Best Robert Douglass Podcasts (2024)

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David Rutledge Discusses the Biblical View of Slavery 44:53

7h ago44:53

44:53

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews David Rutledge, a Professor of History at Furman University. David explores the connection with the Founding Leaders and their Biblical interpretation of slavery in the Bible.By Inertia Films

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Catherine Braxton Discusses Drayton Hall 25:06

14h ago25:06

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Catherine Braxton about her ancestors at Drayton Hall, and the thoughts and memories she has of the place now. Catherine Braxton serves on the Governing Board of the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust.

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The Beloved Community - August 2024 59:35

4d ago59:35

59:35

This month’s show is centered around #belovedcommunity — what it is, how we cultivate it, and what’s holding us back. What does Beloved Community mean to you?By Stacie Freasier, Robert Tyrone Lilly, Jim Crosby

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K Carl Smith Discusses Frederick Douglass 43:43

15d ago43:43

43:43

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews author K Carl Smith about Frederick Douglass and his views on the Founding Fathers.

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Rick Starr Discusses The Founders and Independence Hall. 15:15

27d ago15:15

15:15

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Park Ranger Rick Starr in Independence Hall. Rick discusses the events that took place there, and the Founders who participated.By Inertia Films

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Show Kick-off / Frederick Douglass' Profound, Prolific Words 1:01:01

1M ago1:01:01

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By Stacie Freasier, Robert Tyrone Lilly, Jim Crosby

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Robert Baker Explores the Thinking Behind the Founders 36:12

1M ago36:12

36:12

Director A. Troy Thomas sits down with author, professor and historian H. Robert Baker to discuss the Founding Fathers and their complicated relationship with slavery. Baker explains the influences that shaped the thinking of the men that built America.By Inertia Films

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Rod Gragg Discusses Religion's Influence in Early America 1:23:19

2M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Rod Gragg, author of Forged in Faith. Rod discusses the Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom in the New World, and the impact that the Judeo Christian viewpoint had on the founding documents.By Inertia Films

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Sara Georgini discusses the Adams Family 45:47

3M ago45:47

45:47

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Sara Georgini about John Adams, John Quincy Adams and Abigail Adams. Sara discusses the Adams prominent role in the founding of the country, and their relationship with slavery. Sara Georgini is an American historian, and series editor for The Papers of John Adams at the Adams Papers Editorial Project.…

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Mary V Thompson discusses George Washington 29:23

4M ago29:23

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Mary V. Thompson about George Washington. They discuss how Washington's views on slavery changed during his life and the complications he faced trying to free the slaves of Mount Vernon. Mary V. Thompson was a research historian at Mount Vernon, and is now retired and serves as Research Historian Emerita at Mount …

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S5E8: Jennifer Frey | Reviving Liberal Learning in a Pursuit of Virtue, Happiness, and Meaning of Life 34:32

4M ago34:32

34:32

In this episode, Henry Thompson and Dr. Jennifer Frey, Dean of the Honors College at the University of Tulsa, discuss the challenges and opportunities facing liberal education. She addresses the prevailing utilitarian mindset in universities, where education is often reduced to job training rather than a pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. Dr. …

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Carl Westmoreland discusses Thomas Jefferson and Slavery in Virginia 38:36

5M ago38:36

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews the late Carl Westmoreland about Jefferson's view on slavery and its role in the colonies. Carl Westmoreland was the Senior Historian at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.By Inertia Films

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S5E7: Lucas Morel | Reimagining Patriotism: MLK, Frederick Douglass, and the Beloved Community 36:52

5M ago36:52

36:52

Featuring Lucas Morel, professor of politics at Washington and Lee University. Morel delves into the complex relationship between patriotism and the experiences of Black Americans, as exemplified by the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Frederick Douglass. Despite facing profound injustices and obstacles, both leaders ultimately embraced Ameri…

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Carter Hudgins Discusses Slavery at Drayton Hall Plantation 27:03

5M ago27:03

27:03

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Carter Hudgins, the President and CEO of Drayton Hall. Hudgens discusses slavery at Drayton Hall Plantation, and slavery's role in the economics of the Colonies.By Inertia Films

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David Eltis Discusses the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade 43:33

5M ago43:33

43:33

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews David Eltis, the Robert W. Woodruff Professor Emeritus of History at Emory University and the co-developer of slavevoyages.org. Eltis discusses the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and its impact on the Americas and the Founding Fathers of the United States.By Inertia Films

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Walter Brueggemann Discusses Slavery in the Bible 34:49

6M ago34:49

34:49

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews theologian Walter Brueggemann. Brueggemann offers an interpretation of slavery in the Bible, and discusses the Bibles influence on the Founding Fathers. Brueggemann is currently William Marcellus McPheeters Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary.…

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S5E6: Hans Zeiger | Higher Education and Donor Impact 21:52

6M ago21:52

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In this episode, we speak with Hans Zeiger, the President of the Jack Miller Center, the nationwide network of scholars and teachers. We delve into the intricate interplay of ideas, economics, and donor influence within the realm of higher education; Zeiger provides a unique perspective on challenges facing universities, from the economic pressures…

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David Azerrad Discusses the Political Policies of the America's Founding Fathers 37:47

6M ago37:47

37:47

Today's podcast features Hillsdale College's Assistant Professor and Research Fellow, David Azerrad. Azerrad explains the guiding principles of the Founders, especially in creating the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. He further explains the paradox of liberty and slavery as seen in the personal lives of the Founders. Azerrad …

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Caroline Keinath discusses John Adams 46:29

7M ago46:29

46:29

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Caroline Keinath at Piecefield about John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams, and their impact on forming America.

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S5E5: Robert P. George | Navigating Free Speech Challenges in the Age of Ideological Conformism 47:38

7M ago47:38

47:38

Robert P. George serves as the sixth McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. Henry and George discuss respecting free speech rights on campus (and beyond) for all perspectives, distinguishing genuine free speech from incitement to violence. George ad…

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Historian Christa Dierksheide discusses Thomas Jefferson 47:12

7M ago47:12

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Christa Dierksheide at Monticello about Thomas Jefferson and his role as a Founding Father and an owner of slaves.By Inertia Films

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Historian Sara Bon-Harper discusses James Monroe 16:43

8M ago16:43

16:43

Director A. Troy Thomas sits down with Sara Bon-Harper, Executive Director of James Monroe’s Highland, to discuss many of the contributions of James Monroe. Monroe was the last Founding Father to serve as President, a two time Governor of Virginia, a US Senator, an ambassador to Britain and France, as well as Secretary of State. An accomplished sol…

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S5E4: Zachary Shore | America’s Ethical Crossroads: Deciphering Vengeance and Virtue in History and Policy 31:34

8M ago31:34

31:34

Professor of History at the Naval Postgraduate School and Senior Fellow at the Institute of European Studies, University of California, Berkeley Zach Shore examines the United States' critical ethical decisions during and after the World War II. Key issues include the internment of Japanese Americans, nuclear attacks on civilians, and punitive poli…

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Historian Richard Beeman discusses the Paradox of Liberty and Slavery in the Founding Era of America 1:01:09

8M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews historian Richard Beeman. Richard was the John Walsh Centennial Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania. He was also the director of the Philadelphia Center for Early American Studies. Richard wrote several books, including "Plain Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution," and "Our Lives,…

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Joseph Ellis Discusses The Founding Fathers and Slavery 40:09

9M ago40:09

40:09

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Pulitzer Prize winning author, Joseph Ellis about America's Founding Fathers and slavery. Ellis argues that we should cease arguing about whether the Founders were heroes or villains, but instead grapple with them as flawed human beings who we can learn from because of their imperfections and what they did well.…

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S5E3: James R. Stoner | Unraveling the Tapestry of American Democracy 34:09

9M ago34:09

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In this episode Henry speaks with Dr. James R. Stoner, Professor and Director of the Eric Voegelin Institute in the Department of Political Science at Louisiana State University. Henry and Stoner dive into the intricate threads of constitutional history with a focus on the symbiotic relationship between British and American constitutional tradition…

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Professor Eric Jackson discusses Colonial America, Slavery and The Founding Fathers 33:52

9M ago33:52

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews professor Eric Jackson about Colonial America, Slavery and The Founding Fathers. Eric Jackson is a professor of American History at Northern Kentucky University with over 50 journal publications.By Inertia Films

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Historian Edward J. Larson discusses George Washington 43:50

10M ago43:50

43:50

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews historian and author Edward J. Larson about George Washington's role as a respected leader of the American Revolution and his ownership of slaves at Mount Vernon.By Inertia Films

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S5E2: John Rose | Free Speech and Viewpoint Diversity in Higher Ed 37:41

10M ago37:41

37:41

Henry Thompson interviews John Rose, the Associate Director of the Civil Discourse Project at The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University. Henry and Rose discuss a course Rose teaches called How to Think in an Age of Political Polarization. Rose talks about intellectual virtues to model, why the most politically intolerant people are humorles…

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An Interview with former Director of Education at James Madison’s Montpelier, Christian Cotz 32:33

11M ago32:33

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews former Director of Education at James Madison’s Montpelier, Christian Cotz. Christian discusses James Madison's role in crafting the United States Constitution and his ownership of slaves at his family's large Virginia plantation, Montpelier.By Inertia Films

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An Interview with the 2006 Social Studies Teacher of the Year, India Meissel 44:28

11M ago44:28

44:28

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews the 2006 Social Studies Teacher of the Year, India Meissel. She discusses European colonization of North America, the history of slavery in the New World before and after the American Revolution as well as the Founding Fathers' complicated relationship with slavery.…

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S5E1: Matthew Continetti | Restoring Constitutional Conservatism in America 44:11

11M ago44:11

44:11

Welcome to Season 5 of Keeping it Civil. We’re thrilled to have you back and promise memorable, informative, thought-provoking conversations. In this episode our host Henry Thompson sits down with a Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute Matthew Continetti. Besides discussing his most recent book, The Right: The Hundred-Year War for America…

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Historian Jon Kukla discusses Patrick Henry 58:40

12M ago58:40

58:40

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews author and historian Jon Kukla about Patrick Henry. Perhaps best known for his "Liberty or Death" speech at St. John's Church, Patrick Henry was also an American founder who owned slaves. Jon Kukla discusses the nuances of this seeming contradiction.By Inertia Films

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An Interview with historian Lonnie Bunch 24:03

12M ago24:03

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and the first African American and first historian to serve as head of the Smithsonian. He was also the founding director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). In this episode, Lonnie discusses the museum as wel…

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An Interview with Mount Vernon's Doug Bradburn 43:48

1y ago43:48

43:48

Director A. Troy Thomas interviews the president and CEO of George Washington's Mount Vernon, Doug Bradburn. Doug discusses the complexities of liberty and slavery in the founding era of the United States and how the views of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson changed throughout their lives. For more information on the award-winning documentary…

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Henry Wiencek Discusses George Washington and Thomas Jefferson 1:00:22

1y ago1:00:22

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews historian and author, Henry Wiencek about George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Both founders' views on slavery seemed to change throughout their lives. Listen to find out how. For more information on the award-winning documentary, Liberty & Slavery: The Paradox of America's Founding Fathers, visit our website.…

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Introduction to the Series 6:46

1y ago6:46

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews historians, authors, theologians and other experts about the founding of the United States of America and the paradox of liberty and slavery. Each episode will feature an extended interview conducted for the documentary film, Liberty & Slavery: The Paradox of America's Founding Fathers For more information visit o…

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S4E12: R. Shep Melnick | Higher Education in Crisis 27:55

1+ y ago27:55

27:55

Shep Melnick is the Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Professor of American Politics at Boston College and Co-chair of the Harvard Program on Constitutional Government. Henry and Shep Melnick speak about the current crisis in America's higher education, Melnick's research on Title IX, the regulation of gender equality in higher education and Melnick's latest …

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S4E11: Jenna Storey | Modern Restlessness and Quest for Virtue 27:23

1+ y ago27:23

27:23

Jenna Storey is a senior Fellow in the Social, Cultural and Constitutional Studies Department at the American Enterprise Institute. Henry and Jenna Storey speak about the crisis of modern liberal arts education, the restlessness of young college students and her plans for improving and reforming higher ed.…

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Emmett Till 23:29

1+ y ago23:29

23:29

Mamie Till sent her only child, 14 year old Emmett to visit his family in the Delta, Mississippi for the summer in 1955, two weeks later his body was returned in a casket. Instagram: @painpowerpodcast Email: painpowerpodcast@gmail.com Sources: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-murder-of-emmett-till-j6dpye/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/fe…

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S4E10: Franciska Coleman | Social Regulation Of Free Speech In America 40:19

1+ y ago40:19

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Franciska Coleman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School. In this episode we speak about assumptions encoded in words people choose to use and why many nations around the world signed a "covenant" that addresses hate speech yet the United States never did. Coleman also discusses, among other things, the social regulatio…

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S4E9: Heather Mac Donald | Why Did Universities Abandon Their True Mission? 40:15

1+ y ago40:15

40:15

Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a New York Times bestselling author. In this episode Henry and Mac Donald discuss identity politics and why universities are not teaching students, among other things, how to think about ideas "in the abstract" in pursuit of evaluating neutral principles of free speech …

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S4E8: Winston Marshall | Former Mumford and Sons Banjo Player’s Career & Political Stance 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

39:35

Winston Marshall has had a long and successful career as a musician, most notably as a founding member of the popular folk rock band Mumford and Sons. He later made headlines by leaving the band due to his controversial political views. As Marshall embarked on a solo career, we take a look at the events that led to his departure and explore the mot…

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Frederick Douglass, Pt.1: American Reformer, Abolitionist, Orator, Writer and Statesman. 23:23

1+ y ago23:23

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Born into slavery; young Frederick Douglass realized that knowledge was his pathway to freedom he began his quest and never looked back. Instagram: painpowerpodcast Email: painpowerpodcast@gmail.com Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Douglass https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/frederick-douglass https://publicseminar.org/e…

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S4E7: Bion Bartning | Pro-Human Approach to Addressing Racism 35:00

1+ y ago35:00

35:00

Bion Bartning is an entrepreneur and investor. He is also the founder of FAIR, the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism. Bartning talks to Henry about what prompted him to start the Foundation and FAIR’s alternative diversity training and other mechanisms put in place as a response to racism and other ideologies.…

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S4E6: Batya Ungar-Sargon | Elitism in Journalism Poses Growing Danger to American Democracy 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

45:22

Join us as Henry speaks with Batya Ungar-Sargon about her new book Bad News: How Woke Media is Undermining Democracy. Ungar-Sargon talks about how the media is silencing the middle class of America and why the interests of the lower income population are not represented in D.C. We discuss hopefulness that comes from the "goodness of the American pe…

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S4E5: Jason Nichols | Hip-Hop & Political Activism 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

30:51

In this episode Dr. Nichols, a hip-hop artist, public intellectual and academic, speaks with Henry about hip-hop as a form of public discussion and political activism, about the corrosive effect of social media on civil discourse and the legacy and influence of Bea Gaddy on Nichols' political views.By School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership

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S4E4: Jane Kamensky | Place of the American Revolution and American History in Public Discourse 39:49

2y ago39:49

39:49

Jane Kamensky talks about American identity in colonial time and at the time of the Revolution and whether we're equipping ourselves and our students with an understanding of the revolutionary era. Henry also discusses with Kamensky the binary of competing narratives of U.S. history and why we need to challenge it…

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S4E3: Eric Kaufmann | Demographic Transitions, White Majority & Political Contention in Coming Decades 48:16

2y ago48:16

48:16

Henry speaks to Eric Kaufmann about political demography, nationalism and a mixed-race population as a future majority in America. Kaufmann discusses the dangers of suppressing opposition to immigration and why repressive tolerance is a bad idea.By School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership

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S4E2: Megan McArdle | Civil Discourse Online and Offline, Changing Nature of Threats to Free Speech and Self-Censorship 37:29

2y ago37:29

37:29

This episode covers an attack on Salman Rushdie as a “visceral and physical expression” of attempts to suppress free speech. Threats to free speech come not only from the right but the left also, McArdle argues; she calls it a distressing pullback from the values that are necessary to a liberal society.…

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