Tracy Thompson – The New Mind of the South

Tracy_Thompson-150x150David speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning writer Tracy Thompson about her new book The New Mind of the South which explores the way the region has adapted and transformed itself. The book attempts to update W.J. Cash’s “The Mind of the South,” which has become the definitive non-fiction narrative of the South. Thompson’s book picks up where Cash’s leaves off in 1941 and describes the changing landscape in the South after WWII caused by immigration, integration, and politics.

Original Air Date: 3-20-2013

[audio:http://1690wmlb.com/audio/CWDL/CWDL-Tracy_Thompson_The_New_Mind_of_the_South.mp3]

Peter Bergen – Afghanistan – What Went Right?

Peter_Bergen-150x150Frequent guest Peter Bergen returns to talk about an article he recently wrote titled “Afghanistan: What Went Right?” Rather than highlighting the troubles in a still fragile country, this article looks at the many successes Bergen has personally seen on his trips to Afghanistan including a rise in GDP, improvement within public schools, and an overall confidence in the country’s residents who feel that the country is headed in the right direction.

Original Air Date: 3-15-2013

[audio:http://1690wmlb.com/audio/CWDL/CWDL-Peter_Bergen_Afghanistan_What_Went_Right.mp3]

Clemson University – Determined Spirit

A commercial for Clemson that is running on ESPN and ABC during the broadcast of Clemson’s ACC games. Featuring Coach Dabo Swinney and wide receiver Brandon Clear.

Timberland – Concept Commercial #1

A concept commercial from Timberland.

Girl Scouts – I Am What I Am

A short film for the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta to use in their 100th celebration event; the Green Gala. Featuring some of Atlanta’s most distinguished women, all of whom were Girl Scouts and/or Brownies. Produced and directed by David Lewis in conjunction with his Leadership Atlanta 2012 project group.

Coca Cola – Multitasking

A 30-second spot for a new Coca Cola product designed for health-conscious women.

Purpose Built Communities

A film for Purpose Built Communities; the non-profit started by Warren Buffett, Julian Robertson and Tom Cousins. The goal of the project is to transform areas of urban and human blight into thriving communities by focusing on education, mixed-income housing and community services.

What Is Kabbage?

A film for the financial services company, Kabbage, explaining how their revolutionary technology enable small businesses to get access to capital. Featuring interviews with company executives and clients.

Village Vanguard – Concept Commercial


A concept commercial taken from other material to show a possible 30-second spot for the greatest jazz club in the world, New York’s Village Vanguard.

Concept commercial. Featuring Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman and Lorraine Gordon.

Girl Scouts – Step Up

A 30-second PSA for the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. Aired on WSB-TV and other outlets. Featuring some of Atlanta’s most distinguished women, all of whom were Girl Scouts and/or Brownies. Produced and directed by David Lewis in conjunction with is Leadership Atlanta 2012 project group.