Episodes
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Whiskey Rebellion 227: Frauds
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Frank and David discuss frauds and imposters in American history.
Last Drops
Frank: Noah Hawley article on the West
David: The Pale Blue Eye
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Whiskey Rebellion 226: Speaker Elections
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Frank and David discuss the history of the Speaker of the House job, some folks who defined the position, and what the recent lengthy elections mean for Kevin McCarthy's speakership.
Last Drops
Frank: In the Course of Human Events podcast
David: Cherokee seat in Congress
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Whiskey Rebellion 225: Lame Duck 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Back after a brief hiatus, Frank and David discuss the end-of-year political landscape, including the January 6 Committee, Ukraine, and the spending bill.
Last Drops
Frank: Maurizio Valsania's First Among Men
David: Articles of Interest
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Whiskey Rebellion 224: Soccer Fever!
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
In the midst of the World Cup, Frank and David discuss the history of football/soccer in the United States.
Last Drops
Frank: Shoutout to listeners
David: Site of Gettysburg Address
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Whiskey Rebellion 223: Midterm Election Autopsy (LIVE)
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
In front of a live audience, Frank and David discuss the midterm elections.
Thanks to the Edinburgh Uni History Society and Political Union for organizing this event!
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Whiskey Rebellion 222: Getting In
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Frank and David discuss the history of university admissions, including the recent Supreme Court case on affirmative action.
Last Drops
Frank: register for the Fennell Forum
David: history of mac and cheese
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Whiskey Rebellion 221: Politicians Under Fire
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Frank and David discuss the history of politicians as targets of violence.
Last Drops
Frank: Archaeologists under Revolutionary Era POW camp in PA
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Whiskey Rebellion 220: The Health of Democracy
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Frank and David discuss the Pennsylvania senate election, where Democratic candidate John Fetterman's health has become a major issue in the campaign. They discuss the history of health in political elections.
Last Drops
Frank: Fennell Forum on December 1 (details to come)
David: new book by Catherine Bateson & SCWH grant
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Whiskey Rebellion 219: Working on the Railroad
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Frank and David discuss the history of the railroad labor.
Last Drops
Frank: Getting Word project at Monticello
David: CIA Museum
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Whiskey Rebellion 218: A New Constitutional Convention?
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Frank and David discuss the possibility of another constitutional convention.
Last Drops