Jazz. George Eldred gets the week started on Mondays and again Wednesdays, Todd Hill picks up the jazz on Tuesdays, and Dr. Brian Clardy tops off the week on Thursdays. Whether you're new to jazz or an aficionado, Café Jazz is the place to satisfy that fix.

Local Features
11:51 pm
Thu January 22, 2009

A Follow Up to the Inauguration with Brian Clardy

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Murray, KY – Murray State History Professor and WKMS comentator Brian Clardy attended President Obama's inauguration and recorded some of his experiences on an audio recorder. Chad Lampe speaks with Clardy about his experience and plays a montage of his reports.

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