Podcast Episodes

William "Boss" Tweed

Season 1 Episode 274

In this episode I explore the life and legacy of the man who first established "bossism," William Tweed. Learn about Tweed's early life and his incre…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Louisa May Alcott's Little Women

Season 1 Episode 273

Join me this week as I dive into the story of Little Women and its author Louisa May Alcott. Learn all about Alcott's youth and exactly how the story…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Reconstruction's Legal Legacy with Dr. Matthew Brogdon

Season 1 Episode 272

Joining me this week is scholar and fellow podcaster Dr. Matthew Brogdon. He is a Political Scientist with an expertise in American Constitutionalism…

1 year, 3 months ago

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America's Drink: Bourbon

Season 1 Episode 271

Join me this week as I dive into another listener request and tackle the history of Bourbon. In this episode I cover when Bourbon got its start in th…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Predatory Data with Dr. Anita Chan

Season 1 Episode 270

Join me this week as I chat with Dr. Anita Chan to discuss her latest book, Predatory Data: Eugenics in Big Tech and Our Fight for an Independent Fut…

1 year, 3 months ago

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The Panic of 1873

Season 1 Episode 269

Join me this week as I sit down and dive into the Panic of 1873. Learn how one man, Jay Cooke, brought the United States economy to the brink and how…

1 year, 4 months ago

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A Public Woman: Victoria Woodhull

Season 1 Episode 268

Victoria Woodhull is perhaps best known to contemporary audiences for her decision to launch a questionable, and ultimately unsuccessful, bid for the…

1 year, 4 months ago

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The Great Chicago Fire

Season 1 Episode 267

Join me this week as I dive into the cause and legacy of the Great Chicago Fire. What sparked the massive blaze? How did the city recover? And how di…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Grant’s Fight: The Ku Klux Klan Act

Season 1 Episode 266

Soon after assuming office, President Grant was overwhelmed with letters from residents telling of the constant reign of terror they faced for exerci…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Jeep Show with Robert B. O'Connor

Season 1 Episode 265

Join me this episode as I sit down with author Robert O'Connor to discuss his historical novel about the Morale Corps during World War II, Jeep Show.…

1 year, 5 months ago

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