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Back to SearchNat Turner's Rebellion
Season 1 Episode 113
One August night, under the cover of darkness, a small band of enslaved men quietly struck a blow against the system that claimed ownership of their …
3 years, 9 months ago
The Liberty Line: The History of the Underground Railroad
Season 1 Episode 112
Many learned about the Underground Railroad in their history classes. Often described as a super secret network filled with tunnels and various stops…
3 years, 10 months ago
The Grimke Sisters: A Conversation with Broadly Underestimated
Season 1 Episode 111
Sarah and Angelina Grimké were well known abolitionist activists who not only worked tirelessly in their pursuit to end the institution of slavery, b…
3 years, 10 months ago
The Case of Henrietta Wood (Listener Request)
Season 1 Episode 110
The topic of reparations has been a contentious debate since the end of the Civil War over a century ago. But in the immediate aftermath of the war, …
3 years, 10 months ago
Unspoken: Healthcare Before Roe
Season 1 Episode 109
In May, news leaked of a draft Supreme Court decision regarding a Mississippi ban on abortion. As written, the opinion seeks to overturn two landmark…
3 years, 10 months ago
Unexpected Bravery: A Conversation with A.J. Schenkman
Season 1 Episode 108
Join me this week as I sit down and chat with author, historian and educator A.J. Schenkman about his recent book, Unexpected Bravery.
His book tells…
3 years, 10 months ago
The Almost First Lady: Rachel Jackson
Season 1 Episode 107
In the final edition of the Andrew Jackson series, I am taking a look at the life of his wife and soulmate, Rachel Donelson Jackson.
Though she passe…
3 years, 11 months ago
Andrew Jackson: A Discussion with Presidencies of the United States
Season 1 Episode 106
This week is a continuation of the series on Andrew Jackson and this time I am welcoming a special guest, Jerry from the Presidencies of the United S…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Indian Removal Act of 1830
Season 1 Episode 105
During his eight years as president of the United States, Andrew Jackson passed one major piece of legislation: the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
A bil…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Original Outsider: Andrew Jackson
Season 1 Episode 104
Happy June Peeps!
This month is going to be all about Andrew Jackson. I knew when I started plotting out my coverage of the seventh president of the …
3 years, 11 months ago