Minisode 14: What Fostered Our Interest in History & Politics

This minisode we discuss what sparked our interests in American history and politics. 

TUX reflects on his political awakening during the runup to the 2008 election, and how his interest in history started in college. He took a circuitous path when writing a report about the history of the American food system fostered a love for food history, and then a book about the unfinished America Eats! manuscript by the Works Progress Administration fostered an interest in learning about the New Deal. 

STEPHANIE talks about the frustrations of being born black and political. She learned a dry, white-washed version of history that never rang true. 

ALSO MENTIONED: The New York Time’s Dialect Quiz and Teaching Slavery (Season 1, Minisode 3).

DIALECT QUIZ

We want to hear from YOU! What is your experience? What made you interested in politics and history? Was there a specific event that opened your eyes to these subjects? Or were you always politically aware? Was there a teacher or adult that modeled political awareness or fostered in interest in American history? Did listening to a podcast like ours get you into these topics? If so, which ones? Please send your stories and anecdotes—any feedback you have, we’d love to hear it! 

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