This episode of The Radio Reading Room: Stories of Americana, we explore the history, meaning, and global traditions of Easter. Drawing from Christian origins, folk customs, and personal childhood memories, the episode highlights symbols such as Easter eggs, the Easter bunny, lilies, and the passion flower. It also touches on regional foods, cultural practices, and the spirit of renewal associated with spring. The tone is warm, nostalgic, and reflective, ending with an encouraging message about new beginnings. Hosted and read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas

This Easter episode of The Radio Reading Room brings listeners into the quiet dawn of resurrection, weaving together the Gospel accounts of that first morning with a gentle, contemplative narrative voice. As Mary Magdalene and the other women approach the tomb at daybreak, the story unfolds through the details preserved in Scripture—an earthquake, an angel in dazzling light, guards trembling, and the stone rolled away.

From Matthew’s thunderous announcement to John’s intimate moment in the garden, this episode explores how resurrection first arrived: unexpectedly, personally, and in the soft light of early morning. It’s a reflection on hope returning after long shadows, on grief giving way to recognition, and on the quiet ways light finds us when we least expect it.

A peaceful, scripture‑rooted meditation for Easter morning—inviting listeners to notice the small resurrections happening in their own lives. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas,

The 152nd Kentucky Derby is set: Renegade tops a tightly matched field with Commandment, Further Ado, The Puma, and Chief Wallabee close behind. With no clear standout, the 2026 Derby is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in decades. Read by Myron Hiernymous Thomas.