046 Whirlwind: The American Revolution & the War That Won It
What caused the American Revolution? Can we use the term “American Revolution” to describe both the revolution and the War for Independence? What was the greatest challenge that George Washington an...
8 Sep 201558min
045 Joseph Smith and the Founding of Mormonism
Many Americans associate the state of Utah with Mormons. But did you know the Mormons almost settled in Texas? Spencer McBride, an editor with the Joseph Smith Papers Documentary Editing Project, jo...
1 Sep 201545min
044 The Vegetarian Crusade: The Rise of an American Reform Movement
Do you know which early American reform movement pushed for abolition, women’s rights, pacifism, and economic growth? Today, Adam Shprintzen, Assistant Professor of History at Marywood University and...
25 Aug 201549min
043 Rum Maniacs: Alcoholic Insanity in the Early Republic
How and when did doctors become respected professionals in American society? The answer lies in early Americans’ fascination with delirium tremens, or alcoholic insanity, and the Temperance Movement ...
18 Aug 201554min
Bonus: The Boston Stamp Act Riots
“No Taxation Without Representation!” August 14, 2015 marks the 250th anniversary of the first Boston Stamp Act riot. Today’s bonus episode commemorates the anniversary with a conversation about the...
14 Aug 201548min
042 A History of the Republican Party
Is the Republican Party, the party of Abraham Lincoln? The United States has entered presidential primary season, which means it won’t be long before a Republican presidential candidate or a reporter...
11 Aug 20151h 9min
041 Canada and the American Revolution
Did Canada almost join the American Revolution? In September 1775, Major-General Philip Schuyler launched the Patriot’s invasion into Canada. The Patriots hoped to end the threat of a British invasio...
4 Aug 201546min
040 For Fear of an Elective King: George Washington & the Presidential Title Controversy of 1789
Today we address the President of the United States as “Mr. President.” But did you know that the proper title for the office was almost “His Highness the President?” Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon, autho...
28 Jul 201545min
