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An American History Podcast hosted by Frank Cogliano and David Silkenat
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4 hours ago
4 hours ago
55 min
Frank and David discuss the architectural history of Washington, DC.
Last Drops
Frank: George Washington Symposium
David: Rick Bell wins GW Prize and joint BrANCH-HOTCUS

Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
49 min
Frank and David discuss the history of fraternities at American colleges.
Last Drops
Frank: Sebastian Barry's The Newer World
David: Solidarity with UCU strike at Edinburgh

Sep 17, 2026
Sep 17, 2026
43 min
Frank and David discuss the history of removal of top military leaders.
Last Drops
Frank: History By a Hair
David: White House arcade

Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
56 min
Frank and David discuss the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Last Drops
Frank: 60th anniversary of Star Trek
David: Susan O'Donovan's Moving Toward Freedom

Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
54 min
Frank and David discuss the history of gambling in the United States.
Last Drops
Frank: Be Washington
David: Legal History job at UF

Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
42 min
Frank and David discuss the debate over data centers and look at historical antecedents.
Last Drops
Frank: Jefferson at Poplar Forest
David: We Want More History

Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
58 min
Frank and David discuss the history of the DSA
Last Drops
Frank: Andy Burnham's accent
David: RIP Tommy John

Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
52 min
David interviews Frank about his (and Peter Onuf's) new book, Thomas Jefferson Survives
Last Drops
Frank: Good luck on the first day of school to all teachers!

Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
49 min
Frank and David discuss the history behind the UFC fights at the White House.
Last Drops
Frank: Gordon Wood's Liberty & Power and remembrances by David Waldstreicher and Craig Bruce Smith

Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
59 min
Frank and David discuss the career of historian Gordon Wood.
Gordon Wood in Good Will Hunting
Last Drops
Frank: Declaration of Independence exhibit at the Museum of the American Revolution
David: Sam Adams Patriot Collection
