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Arkansas has experienced a dramatic political transformation in its Senate representation, shifting from a Jacksonian coalition to Republican dominance. In this episode of pplpod, we trace this centur...

5 Maalis 15min

Veterans have a particular advocate in the Senate, a committee dedicated to their concerns and needs. In this episode of pplpod, we examine how the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee evolved from its o...

5 Maalis 17min

Behind the Capitol Dome lies a historic neighborhood with stories all its own. In this episode of pplpod, we explore the architecture, residents, and history of the community adjacent to America's sea...

5 Maalis 22min

Vinyl bolted to industrial saw blades creates an unusual object at the intersection of music and machinery. In this episode of pplpod, we investigate this strange combination and what it reveals about...

5 Maalis 19min

Mad Jack Churchill stands out even among the colorful characters of military history. In this episode of pplpod, we examine the eccentric officer who brought a broadsword to modern warfare, challengin...

5 Maalis 20min

What does it mean when a Wikipedia search returns nothing? In this episode of pplpod, we explore the fascinating gaps in one of the world's largest reference works, examining what the architecture of ...

5 Maalis 18min

The Senate has its own pressure cooker, a place where intense negotiations occur in close quarters. In this episode of pplpod, we examine the original mechanisms and spaces where Senate leadership dev...

5 Maalis 17min

Making the desert bloom has long captivated human imagination, a vision that combines environmental transformation with political ambition. In this episode of pplpod, we examine projects to reclaim an...

5 Maalis 21min