The Whiskey Rebellion

Frank and David discuss the conservative political organzation Moms for Liberty and its historical antecedents.

Last Drops

Frank: US Women's World Cup team

David: Blackhaven

Frank and David discuss the history of third parties and the potential of third party candidates in 2024.

Last Drops

Frank: Congrats to Dr. Krysten Blackstone and Dr. James Mackay

David: Cambridge Centre for Computing History

Frank and David discuss Johann Neem's review of Kruse and Zelizer's Myth America.

Last Drops

Frank: Naturalization ceremony at Monticello

David: Emancipation Proclamation at National Archives

Frank and David discuss places to go and experiences to have to understand America.

Last Drops

Frank: RIP Richard B. Bernstein

David: Jupiter Artland

Frank and David discuss the past, present, and future of AI.

Last Drops

Frank: new season of Slow Burn on Clarence Thomas

David: The Diplomat

 

Frank and David discuss Peter Turchin's new book and if the United States is headed for collapse.

Last Drops

Frank: Charles Portis in Library of America

David: Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Frank and David discuss the aging of America's political class.

Last Drops

Frank: new position at International Center for Jefferson Studies

David: Gettyburg 1963 by Jill Titus

Frank and David discuss judicial ethics and the independence of the Supreme Court.

Last Drops

Frank: Kelvingrove Museum

David: 1865 South Carolina petition digitization

This week saw former President Donald Trump in court in NYC to face more than 30 criminal charges. Frank and David discuss the history of presidents and the law, including Grant's speeding ticket.

Last Drops

David: upcoming lecture by Brenda Stevenson

Frank: recording of Fennell Lecture with Julia Laite 

 

It's Opening Day! Frank and David discuss some new rules changes in baseball and the history of rule changes.

Last Drops

Frank: Howard Bryant, Rickey

David: Negro Leagues in MLB -- The Show 23