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American History HitOrigins of the First AmendmentThe First Amendment of the US Constitution is just forty-five words long, but its impact has drastically shaped American life. For much of American history, the First Amendment was narrow, unevenly applied and frequently ignored, especially for those challenging the status quo. The First Amendment tells a larger story about who gets to speak, who gets to be heard, and how a nation decides where freedom ends and danger begins.Our guest this week is Michael Hattem, historian of the American Revolution whose newest work titled The Declaration of Independence: A Concise History will be published...
2026-01-2244 minAmerican History HitOrigins of the First AmendmentThe First Amendment of the US Constitution is just forty-five words long, but its impact has drastically shaped American life. For much of American history, the First Amendment was narrow, unevenly applied and frequently ignored, especially for those challenging the status quo. The First Amendment tells a larger story about who gets to speak, who gets to be heard, and how a nation decides where freedom ends and danger begins.Our guest this week is Michael Hattem, historian of the American Revolution whose newest work titled The Declaration of Independence: A Concise History will be published...
2026-01-2244 minAmerican History HitHow Revolutionary was the Declaration of Independence?In July 1776, a group of men in Philadelphia committed an unthinkable act: they challenged one of the most powerful empires in the world by signing what became known as the American Declaration of Independence.What had happened in the previous years that pushed them to such drastic action? What were the disagreements over the document's wording? And what movements and ideas were inspired by its message?To take us through this topic, we welcome back Michael Hattem, author of ‘Memory of ‘76: The Revolution in American History.’ His newest work titled ‘The Declaration of Independ...
2026-01-0856 minAmerican History HitHow Revolutionary was the Declaration of Independence?In July 1776, a group of men in Philadelphia committed an unthinkable act: they challenged one of the most powerful empires in the world by signing what became known as the American Declaration of Independence.What had happened in the previous years that pushed them to such drastic action? What were the disagreements over the document's wording? And what movements and ideas were inspired by its message?To take us through this topic, we welcome back Michael Hattem, author of ‘Memory of ‘76: The Revolution in American History.’ His newest work titled ‘The Declaration of Independ...
2026-01-0856 min
Reckoning with Jason HerbertEpisode 167: Ken Burns' The American Revolution (Historians' Commentary)It's a special podcast here at Reckoning. Early American historians Dr. Liz Covart, Dr. Michael Hattem, and Dr. Craig Bruce Smith joined me to live stream Ken Burns' new series The American Revolution and answer questions from people around the world. It's kind of like a Director's Commentary, only if the director was actually four people with degrees in history. This was a blast.About our guest:Dr. Liz Covart is a historian of the American Revolution, and the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Ben Franklin’s World. In...
2025-11-232h 12American History HitWhat If George Washington Became King?‘No occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations.' This was George Washington's response when the idea of his becoming 'King' was put to him.But what if he had? What would an American royalty look like? Who would have succeeded Washington? And why did this not happen?Don is joined for this episode by Michael Hattem, author of The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History’ and ‘Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution’.Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Produced by Sophie Gee...
2025-10-2350 minAmerican History HitWhat If George Washington Became King?‘No occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations.' This was George Washington's response when the idea of his becoming 'King' was put to him.But what if he had? What would an American royalty look like? Who would have succeeded Washington? And why did this not happen?Don is joined for this episode by Michael Hattem, author of The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History’ and ‘Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution’.Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Produced by Sophie Gee...
2025-10-2350 min
Worlds Turned Upside DownEpisode 19: The GambitWith British authority collapsing in North America, Britons on both sides of the Atlantic including Benjamin Franklin, Caroline Howe, and Lord Dartmouth engage in desperate and secret negotiations to avoid all the horrors of civil war. Featuring: Julie Flavell, Mary Beth Norton, Michael Hattem, and Frank Cogliano. Voice Actors: Grace Mallon, Amber Pelham, Evan McCormick, Adam Smith, Craig Gallagher, and John Terry. Narrated by Dr. Jim Ambuske. Music by Artlist.io This episode was made possible with support from a 2024 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
2025-09-231h 10American History HitThe Truth About Paul Revere's RidePaul Revere's Midnight Ride is a legend of the American Revolutionary War - galloping through the Massachusetts' dark to warn Sam Adams, John Hancock and the rest that the British were coming. The next morning, those Patriots in Lexington and Concord were ready for battle. But what really happened? Who was Paul Revere? Why has his name gone down in history?Don's guest is Michael Hattem, historian of the American revolution and author of The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History.Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Ch...
2025-04-1741 minAmerican History HitThe Truth About Paul Revere's RidePaul Revere's Midnight Ride is a legend of the American Revolutionary War - galloping through the Massachusetts' dark to warn Sam Adams, John Hancock and the rest that the British were coming. The next morning, those Patriots in Lexington and Concord were ready for battle. But what really happened? Who was Paul Revere? Why has his name gone down in history?Don's guest is Michael Hattem, historian of the American revolution and author of The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History.Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Ch...
2025-04-1741 min
Ben Franklin's WorldThe Memory of 1776The American Revolution was more than just a series of events that unfolded between 1763 and 1783, the American Revolution is our national origin story–one we’ve passed down, shaped, and reshaped for the last 250 years.
But what do we really mean when we talk about “the Revolution?” Whose Revolution are we remembering? And how has the meaning of 1776 shifted from generation to generation?
Michael Hattem, a scholar of the American Revolution and historical memory, joins us to discuss the American Revolution and its memory, drawing on details from his new book...
2025-04-081h 04
Ben Franklin's World408 The Memory of 1776The American Revolution was more than just a series of events that unfolded between 1763 and 1783, the American Revolution is our national origin story–one we’ve passed down, shaped, and reshaped for the last 250 years. But what do we really mean when we talk about “the Revolution?” Whose Revolution are we remembering? And how has the meaning of 1776 shifted from generation to generation? Michael Hattem, a scholar of the American Revolution and historical memory, joins us to discuss the American Revolution and its memory, drawing on details from his new book, The Memory of ‘76: The Revolution in American History. Michael’s Website | B...
2025-04-081h 01
Revolution 250 PodcastThe Memory of '76 with Michael HattemFor the last 250 years Americans remain conflicted over the meaning and legacy of the Revolution—including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. All of the social and political movements of the last two centuries have been shaped by the work of the founders and they in turn shape the way the next generations view the founding of the nation. Join Professor Robert Allison in conversation with Michael Hattem, author of "The Memory of '76" (Yale University Press) on how we have, and do, remember the American Revolution.Tell us what you think! Send us a text me...
2024-11-0538 min
The LibertarioMichael Shellenberger on Brazil’s Attack on Speech: The Van Hattem InvestigationMichael Shellenberger’s article discusses the investigation of Brazilian congressman Marcel Van Hattem by the Lula administration and Federal Police, following a speech where Van Hattem criticized corruption and alleged fraudulent police reports. The investigation, an attack on free speech, raises concerns over the violation of parliamentary immunity, as protected by the Brazilian Constitution.Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/arielbarcellos
2024-10-181h 06
CX Leadership Talks#33 The do’s and don’ts of Journey Orchestration with Cemantica’s CEO Eytan HattemIn this episode of CX Leadership Talks, guest Eytan Hattem, CEO at Cemantica, joins host Nienke Bloem to discuss the vital role of people in mapping customer journeys and the connections between customer, employee, and partner experiences. Eytan emphasizes the journey management's shift from being seen as a "nice to have" to an operational system within organizations, offering practical examples to engage employees.
He recommends "Experience Operating System" by Diane Magers and Michael Hinshaw as a valuable resource for CX leaders, and discusses the importance of empowering CX professionals with good data and understanding the organization's customer-centric...
2024-10-0753 minCX Leadership Talks#33 The do’s and don’ts of Journey Orchestration with Cemantica’s CEO Eytan HattemIn this episode of CX Leadership Talks, guest Eytan Hattem, CEO at Cemantica, joins host Nienke Bloem to discuss the vital role of people in mapping customer journeys and the connections between customer, employee, and partner experiences. Eytan emphasizes the journey management's shift from being seen as a "nice to have" to an operational system within organizations, offering practical examples to engage employees.
He recommends "Experience Operating System" by Diane Magers and Michael Hinshaw as a valuable resource for CX leaders, and discusses the importance of empowering CX professionals with good data and understanding the organization's customer-centric...
2024-10-0753 min
New Books in American StudiesMichael D. Hattem, "The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History" (Yale UP, 2024)Americans agree that their nation’s origins lie in the Revolution, but they have never agreed on what the Revolution meant. For nearly two hundred and fifty years, politicians, political parties, social movements, and a diverse array of ordinary Americans have constantly reimagined the Revolution to fit the times and suit their own agendas.In The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History (Yale UP, 2024), Michael D. Hattem reveals how conflicts over the meaning and legacy of the Revolution—including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution—have influenced the most important events and tumultuous periods in the n...
2024-09-151h 00
New Books in American PoliticsMichael D. Hattem, "The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History" (Yale UP, 2024)Americans agree that their nation’s origins lie in the Revolution, but they have never agreed on what the Revolution meant. For nearly two hundred and fifty years, politicians, political parties, social movements, and a diverse array of ordinary Americans have constantly reimagined the Revolution to fit the times and suit their own agendas.In The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History (Yale UP, 2024), Michael D. Hattem reveals how conflicts over the meaning and legacy of the Revolution—including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution—have influenced the most important events and tumultuous periods in the n...
2024-09-151h 00
New Books in Intellectual HistoryMichael D. Hattem, "The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History" (Yale UP, 2024)Americans agree that their nation’s origins lie in the Revolution, but they have never agreed on what the Revolution meant. For nearly two hundred and fifty years, politicians, political parties, social movements, and a diverse array of ordinary Americans have constantly reimagined the Revolution to fit the times and suit their own agendas.In The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History (Yale UP, 2024), Michael D. Hattem reveals how conflicts over the meaning and legacy of the Revolution—including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution—have influenced the most important events and tumultuous periods in the n...
2024-09-151h 00
The Whiskey RebellionWhiskey Rebellion 265: Celebrity Endorsements (Taylor's Version)Frank and David discuss celebrity endorsements for presidential candidates.
Last Drops
Frank: Michael Hattem's The Memory of '76
David: Beavers at Gettysburg
2024-09-1345 min
WCNY Community FMRepeating History, Premiere Episode - Historian Michael HattemCommunity FM is pleased to present this premiere episode of Repeating History, a new monthly program hosted by Bob Searing, Curator of History for the Onondaga Historical Association. Just in time for Independence Day, Bob's guest this month is Michael Hattem, one of the nation's foremost experts on the history of the American Revolution. Hattem's new book, "The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History" comes out on July 23.
2024-07-0328 min
Reckoning with Jason HerbertFranklin Episode 7 with Kelsa Pellettiere, Michael Hattem, and Joanne FreemanListen. You don't need to have watched the Franklin series at this point. Listen to THIS POD. This one. Everything you need is here. We've got Kelsa Pellettiere. We have Michael Hattem. We have JOANNE FREEMAN. We have colonial ideologies and diatribes on where an American Revolution series should go. We have disappointment in Michael Douglas. We have fart jokes. We have codfish (you'll see). Easily one of the most fun conversations of my life. Enjoy.About our guests:Kelsa Pelletiere is the guest host for the duration of the Franklin podcast miniseries. I...
2024-05-131h 46
Reckoning with Jason HerbertEpisode 36: Ray with Michael HattemIt is hard to find someone with a greater impact on American music and whose life demonstrates the complexities of the human experience than Ray Charles. This week we are joined by Michael Hattem to talk about one of the best biopics and performances I've ever seen with Ray (2004). This episode features candid discussions about the ups and downs of Ray Charles' life, how both his life and that of the United States have been shaped in memory, and a fascinating conversation about the history of African American musical traditions. I don't talk a lot in this episode, mostly...
2023-08-021h 48
A New York Minute In HistoryPreparing for the 250th | A New York Minute in HistoryBelieve it or not, the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution is right around the corner. On this episode, Devin and Lauren discuss how some state agencies and communities are preparing for the big event (from 2025-2033), and how local historians can make the most of the commemoration. We also highlight a pair of William G. Pomeroy Foundation programs designed to recognize sites of the Revolution and patriot burials.
Programs of Focus: Patriot Burials, Revolutionary America, LaFayette Trail
Guests: Daniel Mackay, deputy commissioner for historic preservation at the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic...
2022-12-2829 min
A New York Minute In HistoryPreparing for the 250th | A New York Minute in HistoryBelieve it or not, the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution is right around the corner. On this episode, Devin and Lauren discuss how some state agencies and communities are preparing for the big event (from 2025-2033), and how local historians can make the most of the commemoration. We also highlight a pair of William G. Pomeroy Foundation programs designed to recognize sites of the Revolution and patriot burials.
Programs of Focus: Patriot Burials, Revolutionary America, LaFayette Trail
Guests: Daniel Mackay, deputy commissioner for historic preservation at the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation...
2022-12-2829 min
Gotham Center PodcastsPrison Ship Martyr MonumentMichael Hattem, co-founder of the Junto and historian of colonial NYC, on the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument, where the remains of nearly 11,000 P.O.W.'s in the American Revolution are buried, in Fort Greene.
2021-09-1726 min
Ben Franklin's World311 Religion and the American RevolutionInvestigations of the American Revolution often include explorations of politics, ideology, trade and taxation, imperial control, and social strife. What about religion?What role did religion play in the American Revolution?Katherine Carté, an Associate Professor of History at Southern Methodist University and the author of Religion and the American Revolution: An Imperial History, joins us to investigate the role of religion in the American Revolution.Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/311 Complementary Episodes🎧 Episode 025: Jessica Parr, Inven...
2021-09-1456 min
Ben Franklin's World311 Religion and the American RevolutionInvestigations of the American Revolution often include explorations of politics, ideology, trade and taxation, imperial control, and social strife. What about religion? What role did religion play in the American Revolution? Katherine Carté, an Associate Professor of History at Southern Methodist University and the author of Religion and the American Revolution: An Imperial History, joins us to investigate the role of religion in the American Revolution. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/311 Complementary Episodes 🎧 Episode 025: Jessica Parr, Inventing George Whitefield 🎧 Episode 134: Spence McBride, Clergymen and the Politics of Revolutionary America 🎧 Episode 152: Origins of the American Revolution 🎧 Episode 214: Christopher Grasso, Skepticism & American Faith...
2021-09-1453 min
Ben Franklin's WorldBonus: A History of American Revolution HistoriesIn Episode 307, Michael Hattem helped us investigate the role history played in the American Revolution and the ways early historians used history as a tool to unite Americans as one people after the Revolution. This bonus episode brings us back together with Michael Hattem so we can explore a few topics we didn’t have time to explore in our full-length episode: A listener question about how British Americans thought about the British Empire’s responsibility to protect them and historical schools of thought, how schools of thought develop, and the different schools of historical thought when it c...
2021-07-3021 minBen Franklin's WorldBonus: A History of American Revolution HistoriesIn Episode 307, Michael Hattem helped us investigate the role history played in the American Revolution and the ways early historians used history as a tool to unite Americans as one people after the Revolution. This bonus episode brings us back together with Michael Hattem so we can explore a few topics we didn’t have time to explore in our full-length episode: A listener question about how British Americans thought about the British Empire’s responsibility to protect them and historical schools of thought, how schools of thought develop, and the different schools of historical thought when it comes to the...
2021-07-3019 min
Ben Franklin's World307 History & the American RevolutionThe story of the founding of the United States is a familiar one. It usually (but not always) begins with the English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607, describes the founding and development of thirteen British North American colonies that hugged North America’s eastern seaboard, and then delves into the imperial reforms and conflicts that caused the colonists to respond with violent protests during the 1760s and 1770s.Then there is the war, which began in April 1775 and ended in 1783. The adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. And the story of how against al...
2021-07-201h 06Ben Franklin's World307 History & the American RevolutionThe story of the founding of the United States is a familiar one. It usually (but not always) begins with the English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607, describes the founding and development of thirteen British North American colonies that hugged North America’s eastern seaboard, and then delves into the imperial reforms and conflicts that caused the colonists to respond with violent protests during the 1760s and 1770s. Then there is the war, which began in April 1775 and ended in 1783. The adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. And the story of how against all odds, the Americans persevered and fo...
2021-07-201h 04
Fraunces Tavern MuseumThe American Revolution and the Creation of American HistoryIn this lecture, recorded April 1, 2021, Michael Hattem discusses his book Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution. Between the 1760s and 1800s, Americans stopped thinking of the British past as their own history and created a new historical tradition that would form the foundation of what future generations would think of as "American history." This process, Hattem argues, played a critical role in the founding of the nation.
2021-04-2351 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 33: Hamilton: Six Years LaterIn this episode, Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers reflect back on the reception, impact, and legacy of Hamilton: The Musical.
2021-03-151h 10
New Books in Canadian StudiesMichael Hattem, "Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution" (Yale UP, 2020)Michael Hattem’s Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution (Yale, 2020) is a fascinating new look at how eighteenth-century Americans thought about the past. Not merely an academic exercise, history was a catalyst of colonial and early republican identity. This historical consciousness was not, Hattem argues, static—on the contrary, as North Americans went from British subjects to rebels to independent Americans, so too did their attitudes toward the past change.Hattem roots his analysis in a broad range of evidence spanning from history books to almanacs, newspaper articles, novels, and museums. How did North...
2021-03-0955 min
PodopticonMichael Hattem on the Long Tradition of Fashioning an American PastIt turns out that working and reworking American identity is as old as the creation of the republic itself. As we’ll see in this episode, the thing called “American History” is not a static set of truths to be uncovered, but a story that has had numerous versions told by individuals with their own motivations.This and much more is uncovered in this discussion with Michael Hattem, author of "Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution."In this episode, we’ll discuss, among other things, how the American Revolution stands out from the...
2021-02-1346 min
The Age of Jackson Podcast120 Politics and Memory in the American Revolution with Michael D. HattemIn Past and Prologue, Michael Hattem shows how colonists’ changing understandings of their British and colonial histories shaped the politics of the American Revolution and the origins of American national identity. Between the 1760s and 1800s, Americans stopped thinking of the British past as their own history and created a new historical tradition that would form the foundation for what subsequent generations would think of as “American history.” This change was a crucial part of the cultural transformation at the heart of the Revolution by which colonists went from thinking of themselves as British subjects to thinking of themselves as Americ...
2021-02-121h 09The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 32: Insurrections in Early AmericaKen Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers discuss the history of insurrections and rebellion in the decades after independence, including the Newburgh Conspiracy, Shays's Rebellion, the Whiskey Rebellion, and more.
2021-01-311h 06The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 31: Holidays in Early AmericaKen Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers discuss the origins and development of holidays in early America including Christmas, thanksgivings, Pope's Day, and the Fourth of July.
2020-12-2341 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 30: The Electoral College in Early AmericaKen Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers explore the origins of the Electoral College and its early development prior to the Civil War, including the debates at the Constitutional Convention and during ratification, its implementation in the first few presidential elections, and how it changed during the first half of the nineteenth century.
2020-11-151h 04The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 29: The Supreme Court in Early AmericaKen Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Mark Boonshoft discuss the origins and early development of the Supreme Court. Topics include the Court's colonial antecedents, debates during the Constitutional Convention and ratification, and the significance of the Jay and Marshall courts and their most important decisions.
2020-10-181h 24The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 28: Political Parties in Early AmericaWith the 2020 U.S. presidential election approaching, Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and guest panelist Lindsay Chervinsky discuss the origins of political parties and political organization in early American history, from the colonial period through the early nineteenth century. Topics include factions in colonial politics, political organization during the Revolution, and the rise and fall of the "First Party System" following the ratification of the Constitution.
2020-09-171h 14The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 27: Sport in Early American HistoryIn this episode, Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers discuss sport history in early America from pre-contact to the Civil War, including horse racing and gambling, boxing, and baseball.
2020-08-261h 12
The Rogue HistorianReflecting on the Work and Legacy of Bernard Bailyn with Michael HattemI chat with historian of Early America Michael Hattem, author of the forthcoming Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution, about the work of Bernard Bailyn...and the convo is fascinating. This is the first in a series of discussions concerning major figures in American historiography - enjoy!!
2020-08-241h 07The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 26: Political Violence in Early America, Part IIIn the second of a two-part discussion, Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers discuss the development of political violence in early America, from the American Revolution to the Civil War, including the rebellions of the 1790s, uprisings of enslaved persons, Native American removal, anti-abolitionist violence, urban riots, Harper's Ferry, and more.
2020-07-291h 21The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 25: Political Violence in Early America, Part IIn the first of a two-part discussion, Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers discuss the origins of political violence in early America—from Jamestown to the American Revolution—including conflicting definitions of "political violence," the roles of class, race, and religion in violence by and against the state, the "contagion of violence," the differences between individual and crowd-led violence, and the political power of fear and perceptions of potential violence.
2020-06-121h 13The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 24: Impeachment in Early AmericaWE'RE BACK! The JuntoCast returns and resumes production after a more-than-three-year hiatus as Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers explore the early American origins and history of impeachment.
2020-05-171h 12The Age of Jackson Podcast029 Gordon S. Wood's The Radicalism of the American Revolution [1991] with Michael D. Hattem (History of History 7)In a grand and immemsely readable synthesis of historical, political, cultural, and economic analysis, a prize-winning historian describes the events that made the American Revolution. Gordon S. Wood depicts a revolution that was about much more than a break from England, rather it transformed an almost feudal society into a democratic one, whose emerging realities sometimes baffled and disappointed its founding fathers. Gordon S. Wood is the Alva O. Way University Professor and professor of history emeritus at Brown University. His 1969 book, The Creation of the American Republic, 1776–1787, received the Bancroft and John H. Dunning prizes and was nominated for the N...
2018-07-041h 09
Ben Franklin's World169 The Religious Life of Benjamin FranklinWe remember Benjamin Franklin as an accomplished printer, scientist, and statesman. Someone who came from humble beginnings and made his own way in the world. Rarely do we remember Franklin as a man of faith. Benjamin Franklin spent more time grappling with questions of religion, faith, virtue, and morality in his writing than about any other topic. Thomas S. Kidd, a Professor of History at Baylor University and author of Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father, leads us on a detailed exploration of the religious life of Benjamin Franklin. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/169 Sponsor Links Om...
2018-01-1651 min
Ben Franklin's World169 The Religious Life of Benjamin FranklinWe remember Benjamin Franklin as an accomplished printer, scientist, and statesman. Someone who came from humble beginnings and made his own way in the world. Rarely do we remember Franklin as a man of faith. Benjamin Franklin spent more time grappling with questions of religion, faith, virtue, and morality in his writing than about any other topic. Thomas S. Kidd, a Professor of History at Baylor University and author of Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father, leads us on a detailed exploration of the religious life of Benjamin Franklin. Show...
2018-01-1652 min
Hot & Healthy MenopauseEp90. Social media tech success tip from the bibleWhat can the bible teach us about coping with the fast pace of change in social media as a small business owner? Tune in and find out as I talk with Michael Williams from Mike'sTech Bar. www.NicolevanHattem.com
2017-12-0711 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 23: The Election of 1800Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers ask: "How important was the election of 1800?"
2016-11-0635 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryLive: Elections in Early AmericaIn this timely episode, Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and special guest Jeffrey L. Pasley discuss the role and development of elections in early America. NB: This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Kinder Institute for Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri at Columbia on October 7, 2016. It was supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities administered by the Missouri Humanities Council.
2016-10-171h 20
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 21: The Bill of RightsKen Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers discuss the Bill of Rights, including its antecedents in British history and the colonial context, the politics that brought it about, and its legacy in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
2016-01-231h 03
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryExtra!, Ep. 3: The Hamilton MomentKen Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, Nora Slonimsky, and Joanne Freeman continue their discussion from our previous episode on the life and times of Alexander Hamilton by thinking about the current "Hamilton Moment," as well as the "peaks and valleys" of Hamilton's legacy throughout American history.
2015-11-0328 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 20: Alexander HamiltonKen Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, Nora Slonimsky, and, special guest, Joanne Freeman explore the life and times of Alexander Hamilton, including the impact of his early life in the Caribbean, his role in the war, the Constitution, and the first party system, and his untimely death at the hand of Aaron Burr in the nation's most infamous political duel.
2015-10-161h 12
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryExtra!, Ep. 2: Printers in Early AmericaKen Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers follow episode 19 on "print culture" with a discussion about printers in early America, including the fiscal and political challenges of being a printer, their role in curating and circulating information, and how the occupation changed after the Revolution.
2015-06-2216 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 19: Print Culture in Early AmericaKen Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Jonathan Wilson explore "print culture" in early America, including its increasing role throughout the period from colonial society and the imperial resistance to the American Revolution and the early republic.
2015-06-081h 00
Ben Franklin's World031 Benjamin Franklin and the Papers of Benjamin Franklin Editorial ProjectBenjamin Franklin’s life spanned almost the entire 18th century. Between his birth on January 17, 1706 and his death on April 17, 1790, Franklin lived well-traveled and accomplished life. Michael D. Hattem, research assistant for the Papers of Benjamin Franklin documentary editing project, leads us on an exploration of the life and deeds of Benjamin Franklin. Show Notes: http://www.benfranklinsworld.com/031 Helpful Show Links Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015-05-2650 min
Ben Franklin's World031 Benjamin Franklin and the Papers of Benjamin Franklin Editorial ProjectBenjamin Franklin’s life spanned almost the entire 18th century. Between his birth on January 17, 1706 and his death on April 17, 1790, Franklin lived well-traveled and accomplished life. Michael D. Hattem, research assistant for the Papers of Benjamin Franklin documentary editing project, leads us on an exploration of the life and deeds of Benjamin Franklin. Show Notes: http://www.benfranklinsworld.com/031 Helpful Show Links Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App...
2015-05-2651 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryExtra!, Ep. 1: The "Originality Crisis" in American Revolution ScholarshipKen Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Liz Covart discuss a question that arose from a keynote talk by Woody Holton at the recent Massachusetts Historical Society conference on the American Revolution, i.e., "Is there an 'originality crisis' in American Revolution scholarship?"
2015-05-2521 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 18: The Coming of the American RevolutionKen Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Liz Covart discuss the coming of the American Revolution, including both its long-term origins and short-term causes, and debate the importance of imperial identity, popular participation, ideas and ideology, and the character of the resistance movement.
2015-05-1153 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 17: Morgan's "American Slavery, American Freedom"Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers revisit Edmund Morgan's classic work, "American Slavery, American Freedom" (1975).
2015-04-061h 19Ben Franklin's World023 Early American History with the JuntoCastHave you ever wondered what happens when four historians get together to talk about early American history? In this episode, we chat with three young and promising historians of early America: Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Ken Owen. All three scholars discuss history at the Junto Blog, A Group Blog on Early American History and as regular panelists on the JuntoCast, a monthly podcast about Early American History. Show Notes: http://www.benfranklinsworld.com/023 Helpful Show Links Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Fr...
2015-03-311h 03
Ben Franklin's World023 Early American History with the JuntoCastHave you ever wondered what happens when four historians get together to talk about early American history? In this episode, we chat with three young and promising historians of early America: Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Ken Owen. All three scholars discuss history at the Junto Blog, A Group Blog on Early American History and as regular panelists on the JuntoCast, a monthly podcast about Early American History. Show Notes: http://www.benfranklinsworld.com/023 Helpful Show Links Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for th...
2015-03-311h 05
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 16: Loyalists in Early AmericaKen Owen, Michael Hattem, and Christopher Minty discuss issues relating to loyalists before, during, and after the American Revolution, including how to define a loyalist and/or loyalism, the impact of loyalists on the Revolutionary War and the impact of the war on loyalists, and the fate of loyalists in the new post-revolutionary world.
2015-02-271h 00
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 15: Founders in Early AmericaKen Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers discuss the idea of "founders," including the cultural memory of the Revolution, "second-tier" founders, and how the definition of "founder" is changing.
2015-01-2958 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 14: Popular Protest in Early AmericaKen Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Liz Covart discuss the history of popular protest in early America, including the moral economy of the colonial period, the Stamp Act riots and the development of protest during the imperial crisis, and Shays' Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion in the early republic.
2014-12-1958 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 13: Education in Early AmericaMichael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Mark Boonshoft discuss education in early America, including its role in the colonial period, the American Revolution, and the early republic.
2014-11-1441 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 12: Bailyn's "Ideological Origins of the American Revolution"Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Mark Boonshoft revisit a classic work in the field of early American history, Bernard Bailyn's The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution, first published in 1967.
2014-09-2956 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 11: The Declaration of IndependenceKen Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers discuss the Declaration of Independence, including why it took so long to achieve independence, the utility of the document itself, and strategies for teaching the Declaration.
2014-06-2646 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 10: Gender in Early AmericaKen Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Sara Damiano discuss how female gender roles changed from the colonial period through the American Revolution, as well as the ways in which gender historians approach archival sources and approaches to teaching gender history.
2014-05-0649 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 9: The Early American PresidencyIn honor of President's Day, Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers discuss issues related to the development of the Presidency in the early republic, including the initial defining of the office by Federalists and John Adams' and Thomas Jefferson's challenges in navigating that office, as well as the role of the Presidency in public memory.
2014-02-2752 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 8: Thomas Paine and "Common Sense"Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Ben Park discuss Thomas Paine, including reconsidering the importance of his most famous work, "Common Sense," his life as an eighteenth-century transatlantic radical, and his legacy today compared to that of the other "founders."
2014-01-2739 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 7: The Great AwakeningKen Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Mark Boonshoft discuss the Great Awakening, including its historiography, its relationship to the American Revolution, and its contemporary significance.
2013-12-1443 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 6: The Continental CongressKen Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers discuss the Continental Congress, including a number of recent popular histories about it, its popular and academic historiography, and various aspects of its importance.
2013-11-1459 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 5: The ConstitutionKenneth Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Tom Cutterham discuss the Constitution of the United States, including recent historiography, its overall significance, and originalism.
2013-10-0249 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 4: Religion in Early AmericaKenneth Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers discuss different aspects of religion in early America, including its relationship with the American Revolution as well as historiographical developments and pedagogical practices.
2013-09-0338 min
the[BLOCKED] 48. "From GED to PhD” with Michael HattemMichael Hattam, a PhD student in early American history at Yale University. He never graduated high school and only received a GED when he was 17. After spending his 20s doing various jobs such as data entry and being a messenger in New York City, he enrolled at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in the fall of 2007. After two years there, he transferred to the City College of New York, from where he graduated in 2011. Michael was fortunate enough to be offered admission to Yale University's PhD program in History with a living stipend, full tuition remission, and health care...
2013-08-1200 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 3: Teaching the U.S. History SurveyKenneth Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Joseph Adelman, of The Junto blog, discuss their approaches and various issues regarding teaching the first half of the U.S. history survey.
2013-08-0143 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 2: The American RevolutionKenneth Owen, Michael D. Hattem, Roy Rogers, and Eric Herschthal, of The Junto blog, discuss recent academic trends in the history of the American Revolution incuding questions regarding periodization, Atlantic and global contexts, the limits of "republicanism," and the value of recovering "lived experience."
2013-06-2627 min
The JuntoCast: A Podcast on Early American HistoryEp. 1: Academic Historians and Popular HistoryKen Owen, Michael Hattem, and Roy Rogers engage in a wide-ranging discussion on academic historians' relationship with popular history, particularly what lies behind the appeal of the most popular works of history, the role of popular history in the classroom, and how academic historians can reach a broader audience beyond the friendly confines of academia.
2013-05-2839 min