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Interesting Show Notes

The Violence Project with Dr. Jillian Peterson Aug 26, 2022

Another day, another mass shooting. Society looks for answers, and questions what can be done about this heartbreaking recurring issue. Sharon is...

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Scandal Sells: The Rise of the American Exposé Aug 24, 2022

It should come as no surprise to you that political bias and tabloid sensationalism in American media grew right alongside the new nation....

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Hello, Dolley!: How to Become the Icon of a Nation Aug 22, 2022

It's time we meet the woman who set the gold standard for the role of First Lady. Dolley Madison’s natural effervescence came in handy as...

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How to Move Forward: Changing the Two Party System with Andrew Yang Aug 19, 2022

 He recently founded the Forward Party with the hopes to give the American people more viable options for leaders who aim to represent their...

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Freedom and the Art of Cookery Aug 17, 2022

We return to Monticello and the lives that were intertwined with third President Thomas Jefferson. The young Hemings family, enslaved by...

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The Widower Jefferson and the Women He Loved Aug 15, 2022

Did you know the wife of Thomas Jefferson, Martha, is listed as an official First Lady, but passed away nearly twenty years before...

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The Economic Cost of Racism with Heather McGhee Aug 12, 2022

Do you ever ask yourself, “Why can’t we have nice things?” We’re not talking about robot maids, but rather, the...

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Beyond the Squeaky Clean Reputation Aug 12, 2022

He is one of the most famous American historical figures: Benjamin Franklin. The history books are not wrong about the incredible accomplishments...

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From Paris With Love: Abigail Adams Travels Abroad Aug 08, 2022

Today, they would be considered the ultimate power couple. Let's revisit a favorite first lady, Abigail Adams. Follow along as Abigail travels...

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A Tale of Two Theodosias and a Well-Kept Secret Aug 05, 2022

Sharon takes us deep into the lives of the women who greatly influenced the same man: Aaron Burr. Theirs are stories of great minds, insatiable...

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The Hidden Life of Martha Washington Aug 04, 2022


Over the next several weeks Sharon will be sharing stories about the lives of American first ladies and the different ways in which they have...

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Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 17 Aug 01, 2022

 

On the last episode in our series, Momentum, Sharon ties up a few loose ends. The 1950s was a decade full of change, but the Civil Rights...

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