The Whiskey Rebellion

For a fun change of pace, Frank and David make their selections for the Historians Hall of Fame. Who would you pick?

Last Drops

Frank: Classic Baseball on the Radio

David: Jill Lepore's new podcast The Last Archive

A recent Supreme Court case and a confrontation between the South Dakota governor and Cheyenne River and Oglala River Sioux over corona virus checkpoints has put questions of tribal sovereignty into the headlines. Frank and David discuss the complicated history of the relationship between the federal government, state governments, and Native American nations.

Last Drops

Frank: RIP George Sam Shepperson

David: Tony Hillerman novels and Wild West Morningside

 

 

The Covid-19 crisis has revealed profound tensions between the federal and state governments over who has authority to direct the response to the crisis and set the timetable for reopening the country. Frank and David talk about how federalism has shaped American history and how similar fights have played out in the past.

Last Drops

Frank: Serena Zabin's new book, The Boston Massacre: A Family History

David: Caleb McDaniel winning Pulitzer for Sweet Taste of Liberty and OxEARS 

 

With more than 30 million Americans filing for unemployment over the past 6 weeks, the United States faces unemployment levels not seen since the Great Depression. Frank and David talk about the history of unemployment in the US, seeing what (if any) lessons can be learned.

Last Drops

Frank: Virtual tours and talks from Doug Bradburn at Mount Vernon

David: Ask Historians on Reddit

 

This week, Frank and David are joined by Ben Park, author of the recently published Kingdom of Nauvoo. They talk about Mormon history, writing for different audiences, and the upcoming History Summit.

President Trump is rejecting requests from the United States Postal Service for financial relief in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Frank and David talk about the history of the post office dating back to the revolution and discuss the role it has played in American life. 

Last Drops

Frank: Bosch

David: Living New Deal

Frank and David talk to Lindsay Chervinsky about her new book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution,and her work at the White House Historical Association.

In honor of Tartan Day, Frank and David are joined by University of Edinburgh doctoral student Devin Grier, whose research examines the Scots in the California Gold Rush.

Last Drops

Frank: Joanne Freeman's new venture with the National Council for History Education, History Matters 

David: Heather Cox Richardson's new book, How the South Won the Civil War

Devin: RIP Bill Withers

A few days into our Covid-19 lockdown, Frank and David discuss how their lives have changed. In a wide ranging discussion, they talk about teaching online, what they are reading, watching, and listening to during the lockdown, and how they are staying sane. 

Last Drops

David: Grace Hale's Cool Town

Frank: new song from Bob Dylan

 

With the Covid-19 emergency entering a new phase, Frank and David look at how administrations have dealt with crises in the past, including:

• The secession crisis
• The Great Depression
• The Cuban Missile Crisis

In lieu of Last Drops, we'd love to hear how listeners are dealing with life during this crisis. What are you reading, listening to, and watching? 

Stay safe, everybody!