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Roots of Reality

A podcast by historian Ben Baumann that uses history from the formation of the universe to the present, illustrating how our world came to be. The podcast provides brief historical summaries of various subjects and features oral history interviews with guest experts who have lived experiences related to the topics discussed. "Billions of years led to you."

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00:50:27

#213 The Quest to Save Scottish Gaelic with Prof....

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2025/01/20

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Prof. Will Lamb about the origins of Scottish Gaelic, its historic decline, and the modern efforts to save it. Bio- https://edwebprofiles.ed.ac.uk/profile/william-lamb X- https://x.com/uilleamuan?lang=fr Book- https://www.amazon.com/Scottish-Gaelic-Comprehensive-Routledge-Grammars/dp/0367189186 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications-

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00:08:14

#210 The History of Ice Hockey

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2024/11/29

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the origins of ice hockey, the beginning of the NHL, and the greatest players ever. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram-

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00:59:43

#211 An Inspiring Hockey Story with Rob O'Gara

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2024/11/29

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Rob O'Gara about Yale University's hockey national championship team, how college hockey has changed, and Rob's journey to the NHL.Bio- https://yalebulldogs.com/staff-directory/rob-o-gara/523 X- https://x.com/Rob_OG15 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/robog15/ Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast,

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00:44:27

#209 A Historical Perspective on the 2024 Election

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2024/10/30

Historian Ben Baumann on what to make of the 2024 US Presidential Election.Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram-

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01:05:44

#208 What America Can Learn from the Roman Republic...

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2024/10/29

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Jason Schlude about why ancient history is relevant, how ancient history influenced the founding fathers, and the ancient political challenges that American democracy faces today. Bio- https://www.csbsju.edu/languages-and-cultures/person/jason-schlude/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-schlude-5717401b/ Book- https://www.amazon.com/Parthia-Politics-Ancient-Routledge-Studies/dp/0815353707 Follow Roots of

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00:18:55

#207 The History of Attacking Democracy

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2024/10/29

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various ways authoritarians have attacked democracies throughout history and why these examples should serve as a warning to American democracy today. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook-

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00:49:32

#206 The Future of American Democracy with Reed Galen

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2024/10/24

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Reed Galen about his work to help protect American democracy and the dangers that Donald Trump poses to it this election. Twitter- https://twitter.com/reedgalen Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/reed_galenusa/ Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-home-front/id1765927918 Substack-

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00:06:14

#205 The History of Protecting American Democracy

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2024/10/21

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical tests to American democracy and the test facing the nation today. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram-

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00:53:17

#204 How the Republican Party Has Changed with Susan...

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2024/10/15

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with former Rep. Susan Molinari about how politics has changed, how Donald Trump took over the Republican Party, and the potential consequences of a second Trump term. Bio- https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000843 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/suemolinari Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email

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00:09:32

#203 The Recent History of Political Opportunism in...

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2024/10/14

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the recent surge in political opportunism in America and the people that went from being very critical of President Donald Trump to very supportive of him. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of

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00:26:46

#202 Treason According to the Founding Fathers with...

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2024/10/07

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Carlton Larson about the concept of treason according to the founding fathers, the legal history of treason in America, and how the founding fathers would have viewed January 6. Website- https://carltonlarson.com/ Twitter- https://x.com/carltonfwlarson?lang=en Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email

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00:07:17

#201 The History of Treason in America

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2024/10/06

Historian Ben Baumann talks about treason throughout American history and how it is still a problem today. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook-

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01:39:06

#200 A Historian's Experiences in the Cold War Era...

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2024/09/24

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Robert Baumann about growing up during the cold war, the history of the cold war, and his experiences living in the Soviet Union.LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-baumann-47858737/ Online Presentations: The Soviet Union in Afghanistan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgIkhXaTBUw Books: Russian-Soviet Unconventional War in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and

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00:06:18

#199 The History of Uncertain Times

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2024/09/24

Historian Ben Baumann talks about living through times of uncertainty and gives examples from his own family history, which can perhaps help us navigate the uncertain times were are currently living in. (Pictured: is a poem titled "Carpetbagger" by Dr. Benjamin McGraw Rush) Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave

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00:27:10

#198 Dog Intelligence with Vanessa Woods

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2024/09/21

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Vanessa Woods about puppy intelligence, misconceptions about dogs, and why dogs and humans bond so well. Website- https://vanessawoods.net/ Books- https://vanessawoods.net/#books Netflix Documentary- https://www.netflix.com/title/81681888 Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications-

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00:04:25

#197 The History of Dogs

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2024/09/21

Historian Ben Baumann gives a brief history of dogs, their origins, and why they are so special to our species. (Pictured: Speedy, Plato, Osiris, Tsar, and Shadow) Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social

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00:40:14

#196 Controversial American Presidents with Dr....

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2024/09/17

Photo credit: Alex SouthIn this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Kathryn Brownell about the most troubling presidents in American history, how American media has changed historically, and what makes a president bad. Bio- https://www.cla.purdue.edu/directory/profiles/kathryn-cramer-brownell.html Books- https://www.amazon.com/Books-Kathryn-Cramer-Brownell/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AKathryn+Cramer+Brownell X- https://x.com/kathrynbrownell?lang=en Support

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00:12:45

#195 The History of Controversial Political Statements

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2024/09/13

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the controversial statements from various presidents in American history and how this problem is even worse today. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook-

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00:56:48

#194 Political Psychology with Dr. Christopher Federico

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2024/09/02

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Christopher Federico about the various factors that determine whether someone is politically engaged or not, as well as the type of voters which were crucial in previously electing Donald Trump.Bio-https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/federico Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email

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00:10:04

#193 The History of Failing To Vote

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2024/08/30

Historian Ben Baumann talks about low voter turnout in the US, how it has impacted consequential elections in American history, and why voting in the 2024 election matters.Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social

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