Podcast Episodes

Ulysses S. Grant: Part Two

Season 1 Episode 263

This week I wrap up the presidency and legacy of President Ulysses S. Grant. Learn about Grant's time in office, his work to preserve the civil rights of African Americans, and the struggles he faced…

Published on 4 months ago

Ulysses S. Grant: Part One

Season 1 Episode 262

Join me this week as I begin my coverage of the life and legacy of 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. In this episode, I cover Grant's early life including his decision to enroll …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Dual Justice with Dr. Anthony Grasso

Season 1 Episode 261

Join me this week for my conversation with Dr. Anthony Grasso where we discuss his latest book, Dual Justice: America's Divergent Approaches to Street and Corporate Crime. Learn all about how differe…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Maverick: Patricia Schroeder (Part Two)

Season 1 Episode 260

Join me this week as I wrap up my coverage of the Colorado Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder. In this episode I dive into Schroeder's legislative accomplishments and her decision to launch a campaign …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Maverick: Patricia Schroeder (Part One)

Season 1 Episode 259

This week's episode comes to you thanks to a listener request! Join me as I dive into part one of feminist politician Patricia Schroeder's life and legacy. In this episode I cover Schroeder's early l…

Published on 5 months ago

The Transcontinental Railroad

Season 1 Episode 258

Join me this week as I dive into the history of the transcontinental railroad. Learn all about how it got started, how the two companies bested nature, and the complicated legacy the rail left in its…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Reuel Colt Gridley & The Flour Fundraiser

Season 1 Episode 257

Tune into this listener's request where I dive into the story of Reuel Colt Gridley who stumbled into a creative way to raise money for the United States Sanitary Commission during the Civil War. Lea…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

All Play and No Work with Dr. Paul Gagliardi

Season 1 Episode 256

Join me in this episode I sit down with Dr. Paul Gagliardi to discuss his book All Play and No Work which analyzes complex portrayals of labor and work relief through plays selected by the Federal Th…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Carceral Apartheid with Dr. Brittany Friedman

Season 1 Episode 255

Join for another bonus episode where I sit down with Dr. Brittany Friedman to discuss her book, Carceral Apartheid: How Lies and White Supremacists Run Our Prisons. 

To learn more about Dr. Friedman, …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

The Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868

Season 1 Episode 254

Join me this week as I explore the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868. Learn why the United States and Plains tribes engaged in yet another negotiation aimed at securing peace, how the agreement was eventua…

Published on 6 months ago