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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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S2E10-1920s

Star-Spangled Studies ·

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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33:36

S1E5 The American Revolution: From Loyal Subjects to...

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2025/08/01

In Episode 5 of Star-Spangled Studies, Dr. G unpacks Chapter 5 of The American Yawp, tracing the radical shift from proud British subjects (post-1763) to bold American rebels. Topics covered include:• Aftermath of the Seven Years’ War and imperial debt • Royal Proclamation of 1763 and colonial backlash • Stamp Act upheaval and “No Taxation Without Representation” • Intersection of the Great Awakening & Enlightenment ideas • Boston Massacre, Tea Party & Intolerable Acts • Thomas Paine’s

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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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30:28

S1E7 The Early Republic: Expansion, Resistance &...

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2025/08/01

In Episode 7 of Star-Spangled Studies, Dr. G examines Chapter 7 of The American Yawp—how Jefferson’s republic grappled with paradoxes of freedom amid rapid expansion and conflict. Key topics include:• Jefferson’s presidency, the Haitian Revolution & Gabriel’s Rebellion • Rise of scientific racism & challenges from Black intellectuals • Republican Motherhood and early female education • Peaceful transfer of power in 1800 and Jefferson’s small-govt reforms • Constitutional crisis over the

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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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S2E18 the Recent Past. 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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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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Star-Spangled Studies Teaser: Your Guided Tour...

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2025/07/31

In this introductory trailer, Dr. G welcomes you to Star-Spangled Studies—a deep, chronological survey of U.S. history based on The American Yawp textbook. • What is “yawp”? Walt Whitman’s raucous call for many voices • Seasons 1–2 overview: 30 binge-ready episodes from Indigenous America through the Civil War and beyond • Season 3 promise: focused deep dives into utopian communes, Frederick Douglass, Trail of Tears, Gold Rush & more • Scholarly accuracy meets storytelling: primary sources,

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51:42

Episode 7: American Imperialism

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2025/06/17

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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54:51

Episode 6: Life in Industrial America

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2025/06/08

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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56:35

Episode 5: The West

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2025/06/03

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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33:21

Episode 4: Capital and Labor Part 2 - Populism and...

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2025/05/28

Episode 4: Capital and Labor Part 2 - Populism and the People's PartyThe episode delves into the intricate tapestry of the People's Party and the burgeoning populism that emerged during the Gilded Age, a period marked by stark economic disparity and social upheaval. We explore the profound grievances of American farmers, who felt increasingly beleaguered by monopolistic practices and a deflationary currency tethered to the gold standard, thus igniting a grassroots movement aimed at restoring their

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46:27

Episode 3: Labor And Capital Part 1: The Struggles...

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2025/05/25

Today, we embark upon an exploration of the Gilded Age, a period epitomized by its stark juxtaposition of grandeur and despair. We shall delve into the fundamental paradox of this era: the simultaneous emergence of vast wealth and pervasive poverty, as articulated by the astute observer Henry George, who lamented the enigma of progress entwined with poverty. The narrative unveils a nation undergoing radical transformation, propelled by industrialization and the relentless march of capital, while

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Episode 2: Echoes of Freedom: The Promises and Perils...

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2025/05/21

Episode 2: Echoes of Freedom: The Promises and Perils of ReconstructionReconstruction is a pivotal epoch in American history, characterized by a fierce struggle to redefine freedom and reconstruct a nation emerging from the ashes of the Civil War. As we delve into this intricate narrative, we will examine the tumultuous transition from the battlefield to the political arena, where formerly enslaved individuals sought to claim their rightful place in a society that had long denied them equality. The

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Episode 1 - A Nation Torn: The Road to 1865

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2025/05/15

Episode 1 - A Nation Torn: The Road to 1865The exploration of the United States Civil War, a pivotal juncture in the nation's narrative, serves as the focal point of our discourse. The episode commences with a profound examination of Abraham Lincoln's reflections in his second inaugural address, wherein he elucidates the harrowing dichotomy that compelled the nation towards conflict. We traverse the historical landscape from the American Revolution through the complexities of slavery, the

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Welcome to Star-Spangled Studies!

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2025/05/14

WELCOME TO STAR-SPANGLED STUDIES!!!!!This podcast episode delves into the intricate complexities of American history from the post-Civil War era to contemporary times. We embark on a comprehensive exploration of pivotal moments and figures that have significantly shaped the nation, beginning with the Reconstruction era, which remains a critical yet often misunderstood chapter of American democracy. As we navigate through the tumultuous landscape of the Gilded Age, we aim to illuminate both the

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