The Whiskey Rebellion

The House recently passed a measure to give Washington, D.C. statehood. Frank and David discuss the idea and the peculiar place the city has in the federal system.

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Frank: Fennell lecture with Annette Gordon-Reed

David: article on Mary Ann Vecchio 

The recently announced GOP America First Caucus says it's intent on defending "Anglo-Saxon political traditions." Frank and David discuss the use of "Anglo-Saxon" in American history, including why Thomas Jefferson tried to learn the language, its use in eugenics, and more recently.

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Frank: Julie Flavell's new book on the Howe Dynasty

David: David Treuer's article on Native Americans and National Parks 

President Biden has proposed a massive 2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill that promises the most significant investment since FDR's New Deal and Eisenhower's Interstate Highway system. Frank and David discuss the bill and its historical antecedents.

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Frank: Kenneth Roberts' novels

David: Kevin Waite article on the Klan in the West

The past year has witnessed a dramatic upsurge in violence targeting Asian Americans. Frank and David talk about its history to put the current moment into context.

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Frank: Rob Dunbar's talk on Scottish Gaelic and American (for Tartan Week)

David: History of the bathroom scale

 

News broke this week of a clandestine meeting between President Biden and a number of prominent historians. Frank and David discuss the meeting and how presidents have consulted with historians.

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Frank: Michael Connelly's Murder Book podcast

David: Katherine Jewell's Liner Notes podcast

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.

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Frank: Ben Marsh's Unravelled Dreams wins Hagley Prize

David: Make Me Smart podcast

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

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Frank: update on citizenship test and SASA 2021

David: new Alamo exhibit

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

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Frank: Age of Jackson podcast

David: EFI Future of Health 

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

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Frank: Marsh Family Singers

David: SASA week and Amend on Netflix

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

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

David: Last Best Hope podcast