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History Sub-categories:

  • American Revolution (3)
  • Ancient Civilization (8)
  • Apollo 11 (1)
  • Apollo 13 (1)
  • Apollo 8 (3)
  • Battle of the Bulge (1)
  • Black History Month (3)
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  • Slavery (7)
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  • U.S. Presidents (14)
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  • Wall Street Bombing (2)
  • Watergate (1)
  • World War I and World War II (21)

Separating Fact From Fiction: Are You a Victim of Misinformation?

>> August 20, 2023

Experts discuss how conspiracy theories arise, why they’re so pervasive online, and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Culture and the Arts, Democracy and Elections, History, News and Journalism, Politics, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenSeparating Fact From Fiction: Are You a Victim of Misinformation?

From Cow’s Milk To Saltwater Oysters: The First People To Dive Into The Unknown

>> August 20, 2023

We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archaeologic evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives.

topics covered: Archaeology, Culture and the Arts, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Health and Medicine, History, Innovation, Invention, Technology
ListenFrom Cow’s Milk To Saltwater Oysters: The First People To Dive Into The Unknown

The Interesting Origins of Cannabis

>> July 23, 2023

We speak with highly acclaimed pharmacology expert Dr. Richard Miller about the global history of cannabis and its controversial record over the last 70 years of American history.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Government and Politics, History, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Public Health and Policy
ListenThe Interesting Origins of Cannabis

Mary Lasker: A Public Health Pioneer

>> July 23, 2023

We speak with biographer, Judith L. Pearson about the many big contributions Lasker made to cancer & heart disease research throughout the twentieth century.

topics covered: Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, History, Politics, Public Health and Policy, Research, Science
ListenMary Lasker: A Public Health Pioneer

No Travel Plans This Summer? How To Make the Most Out of Where You Are Already

>> July 9, 2023

If traveling out of state this summer is out of the question (or you just want to spend more time at home), we offer up some ways to rediscover your own town, city, or region and gain a new perspective.

topics covered: Cuisine, Culture and the Arts, History, Music, Personal Finance, Tourism, Travel
ListenNo Travel Plans This Summer? How To Make the Most Out of Where You Are Already

Isaac Murphy: A Forgotten Sports Legend

>> June 25, 2023

We discuss the early history of horse racing in America and one African American jockey who made a lasting impact on the sport.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Career, Civil Rights and Activism, Culture and the Arts, Diversity, History, Inequality, Race and Identity, Sports and Recreation
ListenIsaac Murphy: A Forgotten Sports Legend

Cannabis & Profit: A Need To Make Reparations

>> June 18, 2023

We talk about the current landscape and changes that need to be made to include communities who've been targeted during the War on Cannabis.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Community, Criminal Justice and Courts, History, Politics, Public Policy, Racism and Discrimination
ListenCannabis & Profit: A Need To Make Reparations

The 10,000 Year Relationship: Our Long-Held Fascination & Love for Cats

>> June 11, 2023

Cats get a lot of hate across the world for being un-trainable, moody, and, at times, hard to figure out. We cover why these furry felines are unique.

topics covered: Ancient Civilization, Animals and Pets, Biology, Culture and the Arts, History, Science, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenThe 10,000 Year Relationship: Our Long-Held Fascination & Love for Cats

Understanding Lab-Created Ingredients

>> May 14, 2023

We highlight the prevalence of processed and ultra-processed foods in the U.S., the ingredients in them and the importance of moderation.

topics covered: Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Health and Medicine, History
ListenUnderstanding Lab-Created Ingredients

A History: The Beginnings of Mass Transit in America

>> April 9, 2023

We speak with mass transit expert Steven Beaucher about the the state of mass transportation agencies today and the first subway system built in Boston.

topics covered: History, Industry, Infrastructure and Engineering, Transportation, Urban Planning
ListenA History: The Beginnings of Mass Transit in America

The Untold Story of Edith Wilson

>> March 26, 2023

She’s known as Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and first lady, but Edith Wilson's story is much more fascinating than what meets the eye.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Government and Politics, History, Politics, U.S. Presidents, Women's History and Rights
ListenThe Untold Story of Edith Wilson

Forging Opportunity: The Early Women of the West

>> February 12, 2023

For thousands of women, living out West meant greater independence, and an opportunity to start anew. Historian and author Winifred Gallagher joins us to share how the women of the Old West paved the way for women across the U.S.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Equality, Government and Politics, History, Women's History and Rights, Women's Issues
ListenForging Opportunity: The Early Women of the West

A Changing Palate Across Periods of Economic Uncertainty

>> February 5, 2023

We rewind back to the Great Depression, which forced millions of Americans to get creative with the limited ingredients they could afford.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Cooking, Culture and the Arts, Economics and Finance, Food and Nutrition, Great Depression, History, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenA Changing Palate Across Periods of Economic Uncertainty

For the Love of Crosswords

>> January 29, 2023

Crosswords have stayed in style and graced newspapers from the New York Times to USA Today. We speak with crossword expert Adrienne Raphel to find out more about this beloved word game.

topics covered: Education, History, Hobbies, Language and Grammar, Literature and Writing
ListenFor the Love of Crosswords

How Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?

>> January 22, 2023

Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.

topics covered: Ancient Civilization, Astronomy, Culture and the Arts, History, Invention, Physics, Sociology, Technology
ListenHow Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?

New York: A People’s History

>> November 6, 2022

New York is America’s largest metropolis with a population of more than eight million people. Longtime resident and New York Times journalist, Sam Roberts joins us this week to highlight the stories behind some of the remarkable people who made the Big Apple the innovative and bustling city it is today.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Geography, History, Industry, Racism and Discrimination, Urban Planning
ListenNew York: A People’s History

African Americans in WWII

>> October 30, 2022

More than 1.3 million African Americans served as part of the U.S. military and helped with war efforts during WWII. Yet rarely is this population ever fairly represented in blockbuster movies or TV shows about this era.

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, History, Military and War, U.S. Military, World War II
ListenAfrican Americans in WWII

The Power of Photography

>> October 2, 2022

We speak with author and activist Philip Allen about the role photography and videography played during the Civil Rights Movement and the role it still plays today in capturing racial bias & inequality.

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Art, Bias, Civil Rights and Activism, Culture and the Arts, Equality, History, Inequality, Photography, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination
ListenThe Power of Photography

The Lost World of Shipwrecks

>> September 18, 2022

There are an estimated three million shipwrecks lying under the ocean and underground. We speak with author Daniel Stone about these fascinating structures that give us a look into the past.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, History, Literature and Writing, Science
ListenThe Lost World of Shipwrecks

The Invisible Power of Privilege

>> September 4, 2022

How often do you think about the privileges you have in life? What life experiences may have looked a bit different if you had darker skin or lighter skin?

topics covered: African American Culture, Education, History, Inequality, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Sociology
ListenThe Invisible Power of Privilege

The Early History of the NBA

>> August 7, 2022

We speak with basketball expert and former NBA player and coach Ray Scott about the NBA's early years and its efforts to evolve in a time when segregation and discrimination ran rampant.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Basketball, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Culture and the Arts, Equality, History, Media and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation
ListenThe Early History of the NBA

The Styles That Persist Time & Fast-Fashion Trends

>> August 7, 2022

Fashion writer and author of The Ten, Lauren Cochrane joins us this week to highlight some of the most iconic clothes in fashion history and how these pieced shaped American style culture.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Fashion, History
ListenThe Styles That Persist Time & Fast-Fashion Trends

An Untold Narrative of Africa & the Modern World

>> July 31, 2022

This week – we highlight a lesser-known narrative about how Europe exploited African gold and labor in order to fuel its expansion.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Farming and Agriculture, History, Inequality, Natural Resources, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Slavery, Trade
ListenAn Untold Narrative of Africa & the Modern World

Left in the Dust: Forgotten Blue-Collar U.S. Cities & Towns

>> July 24, 2022

Stanford University law professor and author Michelle Wilde Anderson joins us this week to explain why these areas have declined over time and how residents have suffered during this downturn.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Community, Government and Politics, History, Housing and Homelessness, Innovation, Local Government, Personal Finance, Politics, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Small Business
ListenLeft in the Dust: Forgotten Blue-Collar U.S. Cities & Towns
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