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Past is Prologue Podcast#19. Integrating the Sounds of Black HistoryThe past, as revealed on paper documents, does not always tell the entire story. In this case, the people of the past literally narrate our history. To commemorate Black History Month, we will go back to the 1960s and 1970s and listen to the voices of a community of Black students to discover that integration proved to be far more complex than many recall from textbook coverage of the civil rights movement. By doing so, we all gain a more complete picture of our national history. Host: Andrew J. FalkIn collaboration w...2025-02-1629 minPast is Prologue Podcast#4. Unpacking Summer VacationAs the weather warms up, you may be thinking about summer vacation. Whether you’re heading to the beach, taking a roadtrip to hike around a national park, trekking to a city or theme park, jetting overseas, planning a “staycation” closer to home, or just scrolling through social media to see friends’ vacation photos, there’s a history to travel and tourism. What happens when we seek adventure and explore our wider world? What baggage do we carry when we encounter other people and places? Let history be your guide!Host: Andrew J. FalkGuest...2023-06-0533 min
Outtakes and Fresh Starts PodcastPodcast: The Neural Mystic (Excerpt 4)Hi, this is Ken Rose from Outtakes and Fresh Starts on Substack. This week’s podcast is an excerpt from chapter one of The Neural Mystic, a book that I am writing based on courses that I have taught at the college level and on Embodied Philosophy, an online yoga and alternative spirituality platform.If you liked this post, consider sharing it.If you haven’t already subscribed, you can here:More of my writing in written and spoken form is available on AmazonThe information presented in this post is the a...2022-09-1806 min
The FedSoc Films PodcastThey Called Him Mr. President | American Cincinnatus: George Washington Lays Down His SwordIn February of 1789, George Washington was unanimously elected the first president of the United States. This was the first time the people of a nation had elected a president-- but what to call him? His Highness, His Excellency?In this Cutting Room Floor episode, we feature three experts from our film, “American Cincinnatus,” which explores the parallels between George Washington, and the Roman statesman, Cincinnatus. Professor Mathew Spalding of Hillsdale College, Professor Jeffry Morrison of Christopher Newport University, and Judge Andrew Oldham from the Fifth Circuit of Appeals. We’ve saved this conversation from the cutting room floor for th...2021-06-0306 minThe FedSoc Films PodcastGeorge Washington: Not Just Another Founder | American CincinnatusIn this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast Dr. Matthew Spalding (Hillsdale College), Dr. Jeffry Morrison (Christopher Newport University), and Dr. W.B. Allen (Michigan State University) discuss how much George Washington’s presumed role as America’s first president shaped the framing of Article II of the Constitution, as well as other fascinating facts about Washington. This episode expands on the discussion from our short film "American Cincinnatus: George Washington Lays Down His Sword" that chronicles one of the biggest decisions by America’s first president by exploring the parallels between founding farmer turned founding father George Washington, and the Ro...2021-04-0756 min