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Secrets of the Civil War: Propaganda in Tune Mar 22, 2023

What role did music place during the Civil War? The Union used a whole slew of propaganda to win over Northerners: pamphlets, posters, poetry,...

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Secrets of the Civil War: A War Won on Food Mar 20, 2023

Did you know that Hot Pockets, astronaut food, and maple bacon donuts all have their origins in the Battle Between the States? It’s true!...

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Secrets of the Civil War: Intel from the Inside Mar 17, 2023

We often think of the North as the emancipators. The champions of freedom. But, that’s not quite the whole story. Today in our series,...

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Secrets of the Civil War: From Camels to Confederacy Mar 15, 2023

Who became the president of the states that tried to secede? Today, we'll learn about Jefferson Davis, the man who did just that. ...

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Secrets of the Civil War: A Fractured America Mar 13, 2023

 

Welcome to the first episode in our series, Secrets of the Civil War. This won’t be a history of the Civil War like you’re...

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Viewing Earth from Space with Ellen Ochoa Mar 10, 2023

She was the first Hispanic woman who went to space, and today Dr. Ellen Ochoa spoke with Sharon about her time and experience working...

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The Tragedies and Legacy of the Royal Romanovs with Helen Rappaport Mar 08, 2023

 

The Romanov murder and legacy has long persisted in popular culture. Writer and historian Helen Rappaport joins Sharon to talk about a...

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The Extraordinary Life of The Sergeant with Dean Calbreath Mar 06, 2023

 

Journalist and author Dean Calbreath joins us to share the forgotten history of Nicholas Said, a Civil War Sergeant. Said’s...

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Pursuing the Truth in History Education with Jasmine Holmes Mar 03, 2023

Who decides what is taught in history education, and what remains untold? Jasmine Holmes is an educator and author, who sits down with Sharon...

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Everything You Wanted to Know About the Federal Reserve with Jeanna Smialek Mar 01, 2023

 

Let’s face it, the Federal Reserve (not a prison), is a public-private partnership that’s a little hard to understand....

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Edith Wilson: the Seat of Untold Power with Rebecca Boggs Roberts Feb 27, 2023

 

Long time listeners are no strangers to the lives of First Ladies, and today we talk about Edith Wilson, who was so much more than just her...

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An Assassin in Utopia with Susan Wels Feb 24, 2023

Susan Wels, whose new true crime book, An Assassin in Utopia, proves that real life really is stranger than fiction. Stay tuned as we dive into...

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