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Star-Spangled Studies

Star-Spangled Studies is a college-level U.S. history podcast created by professional historian Dr. G—built for students, teachers, and curious listeners alike. Season 1 covers the era from 1865 to the present. Each episode unpacks key events, movements, and ideas that shaped the modern United States—through rich narrative, scholarly insight, and accessible storytelling. Whether you"re enrolled in a course or exploring history on your own, you’ll get clear, engaging episodes. Bring your curiosity

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31:54

From Moonshine to Motorsports: The Untold Origins of...

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2025/10/07

The genesis of NASCAR is intrinsically intertwined with the clandestine world of moonshining in the American South, a narrative that epitomizes the audacity and ingenuity of those who navigated the treacherous terrain of both the law and the racetrack. As we embark on this riveting exploration, we shall delve into the historical tapestry of stock car racing, illuminating how a high-stakes race against federal agents during the Great Depression transformed into a legitimate sport that has captivated

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36:30

From Rags to Riches: The Remarkable Rise of Sam the...

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2025/09/15

The narrative arc of Samuel Zemuri, more commonly known as Sam the Banana Man, illuminates the complex interplay between entrepreneurial ambition and the insidious machinations of corporate imperialism. Emerging from the docks of Mobile, Alabama, this penniless immigrant transformed a mere observation of discarded fruit into a burgeoning empire, ultimately orchestrating a coup in Honduras to secure his dominance in the banana trade. Yet, his ascent was not merely a tale of individual triumph; it

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28:08

Reconstruction's Darkest Hour: The New Orleans...

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2025/08/12

Bonus Episode: Reconstruction's Darkest Hour: The New Orleans Massacre ExplainedThe New Orleans Massacre of 1866 stands as a pivotal and harrowing episode in the annals of American history, illuminating the tumultuous intersection of race, politics, and violence in the wake of the Civil War. As we traverse the intricacies of this tragic event, we explore the catalysts that precipitated such brutality, delving into the fierce struggle for equality that unfolded within the city’s culturally rich yet

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30:47

Hiram Revels and the Challenges of Reconstruction

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2025/08/05

The episode centers around the pivotal moment in American history when Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first African American United States senator, taking his oath of office on February 25, 1870. This significant event occurred within the context of Reconstruction, a tumultuous period characterized by efforts to redefine freedom and citizenship in the aftermath of the Civil War. Revels' ascent to the Senate symbolizes both the revolutionary potential unlocked by Union victory and the formidable

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47:45

S2E8 Progressivism Unpacked: Muckrakers, Reform &...

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2025/08/01

In this episode, Dr. G explores the Progressive Era (c. 1890–1920): a sprawling, multifaceted reform movement that emerged in response to the excesses and injustices of the Gilded Age. We’ll look at how muckraking journalists exposed corruption and exploitation, the rise of social-gospel and settlement movements, and the era’s landmark political reforms—from trust-busting presidents to women’s suffrage and labor protections. Along the way, we’ll also examine who benefited from “progress” and who was

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27:07

S1E12 Manifest Destiny: Westward Expansion &...

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2025/08/01

In Episode 12 of Star-Spangled Studies, Dr. G unpacks The American Yawp Chapter 12—how “Manifest Destiny” drove U.S. expansion across the continent. Key topics include:• Origin of the term “Manifest Destiny” by John L. O’Sullivan • Racial ideology & Anglo-Saxon supremacy driving expansion • Indian removal wars & the Trail of Tears • Texas Revolution & Tejano contributions (Juan Seguín) • Spot Resolutions & Lincoln’s challenge to Polk’s war claim • Mexican–American War: causes,

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35:38

S2E12- WWII

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2025/08/01

Follow Along & Stay ConnectedThis episode of Star-Spangled Studies follows The American Yawp, a free and open U.S. history textbook. You can read along or explore more at:👉 www.americanyawp.comStay connected with Dr. G and the podcast community:📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram: @star_spangled_studiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Star-Spangled Studies with fellow history lovers!

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48:10

S2E10-1920s

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2025/08/01

Follow Along & Stay ConnectedThis episode of Star-Spangled Studies follows The American Yawp, a free and open U.S. history textbook. You can read along or explore more at:👉 www.americanyawp.comStay connected with Dr. G and the podcast community:📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram: @star_spangled_studiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Star-Spangled Studies with fellow history lovers!

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54:46

S2E9 WWI

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2025/08/01

Follow Along & Stay ConnectedThis episode of Star-Spangled Studies follows The American Yawp, a free and open U.S. history textbook. You can read along or explore more at:👉 www.americanyawp.comStay connected with Dr. G and the podcast community:📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram: @star_spangled_studiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Star-Spangled Studies with fellow history lovers!

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32:59

S1E10 Religion & Reform: Second Great Awakening &...

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2025/08/01

In Episode 10 of Star-Spangled Studies, Dr. G explores Chapter 10 of The American Yawp—how faith ignited reform and shaped antebellum America. Key topics include:• Second Great Awakening & Finney’s new theology • Camp meetings, circuit riders & the rise of Baptists & Methodists • “Burned-over District,” new sects & utopian experiments • Transcendentalism: Emerson, Thoreau & self-reliance • Benevolent Empire: temperance, asylums & public schools • Radical abolitionism:

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55:23

S2E13 The Cold War

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2025/08/01

Follow Along & Stay ConnectedThis episode of Star-Spangled Studies follows The American Yawp, a free and open U.S. history textbook. You can read along or explore more at:👉 www.americanyawp.comStay connected with Dr. G and the podcast community:📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram: @star_spangled_studiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Star-Spangled Studies with fellow history lovers!

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33:20

S1E8 - The Market Revolution: Transportation,...

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2025/08/01

Follow Along & Stay ConnectedIn Episode 8 of Star-Spangled Studies, Dr. G breaks down Chapter 8 of The American Yawp—how steam, railroads, canals, and cotton transformed the young Republic. Key topics include:• Post–War of 1812 “Era of Good Feelings” and rising nationalism • Transportation revolution: steamboats, Erie Canal & railroads • Telegraph & communication revolution • Market integration: from subsistence farms to cash crops • Cotton gin, “King Cotton” & the internal slave

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51:04

S2E16 - The Unraveling 1970s. aup3

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2025/08/01

Follow Along & Stay ConnectedThis episode of Star-Spangled Studies follows The American Yawp, a free and open U.S. history textbook. You can read along or explore more at:👉 www.americanyawp.comStay connected with Dr. G and the podcast community:📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram: @star_spangled_studiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Star-Spangled Studies with fellow history lovers!

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29:15

S1E9: Democracy in America: Jacksonian Politics &...

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2025/08/01

In Episode 9 of Star-Spangled Studies, Dr. G dives into Jacksonian America—how Andrew Jackson and the Age of the Common Man remade U.S. politics and society. Key topics include:“Corrupt Bargain” of 1824 & the rematch of 1828Jackson’s “King Mob” inauguration and the rise of mass democracyPeggy Eaton scandal & Jackson’s Kitchen CabinetTariff of Abominations, Calhoun’s Nullification & Webster’s “Liberty & Union” speechThe Bank War: Jackson’s veto of the Second Bank of the U.S.Indian

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51:58

S2E15 - the 1960s. aup3

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2025/08/01

Follow Along & Stay ConnectedThis episode of Star-Spangled Studies follows The American Yawp, a free and open U.S. history textbook. You can read along or explore more at:👉 www.americanyawp.comStay connected with Dr. G and the podcast community:📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram: @star_spangled_studiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Star-Spangled Studies with fellow history lovers!

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45:52

S2E14- The Affluent Society

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2025/08/01

Follow Along & Stay ConnectedThis episode of Star-Spangled Studies follows The American Yawp, a free and open U.S. history textbook. You can read along or explore more at:👉 www.americanyawp.comStay connected with Dr. G and the podcast community:📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram: @star_spangled_studiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Star-Spangled Studies with fellow history lovers!

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26:41

S1E13 Sectional Crisis: Compromise, “Bleeding Kansas”...

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2025/08/01

In Episode 13 of Star-Spangled Studies, Dr. G unpacks The American Yawp Chapter 13—how the 1850s sectional crisis shattered the Union. Key topics include:• Senate caning of Charles Sumner & breakdown of debate • Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Act • Uncle Tom’s Cabin’s moral impact • Kansas–Nebraska Act, popular sovereignty & “Bleeding Kansas” • Rise of the Republican Party • Dred Scott decision’s political earthquake • John Brown’s raid at Harpers Ferry • 1860 election:

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31:35

S1E11 The Cotton Revolution: King Cotton & Slavery |...

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2025/08/01

In Episode 11 of Star-Spangled Studies, Dr. G examines The American Yawp Chapter 11—how cotton transformed the South and fueled slavery’s expansion. Key topics include:• Eli Whitney’s cotton gin & short-staple cotton boom • “Petite Gulf” cotton strain & steam-powered river transport • Indian removal & the opening of the Cotton Belt • Domestic slave trade (“Second Middle Passage”) & New Orleans markets • Southern cities as modern commercial centers built on slavery • Southern

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48:36

S2E11 - Great Depression and New Deals

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2025/08/01

Follow Along & Stay ConnectedThis episode of Star-Spangled Studies follows The American Yawp, a free and open U.S. history textbook. You can read along or explore more at:👉 www.americanyawp.comStay connected with Dr. G and the podcast community:📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram: @star_spangled_studiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Star-Spangled Studies with fellow history lovers!

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54:16

S2E17 - The Conservative Revival. aup3

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2025/08/01

Follow Along & Stay ConnectedThis episode of Star-Spangled Studies follows The American Yawp, a free and open U.S. history textbook. You can read along or explore more at:👉 www.americanyawp.comStay connected with Dr. G and the podcast community:📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram: @star_spangled_studiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Star-Spangled Studies with fellow history lovers!

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