Life in the Shadow of the Columbine High School Shooting (2017)
Sue Klebold talks about her story and the mental health messages she wants every American to know.
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Sweatshops and Unfair Labor Practices
Corban Addison a law-trained author who uses his books to shine a light on human rights violations talks about the what he found around the world including here in America.
James Meredith and The March Against Fear
In 1966, Civil Rights pioneer James Meredith set out on The March Against Fear. We talk to historian Ann Bausum about the history and impact of the march.
History, Not Precedent: America’s Internment Camps (2017)
Photo historian Richard Cahan talks about the history of the Japanese internment camps, and why we should look at them as a cautionary tale not as precedent.
Uniquely Jazz: Sheila Jordan (2017)
With “La La Land” tapping into theaters and a strong contender for this year’s Oscars, we wanted to re-visit one of the quintessential American art forms: jazz.
Christmas at the Battle of the Bulge
Stanley Weintraub talks about one Christmas, in 1944, when American soldiers spent a freezing holiday fighting for their lives against during the Battle of the Bulge.
Henry Clay: The great American statesman you should know more about (2016)
Most of us have heard the name of Henry Clay, but he’s not one of the people we usually remember the way we do George Washington or Thomas Jefferson.
Jimmy Stewart the Fighter Pilot (2016)
We delve into how Jimmy Stewart’s war service affected the actor and his choice of roles and acting style for the rest of his life.
Remembering the Activism of Tom Hayden
In 2004 we spoke with activist Tom Hayden, who passed away last month. His hopeful, yet controversial, thoughts on gangs and violence can still be beneficial.
The Gatekeeper Missy LeHand and FDR
We discuss how Marguerite Missy LeHand influenced FDR, one of the greatest chief executives of our time.
Robert Kennedy: Remember a fallen icon (2016)
Although he never became president, Bobby Kennedy spearheaded a great deal of change in America with his work in civil rights and by combatting corruption.
Women Running for President
It might surprise you to know that hundreds of women have run for president. One of our guests introduces three prominent females who made progress in running for the White House.
Servitude and Salvation for Intellectually-Challenged Men (2016)
New York Times reporter Dan Barry discusses his latest book about a tragic situation in 1974 where mentally challenged men were pressed into servitude.
A Memory of the Holocaust
A Holocaust survivor discusses the need for young people to learn about the Holocaust and the reasons why it happened.
Using Tactical Performance as Protest (2016)
This week's guest, Larry Bogad is a performer, writer and educator who uses serious play and theater to help change people’s minds and change society for the better.
Why We Eat What We Eat
In America, we have the most varied cuisine in the world but why do we need all of this variety? Our guests offer some answers.
What African Americans Think of the First Black President
We talk to an African American author about what Black Americans think about the president as he finishes his tenure as our first African American president.
Louisa Adams: The Extraordinary Life of the First Lady You Didn’t Know (2016)
We all know the names of famous First Ladies – Martha Washington, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nancy Reagan – and they all left their marks on our country in one way or another. One of these ladies that you probably don’t know much about is Louisa Adams, wife of President John Quincy Adams. Our guest has researched this extraordinary woman and …
Getting It Right: The art of writing historical fiction
Historical fiction is very popular these days, but why? And how do authors weave a fictional story around actual people, places and events? We talk to three best-selling authors of the genre about how they write their books and why.
How do you know if someone is lying? (2016)
How do professionals question people to get the information they want? We talk to a specialist on interrogation and lying about this topic, and how law enforcement and job interviewers use the same tactics to get to the truth and find out if someone might be lying to them.
David Axelrod on Obama and Politics
The presidential election season is in full swing, and candidates are doing their best to make themselves attractive to the primary voters and to the general public for the November election. Our guest was in the thick of things during the last two election cycles and talks about how Barack Obama got elected to the highest office in the land. He also offers …
W.E.B. Du Bois: The Scholar Denied (2016)
One man – an African-American scholar and author – changed all that with his groundbreaking research and writing about Black people, their culture, and economic and social situations in urban areas. We talk to a sociologist about W.E.B. Du Bois and his work, and why he was denied the accolades he deserved for developing a new way to research and study …
Sex and Labor Trafficking
Often it’s young people and immigrants who are forced to work in the sex industry or in sweatshops, restaurants and hotels with little pay, horrible hours and horrible living conditions.
Super Bowl 50: A Look Back
Super Sunday is coming up, and football fans are planning their viewing parties. The first game between the Packers and the Chiefs was barely attended, but interest grew through the decades and now it’s the biggest American sporting event of the year. We take a look back at the game and some of its stars, coaches and dynasties.
