EpisodeFraming the Civil War
For nearly a century the National Park Service would tell you all about the civil war battles and tactics, but meticulously avoided the most explosive word in the American lexicon: Slavery.
EpisodeConcrete Jungle
Palestinian identity as refugees in Damascus and America’s failing stormwater infrastructure.
EpisodeGrief Attacks
Grief is part of the holidays. And maybe it doesn’t need to be fixed, just felt.
EpisodeLegacies of World War II
The incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII is getting more attention. But most of it focuses on the West Coast and on California in particular. Emma Ito (Virginia Humanities) studies the racism and incarceration that East Coast Japanese Americans faced during the war.
EpisodeWe’re All Gonna Die
How the Great Depression gave birth to horror cinema. And: We’re all gonna die. Why not talk about it?
EpisodeREPLAY: Winning NIL
A law was passed in 2021 for athletes to make money off of their likeness. How are they fairing now?
EpisodeA Saint’s Song
What makes Taylor Swift one of the most compelling songwriters of our time? And: A Brazilian, Catholic tradition.
EpisodeWhat’s Your Name Again?
We’ve all forgotten someone’s name at a party or social gathering. It can be a special kind of embarrassment.
