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Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Life and Legacy of One of the Most Unusual US Presidents with Matt BrineyMatt Briney, Chief Communications Officer at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, joins host Adam Camac to discuss the life and legacy of President Theodore Roosevelt. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/27. 1:28 - The guest’s interest in Theodore Roosevelt and why Theodore Roosevelt is one of the guest’s favorite presidents 2:27 - Theodore Roosevelt’s early life, family background, and early political career 4:23 - How Theodore Roosevelt was different from most of the other people in New York politics and how having a different outlook and persona...
2024-09-281h 04
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Tragedies, Abuses, Atrocities, and Heroes of the West Virginia Mine Wars with Wess HarrisWess Harris, a sociologist, miner, union organizer, author, and editor, joins host Adam Camac to discuss key figures, issues, and events from the West Virginia Mine Wars and the history of coal mining in West Virginia. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/26. 1:25 - The guest’s background and interest in the West Virginia Mine Wars, the guest’s experiences and background as a miner, union organizer, labor historian, and sociologist 7:26 - Background of West Virginia and Appalachia and their connection to coal mines and unions, why this is so in...
2024-09-201h 11
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Truth About Vietnam's History with Christopher GoschaChristopher Goscha, professor in the Department of History at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM) and author of "Vietnam: A New History" and "The Road to Dien Bien Phu: A History of the First War for Vietnam," joins host Adam Camac to discuss key events, figures, and influences from the history of Vietnam. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/25. 1:18 - The guest’s interest in Vietnam, why he has been so interested in Vietnam and its history, how he initially became interested in Vietnam 3:18 - Origins...
2024-09-131h 03
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Truth About the Construction of Mount Rushmore with Sarah Beth CoxSarah Beth Cox, Lead Park Ranger Interpreter at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, joins host Adam Camac to discuss the history and significance of Mount Rushmore. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/24. 1:23 - The origins of the idea for Mount Rushmore 2:25 - How Mount Rushmore ended up being the location that was chosen for the carving 3:33 - Where the name Rushmore comes from, who Rushmore was 4:17 - Background on the Black Hills of South Dakota, the area where Mount Rushmore is located, and th...
2024-09-0640 min
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe People, Events, and Places That Made Country Music with Tracey LairdTracey Laird, Professor of Music at Agnes Scott College and author of several books about country music, joins host Adam Camac to discuss the history and cultural significance of country music, key figures and themes in country music history, and how country music has changed and grown over the decades. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/23. 1:31 - What is country music? When and where did it start? 5:28 - What influenced early country music, types of music that influenced early country music 7:54 - Where country mus...
2024-09-011h 19
Sai’s EyesAdam Camac: Heroes, Role Models, Inspiration, and Goals | Ep 30 | Casually ProfoundIn this episode, I have another Casually Profound conversation with Adam Camac. We are on state 6 of the Someday Is Today sub-series, where we record a podcast in each US state. This time, we discuss heroes, role models, sources of inspiration, and goal setting. Plus a lot of digressions and inside jokes about the Overland Park Soccer Complex.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction + Shenanigans
4:36 What role do heroes and role models serve?
8:25 Heroes vs Role Models
14:51 Inspiration vs Imitation
21:25 Back to Role Models
26:55 OJ Simpson, somehow…
2024-06-281h 05
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Life and Legacy of England's Controversial King Henry VIII with Author Margaret GeorgeMargaret George, author of "The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers: A Novel," joins host Adam Camac to discuss the life, legacy, controversies, accomplishments, wives, advisors, and kids of King Henry VIII of England. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/22. 1:26 - The guest’s interest in King Henry VIII and her decision to write a book about him 3:19 - Overview of how King Henry VIII’s character changed over time and of just how complicated he was as a person 5:5...
2024-04-2751 min
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam Camac21. Taking a Deep Dive into Mexico's History with Salvador Rueda from the National Museum of History at Chapultepec CastleSalvador Rueda, Director of the National Museum of History at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City, joins host Adam Camac to discuss key figures, issues, and events from the history of Mexico. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/21. 1:26 - The history of Chapultepec Castle 5:43 - What is covered at the National Museum of History at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City 6:05 - The Spanish Empire’s conquest of the Aztecs and of Mexico 10:18 - Life during the years when the Spanish ruled Mexico 1...
2024-04-2552 min
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Real History of Chicago with Peter AlterPeter Alter, Chief Historian at the Chicago History Museum, joins host Adam Camac to discuss key figures, issues, and events from the history of Chicago. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/20. 1:15 - The origins of the city of Chicago, where the name Chicago comes from, the founding of the city of Chicago 5:03 - The initial growth of Chicago, what Chicago looked like as of 1871 when the Great Chicago Fire occurred 9:12 - Truths and myths about the Great Chicago Fire 15:32 - Chicago World’s Fa...
2024-04-201h 13
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacExploring Utah's Mormon Legacy with Paul ReeveDr. Paul Reeve, Simmons Chair of Mormon Studies at the University of Utah, joins host Adam Camac to discuss the origins and history of Mormonism in Utah, how life in Utah has been shaped by Mormonism, and how the influence of Mormonism can be seen in Utah today. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/19. 1:32 - The founding of Mormonism, Mormonism as it developed in upstate New York, the origins of Mormonism and how Mormonism came about, Joseph Smith 3:48 - What the Second Great Awakening was and ho...
2024-04-171h 13
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Life and Legacy of President James K. Polk with Rachel HelveringRachel Helvering, Executive Director of The President James K. Polk Home and Museum, joins host Adam Camac to discuss the life and legacy of President James K. Polk. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/18. 1:20 - The guest’s background and connection to President James K. Polk, why the guest has an interest in President Polk 2:41 - Early life and family background of President Polk, his upbringing, how he initially finds his way into politics 6:14 - How President Polk’s wife Sarah compliments him and how sh...
2024-04-1148 min
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe History of NASA and the US Space Program with Dr. Bill BarryDr. Bill Barry, former NASA Chief Historian, joins host Adam Camac to discuss the history of NASA and the US space program, including the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle programs. The future of NASA and of space travel is also discussed. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/17. 1:12 - Space research in the US before NASA, the establishment of NASA 8:07 - How the Soviets launching Sputnik 1 helped lead to the establishment of NASA and how the larger space race between the United States and the Soviet Uni...
2024-04-041h 32
Sai’s EyesAdam Camac: Should we go to college? + Re-evaluating the teaching profession | Ep 29 | Casually ProfoundIn this episode, I have another Casually Profound conversation with Adam Camac. We are on state 5 of the Someday Is Today sub-series, where we record a podcast in each US state. This time, we start off discussing if we should to go to college. Sit back and enjoy the convo!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Should we go to college?
14:10 More valuable skills to have learned in college
43:20 Re-evaluating the teacher profession
58:44 Holistic view of education
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2024-03-311h 07
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Legacy of Chinese Workers on the Transcontinental Railroad in Utah with Chris MerrittChris Merritt, an archaeologist who is Utah’s historic preservation officer, joins host Adam Camac to discuss the legacy of Chinese railroad workers on the transcontinental railroad in Utah and what we are learning about their work through archaeological investigation. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/16. 1:28 - Overview of the work of the guest (Chris Merritt) and his interest in the legacy of Chinese railroad workers on the transcontinental railroad in Utah 5:00 - The influence of the US Civil War on the construction of the transcontinental rail...
2024-03-2759 min
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacHawaiian History and Culture with a Focus on Maui with Kainoa DainesKainoa Daines, Senior Director, Destination Education at the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, joins host Adam Camac to discuss Hawaiian history and culture with a focus on Maui. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/15. 1:32 - Brief overview of Hawaii, key figures, key historical events, and unique characteristics 5:22 - Hawaii as an independent kingdom before joining the US and how that period of time shaped Hawaii and eventually came to an end 18:19 - Pineapples, the Dole family, and Pearl Harbor
2024-03-241h 08
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Illegality, Torture, Secret Prisons, and Tragedies of Operation Condor with John DingesJohn Dinges, Professor Emeritus of International Journalism at Columbia University and author of "The Condor Years: How Pinochet and His Allies Brought Terrorism to Three Continents" and "Death and the Revolution," joins host Adam Camac to discuss the illegality, torture, secret prisons, and tragedies of Operation Condor in Chile and across South America. We also discuss Salvador Allende, Augusto Pinochet, the 1973 Chilean coup, CIA involvement in Operation Condor and across the Southern Cone of South America, and Peronism and the legacy of the Peron family in Argentina, among other topics. The show notes page for this episode can be fo...
2024-02-291h 11
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacKey Issues, People, and Events from the History of Las Vegas with Geoff SchumacherGeoff Schumacher, vice president of exhibits and programs at the Mob Museum, joins host Adam Camac to discuss key figures, issues, and events from the history of Las Vegas. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/13.
2024-01-1656 min
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacMexican Politics, US-Mexico Relations, and the 2024 Mexican Presidential Election with Tony PayanTony Payan, director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, joins host Adam Camac to discuss key figures and issues in Mexican politics in recent decades, key issues in US-Mexico relations and how relations have been affected by Mexican politics, and the 2024 Mexican presidential election. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/12.
2024-01-011h 06
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Successes, Issues, and Challenges of Singapore with Jeevan VasagarJeevan Vasagar, author of "Lion City: Singapore and the Invention of Modern Asia," joins host Adam Camac to discuss key events in the development of Singapore, how Singapore became so successful economically, and some of the issues and challenges faced by modern Singapore. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/11.
2023-12-2841 min
Sai’s EyesAdam Camac | Ep. 23 | Casually ProfoundIn this episode, I have another casually profound conversation with Adam Camac. He needs no introduction, as this is our fifth time having a recorded conversation. During the course of the conversation, we stumbled upon the name of this sub-series of having 50 conversations in 50 states: Someday is Today.
Hope you enjoy as we talk about who we want to become, good vs great, and achieving your goals now vs waiting for a nebulous 'someday.'
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2023-12-071h 11
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacHuey Long and His Influence on the State of Louisiana and LSU with Robert MannRobert Mann, author of "Kingfish U: Huey Long and LSU," joins host Adam Camac to discuss the life and legacy of Huey Long and his influence on the state of Louisiana and in particular on LSU. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/10.
2023-11-141h 04
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe History of the British Monarchy and Its Role Today with Jeremy BlackJeremy Black, author of over 100 books, including "A Brief History of the British Monarchy," joins host Adam Camac to discuss the history of the British monarchy and the role of the British monarchy today. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/9.
2023-10-1859 min
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Remarkable Life and Legacy of Pope St. John Paul II with Patrick NovecoskyPatrick Novecosky, author of "100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World," joins host Adam Camac to discuss the life and legacy of Pope St. John Paul II. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/8.
2023-10-111h 13
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Real Story of the Titanic with Daniel Allen ButlerDaniel Allen Butler, author of "Unsinkable: The Full Story of the RMS Titanic," joins host Adam Camac to discuss the real story of the Titanic. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/7.
2023-10-091h 22
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacKey Switzerland Historical Events and Characteristics with Randolph HeadDr. Randolph Head, co-author of “A Concise History of Switzerland”, joins host Adam Camac to discuss key events in the historical and cultural development of Switzerland and some of the issues and challenges faced by modern Switzerland. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/6.
2023-09-251h 17
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacKey Korea Historical Events and Characteristics with Michael SethDr. Michael Seth, professor at James Madison University, joins host Adam Camac to discuss key figures, events, and characteristics from the history of Korea. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/5.
2023-09-221h 30
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Song “Country Roads” and Its Impact on West Virginia and Globally with Sarah MorrisDr. Sarah Morris, assistant professor at West Virginia University, joins host Adam Camac to discuss the significance of the song "Country Roads" to the state of West Virginia and the global impact of "Country Roads." The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/4.
2023-09-2045 min
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacKey Oklahoma Historical Events and Figures with Larry O'DellLarry O'Dell, State Historian with the Oklahoma Historical Society, joins host Adam Camac to discuss key figures and events in the historical and cultural development of Oklahoma. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/3.
2023-09-1853 min
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacJuan and Eva Peron and Their Influence on Argentina with Jill HedgesDr. Jill Hedges joins host Adam Camac to discuss the life and legacy of Juan and Eva Peron and the continuing significance of Peronism in Argentina. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/2.
2023-09-1854 min
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacAbout the Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacHost Adam Camac talks about the Places and Profiles Podcast, its format and frequency, and why you should listen. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/1.
2023-09-1816 min
Sai’s EyesAdam Camac (Round 3) | Ep 20 | Casually ProfoundIn this episode, I have another casually profound conversation with Adam Camac. He needs no introduction, as this is our fourth time having a recorded conversation. We decided to start a series where we record 50 podcast episodes throughout 50 states, so this would be the 3rd state crossed off the list. Hope you like listening to our conversations, cuz there's going to be at least 47 more.
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2023-07-221h 15
Sai’s EyesAdam Camac (Round 2) | Ep.17 | Casually ProfoundIn this episode, I have another casually profound conversation with Adam Camac. He needs no introduction, as this is our third time having a recorded conversation.
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2023-03-0355 min
Sai’s EyesSai Vasam | Ep. 10 | Casually ProfoundIn this episode, we change up the roles as I have a casually profound conversation with Adam Camac, who has been a former guest on the podcast. However, this time, he is the one interviewing me. As if you couldn't get enough of me, listen to my deepest ideas and reflections get shared in this amazing conversation.
If you want to understand who I am, who I'm becoming, how I live my ideal life, what I'm pondering, what my ultimate purposes and missions are, and anything in between, listening to this podcast is definitely one o...
2022-07-251h 38
Sai’s EyesAdam Camac | Ep. 7 | Casually ProfoundIn this episode, I have a casually profound conversation with Adam Camac. He is currently a high school history teacher but with a content creation background also. We chat about deep topics like the education system, insights through his podcasting journey, and his perspective on greatness.
If you want to understand who I am, who I'm becoming, how I live my ideal life, what I'm pondering, what my ultimate purposes and missions are, and anything in between, listening to this podcast is definitely one of the best ways to understand that.
Please make su...
2022-04-121h 13
The Human Action PodcastJeff Deist: Libertarian StrategyJeff Deist discusses libertarian strategy with Adam Camac and Daniel Laguros of the "Wake Up Call" podcast (WakeUpCallPodcast.com). How can libertarians achieve a freer society, given the depressing state of politics, in both America and abroad? Jeff shares his thoughts on Liberland, the Free State Project, and how modern technology has become “the great leveler” in the battle of ideas.
2016-08-2051 min
Kinsella On LibertyKOL211 | Corporations and the Corporate FormKinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 211.
My interview on the Wake Up Call podcast, Episode 44: Corporations and the Corporate Form.
From the shownotes page:
Episode Summary
Stephan Kinsella joins Adam Camac and Daniel Laguros to discuss corporations and the corporate form, common objections, and state interventions in the area.
Related Articles
1. In Defense of the Corporation by Stephan Kinsella (October 27, 2005)
2. Corporate Personhood, Limited Liability, and Double Taxation by Stephan Kinsella (October 18, 2011)
Books Mentioned
1. Against Intellectual Property by Stephan Kinsella
2. In Defense of the Corporation by Robert Hessen
Related Interview
1. KOL170: Tom Woods Show: Are Corporations Unlibertarian? (January 24, 2015)
Previous Appearance
24. The Nature o...
2016-04-2843 minKinsella On LibertyKOL120 | Computer Software, IP, and the Nature of Property RightsKinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 120.
A computer science student at UT Austin, Adam Camac, asked me to do an interview with him on the referenced topic for purposes of one of his computer science classes. It was an interesting discussion.
Youtube of the video version is below.
2014-04-051h 09