The Centennial

Episode 1: Author Martin Dobrow details his experiences speaking with Rev. Irv Cheney, a central figure in Original City, Original Sin. Irv describes growing up in the "South of the South" and preaching in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the late 1950s. The episode's release date of August 15, 2026 would have been Irv's 100th birthday. Original City, Original Sin: King, the Klan, and the Fight for Civil Rights in St. Augustine, Florida is a work of nonfiction set to be released by Cambridge University Press on October 15, 2026. More information at civilwriter.com.Please note, this episode includes strong language.