Episodes

Friday Jun 14, 2024
Whiskey Rebellion 260: Married a Yuppie
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Frank and David discuss an article by Tom McGrath based on his new book on the Yuppies.
Last Drops
Frank: Rob Parkinson's new book Heart of American Darkness
David: Frank at Open History Society on July 4 and Playing at War

Friday Jun 07, 2024
Whiskey Rebellion 259: All Rise!
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
In light of the Trump verdict and Alito's flags, Frank and David discuss judges in American history.
Last Drops
Frank: USA wins in cricket
David: Negro League records incorporated and new John Jacobs narrative

Monday May 06, 2024
Whiskey Rebellion 258: Showdown on Campus
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Frank and David discuss the recent campus protests over the war in Gaza.
Last Drops
Frank: Scottsville Museum
David: Happy birthday, Thessaly!

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Whiskey Rebellion 257: A Jury of Your Peers
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Frank and David discuss the history of juries.
Last Drops
Frank: Ice tea in Canada
David: new edition of CMOS

Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Whiskey Rebellion 256: The Trump Bible
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Frank and David discuss Donald Trump's endorsement of the God Bless the USA Bible and how presidents have interacted with the Bible.
Last Drops
Frank: David's inaugural and Fennell lecture

Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Whiskey Rebellion 255: Opening Day 2024!
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024

Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Whiskey Rebellion 254: Rematch!
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
With both Biden and Trump cinching their party's nominations, Frank and David discuss the six prior presidential rematches.
Last Drops
David: Inaugural Lecture on April 3.
Frank: Fennell Lecture w/ Professor Sherene Saikaly on May 23

Friday Feb 09, 2024
Whiskey Rebellion 253: A Revolutionary Friendship
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
David interviews Frank about his new book, A Revolutionary Friendship: Washington, Jefferson, and the American Republic.
To hear more, join the live event (online) at Monticello on February 17.
Last Drops
Frank: RIP Harry Dickinson

Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Whiskey Rebellion 252: Iowa in Snow
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Frank and David discuss the history of the Iowa caucuses and how political parties select presidential candidates.
Last Drops
Frank: Power Couples and the Barbary pirates
David: JAH article on political parties

Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Whiskey Rebellion 251: Civil War in the 2024 Election
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Frank and David discuss how the Civil War era has made some unexpected appearances in the 2024 presidential race, including a difficult question for Nikki Haley and 14th Amendment challenges to Trump's candidacy.
Last Drops
David: American Ornithological Society changing policy on bird names
Frank: RIP Ed Gray