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Core American Ideas: Separation of Powers - Why it Matters; Why We Should Care
Season 3 Episode 41
Jeff is joined by David Alvis, of Wofford Colege, to discuss the reasons behind and important of the separation of powers in American government. Sur…
2 years, 8 months ago
American Portraits: Last Summer Boys
Season 3 Episode 40
Jeff is joined by Bill Rivers, author and former speechwriter for James Mattis, for a discussion of Bill's coming of age novel, "Last Summer Boys." S…
2 years, 8 months ago
Contemporary Conversations: Ohio Attorney General David Yost on Constitution Day 2023
Season 3 Episode 39
Jeff is joined by Ohio Attorney General to discuss the role of an attorney general, the rule of law, and the importance of a properly-balanced consti…
2 years, 8 months ago
Contemporary Conversations: A "Post-America" American History?
Season 3 Episode 38
John Moser and Johann Neem, of Western Washington University, discuss the movement by many toward a version of American history that seeks to get bey…
2 years, 8 months ago
Core American Ideas: Natural Rights and Limited Government
Season 3 Episode 37
Jeff discusses two of the most fundamental ideas at the foundation of the American experiment: natural rights and their outgrowth, limited government…
2 years, 9 months ago
Contemporary Conversations: A Student's Journey
Season 3 Episode 36
In this special episode, a former teacher - and Ashbrook MAHG graduate - and former Ashbrook Scholar - and recent law school graduate - discuss their…
2 years, 9 months ago
Documents & Debates: The Summer of Beer & Whiskey
Season 3 Episode 35
Jeff is joined by Ed Achorn, author of "The Summer of Beer and Whiskey," a fascinating story of the 1883 baseball season. Far more than a history of …
2 years, 9 months ago
Documents & Debates: Oppenheimer - Hollywood and History
Season 3 Episode 34
John Moser discusses "Oppenheimer," the movie, with David Krugler, analyzing what's accurate, what's not, and - spoiler alert - why this is a good mo…
2 years, 9 months ago
Documents & Debates: Reconsidering the Atomic Bombs
Season 3 Episode 33
Dr. John Moser discusses the use of the atomic bombs in World War 2 with noted author and historian, Richard Frank. Of special interest is the deep b…
2 years, 10 months ago
Documents & Debate: LBJ, Vietnam, and the Cold War
Season 3 Episode 32
Jeff and David Krugler discuss LBJ's policies, actions, and attitudes and how they led to an increased American involvement in Vietnam.
Host: Jeff Sik…
2 years, 10 months ago