Podcast Episodes

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 6 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 7 months 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 7 months, 1 week 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 7 months, 2 weeks 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 7 months, 3 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 8 months ago

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 8 months, 1 week 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 8 months, 2 weeks 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 8 months, 3 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 8 months, 4 weeks ago