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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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#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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00:58:47

#192 Finding Your Place in Music History with Tony...

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2024/08/23

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Tony Scalzo about how he and his band Fastball chose their musical style, the popularity of the song "The Way", and the importance of staying grounded in the music industry.Website- https://www.fastballtheband.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/tonyscalzo/ Band Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/fastballtheband/ Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FtVJzRtpQpU61nBwB7cKN?autoplay=true YouTube-

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00:52:53

#191 Remembering 90s Music with JR Richards

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2024/08/20

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with JR Richards about the creation of the band Dishwalla, the song "Counting Blue Cars", and the legacy of 90s music. Website- https://www.jrrichardsmusic.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/j.r.richards/ Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Uy4mxUjdrSzRTUB7KIgFM?si=59x0rd1lRy6DDHj3_tM0fQ&nd=1&dlsi=7a840c8d7dc34dc8 YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbA5oyz7p7KUawc_PEeVrKg Facebook-

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00:12:02

#190 Pop Culture in the 1990s

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2024/08/20

Historian Ben Baumann talks about growing up in the 1990s, the pop culture of the era, and how the 90s changed the world. 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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00:31:44

#189 Abortion in American Politics with Jessica Waters

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2024/07/30

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Jessica Waters about how the abortion debate has changed over time, how abortion may impact the 2024 election, and the future of abortion rights.Bio- https://www.american.edu/spa/faculty/waters.cfm Twitter- https://x.com/jessicawatersau?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 notifications-

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00:06:44

#188 The History of Controversial Supreme Court...

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2024/07/29

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historic US Supreme Court rulings that have divided Americans and why the US Supreme Court remains polarizing 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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00:40:08

#187 The Future of the American Political System with...

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2024/07/19

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Governor Christine Todd Whitman about how politics has changed, the potential impact of the 2024 election, and the future of American democracy.Bio- https://www.christiewhitman.com/ Book- https://www.amazon.com/Its-My-Party-Too-America-ebook/dp/B000OCXHKO?ref_=ast_author_mpb Forward Party- https://www.forwardparty.com/ States United Democracy Center- https://statesuniteddemocracy.org/ Twitter-

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00:12:23

#186 The History of American Presidents Abusing Their...

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2024/07/17

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various American presidents that have abused their power and how this has continued into the modern era. 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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01:00:44

#185 Astrophysics and Free Will with Dr. Charles Liu

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2024/07/10

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Charles Liu about science and philosophy, the free will debate, and what astrophysics can tells us about the question of free will.Bio- https://www.amnh.org/research/staff-directory/charles-liu Book- https://www.amazon.com/Handy-Quantum-Physics-Answer-Book-ebook/dp/B0D6GVKW6C Star Talk- https://startalkmedia.com/bio/charles-liu/ Podcast- https://linkin.bio/theliuniverse/ Twitter-

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00:10:44

#184 The Historical Philosophies That Made Us

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2024/07/09

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the philosophical ideals that have been crucial to modern society and their origins. 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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00:58:43

#183 The Rural Voter with Dr. Nicholas Jacobs

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2024/07/02

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Nicholas Jacobs about the nationalization of American politics, the rural urban divide, and the various misconceptions of rural voters.Bio- https://www.colby.edu/people/people-directory/nicholas-jacobs/ Book- https://www.amazon.com/Rural-Voter-Politics-Disuniting-America/dp/0231211589 Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack:

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00:08:21

#182 The History of Taking American Voters for Granted

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2024/07/01

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various politicians throughout history who upset voters by ignoring what they think, which would help cost them elections. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: https://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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00:59:18

#181 1980s Music with Robert Holmes

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2024/06/18

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Robert Holmes about the origins of his 1980s band 'Til Tuesday, the hit song "Voices Carry", and the legacy of 1980s music. Twitter- https://x.com/AdleyRobert Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/robert-holmes-7 Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: https://rootsofreality.substack.com/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If

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00:06:33

#180 1980s Nostalgia

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2024/06/18

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the entertainment of the 1980s and its legacy on society today. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.substack.com/ 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-

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00:34:25

#179 The Animal That Doesn't Age with Dr. Daniel...

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2024/06/05

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Daniel Martinez about the potential immortality of hydra, what our species can learn from this, and whether it would be worth living forever.Bio- https://www.pomona.edu/directory/people/daniel-e-martinez Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.substack.com/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the

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00:11:03

#178 The Historical Quest for Immortality

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2024/05/24

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical hope for immortality, the science of death, and how these impact the meaning of our lives.Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: https://rootsofreality.substack.com/ 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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