Episodes

3 hours ago
Whiskey Rebellion 286: Soul of Our Nation
3 hours ago
3 hours ago
Frank and David discuss Paul Quigley's essay on the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Last Drops
Frank: Edinburgh University Club of Toronto
David: monument for the Adams

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Whiskey Rebellion 285: Liberation Day
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Frank and David discuss President Trump's new tariffs.
Last Drops
Frank: ancient tools in Marfa
David: NEH grant cancelled

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Whiskey Rebellion 284: Three Cigars
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Frank and David discuss the recent Signalgate scandal and some historical antecedents.
Last Drops
Frank: Tartan Day

Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Whiskey Rebellion 283: Alien Enemies
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025

Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Whiskey Rebellion 282: Not Playing Cards
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Frank and David discuss the Oval Office meeting between Zelensky and Trump.
Last Drops
Frank: 2025 Fennell Lecture

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Whiskey Rebellion 281: Universities in Crisis
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Frank and David discuss the crisis in UK and US universities.
Last Drops
Frank: 2025 Fennell Lecture

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Whiskey Rebellion 280: No More Kings!
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Frank and David discuss presidents who have been labelled as kings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvOZs3g3qIo
Last Drops
Frank: TR on Civil Service

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Whiskey Rebellion 279: Heart Shaped Box
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Frank and David discuss the history of Valentine's Day in the United States.
Last Drops
Frank: Locke's Second Treatise on Government
David: new museum at the Lincoln Memorial

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Whiskey Rebellion 278: A Constitutional Crisis?
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Inspired by a recent Jamelle Bouie article, Frank and David discuss DOGE, USAID, Elon Musk, and the state of the republic.
Last Drops
Frank: Trailer for History Channel series on Jefferson
David: Fennell postdoc at Edinburgh

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Whiskey Rebellion 277: Move Fast and Break Things
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Frank and David discuss Donald Trump's 2nd Inaugural and first week in office.
Last Drops
Frank: Public history professionals
David: RIP Bill Leuchtenburg and NC Supreme Court election