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The Whiskey Rebellion

David Silkenat

An American History Podcast hosted by Frank Cogliano and David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 174: Critical Race Theory

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2021/05/26

In more than 20 states, Republican AGs and legislators have taken steps to prohibit "Critical Race Theory". Frank and David discuss what CRT actually is, what some conservative pundits claim it is, and what this moment says about the state of American politics and education. Last Drops Frank: Revolution 250 podcast David: Alamo relics and Flamin' Hot Cheetos

01:00:43

Whiskey Rebellion 173: War on Meat

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2021/05/10

As Americans increasingly embrace vegan/vegetarian diets, meat has become the next frontier in the ongoing culture war. Frank and David discuss meat in American history. Last Drops Frank: Annette Gordon-Reed On Juneteenth Fennell Lecture David: NYPL Menu project

52:08

Whiskey Rebellion 172: The Longest War

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2021/05/03

President Biden has announced that the US will be removing its remaining combat troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. Frank and David look back on nearly 20 years of war. Last Drops Frank: Fennell Lecture with Annette Gordon-Reed David: New England towns debate Hannah Duston statues

56:38

Whiskey Rebellion 171: D.C. Statehood

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2021/04/26

The House recently passed a measure to give Washington, D.C. statehood. Frank and David discuss the idea and the peculiar place the city has in the federal system. Last Drops Frank: Fennell lecture with Annette Gordon-Reed David: article on Mary Ann Vecchio

54:02

Whiskey Rebellion 170: Anglo-Saxons in the Woods

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2021/04/19

The recently announced GOP America First Caucus says it's intent on defending "Anglo-Saxon political traditions." Frank and David discuss the use of "Anglo-Saxon" in American history, including why Thomas Jefferson tried to learn the language, its use in eugenics, and more recently. Last Drops Frank: Julie Flavell's new book on the Howe Dynasty David: David Treuer's article on Native Americans and National Parks

53:12

Whiskey Rebellion 169: Infrastructure Week

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2021/04/12

President Biden has proposed a massive 2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill that promises the most significant investment since FDR's New Deal and Eisenhower's Interstate Highway system. Frank and David discuss the bill and its historical antecedents. Last Drops Frank: Kenneth Roberts' novels David: Kevin Waite article on the Klan in the West

50:51

Whiskey Rebellion 168: The Long History of Violence...

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2021/04/05

The past year has witnessed a dramatic upsurge in violence targeting Asian Americans. Frank and David talk about its history to put the current moment into context. Last Drops Frank: Rob Dunbar's talk on Scottish Gaelic and American (for Tartan Week) David: History of the bathroom scale

50:19

Whiskey Rebellion 167: Council of Historians

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2021/03/29

News broke this week of a clandestine meeting between President Biden and a number of prominent historians. Frank and David discuss the meeting and how presidents have consulted with historians. Last Drops Frank: Michael Connelly's Murder Book podcast David: Katherine Jewell's Liner Notes podcast

43:29

Whiskey Rebellion 166: American Rescue

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2021/03/15

Frank and David discuss the passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act and compare it to other landmark pieces of legislation from American history. Last Drops Frank: Ben Marsh's Unravelled Dreams wins Hagley Prize David: Make Me Smart podcast

59:50

Whiskey Rebellion 165: Cancel Culture

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2021/03/08

Frank and David discuss Cancel Culture, including Mr. Potato Head and Dr. Seuss. Last Drops Frank: update on citizenship test and SASA 2021 David: new Alamo exhibit

54:04

Whiskey Rebellion 164: Secession Fever

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2021/03/01

Recent polling suggests that a growing number of Americans are in favor of disunion. Frank and David discuss secession movements and what they mean. Last Drops Frank: Age of Jackson podcast David: EFI Future of Health

44:11

Whiskey Rebellion 163: Can You Pass the Test?

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2021/02/22

Frank and David discuss the history of naturalization and citizenship tests. Last Drops Frank: Marsh Family Singers David: SASA week and Amend on Netflix

40:59

Whiskey Rebellion 162: Impeachment Round 2

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2021/02/16

Frank and David discuss how Trump's second impeachment trial differed from his first trial. Last Drops Frank: update on Alaska beads, RIP Friendly's founder S. Prestley Blake David: Last Best Hope podcast

46:28

Whiskey Rebellion 161: Making Sense of Q-Anon

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2021/02/08

One month after the assault upon the Capitol, Frank and David try to make sense of Q-Anon. Is it a conspiracy theory? A cult? Something else? Last Drops Frank: Venetian beads in pre-Columbian Alaska David: digitization of W.E.B. DuBois papers

01:05:21

Whiskey Rebellion 160: HOF Worthy?

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2021/02/01

Last week, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced that no new members would be joining this year. Frank and David talk about the history of the Hall of Fame, including some controversial selections and exclusions. Last Drops Frank: William Hogeland article in the New Republic and Alexis Coe on Hamilton and slavery David: Kidada Williams' Seizing Freedom podcast

46:31

Whiskey Rebellion 159: End This Uncivil War

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2021/01/25

Frank and David reflect on President Biden's inauguration. Last Drops Frank: redecorating the Oval Office David: Jen Ellis, knitter of Bernie's mittens

56:18

Whiskey Rebellion 158: Domestic Terrorism

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2021/01/14

On the morning after Trump's second impeachment, Frank and David discuss the history of domestic terrorism and how recent events fit into that history. Last Drops Frank: Fennell Forum David: images of National Guard in the Capitol

57:14

Whiskey Rebellion 157: Insurrection Aftermath

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2021/01/08

Frank and David reflect on the recent invasion of the Capitol by Trump supporters. Last Drops Frank: Fennell forum David: death of last Civil War widow

50:08

Whiskey Rebellion 156: All-American Coup

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2021/01/04

Some Congressional Republicans have promised to object to the upcoming counting of Electoral College ballots, demanding a special commission to investigate election fraud, citing the 1877 Electoral Commission as a precedent. Some pundits have called this action part of a coup to overturn the election results. Frank and David discuss all this, looking at other coups in American history. Last Drops Frank: Fennell Forum on January 20th David: Jackie Antonovich's historic discovery

49:18

Whiskey Rebellion 155: Is the Presidency Broken?

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2020/12/28

As we near the end of the Trump presidency, Frank and David discuss whether the problems of the last four years reveal some deeper problems with American democracy and what can be done to fix it. Last Drops Frank: MLB recognizes Negro Leagues as Major Leagues David: NYT profile of Heather Cox Richardson

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