Episodes

4 days ago
Whiskey Rebellion 232: Bank Run
4 days ago
4 days ago
Frank and David discuss the history of bank failures in the United States.
Last Drops
Frank: Next Year in Moscow podcast
David: new American Girl doll

Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Whiskey Rebellion 231: Golden Age of Fatalism
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Frank and David discuss articles from the Atlantic and the New Yorker on the state of the historical profession and trends in historical writing.
Last Drops
Frank: Fennell Lecture and a new biography of Phillis Wheatley
David: Monumental

Friday Mar 03, 2023
Whiskey Rebellion 230: Molasses Flood
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Frank and David discuss the history of industrial disasters.
Last Drops
Frank: Lake Huron shipwreck and Fennell Lecture
David: SASA, White Terror reissue, and "The End of the English Major"

Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Whiskey Rebellion 229: Remembering Carter
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
With former President Jimmy Carter entering hospice care, Frank and David discuss his life and legacy.
Last Drops
Frank: Effectively Wild podcast

Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Whiskey Rebellion 228: Balloon Paranoia
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Frank and David discuss the Chinese balloon and the history of balloons in the US.
Last Drops
Frank: Bonnie Raitt's Grammy win
David: NYT on sturgeon

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!