The John Birch Society and Its Influence on American Politics
The 2025 Project and the rise of extreme right-wing politics in America means that it's a good time to listen to our show about one of the 20th century's most extreme right-wing groups, The John Birch...
9 Juli 202440min
Felons and the Declaration of Independence
After his many felony convictions, Donald Trump’s supporters have likened him to America’s Founding Fathers. They were also felons, so the MAGA crowd says. But how true is that? We explain all in this...
4 Juli 202413min
The American Liberty Pole
Americans put up Liberty Poles to express political beliefs in the period of the Early Republic. These poles were massive, highly decorated, and highly contested. Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists...
2 Juli 202437min
Before Trans: Three Gender Stories from 19th Century France
Professor Rachel Mesch guides us through three compelling lives and careers in 19th-century France. The lives of French writers, Jane Dieulafoy (1850–1916), Rachilde (1860–1953), and Marc de Montifaud...
25 Juni 202437min
Juneteenth and the End of Slavery in the US: What’s in a Date? 2024 Encore
"Juneteenth" (June 19th) is now widely regarded as marking the end of slavery in the United States. Professor Buzzkill examines the many dates related to the abolition of human enslavement in the US. ...
18 Juni 202415min
Loving Day: 2024 Encore
It’s June 12th! Loving Day! Loving Day is being celebrated worldwide. You might think that Loving Day is Valentine’s Day, February 14th, but it’s not, it’s today, June 12th. If you don’t know what Lov...
12 Juni 20249min
Heather Haley: Historian for the US Navy
Heather Haley, a civilian historian for the United States Navy, enlightens us about the work of a historian outside traditional academic institutions. She works for the US Naval History and Heritage C...
11 Juni 202432min
Coming Out Republican: a History of the Gay Right
Dr. Neil Young helps us understand how and why gay Republicans regularly faced condemnation from both the LGBTQ+ community and their own political party. They’ve been active and influential for decade...
4 Juni 202433min
