Whiskey Rebellion 072: The End of the World as We Know It (or the Great Disappointment)

In light of the recent UN report on climate change, Frank and David discuss how Americans have thought about the end of the world, including:

• Why Millerites thought the world would end in 1844
• How Native Americans used the Ghost Dance to bring about a spiritual rebirth
• How Americans used fallout shelters to deal with possible nuclear holocaust

Last Drops

Frank: Go vote!

David: Honor Sachs' article in Washington Post on Pocohontas