John F. Kennedy
Talking History's host, Bryan Le Beau, will discuss the life of John F. Kennedy with Robert Dallek, author of John F. Kennedy: An Unfinished Life. Airdate: November 17, 2003.
Kennedy and the Promise of the Sixties
Talking History's Linna Place, a new addition to our team of interviewers, takes a look at President Kennedy and the decade of the sixties with W.J. Rorabaugh. Rorabaugh is professor of history at the University of Washington. Airdate: November 22, 2004.
1968: The Year That Rocked the World
According to Bryan Le Beau's guest this week, Mark Kurlansky, "There has never been a year like 1968, and it is unlikely that there will ever be one again." Kurlansky discusses his reasons for this statement and his latest book, 1968: The Year That Rocked the World. Airdate: July 25, 2005.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Topic #19 The Cold War
United Nations
The United Nations was established October 24th, 1945, and it is fitting that this week Talking History should air an interview with Stephen Schlesinger. Schlesinger is the Director of the World Policy Institute and the author of Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nation. Airdate: October 24, 2005.
U.S. Grand Strategy and the Cold War
Our final show--while programming is suspended pending further funding--features a conversation with guest Melvyn Leffler and host Bryan Le Beau. Leffler spoke to Bryan Le Beau while attending a Cold War conference in Kansas City in March 2006. Their discussion focused on Leffler’s conference paper, titled: "Truman, US Grand Strategy, and the Cold War, 1945-1952." Leffler is a professor of history at the University Virginia. Airdate: June 26, 2006.
Einstein
Einstein's reputation as a genius rests to a large extent on his publication of five major papers in 1905. Talking History marked the centennial by taking up the subject of those papers--and the rest of Albert Einstein's life--with Assistant Professor of Physics, at the University of Missouri Kansas City, Elizabeth Stoddard. The program originally aired the week of April 18th, 2005. Airdate: August 8, 2005.
Cold War, Cool Medium
The Cold War was a period of international, fear and anxiety. And, much of the Cold War was covered on television literally brought into the homes of millions of Americans. Our guest this week, Thomas Doherty, the author of Cold War, Cool Medium, examines one aspect of that phenomenon, television and McCarthyism with Talking History's Linna Place . Airdate: June 13, 2005.
The United Nations was established October 24th, 1945, and it is fitting that this week Talking History should air an interview with Stephen Schlesinger. Schlesinger is the Director of the World Policy Institute and the author of Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nation. Airdate: October 24, 2005.
U.S. Grand Strategy and the Cold War
Our final show--while programming is suspended pending further funding--features a conversation with guest Melvyn Leffler and host Bryan Le Beau. Leffler spoke to Bryan Le Beau while attending a Cold War conference in Kansas City in March 2006. Their discussion focused on Leffler’s conference paper, titled: "Truman, US Grand Strategy, and the Cold War, 1945-1952." Leffler is a professor of history at the University Virginia. Airdate: June 26, 2006.
Einstein
Einstein's reputation as a genius rests to a large extent on his publication of five major papers in 1905. Talking History marked the centennial by taking up the subject of those papers--and the rest of Albert Einstein's life--with Assistant Professor of Physics, at the University of Missouri Kansas City, Elizabeth Stoddard. The program originally aired the week of April 18th, 2005. Airdate: August 8, 2005.
Cold War, Cool Medium
The Cold War was a period of international, fear and anxiety. And, much of the Cold War was covered on television literally brought into the homes of millions of Americans. Our guest this week, Thomas Doherty, the author of Cold War, Cool Medium, examines one aspect of that phenomenon, television and McCarthyism with Talking History's Linna Place . Airdate: June 13, 2005.
Topic #18 World War II
American Prometheus
J. Robert Oppenheimer was hailed as a hero for the success of the atomic bomb project in 1945, only to fall from favor a few years later, accused of communist sympathies. Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin, coauthors of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, join Talking History's John Herron to discuss the complexities and nuances of the life of the physicist. Airdate: April 17, 2006.
Pearl Harbor
Talking History's Jim Madison and Emily Rosenberg discuss how memories of Pearl Harbor have changed since December 7th, 1941. Emily Rosenberg is the Dewitt Professor of History at Macalester College and author of A Date Which Will Live. Airdate: December 6, 2004.
World War II Soldiers
Talking History's Jim Madison will discuss the experiences of American soldiers in Asia and the Pacific during WWII with Peter Schrijvers, author of The GI War Against Japan. Airdate: November 10, 2003.
J. Robert Oppenheimer was hailed as a hero for the success of the atomic bomb project in 1945, only to fall from favor a few years later, accused of communist sympathies. Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin, coauthors of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, join Talking History's John Herron to discuss the complexities and nuances of the life of the physicist. Airdate: April 17, 2006.
Pearl Harbor
Talking History's Jim Madison and Emily Rosenberg discuss how memories of Pearl Harbor have changed since December 7th, 1941. Emily Rosenberg is the Dewitt Professor of History at Macalester College and author of A Date Which Will Live. Airdate: December 6, 2004.
World War II Soldiers
Talking History's Jim Madison will discuss the experiences of American soldiers in Asia and the Pacific during WWII with Peter Schrijvers, author of The GI War Against Japan. Airdate: November 10, 2003.
Topic #17- #18 Roaring 20's and the Great Depression
Warren G. Harding
To many, Warren G. Harding was an ineffective philanderer whose presidency became entangled in scandal. Fred Nielsen's guest, John Dean, sets the record straight, arguing that Warren G. Harding was a far better president than popular opinion allows. John Dean served for three years as White House counsel in the Nixon administration. His new book, Warren G. Harding is part of The American Presidents series, edited by Arthur Schlesinger Jr. Airdate: December 13, 2004.
The Tulsa Riot
In 1921 a black man in Tulsa, Oklahoma was accused of sexually assaulting a white woman. The charge sparked one of the worst riots in US history – which was all but lost to history until publication of Reconstructing the Dreamland by Alfred Brophy, our guest this week, on Talking History. Airdate: December 9, 2002.
The Crash of '29
In October 1929 what many people thought would be an unending period of prosperity in America came to an end. A decade of unbridled optimism gave way to the collapse of the stock market and its devastating effect on the national economy. Our guest this week, Maury Klein, has written a new book on the Crash. Airdate: October 6, 2003
The Scopes Trial
During the next three weeks, we offer three of our favorite shows from 2005, while we take a short break and prepare a new season of interviews and commentaries from some of the best people working in the field. Airdate: January 16, 2006.
On July 10th, 1925, the case of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, better known as the Scopes Monkey Trial opened in Dayton, Tennessee. It was a public clash between proponents and opponents of teaching evolution in the schools. According to John Herron's guest this week--Edward Larson--the trial took on a life and meaning of its own. Edward Larson, is Professor of History and Law at the University of Georgia, and the author of Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America’s Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion.
Seabiscuit
Talking History's Eileen Dugan will discuss the story of the race horse, Seabiscuit, who became a cultural icon, with Lauren Hillenbrand author of Seabiscuit: An American Legend. Airdate: May 12, 2003
NEW 4.8.08 Rudolf Valentino
Talking History’s Eileen Dugan and author Emily Leider discuss what made the matinee idol Rudolf Valentino such a sensation in life and death. Emily Leider is author of Dark Lover: The Life and Death of Rudolf Valentino. Airdate: February 14, 2005.
To many, Warren G. Harding was an ineffective philanderer whose presidency became entangled in scandal. Fred Nielsen's guest, John Dean, sets the record straight, arguing that Warren G. Harding was a far better president than popular opinion allows. John Dean served for three years as White House counsel in the Nixon administration. His new book, Warren G. Harding is part of The American Presidents series, edited by Arthur Schlesinger Jr. Airdate: December 13, 2004.
The Tulsa Riot
In 1921 a black man in Tulsa, Oklahoma was accused of sexually assaulting a white woman. The charge sparked one of the worst riots in US history – which was all but lost to history until publication of Reconstructing the Dreamland by Alfred Brophy, our guest this week, on Talking History. Airdate: December 9, 2002.
The Crash of '29
In October 1929 what many people thought would be an unending period of prosperity in America came to an end. A decade of unbridled optimism gave way to the collapse of the stock market and its devastating effect on the national economy. Our guest this week, Maury Klein, has written a new book on the Crash. Airdate: October 6, 2003
The Scopes Trial
During the next three weeks, we offer three of our favorite shows from 2005, while we take a short break and prepare a new season of interviews and commentaries from some of the best people working in the field. Airdate: January 16, 2006.
On July 10th, 1925, the case of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, better known as the Scopes Monkey Trial opened in Dayton, Tennessee. It was a public clash between proponents and opponents of teaching evolution in the schools. According to John Herron's guest this week--Edward Larson--the trial took on a life and meaning of its own. Edward Larson, is Professor of History and Law at the University of Georgia, and the author of Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America’s Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion.
Seabiscuit
Talking History's Eileen Dugan will discuss the story of the race horse, Seabiscuit, who became a cultural icon, with Lauren Hillenbrand author of Seabiscuit: An American Legend. Airdate: May 12, 2003
NEW 4.8.08 Rudolf Valentino
Talking History’s Eileen Dugan and author Emily Leider discuss what made the matinee idol Rudolf Valentino such a sensation in life and death. Emily Leider is author of Dark Lover: The Life and Death of Rudolf Valentino. Airdate: February 14, 2005.
Topic #16 World War I
The Illusion of Victory
Talking History's Bryan Le Beau and historian Thomas Fleming discuss some fresh perspectives on Woodrow Wilson and World War 1. Thomas Fleming is author of The Illusion of Victory. Airdate: February 16, 2004.
Influenza
Talking History's Fred Nielsen and author John M. Barry discuss the flu epidemic of 1918 that swept across the world killing an estimated 100 million people worldwide. According to our guest, it was the world's most lethal epidemic- responsible for the deaths of more people in 24 weeks than the Black Death killed in a hundred years. John Barry is author of The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History. Airdate: November 14, 2005.
Talking History's Bryan Le Beau and historian Thomas Fleming discuss some fresh perspectives on Woodrow Wilson and World War 1. Thomas Fleming is author of The Illusion of Victory. Airdate: February 16, 2004.
Influenza
Talking History's Fred Nielsen and author John M. Barry discuss the flu epidemic of 1918 that swept across the world killing an estimated 100 million people worldwide. According to our guest, it was the world's most lethal epidemic- responsible for the deaths of more people in 24 weeks than the Black Death killed in a hundred years. John Barry is author of The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History. Airdate: November 14, 2005.
Topic #15 The Progressive Era
The Progressive Movement
Our guest this week, Michael McGerr, has written a book on what many historians believe is the greatest reform movement in American history--the Progressive Movement. President Theodore Roosevelt referred to the time as a period of "fierce discontent with evil." McGerr is interviewed by Talking History’s Jim Madison. Airdate: March 1, 2004.
W.E.B. DuBois
This month marks the 100th anniversary of publication of Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. DuBois. Our guest this week, David Levering Lewis, a DuBois biographer, tells us about the man and his famous book. Airdate April 21, 2003
Our guest this week, Michael McGerr, has written a book on what many historians believe is the greatest reform movement in American history--the Progressive Movement. President Theodore Roosevelt referred to the time as a period of "fierce discontent with evil." McGerr is interviewed by Talking History’s Jim Madison. Airdate: March 1, 2004.
W.E.B. DuBois
This month marks the 100th anniversary of publication of Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. DuBois. Our guest this week, David Levering Lewis, a DuBois biographer, tells us about the man and his famous book. Airdate April 21, 2003
Topic #13 Urbanization and Immigration
The Chinese in America
Several months before her death, author Iris Chang joined Bryan Le Beau in conversation about her work. This week we air the second part of that discussion on her book: The Chinese in America. On November 12th, 2004, Iris Chang was found dead in her car of a self-inflicted gunshot. She was 36. Airdate: January 31, 2005.
White City
We begin our "Best of Talking History" series this week with "White City." The show originally aired the week of August 4th, 2003 and included an interview with Talking History's Bryan Le Beau and Erik Larson, author of "The Devil in the White City." Larson's book explored the killings during the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 by H.H. Holmes. Airdate: August 2, 2004.
Several months before her death, author Iris Chang joined Bryan Le Beau in conversation about her work. This week we air the second part of that discussion on her book: The Chinese in America. On November 12th, 2004, Iris Chang was found dead in her car of a self-inflicted gunshot. She was 36. Airdate: January 31, 2005.
White City
We begin our "Best of Talking History" series this week with "White City." The show originally aired the week of August 4th, 2003 and included an interview with Talking History's Bryan Le Beau and Erik Larson, author of "The Devil in the White City." Larson's book explored the killings during the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 by H.H. Holmes. Airdate: August 2, 2004.
Topic #12 The Age of Industrialization
Coal
Talking History's Fred Nielsen and Barbara Freese discuss coal, that unglamorous substance that has not only been the combustible behind industrial and economic expansion, but the divisor in class conflict and the quotient in national economies. Barbara Freese is author of Coal: A Human History. Airdate: June 7, 2004
Labor Day
We begin our new season with Matthew Dennis who returns to Talking History to discuss the origins and history of Labor Day with host Bryan Le Beau. Dennis is Professor of History at the University of Oregon and the author of Red, White, and Blue Letter Days: An American Calendar. Airdate: September 5, 2005.
The Wright Brothers
Another of our most popular programs aired the week of December 15th- the 100th anniversary of the first manned flight in a gasoline powered aircraft--by Wilbur and Orville Wright. For that occasion Fred Nielsen interviewed James Tobin the Wright's biographer. Airdate: August 23, 2004.
Strike Songs
This week we continue our best of Talking History series-offering the most popular shows of the past year based on listener responses and visits to our website archives. This week we rebroadcast our program from the week of December 16, 2002. It includes an interview with Timothy Lynch, focusing on the history of protest in music and song. And for our commentary -Benjamin Filene pays tribute to one of Americas great musicologists and collectors of folk music and folklore, Alan Lomax, who died earlier this year at the age of 87. Airdate: July 21, 2003.
Henry Ford
Bryan Le Beau and his guest Steven Watts, discuss the life of Henry Ford and his role as the man who recognized American society for what it had become--one of abundance and consumerism. Steven Watts is the author of The People's Tycoon: Henry Ford and the American Century. Airdate: January 9, 2006.
Talking History's Fred Nielsen and Barbara Freese discuss coal, that unglamorous substance that has not only been the combustible behind industrial and economic expansion, but the divisor in class conflict and the quotient in national economies. Barbara Freese is author of Coal: A Human History. Airdate: June 7, 2004
Labor Day
We begin our new season with Matthew Dennis who returns to Talking History to discuss the origins and history of Labor Day with host Bryan Le Beau. Dennis is Professor of History at the University of Oregon and the author of Red, White, and Blue Letter Days: An American Calendar. Airdate: September 5, 2005.
The Wright Brothers
Another of our most popular programs aired the week of December 15th- the 100th anniversary of the first manned flight in a gasoline powered aircraft--by Wilbur and Orville Wright. For that occasion Fred Nielsen interviewed James Tobin the Wright's biographer. Airdate: August 23, 2004.
Strike Songs
This week we continue our best of Talking History series-offering the most popular shows of the past year based on listener responses and visits to our website archives. This week we rebroadcast our program from the week of December 16, 2002. It includes an interview with Timothy Lynch, focusing on the history of protest in music and song. And for our commentary -Benjamin Filene pays tribute to one of Americas great musicologists and collectors of folk music and folklore, Alan Lomax, who died earlier this year at the age of 87. Airdate: July 21, 2003.
Henry Ford
Bryan Le Beau and his guest Steven Watts, discuss the life of Henry Ford and his role as the man who recognized American society for what it had become--one of abundance and consumerism. Steven Watts is the author of The People's Tycoon: Henry Ford and the American Century. Airdate: January 9, 2006.
Topic #11 The Great American West
The Great Plains
We often romanticize it -- but what was it really like growing up in small town America in the first half of the 20th century. That is the subject of a new book by Dorothy Hubbard Schwieder, who is our guest this week. Airdate: February 10, 2003.
Bison
Talking History's Fred Nielsen is joined by PrincetonUniversity history professor Andrew Isenberg, author of The Destruction of the Bison:An Environmental History, 1750-1920. We often attribute the near extinction of the bison to their mass slaughter, but according Andrew Isenberg, ecological factors including predatory animals, disease, and drought are a central part of the story, too. Airdate: April 19, 2004.
The Children's Blizzard
January 12, 1888 began as an unseasonably warm morning across the upper Midwest. Children walked to school without coats and gloves, unaware of the impending blizzard that was to claim 500 lives. John Herron discusses that tragic event with his guest, David Laskin, author of The Children’s Blizzard. Airdate: January 2, 2006.
We often romanticize it -- but what was it really like growing up in small town America in the first half of the 20th century. That is the subject of a new book by Dorothy Hubbard Schwieder, who is our guest this week. Airdate: February 10, 2003.
Bison
Talking History's Fred Nielsen is joined by PrincetonUniversity history professor Andrew Isenberg, author of The Destruction of the Bison:An Environmental History, 1750-1920. We often attribute the near extinction of the bison to their mass slaughter, but according Andrew Isenberg, ecological factors including predatory animals, disease, and drought are a central part of the story, too. Airdate: April 19, 2004.
The Children's Blizzard
January 12, 1888 began as an unseasonably warm morning across the upper Midwest. Children walked to school without coats and gloves, unaware of the impending blizzard that was to claim 500 lives. John Herron discusses that tragic event with his guest, David Laskin, author of The Children’s Blizzard. Airdate: January 2, 2006.
Topic #10 Reconstruction
Racial Borders
When the Civil War ended, hundreds of African Americans enlisted in the army. They were stationed along the Texas-Mexico border, where they protected white communities, forced Native Americans onto reservations, and broke up labor disputes. Our guest this week, James Leiker, tells their story. Airdate: June 2, 2003
American Brutus
John Wilkes Booth is often thought of as the sole perpetrator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. But contrary to popular myth, there were others involved; Talking History's John Herron is joined by Michael Kauffman who sheds light on the motives and conspiracy surrounding the event. Michael Kauffman is author of American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracy, recent winner of the 2006 National Book Critics Circle Award for biography. Air date: April 10, 2006.
W.E.B. DuBois
This month marks the 100th anniversary of publication of Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. DuBois. Our guest this week, David Levering Lewis, a DuBois biographer, tells us about the man and his famous book. Airdate April 21, 2003
When the Civil War ended, hundreds of African Americans enlisted in the army. They were stationed along the Texas-Mexico border, where they protected white communities, forced Native Americans onto reservations, and broke up labor disputes. Our guest this week, James Leiker, tells their story. Airdate: June 2, 2003
American Brutus
John Wilkes Booth is often thought of as the sole perpetrator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. But contrary to popular myth, there were others involved; Talking History's John Herron is joined by Michael Kauffman who sheds light on the motives and conspiracy surrounding the event. Michael Kauffman is author of American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracy, recent winner of the 2006 National Book Critics Circle Award for biography. Air date: April 10, 2006.
W.E.B. DuBois
This month marks the 100th anniversary of publication of Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. DuBois. Our guest this week, David Levering Lewis, a DuBois biographer, tells us about the man and his famous book. Airdate April 21, 2003
Topic #9 The Civil War
Gettysburg
This week we take a look at Gettysburg with Talking History's Jim Madison, who discusses its changing role in public memory with Jim Weeks, author of Gettysburg: Memory, Market and an American Shrine. Airdate: November 24, 2003.
Lincoln's Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural
On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address. It was short, and to the point--a mere 703 words. In it, he uttered one of his most memorable phrases, when he called on Americans to proceed from the Civil War "with malice toward none, with charity for all." Ronald White, author of Lincoln's Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural, discusses the speech and its impact with Talking History's Fred Nielsen. Airdate: August 29, 2005.
Confederate Emancipation
It may surprise some listeners to learn that a proposal adopted in March 1865 by the Confederacy stated: “Every slave in the South who shall remain true to the Confederacy in this war, and take up arms it is defense will be freed.” Our guest this week, Bruce Levine, author of Confederate Emancipation: Southern Plans to Free and Arm Slaves during the Civil War, shares his findings on this proposal with host, Bryan Le Beau. Levine is a professor of history at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Airdate: June 19, 2006.
This week we take a look at Gettysburg with Talking History's Jim Madison, who discusses its changing role in public memory with Jim Weeks, author of Gettysburg: Memory, Market and an American Shrine. Airdate: November 24, 2003.
Lincoln's Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural
On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address. It was short, and to the point--a mere 703 words. In it, he uttered one of his most memorable phrases, when he called on Americans to proceed from the Civil War "with malice toward none, with charity for all." Ronald White, author of Lincoln's Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural, discusses the speech and its impact with Talking History's Fred Nielsen. Airdate: August 29, 2005.
Confederate Emancipation
It may surprise some listeners to learn that a proposal adopted in March 1865 by the Confederacy stated: “Every slave in the South who shall remain true to the Confederacy in this war, and take up arms it is defense will be freed.” Our guest this week, Bruce Levine, author of Confederate Emancipation: Southern Plans to Free and Arm Slaves during the Civil War, shares his findings on this proposal with host, Bryan Le Beau. Levine is a professor of history at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Airdate: June 19, 2006.
Topic #8 Slavery and the Steps to Civil War
John Brown
On October 16th, 1859 John Brown led the famous raid on the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry. And to mark the anniversary, Talking History offers an interview with host Bryan Le Beau and David Reynolds author of John Brown: Abolitionist. Airdate: October 17, 2005.
Bleeding Kansas
In this show Talking History's Jim Madison discusses Nicole Etcheson's re-examination of the ideological origins of the Civil War in the Kansas Territory. Etcheson is author of "Bleeding Kansas: Contested Liberty in the Civil War." Airdate: September 20, 2004.
On October 16th, 1859 John Brown led the famous raid on the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry. And to mark the anniversary, Talking History offers an interview with host Bryan Le Beau and David Reynolds author of John Brown: Abolitionist. Airdate: October 17, 2005.
Bleeding Kansas
In this show Talking History's Jim Madison discusses Nicole Etcheson's re-examination of the ideological origins of the Civil War in the Kansas Territory. Etcheson is author of "Bleeding Kansas: Contested Liberty in the Civil War." Airdate: September 20, 2004.
Topic #7 Antebellum Reform
Nat Turner
This month we celebrate Black History. Bryan Le Beau’s guest this week, Ken Greenberg, discusses Nat Turner, leader of the slave rebellion in August 1831, and perhaps one of the least understood figures in American history. Ken Greenberg is author of Nat Turner: A Slave Rebellion in History and Memory and writer, co-producer for "A Troublesome Property," a documentary about Nat Turner. Airdate: February 7, 2005
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass’s autobiography, published in 1845, after Douglass escaped from slavery, became an international best seller, as well as a rallying pint for the abolitionist movement in the United States. Our guest this week, William L. Andrews, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, examines Douglass’s autobiography as a source of information on the man and the institution. This segment of the show comes to us courtesy of Talking History’s new partner, The Teacher as Historian, which is produced at WNYE – FM in New York City. Airdate:January 5, 2004.
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman, conductor on the Underground Railroad has become an American legend. Catherine Clinton joins host Bryan Le Beau to discuss the real woman behind the legend. Clinton is author of the new biography Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom. Airdate: March 6, 2006.
Ladies Rights
The show originally aired the week of September 15th, 2003, and featured an interview with Talking History's Fred Nielsen and Linda K. Kerber, OAH past president and author of No Constitutional Right to be Ladies :Women and the Obligations of Citizenship. In the show Linda Kerber and Fred Nielsen addressed the question: "Do women have the constitutional right to be ladies?" Airdate: August 9, 2004.
This month we celebrate Black History. Bryan Le Beau’s guest this week, Ken Greenberg, discusses Nat Turner, leader of the slave rebellion in August 1831, and perhaps one of the least understood figures in American history. Ken Greenberg is author of Nat Turner: A Slave Rebellion in History and Memory and writer, co-producer for "A Troublesome Property," a documentary about Nat Turner. Airdate: February 7, 2005
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass’s autobiography, published in 1845, after Douglass escaped from slavery, became an international best seller, as well as a rallying pint for the abolitionist movement in the United States. Our guest this week, William L. Andrews, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, examines Douglass’s autobiography as a source of information on the man and the institution. This segment of the show comes to us courtesy of Talking History’s new partner, The Teacher as Historian, which is produced at WNYE – FM in New York City. Airdate:January 5, 2004.
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman, conductor on the Underground Railroad has become an American legend. Catherine Clinton joins host Bryan Le Beau to discuss the real woman behind the legend. Clinton is author of the new biography Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom. Airdate: March 6, 2006.
Ladies Rights
The show originally aired the week of September 15th, 2003, and featured an interview with Talking History's Fred Nielsen and Linda K. Kerber, OAH past president and author of No Constitutional Right to be Ladies :Women and the Obligations of Citizenship. In the show Linda Kerber and Fred Nielsen addressed the question: "Do women have the constitutional right to be ladies?" Airdate: August 9, 2004.
Topic #5 Jefferson - Madison-Monroe
The Louisiana Purchase Talking History's host, Bryan Le Beau, discusses how the reality of the Louisiana Purchase compares to Thomas Jefferson's vision of the United States as a land of cultivators of the earth and of slavery with Roger Kennedy, author of Mr. Jefferson's Lost Cause: Land, Farmers, Slavery and the Louisiana Purchase. Airdate: December 1, 2003.
Lewis and Clark William Clark called his expedition a "vast . . . enterprise." Two hundred years later, the scholarly investigation of Lewis and Clark is itself a vast undertaking. Talking History's Fred Nielsen is joined by James Ronda, the Barnard Chair professor in western history at the University of Tulsa. Ronda's books include Lewis and Clark among the Indians and Voyages of Discovery: Essays on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Airdate: May 17, 2004.
William Clark
Fred Nielsen discusses William Clark with his guest, Landon Jones, the author of William Clark and the Shaping of the American West Jones is also the editor of The Essential Lewis and Clark, an edition of the explorers’ journals. Airdate: June 6, 2005.
Lewis and Clark William Clark called his expedition a "vast . . . enterprise." Two hundred years later, the scholarly investigation of Lewis and Clark is itself a vast undertaking. Talking History's Fred Nielsen is joined by James Ronda, the Barnard Chair professor in western history at the University of Tulsa. Ronda's books include Lewis and Clark among the Indians and Voyages of Discovery: Essays on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Airdate: May 17, 2004.
William Clark
Fred Nielsen discusses William Clark with his guest, Landon Jones, the author of William Clark and the Shaping of the American West Jones is also the editor of The Essential Lewis and Clark, an edition of the explorers’ journals. Airdate: June 6, 2005.
Topic #4 The Federalist Era
HW as Journal Entry Perilous Times Talking History's Fred Nielsen is joined by Geoffrey Stone author of Perilous Times: Free Speech in wartime, from the Sedition Act to the War on Terrorism. Their discussion focuses on Stone's contention that the United States government tolerates opposition to its policies except in times of war, when dissention is met with punishment. Geoffrey Stone is a professor of history at the University of Chicago Law School. Airdate: June 5, 2006.
GEMS/OMITS
Alexander Hamilton This week, we offer the second in our three week winter Best of Series. Bryan Le Beau is joined by Ron Chernow, whose biography of Alexander Hamilton has gained widespread acclaim. Their conversation reveals not only the familiar highs and lows of Hamilton’s life but its depth and breadth. Airdate: January 23, 2006.
His Excellency George Washington This week Joseph Ellis and host Bryan Le Beau discuss the life of George Washington and offer new insights into what shaped the man behind the myth. Joseph Ellis is an award winning historian and author of His Excellency: George Washington. Airdate: May 22, 2006.
Washington’s Slaves This week Talking History’s Fred Nielsen discussed the complex story of George Washington, and his action of granting freedom to his slaves, with Henry Wiencek, author of An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America. Wiencek’s previous book, The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White, received the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1999. The show originally aired the week of February 28th, 2005. Airdate: August 22, 2005.
GEMS/OMITS
Alexander Hamilton This week, we offer the second in our three week winter Best of Series. Bryan Le Beau is joined by Ron Chernow, whose biography of Alexander Hamilton has gained widespread acclaim. Their conversation reveals not only the familiar highs and lows of Hamilton’s life but its depth and breadth. Airdate: January 23, 2006.
His Excellency George Washington This week Joseph Ellis and host Bryan Le Beau discuss the life of George Washington and offer new insights into what shaped the man behind the myth. Joseph Ellis is an award winning historian and author of His Excellency: George Washington. Airdate: May 22, 2006.
Washington’s Slaves This week Talking History’s Fred Nielsen discussed the complex story of George Washington, and his action of granting freedom to his slaves, with Henry Wiencek, author of An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America. Wiencek’s previous book, The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White, received the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1999. The show originally aired the week of February 28th, 2005. Airdate: August 22, 2005.
Topic #3 Confederation to Constitution
A Brilliant Solution: In May 1787, our Founding Fathers gathered in Philadelphia to create a new American constitution. Some have referred to it as a "brilliant solution." Talking History's Fred Nielsen discusses the "brilliant solution" with Carol Berkin, professor of history at Baruch College and the City University of New York., and the author of A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution. Airdate: April 4, 2005.
Founder's Series: Federalism - Talking History's Bryan Le Beau begins a four week series on The Founders and the Constitution, with an interview with David Marion. They discuss his essay on Federalism. The Founders and the Constitution series is a collaborative effort with the Bill of Rights Institute. Airdate: September 27, 2004.
Founder's Series: Slavery - Robert McDonald, author of the essay on slavery contributes to the Founders and the Constitution series. Robert McDonald is professor of history at West Point Military Academy. Airdate: October 4, 2004.
Founder's Series: Freedom of Religion - Stephen Klugewicz discusses Freedom of Religion and its role, with host, Bryan Le Beau. Stephen Klugewicz is Executive Director of Collegiate Network. Airdate: October 11, 2004.
Founder's Series: Commerce - Bryan Le Beau is joined by Craig Yirush. They examine the relationship between commerce and republican government. Craig Yirush is professor of history at UCLA. Airdate: October 18, 2004
Founders Series:Liberty Bryan Le Beau concludes the series with an interview with Craig Yirush on the notion of liberty as a guiding principle for the Founding Fathers and on the life of George Mason. Yirush is a professor of history at the University of California, Los Angeles. Airdate: May 16, 2005.
Republican Government: Founders and the Constitution Series, Part II - Stephen Klugewicz rejoins host Bryan Le Beau to discuss Republican Government. The eight week series, the first part of which aired in Fall 2004 is a collaborative effort with The Bill of Rights Institute. Stephen Klugewicz is Executive Director of The Collegiate Network. Airdate: April 25, 2005.
Limited Government: Founders and the Constitution Series, Part II - We continue our series produced in collaboration with the Bill of Rights Institute on The Founders and the Constitution. This week David Marion discusses the concept of Limited Government with host Bryan Le Beau and comments on the life of James Madison. Marion is Elliot Professor of Political Science at Hampden-Sydney College and Director of the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest. Airdate: May 2, 2005.
Washington’s Slaves - This week Talking History’s Fred Nielsen discusses the complex story of George Washington, and his action of granting freedom to his slaves, with Henry Wiencek, author of An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America. Wiencek’s previous book, The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White, received the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1999.
Alexander Hamilton - This week, Bryan Le Beau is joined by Ron Chernow, whose biography of Alexander Hamilton has gained widespread acclaim. Their conversation reveals not only the familiar highs and lows of Hamilton’s life but its depth and breadth. Airdate: October 3, 2005.
Founder's Series: Federalism - Talking History's Bryan Le Beau begins a four week series on The Founders and the Constitution, with an interview with David Marion. They discuss his essay on Federalism. The Founders and the Constitution series is a collaborative effort with the Bill of Rights Institute. Airdate: September 27, 2004.
Founder's Series: Slavery - Robert McDonald, author of the essay on slavery contributes to the Founders and the Constitution series. Robert McDonald is professor of history at West Point Military Academy. Airdate: October 4, 2004.
Founder's Series: Freedom of Religion - Stephen Klugewicz discusses Freedom of Religion and its role, with host, Bryan Le Beau. Stephen Klugewicz is Executive Director of Collegiate Network. Airdate: October 11, 2004.
Founder's Series: Commerce - Bryan Le Beau is joined by Craig Yirush. They examine the relationship between commerce and republican government. Craig Yirush is professor of history at UCLA. Airdate: October 18, 2004
Founders Series:Liberty Bryan Le Beau concludes the series with an interview with Craig Yirush on the notion of liberty as a guiding principle for the Founding Fathers and on the life of George Mason. Yirush is a professor of history at the University of California, Los Angeles. Airdate: May 16, 2005.
Republican Government: Founders and the Constitution Series, Part II - Stephen Klugewicz rejoins host Bryan Le Beau to discuss Republican Government. The eight week series, the first part of which aired in Fall 2004 is a collaborative effort with The Bill of Rights Institute. Stephen Klugewicz is Executive Director of The Collegiate Network. Airdate: April 25, 2005.
Limited Government: Founders and the Constitution Series, Part II - We continue our series produced in collaboration with the Bill of Rights Institute on The Founders and the Constitution. This week David Marion discusses the concept of Limited Government with host Bryan Le Beau and comments on the life of James Madison. Marion is Elliot Professor of Political Science at Hampden-Sydney College and Director of the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest. Airdate: May 2, 2005.
Washington’s Slaves - This week Talking History’s Fred Nielsen discusses the complex story of George Washington, and his action of granting freedom to his slaves, with Henry Wiencek, author of An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America. Wiencek’s previous book, The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White, received the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1999.
Alexander Hamilton - This week, Bryan Le Beau is joined by Ron Chernow, whose biography of Alexander Hamilton has gained widespread acclaim. Their conversation reveals not only the familiar highs and lows of Hamilton’s life but its depth and breadth. Airdate: October 3, 2005.
Topic #2 The Revolutionary Era
Thomas Paine: Bryan Le Beau and guest Harvey Kaye shed new light on Thomas Paine, whom Kaye describes as the forgotten founder or, on occasion, the ostracized founder, of the nation. Harvey Kaye is the author of Thomas Paine and the Promise of America, and Ben and Joyce Rosenberg Professor of Social Change and Development at the University of Wisconsin--Green Bay. Airdate: May 29, 2006.
Independence Day Bryan Le Beau and guest Matthew Dennis continue their year long look at the American holiday calendar and discuss the origins and history of Independence Day. Dennis is Professor of History at the University of Oregon and the author of Red, White, and Blue Letter Days: An American Calendar. Airdate: July 4, 2005.
The New York Loyalists - An account of the supporters of the British and what happened to them, with Professor Philip Ranlet, Hunter College (University Press of America). Airdate: February 2, 2004.
The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin Talking History's Fred Nielsen and guest, Gordon Wood, delve into the life of Benjamin Franklin separating the man from the myth. Gordon Wood is a professor of history at Brown University and the author of The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin. His book The Radicalism of the American Revolution, received the Pulitzer Prize in 1992. Airdate: May 15, 2006.
Revolutionary Mothers: Abigail Adams, Betsy Ross, Molly Pitcher - their names are prominently linked with the American Revolution. But what about the rank and file of women? Talking History's Linna Place and Carol Berkin discuss Berkin's recent book, Revolutionary Mothers: Women in the Struggle for America's Independence. Berkin is Professor of History at Baruch College and the City University of New York. Airdate: July 11, 2005.
Independence Day Bryan Le Beau and guest Matthew Dennis continue their year long look at the American holiday calendar and discuss the origins and history of Independence Day. Dennis is Professor of History at the University of Oregon and the author of Red, White, and Blue Letter Days: An American Calendar. Airdate: July 4, 2005.
The New York Loyalists - An account of the supporters of the British and what happened to them, with Professor Philip Ranlet, Hunter College (University Press of America). Airdate: February 2, 2004.
The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin Talking History's Fred Nielsen and guest, Gordon Wood, delve into the life of Benjamin Franklin separating the man from the myth. Gordon Wood is a professor of history at Brown University and the author of The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin. His book The Radicalism of the American Revolution, received the Pulitzer Prize in 1992. Airdate: May 15, 2006.
Revolutionary Mothers: Abigail Adams, Betsy Ross, Molly Pitcher - their names are prominently linked with the American Revolution. But what about the rank and file of women? Talking History's Linna Place and Carol Berkin discuss Berkin's recent book, Revolutionary Mothers: Women in the Struggle for America's Independence. Berkin is Professor of History at Baruch College and the City University of New York. Airdate: July 11, 2005.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Topic #1 When Worlds Collide
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Founder's Series: Freedom of Religion - Stephen Klugewicz discusses Freedom of Religion and its role, with host, Bryan Le Beau. Stephen Klugewicz is Executive Director of Collegiate Network. Airdate: October 11, 2004.
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus According to John Herron's guest this week, Charles C. Mann, the Americas before Columbus were very different from the commonly perceived unpopulated pristine wilderness awaiting Manifest Destiny. He explains that new evidence presented in his book, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, suggests that before it became the New World, it was more populated and sophisticated than previously thought. Mann is an award winning author and correspondent for Science and The Atlantic Monthly. Airdate: December 19, 2005.
Columbus Day Talking History’s host Bryan Le Beau and Matthew Dennis continue their yearlong look at the American Holiday Calendar. This time they discuss Columbus Day. Matthew Dennis is author of Red, White and Blue Letter Days: An American Holiday Calendar. Airdate: October 10, 2005.
Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemma Pocahontas has inspired poets, filmmakers and historians, earning a place as an icon in American history. Bryan Le Beau's guest this week, Camilla Townsend, author of Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemma, sheds new light on the woman behind the myth. Townsend is a professor of history at Colgate University. Airdate: March 13, 2006.
Tobacco From the time of its discovery in America, tobacco has been exported to the World, bringing it both pleasure and pain. Our guest this week, Iain Gately, provides us with a history of what he calls the "exotic plant that seduced civilization." Airdate:May 3, 2004.
ThanksgivingHostBryan Le Beau and author Matthew Dennis resume their discussion on the history and origins of American holidays. This time they take a look at perhaps the most celebrated holiday of them all: Thanksgiving. Dennis is Professor of History at the University of Oregon and author of Red White and Blue: The American Holiday Calendar. Airdate: November 21,2005.
Witch Hunting This week we continue our best of Talking History series -- offering the most popular shows of the past year based on listener response and visits to our website archives. This week we rebroadcast our program from the week of October 28, 2002. It features an interview with Mary Beth Norton on the Salem witch trials and a commentary by Ellen Dubois on a petition by professional historians to Congress on what was then a proposed preemptive strike by the US against Iraq. Airdate: July 14, 2003
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Founder's Series: Freedom of Religion - Stephen Klugewicz discusses Freedom of Religion and its role, with host, Bryan Le Beau. Stephen Klugewicz is Executive Director of Collegiate Network. Airdate: October 11, 2004.
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus According to John Herron's guest this week, Charles C. Mann, the Americas before Columbus were very different from the commonly perceived unpopulated pristine wilderness awaiting Manifest Destiny. He explains that new evidence presented in his book, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, suggests that before it became the New World, it was more populated and sophisticated than previously thought. Mann is an award winning author and correspondent for Science and The Atlantic Monthly. Airdate: December 19, 2005.
Columbus Day Talking History’s host Bryan Le Beau and Matthew Dennis continue their yearlong look at the American Holiday Calendar. This time they discuss Columbus Day. Matthew Dennis is author of Red, White and Blue Letter Days: An American Holiday Calendar. Airdate: October 10, 2005.
Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemma Pocahontas has inspired poets, filmmakers and historians, earning a place as an icon in American history. Bryan Le Beau's guest this week, Camilla Townsend, author of Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemma, sheds new light on the woman behind the myth. Townsend is a professor of history at Colgate University. Airdate: March 13, 2006.
Tobacco From the time of its discovery in America, tobacco has been exported to the World, bringing it both pleasure and pain. Our guest this week, Iain Gately, provides us with a history of what he calls the "exotic plant that seduced civilization." Airdate:May 3, 2004.
ThanksgivingHostBryan Le Beau and author Matthew Dennis resume their discussion on the history and origins of American holidays. This time they take a look at perhaps the most celebrated holiday of them all: Thanksgiving. Dennis is Professor of History at the University of Oregon and author of Red White and Blue: The American Holiday Calendar. Airdate: November 21,2005.
Witch Hunting This week we continue our best of Talking History series -- offering the most popular shows of the past year based on listener response and visits to our website archives. This week we rebroadcast our program from the week of October 28, 2002. It features an interview with Mary Beth Norton on the Salem witch trials and a commentary by Ellen Dubois on a petition by professional historians to Congress on what was then a proposed preemptive strike by the US against Iraq. Airdate: July 14, 2003
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