Episodes
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Sister Aimee and the Birth of the Megachurch
Sister Aimee Semple McPherson was instrumental in shaping the megachurch movement in America, introducing theatrical elements to worship.
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Weeding is Fundamental Revisited
Book weeding is a necessary process in libraries to maintain space for new books.
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Air-Borne
Airborne diseases are a significant health risk, similar to waterborne diseases.
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Constitution Breakdown #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones
The Constitution, while brief, contains profound implications and historical complexities that shape American society.
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The Quiet Storm
The emergence of the black middle class in the 1970s signaled a new era of economic stability and cultural expression.
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Neil Young’s iPod Killer
Neil Young's Pono aimed to address the decline in audio quality due to digital compression and was rooted in a passion for preserving music fidelity.
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Roman Mars's Guide to San Francisco
The Trans-America Pyramid is a symbol of evolving architectural tastes and public perception over time.
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Food Deserts
Food deserts are complex urban issues rooted in historical economic decline and policy changes.
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Open Borders
Borders significantly influence behavior and societal structure, often leading individuals to act against their moral compass.
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The Titanic's Best Lifeboat
The Titanic was a marvel of safety engineering for its time, designed with safety features that were considered innovative.
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The Red, the Black, and the Green
The red, black, and green flag represents global Black unity and identity, emerging as a symbol during protests against racial oppression.
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The Return of Con Law
The return of Con Law is aimed at dissecting contemporary legal issues through a constitutional lens, guided by insights from Professor Elizabeth Joh.
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Adapt or Design
Kurt Kolstad's journey into disability opened his eyes to the significant design barriers faced by individuals with physical limitations.
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Build, Interrupted: A Conversation with Ezra Klein
The barriers to necessary infrastructure and housing development are often procedural and self-imposed rather than based on genuine limitations.
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Foreign in a Domestic Sense
Surveillance played a significant role in repressing political movements in Puerto Rico, particularly against independence activists.
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Fishing In The Night
Shortwave radio connected the world long before the internet, serving as a portal for diverse voices and styles across distances.
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Emoji Law 😅⚖️
Emojis can have significant legal implications, as seen in the thumbs-up contract case.
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Changing Stripes Revisited
The fall of Saigon and the subsequent exodus of refugees shaped the identity of the Vietnamese American community.
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One-Nil to the Arsenal
Football chants are an integral part of the fan culture, expressing communal identity and pride.
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I've Got 1099 Problems...
The discovery of the Rosetta Stone connects to taxation, illustrating how tax systems can reveal much about a civilization.
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