The 10 Best BackStory Podcast Episodes
1) 267: The Faces of Racism: A History of Blackface and Minstrelsy in American Culture
Nathan talks with historian Rhae Lynn Barnes about Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s 1984 yearbook page and its link to a long and disturbing history of blackface minstrelsy. They discuss how white ci...Show More
2) On The Money: A History Of American Currency [rebroadcast]
This month, the U.S. Treasury announced that Harriet Tubman would replace Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill. In this episode, we evaluate America’s relationship with money, exploring the tra...Show More
3) 322: 1980s Environmentalism and How the Reagan-Era Shaped the Natural World
On this episode of BackStory, Ed and Brian dig into the 1980s and explore how actions in both federal policy and grassroots movements shaped environmentalism.
4) 218: Close Encounters: UFOs in American History
On this episode of BackStory, Nathan, Brian and Ed discuss the things in the sky we struggle to explain – unidentified flying objects.
5) 283: In God We Trust? The History of Religious Identity in America
On this episode of BackStory, Joanne presents segments from BackStory's archive that look at religious identity in America.
283: In God We Trust? The History of Religious Identity in America
39:24 | Jun 21st, 2019
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6) 276: Red in the Stars and Stripes?: A History of Socialism in America
On this episode of BackStory, Brian and Nathan reveal the rich history of socialism in the United States.
7) 275: Alternative Facts, Falsehoods and Delusions: The Lies We've Told Ourselves and Each Other in American History
On this episode of BackStory, Nathan digs into the BackStory archives to bring you a selection of segments that look at alternative facts in American life.
8) 271: Oh, Bloody Hell: BackStory’s History of Profanity in America
On this episode of BackStory, Ed, Brian and Nathan look at the history of profanity in America.
9) 266: BlackStory: BackStory Celebrates Black History Month with a Compilation
Nathan showcases some of BackStory’s best content about African American history in honor of Black History Month. In this episode, hear about one historian’s heartbreaking research into the human effe...Show More
10) National Lampoon: A History of American Satire
The election of Donald Trump has been a boon to political satirists. Saturday Night Live is enjoying its highest ratings in 20 years, andThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert is now the most successful ...Show More