The Whiskey Rebellion

Whiskey Rebellion 166: American Rescue

Frank and David discuss the passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act and compare it to other landmark pieces of legislation from American history.

Last Drops

Frank: Ben Marsh's Unravelled Dreams wins Hagley Prize

David: Make Me Smart podcast

Whiskey Rebellion 165: Cancel Culture

Frank and David discuss Cancel Culture, including Mr. Potato Head and Dr. Seuss. 

Last Drops

Frank: update on citizenship test and SASA 2021

David: new Alamo exhibit

Whiskey Rebellion 164: Secession Fever

Recent polling suggests that a growing number of Americans are in favor of disunion. Frank and David discuss secession movements and what they mean.

Last Drops

Frank: Age of Jackson podcast

David: EFI Future of Health 

Whiskey Rebellion 163: Can You Pass the Test?

Frank and David discuss the history of naturalization and citizenship tests.

Last Drops

Frank: Marsh Family Singers

David: SASA week and Amend on Netflix

Whiskey Rebellion 162: Impeachment Round 2

Frank and David discuss how Trump's second impeachment trial differed from his first trial.

Last Drops

Frank: update on Alaska beads, RIP Friendly's founder S. Prestley Blake 

David: Last Best Hope podcast

Whiskey Rebellion 161: Making Sense of Q-Anon

One month after the assault upon the Capitol, Frank and David try to make sense of Q-Anon. Is it a conspiracy theory? A cult? Something else?

Last Drops

Frank: Venetian beads in pre-Columbian Alaska

David: digitization of W.E.B. DuBois papers

Whiskey Rebellion 160: HOF Worthy?

Last week, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced that no new members would be joining this year. Frank and David talk about the history of the Hall of Fame, including some controversial selections and exclusions.

Last Drops

Frank: William Hogeland article in the New Republic and Alexis Coe on Hamilton and slavery

David: Kidada Williams' Seizing Freedom podcast

Whiskey Rebellion 159: End This Uncivil War

Frank and David reflect on President Biden's inauguration.

Last Drops

Frank: redecorating the Oval Office

David: Jen Ellis, knitter of Bernie's mittens

Whiskey Rebellion 158: Domestic Terrorism

On the morning after Trump's second impeachment, Frank and David discuss the history of domestic terrorism and how recent events fit into that history.

Last Drops

Frank: Fennell Forum

David: images of National Guard in the Capitol

Whiskey Rebellion 157: Insurrection Aftermath

Frank and David reflect on the recent invasion of the Capitol by Trump supporters.

Last Drops

Frank: Fennell forum

David: death of last Civil War widow