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Historically ThinkingThomas Jefferson and the Fight Against Slavery, with Cara Rogers StevensIn the past we’ve had entire conversations on Historically Thinking–indeed, many conversations, a whole series of conversations–on intellectual humility and historical thinking, often asking “how have you changed your mind?” Today’s guest makes me confront the fact that there is probably no person in the historical past about whom I have had a greater change of mind than Thomas Jefferson.This somewhat uncomfortable reflection has been prompted by Cara Rogers Stevens book Thomas Jefferson and the Fight Against Slavery. In it she builds a foundation of deep engagement with the entire textu...2025-08-0634 min
The Ricochet SuperfeedThe American Idea: Mercy Otis Warren – America’s Forgotten Founding Historian and Thinker
Mercy Otis Warren not only wrote one of the first comprehensive histories of the American Revolution, she was also a leading Antifederalist thinker – and yet she is overlooked in most conventional histories of the era today. What makes her important and memorable? What can we learn from her today? Join Dr. Cara Rogers Stevens […]2025-07-3040 min
The American IdeaMercy Otis Warren - America's Forgotten Founding Historian and ThinkerMercy Otis Warren not only wrote one of the first comprehensive histories of the American Revolution, she was also a leading Antifederalist thinker - and yet she is overlooked in most conventional histories of the era today. What makes her important and memorable? What can we learn from her today?Join Dr. Cara Rogers Stevens this week as she discusses this important American Founder with Brenda Hafera, Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Jeremy GyptonSubscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea2025-07-3040 min
The American IdeaAll the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their MoneyPresidents are people, too, and fallible, short-sighted, disciplined, daring - and all the other traits we humans share. How have our presidents handled, or mishandled, their own money? What can we learn from them now?Cara Rogers Stevens welcomes author and wealth management expert Megan Gorman to this show this week to discuss some of the highs and lows of presidential personal finance.Read Megan's book on the topic: https://a.co/d/faRlCmTHost: Cara Rogers StevensExecutive Producer: Jeremy GyptonSubscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea2025-06-2549 min
The American IdeaWhy and How Did Slaveholders Oppose Free Speech?Americans have faced, unfortunately, a number of movements and moments in our history where free speech - especially of a political nature - has been challenged and even quashed. Power-wielding opponents of free expression and debate have often sought to prevent debates and discussions from happening, in order to protect their interests. In this week's episode we explore a lesser-known example of this, in how slaveholders before the Civil War deliberately worked to deny free speech to both whites and African-Americans, enslaved and free. Dr. Cara Rogers Stevens, our host this week, is joined by Dr. Jonathan...2025-06-1045 min
The American IdeaAmerica's Place in the World - Empire, Neighbor, or Something Else?What is America’s place in the world, and how have Americans understood where we as a country ought to be when it comes to world affairs and in relations with other countries? Should we be an “empire of liberty,” as Jefferson called the country? Should we avoid “entangling alliances” as Washington warned? Should we eagerly send our troops, promises, and money overseas, as has been the standard since World War 2? How do interest and morality, if there is such a thing in international affairs, play a role in the actions and norms of a republic?Cara Rogers Ste...2025-05-2143 min
The Candid Cara PodcastEp 27: A Conversation with Lina CooperIn this heartfelt and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with rising pop artist Lina Cooper to talk all things music, lyrics, mental health, creativity, performing and more. We dive into her artist's journey that has led her from Ukraine to Berklee to LA, the emotions behind her powerful lyrics, and what it really takes to put yourself out there - from awkward first gigs to owning the stage. Lina opens up about her influences, her experiences with the industry, and the delicate balance of being vulnerable, bold, and authentic in today’s music industry. Whether you’re a fan, an a...2025-04-161h 07
The American IdeaAbigail Adams: John's Confidant, Partner, and AdvisorLindsay Chervinsky, Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins Cara Rogers Stevens this week to discuss Abigail Adams and her impact on John's public life. Learn more about Lindsay: https://www.lindsaychervinsky.com/ Get her book: https://a.co/d/6OOF1ny Learn about the George Washington Library: https://www.mountvernon.org/library Listen to Lindsay's podcast: https://www.georgewashingtonpodcast.com/show/conversations/ Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea2025-03-1943 min
The American IdeaSleep Training the American People?Daylight Savings Time: nobody seems to enjoy switching their clocks twice a year, and recently there has been another push to eliminate it altogether. But as a policy issue it’s far more complicated than it might seem at first glance. Dr. Cara Rogers Stevens is joined by columnist Rachel Lu, Associate Editor at Law & Liberty, to discuss the many layers of what seems like a simple question.Read her article here: https://lawliberty.org/sleep-training-the-american-people/#DST #daylightsavings #daylight #springforwardHost: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Jeremy GyptonSubscribe:https://li...2025-03-1231 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMThe WRFH Interview: Cara Rogers StevensCara Rogers Stevens, associate professor of history at Ashland University, sits down with WRFH's Lauren Bixler to discuss her book, Thomas Jefferson and the Fight against SlaveryFrom 03/04/25.2025-03-0416 min
The Great AntidoteCara Rogers Stevens on Thomas Jefferson and SlaverySend us a textThomas Jefferson was a complicated figure. Essential to the start of our country and the university I attend, he is impossible to ignore. Yet, he held slaves, and at the same time said “all men are created equal.” What’s up with that?!Yet, we need to be able to talk about him. We also need to be able to acknowledge the contributions he has made to the world, while also acknowledging the flaws in his character and behavior. His legacy is complicated, and he was a complicated person. We all are. S...2025-02-0750 min
The American IdeaLincoln and the Presidential Pardon PowerThe presidential pardon is the most sweeping and unchallengeable of a president's powers, and it seems that each time someone leaves the White House, pardons generate at least some level of controversy. Why did the Founders include this power? How was its use originally envisioned, and how has it evolved over time? Historian Jonathan White joins Cara Rogers Stevens to discuss the issue, using Abraham Lincoln as a vehicle to better understand this significant, yet poorly-understood presidential power. Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea2025-02-0548 min
Ill Literacy: Books with BensonThomas Jefferson and the Fight against Slavery (Guest: Cara Rogers Stevens)Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by Cara Rogers Stevens, associate professor of history at Ashland University, to discuss her book Thomas Jefferson and the Fight against Slavery. They chat about the evolution of Jefferson’s views on race and slavery, his legislative attempts to put the practice on a pathway to extinction in Virginia beginning in the colonial period, the antislavery intentions of his lone book, Notes on the State of Virginia, and how he tried to persuade younger slaveholders to embrace emancipation.Get the book here: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700635979/Show Note...2024-11-131h 12
Heartland Daily PodcastThomas Jefferson and the Fight against Slavery (Guest: Cara Rogers Stevens)Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by Cara Rogers Stevens, associate professor of history at Ashland University, to discuss her book Thomas Jefferson and the Fight against Slavery. They chat about the evolution of Jefferson’s views on race and slavery, his legislative attempts to put the practice on a pathway to extinction in Virginia beginning in the colonial period, the antislavery intentions of his lone book, Notes on the State of Virginia, and how he tried to persuade younger slaveholders to embrace emancipation.Get the book here: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700635979/Show Note...2024-11-131h 12
The American IdeaJefferson, Race, and Slavery: A New PerspectiveJeff discusses the complicated ideas and legacy of Thomas Jefferson as they pertain to race and slavery, with Dr. Cara Rogers Stevens, author of a new book on the subject.Far more complex than presented in textbooks and conventional histories, Jefferson condemned slavery in some of the harshest language of his times, owned slaves, perhaps fathered children with them, and had a sensibility of race relations that evolved and changed significantly throughout his personal and public life.Relying on primary source documents - public and private - Rogers Stevens uncovers a Jefferson overlooked by most...2024-01-1743 min
Un día como hoy en la músicaEfemérides del 31 de octubreEl nacimiento de:
- La cantante de blues y jazz, y actriz, Ethel Waters
- El guitarrista Eric Griffiths, fue componente original de The Quarrymen
- El músico, baterista y percusionista Bob Siebenberg componente de Supertramp
- Bernard Edwards, bajista y cantante del grupo Chic
- Tony Bowers, que trabajará con Simply Red en los años 80
- Larry Mullen, es el baterista de la banda irlandesa U2
- Mikkey Dee, será miembro de los grupos King Diamond y Dokken. Ahora es el baterista de M...2022-10-3122 min
Black-Eyed N BluesCar Trouble | BEB 354Playlist:
Bobby Blackhat, Gubment Shutdown Blues,
Ayala, Magpie,
James Buddy Rogers, Puddle Jumper,
Danny Lynn Wilson, Long Way Home,
Will Jacobs, Runaway,
Boogie Beasts, Inside,
Bloodest Saxophone, Pork Chop Chic,
Hat Fitz And Cara, ADHD,
Dylan Bishop Band, I Wish You Would,
Willa Vincitore, Trust,
Seth Rosenbloom, Broke And Lonely,
The Trevor B. Power Band, Baby, I’m Through With You,
Benny Turner and Cash McCall, Got To Find A Way,
The Dee Miller Band, Last Two Dollars,
Vin Mott, Car TRoubles Made Me...2019-01-232h 11