How Did Hollywood Survive the Great Depression?
During the Great Depression, millions of Americans were out of work, but they still managed to make it to the movies. In fact, Hollywood didn't just survive one of our country's greatest economic down...
25 Mars 34min
Sybil Ludington: 16-Year-Old Hero of the American Revolution
She was just 16 years old when she rode nearly 40 miles through the night rallying the militia as the British attacked during the American Revolution. Bob calls up Karen Romano Young (Sybil Ludington:...
18 Mars 40min
What Happened to Aaron Burr After He Killed Alexander Hamilton?
In 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in the most infamous duel in American history. But what happened next? Did Burr face murder charges? Was he convicted? And why did...
11 Mars 45min
Why Do We Spring Forward?
No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent Daylight Saving Time. But he did muse about its practicality in a 1784 essay. So, if Franklin didn't invent DST, where did all this springing forward come from? ...
4 Mars 29min
Was Disney's Balto a True Story?
Was the Disney movie Balto actually based on a true story? A listener wants to know if this heroic snow dog was real—or just a Hollywood invention. To get answers, Bob calls up Dr. Nicole Burt of the...
25 Feb 30min
Did Willy Wonka's Creator Spy on America?
Roald Dahl is a beloved children's author. Turns out, he was also a British spy during WWII! So how does one transition from seducing prominent Americans' wives to writing Matilda? Well, we're glad y...
18 Feb 50min
A Washington & Lincoln Birthday Special!
In honor of President's Day, we're sharing some of the best conversations we've had about Honest Abe and General Washington. We speak with historian Alexis Coe (You Never Forget Your First: A Biograp...
16 Feb 59min
Are the Olympics an Appropriate Place for Protest?
You gotta keep 'em separated. That's a lot of people's opinion about mixing sports and politics. But as the world turns its eyes to Italy for the 2026 Winter Games, you have to wonder if this is the i...
11 Feb 43min
