Best James Mahoney Podcasts (2024)

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"Justifying" Slavery with Kristin Kessinger 38:47

4h ago38:47

38:47

Joining me this week is educator and historian Kristin Kessinger. In this episode, we discuss her scholarship analyzing the southern paternalistic justifications for slavery in Missouri and how important it is to understand our past. You can follow Kristin on instagram through her handle: rockthekessbah.…

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Do You Speak English? 5:49

2d ago5:49

5:49

I admire anyone making a determined effort to learn the language of their host country and are willing to try to avoid asking that embarrassing question “Do you speak English?” at every opportunity. After all, without a basic knowledge of the language, culture and customs, much of the new life that was hoped for will never be achieved. © Barrie Mah…

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Slavery No More: The 13th Amendment 15:55

3d ago15:55

15:55

In the final months of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln focused his attention on securing the passage of a constitutional amendment banning slavery. But why, if he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, was an amendment necessary? Tune in this week to find out.By Alycia

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Transatlantic Commuter: A Conversation about James Baldwin with Ethan Healey 42:28

6d ago42:28

42:28

James Baldwin was a writer, activist, and world traveler who dedicated his life to understanding his identity and how it fit within American society. His writing deftly explore these topics and sheds a light on the Black experience in the twentieth century. Joining me for this bonus episode is past guest Ethan Healey. Healey shares his research abo…

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Let’s go Fishin’! with Melissa Mahoney of the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust 53:02

9d ago53:02

53:02

The Monterey Bay is the crown jewel of the Central California Coast. For well over a century, the Bay has been exploited for a myriad of purposes; today, it needs protection and conservation. This is especially the case with its fish and fisheries, which provide a vital source of food but are vulnerable to tastes and markets. Join Sustainability no…

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Abraham Lincoln with Jerry Landry 1:00:26

10d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Joining me as I wrap up my coverage of sixteenth president Abraham Lincoln is Jerry Landry. Jerry is a presidential history expert and is the host and lead researcher behind the incredible Presidencies of the United States podcast. Jerry lends his insight, expertise, and analysis on Lincoln's administration, how his cabinet helped him be successful…

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Abraham Lincoln: Part Two 18:19

17d ago18:19

18:19

Join me this week for the second chapter of Lincoln's life and legacy. Tune in as I discuss Lincoln's early political career, his debates with Stephen Douglas, and how he surprised everyone to become the 16th President of the United States. And be sure to come back next week for a special guest as I wrap up my coverage of Abraham Lincoln.…

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Cull of the Wild: Killing in the Name of Conservation with Hugh Warwick 57:39

23d ago57:39

57:39

Do you remember the Northern Spotted Owl, icon of the old-growth Redwood Wars of the 1990s? Well, the Northern Spotted Owl is, once again, under threat. This time, however, the threat comes from another species of owl, the Barred Owl, a larger and more aggressive bird native to the United States, whose range has been expanding westward as a result …

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From Beans to Brews: Coffee in America 15:54

24d ago15:54

15:54

Join me this week as I dive into the latest listener request: the history of coffee in the United States. Coffee has long been associated with American culture. But how did we get here? Learn how a little revolution altered the drinking habits of colonists and how brewers sought to make the perfect coffee blend. Why was the coffee house considered …

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Behind Everest with Kate Nicholson 39:39

1M ago39:39

39:39

Sitting down with me today is historian and author Kate Nicholson who recently published Behind Everest: Ruth Mallory's Story which details the life of Ruth Mallory, wife to famed British mountaineer George Mallory. We chat about how she discovered Ruth and what motivated her to tell Mallory's story. You can learn more about Kate by visiting the we…

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"What's in Those Plastics, Anyway?" with Professor Susannah Scott of UC Santa Barbara 56:45

1M ago56:45

56:45

The world is awash in plastic. According to a study published in 2020, total production of plastics since 1950 is now over 10 billion tons, with more than half of that simply discarded. And the production of plastics will only increase in the future. There is a lot of oil and natural gas in the world and, if and when we wean ourselves from fossil f…

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The First: Mary Eliza Mahoney 14:57

1M ago14:57

14:57

Mary Eliza Mahoney broke the gender and racial barrier when she became the first Black woman to earn her nursing license in 1879. Although Black women had long been performing the work of nurses, Mahoney's successful completion of a rigorous licensing programming demonstrated that African American women were capable of succeeding in medicine. But j…

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The First Queen of Drag 12:21

2M ago12:21

12:21

Not much is known about the first recorded drag queen in the United States, William Dorsey Swann. A man who was born into slavery in Maryland just ahead of the Civil War, Swann eventually moved to Washington, D.C. where he held parties celebrating a different form of expression. Tune in this week as I chat about William Dorsey Swann and how his act…

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Blast from the Past! Nature's Best Hope with Professor Douglas Tallamy A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard 51:21

2M ago51:21

51:21

According to those who know, we are in the midst of the Sixth Great Extinction, this one brought on by the activities of human civilization that are resulting in a species extinction rate that is estimated to be between 1,000 and 10,000 times higher than natural extinction rates. So far, efforts to protect endangered plants, animals and insects hav…

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Freeman's Challenge with Dr. Robin Bernstein 43:42

2M ago43:42

43:42

Joining me this week is Dr. Robin Bernstein. She is a historian, professor, and author whose latest book Freeman's Challenge: The Murder That Shook America's Original Prison for Profit investigates the origins of penal capitalism. To buy yourself a copy of the Freeman's Challenge, be sure to head over to the University of Chicago Press' website her…

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No Experience Required: Women In the Federal Workforce 17:21

2M ago17:21

17:21

In the nineteenth century, social norms dictated that proper ladies stayed in the domestic space, leaving the home for waged work only under desperate circumstances. As the federal government expanded during the Civil War, the need for labor intensified and administrators quickly realized they had an untapped source: women. Join me this week as I d…

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Reading and Interpreting Your Electricity Bill: A Talmudic Exegesis 53:03

2M ago53:03

53:03

You probably receive an electricity bill every month from your local utility and, after complaining about it, dutifully pay it. But do you ever stop to read your electricity bill? If you are a customer of PG&E and, maybe, a local community choice aggregator, you receive 6 pages of unintelligible, closely-spaced text, numbers, graphs and acronyms. A…

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Charlotte Forten Grimke 14:27

2M ago14:27

14:27

Born to a wealthy Black family, Charlotte Forten enjoyed a level of privilege uncommon for Black Americans of the period. She spent her life dedicated to the uplift of her fellow countrymen by pursuing a teaching career. So just who was Charlotte Forten Grimke? Tune in to find out. To subscribe to the newly launched newsletter, be sure to head over…

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The Dakota 38 (Listener Request) 16:46

2M ago16:46

16:46

In the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln authorized the execution of 38 Dakota warriors. His decision to execute, and the reasons used to justify the action remain a black mark on Lincoln's legacy. Join me this week as I dive into the latest listener request and explore what prompted the mass execution of Indigenous Americans and wh…

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Do We Dominate Nature because We Fear Death? with Professor James Rowe, University of Victoria 51:24

3M ago51:24

51:24

Why do humans dominate nature and why have they done so? Is it because of God told Adam and Eve to “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth”? Is it because capitalism sees the world in terms of …

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"Madam Elizabeth": Elizabeth Keckly 20:12

3M ago20:12

20:12

Born into slavery in 1818, Elizabeth Keckly learned a trade that would lead to her freedom and place her into the upper echelons of white society: sewing. Join me as I dive into the life of the woman who was known as "Madam Elizabeth" by her famous employers. Where did Elizabeth learn how to sew? How did she buy her freedom? And what caused her rif…

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Ep.94: Mark DeBonis & Dominic Missana (Momsauce Podcast) 45:37

3M ago45:37

45:37

Mark and Dom join the crew to talk about Momsauce podcast. Follow Dom and Mark as well as Momsauce on instagram and YouTube for their live show updates!

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Lemuria with Justin McHenry 31:51

3M ago31:51

31:51

Joining me this week is historian and author Justin McHenry. In this episode we discuss his latest effort, Lemuria: A True Story of a Fake Place, which tells the story of the fictional Lemuria. Justin dives into how Lemuria is tied to Atlantis, how Mt. Shasta is involved, and what it tells us about alternative narratives. To learn more about Justin…

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Is Solar Energy a Commons Belonging to Everyone or Private Property only for the Well-off? with Professor Kathryn Milun of the Solar Commons Project 1:04:23

3M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

The light and energy from the sun falls on us all, humans, animals and plants. That light is what sustains life on Earth. But that light can also be transformed into electricity by solar photovoltaics that are not cheap. Is solar energy the common property of everyone on Earth or is it the exclusive property of those who can afford the technology t…

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Civil War Home Fronts 15:24

3M ago15:24

15:24

One of the topics you all wanted me to cover was the impact of the war on the home front. Join me this week as I cover the impacts of a "total war" on local residents and how home front experiences changed depending on race, location, and economic status. For show notes, source material, and ways you can support the show, visit the website at www.c…

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Edwin Stanton 17:46

3M ago17:46

17:46

Edwin Stanton is perhaps best known as the man who oversaw the hunt for President Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. The lawyer turned Secretary of War dealt with his fair share of heartache and uncertainty, but as I will cover in this episode, he was the right man at the right time. For show notes, source material, or ways you can supp…

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What do students eat? Salads! with staff and students from Esperanza Community Farms and Pajaro Valley High School 52:38

4M ago52:38

52:38

Students eat. But what do they eat? And where does that food come from? Both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the California Department of Food and Agriculture are trying to help small farms sell more of their organic produce to public schools, shortening the supply chain between farms and consumers and encouraging students to eat more salads…

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How to Start a War with Michael Trapani 52:36

4M ago52:36

52:36

Joining me this week is fellow podcast host and new audiobook author, Michael Trapani. He is the host (and author) of How to Start a War and sat down with me to discuss both his project and what we can learn from studying the bad actors in history. To learn more about Michael, head over to his website at www.howtostartawar.com…

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420: Cannabis in the United States 19:10

4M ago19:10

19:10

If you follow pop culture, then you may be aware that April 20th signifies a celebration of sorts by a certain portion of the population. Join me this week as I dive into the story behind how 420 became a cannabis smoker's holiday and how access and the legality of the drug has evolved in the United States throughout history. Listener discretion ad…

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Ep.93: Rob Lederman 1:27:50

4M ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Legendary Buffalo standup comic and radio personality. Rob was the Buffalo pioneer of comedy. He has owned clubs, produced shows, and performed with the best in the business. Thanks for taking time Rob! Make sure to checkout www.robsplayhousetheater.com for all his upcoming events.

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Mary Todd Lincoln: Part Two 19:07

4M ago19:07

19:07

Join me this week as I wrap up the life of Mary Todd Lincoln. In this episode, I review her time as First Lady, her friendship with dressmaker Elizabeth Keckly, and why she was committed to an asylum.By Alycia

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Being in the World with Bees (or, What is it to Be a Bee?) with Professor Eve Bratman 51:16

4M ago51:16

51:16

Bees are in danger; what can we do? Tune into a Sustainability Now! rebroadcast from 2021 to hear a conversation with Eve Bratman, an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at Franklin & Marshall College, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Bratman is a political ecologist with interdisciplinary training utilizing social science to explore conservati…

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Mary Todd Lincoln: Part One 16:31

4M ago16:31

16:31

The wife of 16th President Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln is generally known for her eccentric personality. However, there is so much more sitting beneath the surface. Join me this week as I begin the life and times of Mary Todd Lincoln.By Alycia

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The Green Energy Resource Rush and the American West with Professor Dustin Mulvaney 56:37

5M ago56:37

56:37

Solar electricity is the fuel of the future. But can we go solar without damaging the environment? Solar farms in distant places need transmission lines to get their product to the market. Storage batteries, and especially electric vehicles, require lithium and the stuff must be mined somewhere. And all the while, its seems that the solar enterpris…

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The Bishop and the Butterfly with Michael Wolraich 31:02

5M ago31:02

31:02

Joining me this week is Michael Wolraich. We discuss his latest book, The Bishop and the Butterfly: Murder, Politics, and the End of the Jazz Age, including what went into the research and how the murder of a woman rocked New York City politics. To learn more about Michael, visit his website at www.michaelwolraich.com…

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Ep.92: Dr. Kevin Williams 59:05

5M ago59:05

59:05

Director of The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at SUNY Buffalo State University. The Eclipse Specialist of WNY joins L2T to relax and have some fun. Make sure you support the events Kevin has prepared at Buff State, as he is trying to deliver the best viewing experience for this historic event. Thanks Doc for all your hard work!…

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Ep.91: Jay Skurski 49:40

5M ago49:40

49:40

Jay is the Bills beat reporter for The Buffalo News. He is also a Buffalo native and is accustom to the heart break he now has to put words to. Excelsior! Ever upward! We discuss the 2024 draft, new stadium, concerts , the hip! Thanks Jay!

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Indigenous Americans in the Civil War 16:20

5M ago16:20

16:20

The Civil War touched every corner of the United States and the people residing within its borders. Native Americans were no exception. As the country tore itself in two, Indigenous Americans had to determine the best course of action for their community. Should they side with the Union? The Confederacy? Or stay neutral? Tune in this week to learn …

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The Climate Change Resilient Vegetable Garden With Kim Stoddart 55:26

5M ago55:26

55:26

All of us—well, many of us—are backyard gardeners. And it’s planting season. Backyard gardens are not immune from the impacts of violent and unpredictable weather or the longer-term effects of climate change. Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Kim Stoddart, editor of Amateur Gardening and author of The Climate Change Resilient Veget…

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Gettysburg 15:52

5M ago15:52

15:52

The bloodiest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg was the fatal blow to Robert E. Lee's quest to invade the north and force a surrender. Tune in as I describe how thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers overtook a small, rural community in southern Pennsylvania and how the battlefield became a public history site.…

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Mushy Peas 5:50

5M ago5:50

5:50

I read recently that due to the country’s financial situation, many people who are used to eating avocado on toast are now turning to eating mushy peas on toast, as a cheaper alternative. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it, I say; I adore mushy peas! © Barrie Mahoney 2024 To find out more about Barrie, his blogs, podcasts and books, go to: http:/…

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Public Assistance in California (Request) 16:08

5M ago16:08

16:08

I am back with another listener request! Longtime listener Arthur asked that I talk about the history of public assistance in the United States. Tune in this week to learn why that is quite the ask and why I decided to focus on the history of welfare in California instead.By Alycia

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Ep.90: Dan Mahoney 1:16:16

5M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

Dan Mahoney is a standup comedian/producer from Buffalo. He has produced shows in NYC and and has taken his act on the road coast to coast. Dan talks about a new comedy special he is releasing later in the year and many upcoming performances. Dont hold it against him for being a Red Raider get out and buy some tickets!…

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Can we square our need to consume with sustainability? with Dr. Jean Boucher, James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, Scotland 51:32

5M ago51:32

51:32

We live in a Consumer Society. Rising consumption is good, since it makes the economy grow. At the same time, we face a Climate Crisis. Rising consumption is bad, since it makes carbon emissions grow. People across the Global North believe we must reduce emissions but they are reluctant to reduce their consumption. What can we do? Some advocate eco…

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What's Love Got To Do With It? 6:15

6M ago6:15

6:15

In 1999, a Japanese designer, Shigetaka Kurita, came up with the idea for 176 emojis when working for NTT DOCOMO, a Japanese mobile phone company. They were intended to help facilitate electronic communication when used with mobile phones and pagers. Emoji is a blend of two Japanese words, picture and letters. I often wonder if it was mere coincide…

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Jefferson Davis 17:39

6M ago17:39

17:39

Join me this week as I dive into the life of Jefferson Davis. A military man and southern politician, Jefferson Davis was the one and only president of the Confederate States of America. Why was he chosen? And what happened to him after the war? Tune in to find out.By Alycia

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Civil War Medical Advancements 17:01

6M ago17:01

17:01

The single most devastating military conflict in United States history, the Civil War took hundreds of thousands of American lives and permanently maimed many others. However the sheer volume of patients also provided an opportunity to test new procedures and hone processes. Join me this week as I discuss medical advancements during the Civil War.…

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Ep.89: Allie Brady 1:10:20

6M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

Allie is the in game host for the World Champion Buffalo Bandits. She has also been a staple in the Buffalo comedy scene performing standup and hosting for over 10 years. We would love to give you this episode the way it was recorded. Unfortunately the cutting room floor was full and you will have to get out live to get the unedited Allie Brady!…

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What an Angel! 5:31

6M ago5:31

5:31

“Oh, she’s an angel”, or “Thank you, you’re an angel” are some of the comments that I sometimes hear, often following an act of kindness or generosity. Maybe such comments are more common in the older generation nowadays, but I am used to hearing them. It is always a comment that startles me for a moment, and I wonder. © Barrie Mahoney 2024 To find…

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The Elephant Seals are Back! with Dr. Theresa Keates 54:58

6M ago54:58

54:58

The elephant seals are back! The elephant seals have made their annual trip back to the California Coast! During the winter months, Elephant Seals turn to love...and fighting... and feeding... and laying around in the sun and rain. This is the prime viewing season at Año Nuevo State Park and Point Reyes National Seashore, where you can watch the tw…

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