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The Good Road Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2021 - 2021
Episode 1
Richmond, Virginia: Hidden In Plain Sight
Mon, Oct 4, 2021
After the killing of George Floyd, Richmond became a focus of international attention considering the city was the former Capital of the Confederacy. The expression of centuries of frustration and disappointment culminated in largely peaceful demonstrations and protests. The anger was not only directed at police, it was directed at the symbols of racism and hate lining Richmond's historic thoroughfare Monument Avenue. Statues honoring confederates like Jefferson Davis and Lee Monument. Immediately following the murder of Floyd, Craig reflected with Richmond entrepreneurs Ace Callwood and Zane Gibbs at the Robert E. Lee statue. Conversations with Dontrese Brown, a young, networked black entrepreneur shared his Hidden in Plain Site project (HiPS). Made possible by Dontrese and his two partners Dean Browell and David Waltenbaugh, HiPS marries 360 video with historic images to shed light on famous and infamous sights in Richmond. These sites have all too often been paved over with parking lots. Additionally, curator Valerie Oliver at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts talks about the impact and importance of Kehinde Wiley's iconic statue, "Rumors of War" which stands at the front of the museum. The hip-hop inspired replica of the J.E.B. Stuart statue faces Arthur Ashe Boulevard which was recently renamed from The Boulevard. The name change happened with the help of young progressives like Dontrese. The purpose of these alterations is to set aside old and painful reminders of Richmond's slave past, embracing a positive era of racial reconciliation and hope.
Episode 2
Charleston, SC: Voice as Freedom
Mon, Oct 11, 2021
The free, independent press is under attack and has been for a while. Local newspapers have been the hardest hit by the concept of national news sources conglomerated along political / ideological lines.
Episode 3
Puerto Rico: After the Storm
Mon, Oct 18, 2021
Puerto Rico is known for its diverse topography. You can journey within hours from the lush forests of the US Parks Service's largest protected rainforest in El Yunque to arid lands approaching a desert.
Episode 4
Hyderabad, India: One in a Billion
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
Visiting Hyderabad's historic Golconda Fort and Charminar Mosque, The Good Road team steps back in time to India's ancient history. And, an evening out to experience the city's street food scene.
Episode 5
Northern Thailand: Free Burma Rangers
Mon, Nov 1, 2021
Chiang Mai, Thailand is homebase to an organization called the Free Burma Rangers headed by Dave Eubank. Dave is a fellow alum of The Good Road hosts Craig Martin and Earl Bridges old school, the International School of Bangkok. Craig and Earl's friendship with the Eubank family extends back generationally for decades. The Free Burma Rangers serve around the world in combat zones, rescuing civilians from the frontlines of conflict and documenting atrocities in places like Myanmar and Syria. But, Dave doesn't do it alone. His entire family is involved in the work of engaging and helping wounded civilians caught in conflict. Dave's wife Karen and their three kids Sahale, Suuzanne and Peter all participate in helping out in some of the most dangerous places on the planet. Craig and Earl try to keep up on horseback, working out with all the rangers on the infamous "Ranger Runs" and wading through swamps as they train in Northern Thailand. Helping others in need is usually difficult and can be stressful. But, the work of the Eubank family and the Free Burma Rangers to share love and hope with desperate people presents a new level of complexity and extreme danger. The work of Free Burma Rangers is active, real time. Currently, they are right in the middle of the struggle between military oppression and the regular citizenry of Myanmar. At great risk to their lives, the Eubank family is proving that love and good can not just survive but even thrive in the middle of evil and injustice.
Episode 6
Charleston, South Carolina: Rising Tides
Mon, Nov 8, 2021
Charleston has been named the "best city in America" by Travel + Leisure magazine for 3 years running. It is an incredibly beautiful city with all of the history and culture that draws vacationers from around the globe. However, there is an existential crisis facing both municipal government and Charlestonians alike, climate change. Precariously positioned between major waterways, rivers and the Atlantic Ocean, Charleston is susceptible to flooding from major storms and just the daily shifting of the tides. This reality complicates everything from business coming and going through Charleston Harbor to the lives of thousands living in poor, historically black, neighborhoods in the city. Earl enjoys showing Craig around his hometown and all the things that make it fun and exciting like the cuisine, often focused on oysters. But, because of Earl's relationship with city leadership, the two also have in-depth conversations with people addressing climate change and sustainability like Mayor John Tecklenburg. They also venture out on the pluff mud rich oyster beds with Terrell Brown and his dad, owners of Brown's Oyster Supply. They harvest these delicious shellfish as part of their family business and supply Charleston's best restaurants with these delicacies. Terrell talks about sustainability and the impact that climate change has had on this generational industry of oyster harvesting. Latonya Gamble at Eastside Community Development talks about the impact that flooding has had on this struggling community. Much has changed in this historic neighborhood due to gentrification and climate change. But, one thing has remained the same, the tight bonds that exist between the residents and people like Latonya who work day in and day out to make the community stronger. A visit with Latonya to Joe Watson and his family owned Mary's Sweet Shop restores your faith in the power of family and community in the face of intense societal and meteorological pressures. Joe shows Earl and Craig the sticky notes and registers of names of many of the poorest of the poor who receive basic needed food and milk for free with a promissory note to pay Joe back when they can.
Episode 7
San Juan, Puerto Rico: The Art of Community
Mon, Nov 15, 2021
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has been a playground for US citizens for decades. Many travelers from the "mainland" who venture to Puerto Rico for the beaches, food and to join cruises to other Caribbean locales don't realize the unique relationship the US has with their fellow citizens residing there. San Juan is at the heart of a whole range of other important contributions Puerto Rico has made in US history including things like art, sports, music and cuisine. Craig Martin and Earl Bridges explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City (Viejo San Juan) and the vibrancy of the artists who live there. Sculptor Ana Rosa Rivera talks about her work in Viejo San Juan's poorest community, La Perla, and how her and others have used art to enhance the lives of those living there. Along with Ana Rosa, Craig's brother-in-law and Ana's husband, Charles Juhász-Alvarado, tours Craig and Earl around Contrafuertes. Contrafuertes is a museum right in the heart of Viejo San Juan within blocks from historic El Morro Fort, the first Cathedral in the Americas and is on famed festival street, Calle San Sebastián. It is a collaborative artists driven museum where issues like LGBTQ rights and Puerto Rican identity are expressed. Artists like Freddy Mercado exhibit their work, in Freddy's case large costumes that represent gender identity, aging and independence. Freddy collaborated with filmmaker and LGBTQ rights activist Carla Cavina and Contrafuertes on a film telling the story of spirituality, physical suffering and identity called "Fractura." Carla explains why art and expression through film helps to make life better for people struggling with their own personal struggles with identity. Earl and Craig also tour through the home artist studio of Charles and Ana Rosa and learn something about what it means to struggle within the longest running colony in history, Puerto Rico. They show the work that they do in hopes of starting conversations about Puerto Rico and the relationship to the United States. Like many things in life, the issues are messy and not clean cut. But, like "Fractura" Charles and Ana's art often presents what is broken in society in a way that doesn't necessarily provide a solution to the brokenness. For many on the island, independence politically will still require positive interaction and collaboration with the United States. Most Puerto Ricans have tight bonds with family members living in the US and breaking those bonds isn't part of the equation.
Episode 8
Virginia: Balancing Act
Mon, Nov 22, 2021
Virginia is in a state of struggle between the past and present. Balance in nature and balance in community requires people of all backgrounds, ethnicities and tribes. There is so much in the balance and activists are stepping in to maintain that equilibrium. Virginia's James River was the gateway to "the New World'' with the original colony at Jamestown established on her banks. The Capital of the Historic Monacan Nation was in an area along the banks of the James River called Rassawek. Monacan Nation Chief Kenneth Branham, whose ancestors lived in villages at Rassawek, talks about how modern development is threatening the tribe's traditional burial site. The Rassawek community was much, much larger (in terms of population) than the colony at Jamestown and yet most of the preservation concern and interest in government goes to Jamestown. Hosts Earl Bridges and Craig also venture to the rural town of Yogaville to speak with activist Swami Dayananda. There they learn more about not just conservation on the James River but how a life in pursuit of healthy, organic and locally grown food and medicine will have a positive impact on all of us, our communities and the planet. Residents of the river city and Virginia capital, Richmond, are determining the future of how black business is going to evolve and change in future. Earl and Craig sit down over beers with a group of black changemakers and entrepreneurs to talk about the future of the city.