The String
WMOT/Roots Radio 89.5 FMThe String is weekly think radio featuring conversations and features on culture, media and American music - anchored by veteran journalist and broadcaster Craig Havighurst. Music makers, enablers, instigators and documentarians are featured with enough time to go deep and burrow into issues, while letting the music play too. Music news, previews, Time Machine Tape and 90 Second Spins round out th... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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Episode 373: Laurelyn Dossett, contemporary folk singer and songwriter from North Carolina, has had her songs recorded by Levon Helm and the Carolina Chocolate Drops. But her work as an artist over the past 20 years has been more regionally bound. No... more
Episode 372: In the late 1990s, Bryan Sutton was a young phenom who dropped jaws across the country as the lead guitarist in Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. And he was more than a flash in the pan, becoming the most in-demand studio session acoust... more
Episode 371: Buddy Miller is the most awarded musician in the history of the Americana Music Association, with two Artist of the Year trophies, three Albums of the Year, and the lifetime achievement Wagonmaster Award. That's a lot of attention on one... more
Episode 370: A decade after her national breakout as a top alt-country visionary, more than two decades after her move to Nashville and her long, grueling apprenticeship in Music City, Margo Price is one of Americana music's leading stars and cultura... more
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I can’t believe what a good interviewer Craig is. His questions are insightful and thoughtful, and he obviously puts guests at ease with his easy manner. His critiques are intelligent and make me want to go out and buy music from almost everyone he talks with or about. Keep it up, Craig!
Apple Podcasts5KatyGLibrarian
United States2 years ago - Jerry Garcia episode is a classic
The Jerry Garcia episode is the best podcast episode (of any type) this year. The three part structure, interviews and analysis are supurb. Lots of great new info here. I’m keeping this episode and telln’ all my friends about it. Tks.
Apple Podcasts5pwb in dcUnited States2 years ago - Craig is a fount of music wisdom
So good!
Apple Podcasts5StopeNastyUnited States3 years ago - Wonderful Todd Snider interview!
Questions I’ve never heard him asked… very intimate discussion. Thank you, Craig!
Apple Podcasts5Rick ShanleyUnited States4 years ago - Great show!
I loved the episode on Tulsa. Looking forward to the Blonde on Blonde episode as well as many others.
Apple Podcasts5tomgentry9796United States7 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #182 |  Australia/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Ireland/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #123 |  Denmark/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  Switzerland/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  Norway/Arts/Performing Arts |
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A weekly interview-focused show that centers on culture, media, and American music, with generous time for deep-dive conversations and storytelling. Guests span roots/Americana artists, indie songwriters, producers, and industry influencers, and episodes blend career journeys, craft, and behind-the-scenes studio or live performance insights with thoughtful cultural context. Notable strengths include a field-trip vibe into music ecosystems (Nashville and beyond), pragmatic DIY ethics, and a willingness to explore authenticity, collaboration, and the evolving music business while letting the music stay front and center.
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The String launched 10 years ago and published 300 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The String include:
1. Laurelyn Dossett
2. Bryan Sutton
3. Buddy Miller
4. Margo Price
5. Sean Sullivan
6. Charlie Worsham
7. Sweet Megg
8. Allison Russell
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