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The American Spirit: The History, Voice, and Stand of the Declaration of Independence

From: Teen Attitudes

(Uploaded by Josh Wehe) The history, the voice, and the physical and moral stand the Declaration of Independene took for our nation

Bought by KPIK-LP and WXLV-FM

Added: Apr 01, 2006
Length: 08:12
Purchases: 2

Spring Forward: Daylight Savings

From: Talking History

Have you ever wondered why we have Daylight Savings? Michael Downing joins Bryan Le Beau to answer this and other questions.

Bought by KSJD

Added: Mar 29, 2006
Length: 29:00
Purchases: 1

Black Classical Masters series: "Lift Every Voice and Sing"

From: David Person

A series of four short programs that examine the song known as the Black national anthem.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, WHFR, RadioFreePalmer, WTIP, KFAI Minneapolis and more

Added: Feb 21, 2006
Length: 19:53
Purchases: 7

Henry Ford

From: Talking History

Steven Watts discusses the life of Henry Ford, with host Bryan Le Beau. The program features commentary and our usual look at History in the News a...

Added: Feb 04, 2006
Length: 29:00

The Afro: Personal Reflections

From: David Person

A personal and historical look at the Afro hairstyle as a cultural and political phenomenon.

Bought by WJAB, KCUR, WNCU, and WFUV

Added: Feb 01, 2006
Length: 58:57
Purchases: 4

Public Enemies

From: Talking History

Interview features Bryan Burrough, discussing the gangster era of the 1930s, along with our regular features, History in the News and Site of the W...

Added: Dec 09, 2005
Length: 29:02

Teaching History

From: Talking History

Interview focuses on the teaching of history in today's classrooms, commentary examines what we learn from history,

Added: Sep 07, 2005
Length: 29:00

Teaching History

From: Talking History

Jacquelyn Hall, Professor of History at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill discusses teaching history in schools with host Bryan Le Beau and...

Bought by KUOW

Added: Sep 07, 2005
Length: 29:00
Purchases: 1

Scenes From The Beach 4

From: George Thatcher

Reflections on the night sky

Added: Aug 11, 2005
Length: 01:37

Scenes From The Beach 5

From: George Thatcher

Reflections on the changing landscape of the beach

Added: Aug 11, 2005
Length: 01:30

Commentary: Labor's Day -- and Yours

From: Dick Meister

A commentary on how working life would be much harder and far less rewarding were it not for organized labor.

Bought by KUPR low power FM, WTIP, WSLR, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Delta College Public Radio and more

Added: Aug 07, 2005
Length: 03:20
Purchases: 10

1968

From: Talking History

Our interview features Mark Kurlansky who joins host Bryan Le Beau to discuss just what made 1968 "the year that rocked the world," and Robert Bren...

Added: Jul 10, 2005
Length: 29:00

The Scopes Trial

From: Talking History

According to John Herron's guest, Edward Larson, the Scopes Trial took on a life and meaning of its own, and William Ashworth comments on the defin...

Added: Jul 10, 2005
Length: 29:02

Treasonable Doubt

From: Talking History

Interview with Bruce Craig on the Harry Dexter White spy case and commentary from Jon Wiener on secrecy in the archives.

Added: Jul 10, 2005
Length: 29:02

The Bicycle: A History

From: Talking History

Fred Nielsen and guest David Herlihy retrace the history of the bicycle and Sam Wineburg comments on why history teachers need history degrees.

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WMPG, Marfa Public Radio, and BSR Radio

Added: Jul 10, 2005
Length: 29:00
Purchases: 4

Cold War: Cool Medium

From: Talking History

Interview with Thomas Doherty author of Cold War: Cool Medium, topical commentary and regular features on History in the News, and our Site of the ...

Added: May 27, 2005
Length: 29:00

William Clark

From: Talking History

Interview with Landon Jones on the life of William Clark, plus topical history news and commentary.

Added: May 27, 2005
Length: 29:00

The Real May Day

From: Dick Meister

A commentary on the importance of May Day to working people.

Bought by KPIK-LP, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and BSR Radio

Added: Apr 25, 2005
Length: 02:55
Purchases: 3

Lessons of the CIO

From: Dick Meister

The CIO's history offers important lessons for those currently trying to revitalize the labor movement .

Added: Mar 01, 2005
Length: 03:22

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Champion of Labor

From: Dick Meister

Some of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Most important work was done in behalf of the labor movement.

Bought by WGHC-LP 98.3 FM Chicago, KPFT, and WYSO

Added: Jan 12, 2005
Length: 02:23
Purchases: 3

Boston Marriages

From: Talking History

Same sex union is nothing new, find out what was meant by the term "Boston Marriage" in this week's show.

Added: Dec 28, 2004
Length: 29:00

Saboteurs

From: Talking History

Nazi Raid on America

Added: Dec 01, 2004
Length: 29:00

Presidential Performances

From: Talking History

Host Bryan Le Beau and Max Skidmore, author of "Presidential Performances: A Comprehensive Review" discuss the pros and cons of presidential rankings.

Added: Oct 25, 2004
Length: 29:01

Halloween

From: Talking History

Author, David Skal and Talking History's host, Bryan Le Beau discuss some of the myths and origins of Halloween.

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, Radio Catskill, KVSC, KKWE Niijii Radio, Marfa Public Radio and more