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Back to SearchFirst in Her Class: Elizabeth Blackwell, MD
Season 1 Episode 159
The first to earn a medical degree in the United States, Elizabeth Blackwell broke barriers and carved a path for others to follow. Graduating at the top of her class, Blackwell would fight to create…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin
Season 1 Episode 158
One of the best selling novels in history, Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin forcefully took on the institution of slavery and challenged citizens of the country to fight for abolition.
Begin…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
William Wells Brown
Season 1 Episode 157
One of the most prolific authors of the nineteenth century, William Wells Brown remains a bit of a mystery.
A man born into slavery who clawed his way to freedom, Brown has quite the fascinating biog…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Supreme Court: The Confirmation Process
Season 1 Episode 156
In recent years, much has been written about the political theater involved in Supreme Court Justice confirmation hearings. Many Americans report feeling frustrated at both the question asked by Sena…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Making Airwaves at the Society for Military History
Season 1 Episode 155
Earlier this year I attended to annual Society for Military History academic conference in San Diego. I was invited to participate in a panel on podcasting, aptly named Making Airwaves.
Fellow podcas…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
The Bloody Island Massacre
Season 1 Episode 154
After the murder of two white men in the Clear Lake region of California, the United States government responded by launching a campaign to exact revenge. This campaign came to be known as the Bloody…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Speaking While Female with Dana Rubin
Season 1 Episode 153
Join me this week as I chat with speechwriter, consultant, and former journalist Dana Rubin to discuss her book, Speaking While Female.
Our conversation covers her book, the value of learning about w…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Ah Toy
Season 1 Episode 152
Experiencing a new wave of interest thanks to the HBO series Warrior, Ah Toy is a fascinating woman from history. She immigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area during the California Gold Rush and quic…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
The Fight for Speaker of the House (Listener Request)
Season 1 Episode 151
Earlier this year, many watched as California Representative Kevin McCarthy waited out multiple ballots to secure his position as Speaker of the House. The week-long series of votes led many to wonde…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Rise of the Mavericks with Philip C Shackelford
Season 1 Episode 150
Joining me this week is military historian, podcaster, and newly published author Philip C Shackelford to discuss his brand new book The Rise of the Mavericks: The U.S. Air Force Security Service and…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago