The Mid-Century American Pressure Cooker
In this episode, we explore the mid-century american pressure cooker. Picture the ultimate textbook version of the American dream. I mean, you probably already have the image in your head. Oh, definit...
27 Mar 25min
The Messy Startup of the United States
In this episode, we explore the messy startup of the united states. You know, usually when we talk about the founding of a nation, there's this this expectation of pristine order, like a museum exhibi...
27 Mar 20min
The Messy Fight for Women s Suffrage
In this episode, we explore the messy fight for women s suffrage. So imagine you're organizing like the absolute biggest civil rights convention of your century. You draft your demands, you get all yo...
27 Mar 23min
The Machinery of the Trail of Tears
In this episode, we explore the machinery of the trail of tears. Welcome everyone to another deep dive. I am so glad you are joining us today because our mission right now is to unpack a really profou...
27 Mar 20min
The loophole that annexed Hawaii
In this episode, we explore the loophole that annexed hawaii. You know, usually when you're... Well, they're the rules of the game. You play out the clock, and if you're losing at the final buzzer, yo...
27 Mar 21min
The Legalized Theft of Native Land
In this episode, we explore the legalized theft of native land. So think about the concept of a property deed or even a national border. We tend to view these things as sacred. You have a piece of pap...
27 Mar 21min
The Lawsuit That Nationalized Slavery
In this episode, we explore the lawsuit that nationalized slavery. If you open up any history book to the mid -19th century, you quickly realize how fragile the American justice system actually is. Oh...
27 Mar 19min
The Iran-Contra Shadow Government
In this episode, we explore the iran-contra shadow government. Picture this. A tense, high stakes hostage crisis is unfolding in the, you know, just chaotic streets of Lebanon. Right. Cut to a fierce,...
27 Mar 23min
