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Back to SearchThe Chosen Son: John Quincy Adams
Season 1 Episode 99
John Quincy Adams was the sixth president of the United States, elected in a "corrupt bargain" when the House of Representatives voted him into office, despite Andrew Jackson winning both the popular…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Resilient: Louisa Adams (Part Two)
Season 1 Episode 98
Join me as I wrap up the life of Louisa Catherine Adams.
In this episode, I explore her time overseas with her husband while he served as Minister to Russia and her efforts to get John Quincy Adams e…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Resilient: Louisa Adams (Part One)
Season 1 Episode 97
Often lost in the shadows of the family she married into, Louisa Catherine Adams had a life filled with trials and tribulations. She was the first foreign born First Lady and journeyed throughout Eur…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Gendered Citizenship with Dr. Rebecca DeWolf
Season 1 Episode 96
Join me this week as I chat with author, historian and educator Dr. Rebecca DeWolf about her analysis of the early development of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Dr. DeWolf wrote about the fight of the E…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
California Missions (Listener Request)
Season 1 Episode 95
Join me as I dive into another listener request!
This week's topic comes thanks to long time listener Sam, who requested I dive into the history of the California Missions.
Those of us who grew up in …
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Women in Politics
Season 1 Episode 94
Women have exerted influence in American politics since the country's founding. Though initially through individual acts to bring attention to their cause, they eventually organized into unions and s…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
The Gilded Age: A Conversation with Dr. Einav Rabinovitch-Fox
Season 1 Episode 93
Joining me for a special discussion about one of my favorite periods in history, Dr. Einav Rabinovitch-Fox breaks down the Gilded Age in America and specifically how the period shaped the idea of wom…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Women in Baseball
Season 1 Episode 92
Baseball is often referred to as America's favorite pastime. Millions watch their favorite sports teams battle it out for position and, hopefully, a championship. But why aren't there more women in b…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Her Cold War with Dr. Tanya Roth
Season 1 Episode 91
Happy Women's History Month!
Join me this week as I interview historian and author Dr. Tanya Roth about her analysis of women in the United States history, Her Cold War. Roth weaved an engaging and i…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Frederick Douglass: Part Two
Season 1 Episode 90
Join me this week as I wrap up the life of famed abolitionist and ex-slave, Frederick Douglass.
In this episode, we pick up with Douglass venturing into national politics and announcing his support f…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago