Podcast Episodes

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 of Little Women got started. 

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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. In this episode, we discuss the history of the 1…

Published on 2 months ago

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 the United States, how it differs from Scottish Whis…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

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 Future. 

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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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 the panic has connections with the recession of 2…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 presidency in 1872. But there is much more to Woo…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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 did the fire inspire new structural technologies? 

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Published on 3 months ago

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 exercising their right to vote. Unable to act as forcefu…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

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. 

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Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Julia Dent Grant

Season 1 Episode 264

Join me this week as I dive into the life and legacy of First Lady Julia Grant. Learn about Grant's early life living in the border state of Missouri, how she met her future husband, and how she impa…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago