Roots of Reality: Recent Episodes
Ben Baumann
A podcast by historian Ben Baumann, which uses history from the formation of the universe to the present, to understand how our modern world came to be.
Historian Ben Baumann speaks with Yale philosophy professor Dr. Daniel Greco about how artificial intelligence is changing philosophy and education, the process of training AI models, and why he does it. They also discuss the implications of AI for education, the concerns surrounding the technology, and what this historic moment means for the future of knowledge.
Historian Ben Baumann speaks with former Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing about his college football career, the experience of leading one of the most successful teams in Kansas history, and how the game has changed over time.
In this episode of Roots of Reality, historian Ben Baumann explores the history of college sports in America, tracing its evolution from Ivy League football fields and early university traditions to the modern era of television contracts, NIL deals, conference realignment, and athlete compensation, while examining what these changes reveal about the broader relationship between community, identity, money, and culture in American society.
Historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Sean O hEigeartaigh about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the myths and risks surrounding it, and why this moment may be remembered as a turning point in human history.
In this episode of Roots of Reality, historian Ben Baumann explores artificial intelligence through the long arc of human technological history, asking whether AI represents just another transformative tool, or a turning point that could fundamentally reshape work, society, and what it means to be human.
Historian Ben Baumann and Jeff Clements, co-founder and CEO of American Promise, discuss the critical issue of money in politics and the movement to pass the For Our Freedom Amendment.
Historian Ben Bauman explores the pervasive influence of money throughout history, particularly in relation to democracy and civic responsibility. He discusses how wealth has shaped political power from ancient times to the modern era, highlighting the ongoing struggle against the corrupting influence of money in public life. The conversation culminates in a critical examination of the current state of American democracy, the role of social media, and the ethical implications of wealth in society.
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann speaks with planetary astrobiologist Dr. Abel Méndez about the search for extraterrestrial life, the science behind the WOW! signal, and the challenges of detecting extraterrestrial intelligence.
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann and astronomer Dr. Eliza Kempton discuss the diversity of exoplanets, the search for potentially habitable worlds, and what studying these planets reveals about Earth’s uniqueness and the possibilities for life elsewhere in the galaxy.
Historian Ben Baumann explores humanity’s enduring question of whether we are alone in the universe and what that search reveals about ourselves. Tracing the idea from ancient philosophy to modern astronomy, the episode examines how scientific discovery deepens existential questions about meaning, mortality, and purpose. It asks whether the search for life beyond Earth is ultimately a search to understand our own place in the cosmos.
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann and Jamie Neikrie, Legislative Director of Issue One, explore examples of constitutional leadership, the role of civil society, and how past challenges can inform the future.
Historian Ben Baumann reflects on how America’s past moments of courage can illuminate a path for a successful future. This episode examines rising polarization, declining civic education, and the expanding influence of artificial intelligence on public trust and our sense of reality, asking what history can teach us about confronting fear, resisting simple narratives, and choosing a future grounded in clarity, responsibility, and hope.
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann talks with Ben Radford, Deputy Editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine and Research Fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. Together, they discuss Radford’s experiences investigating ghosts, the psychological and cultural roots of ghost beliefs, and how these beliefs persist and evolve despite modern technology.
From ancient ghost stories to modern UFO sightings, historian Ben Baumann explores humanity’s enduring fascination with the supernatural, why people believe, how those beliefs reflect our fear of death, and what they reveal about the very nature of being human.
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann talks with Sabrina Schaeffer, Vice President of Public Affairs at the R Street Institute about how freedom in America has changed, whether Americans still truly value freedom today, and the challenges of defending freedom in a polarized time.
From roaming hunter-gatherers to modern democracies, historian Ben Baumann traces how freedom has evolved across thousands of years of human history and why knowledge and critical thinking are key to preserving freedom today.
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann talks with musician Plumes about his experiences playing music for animals, the connection between humans and animals, and why people need to show greater care and compassion for them.
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical relationship between humans and animals, as well as the modern risks animals face.
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Rep. Don Bacon about his approach to crafting bipartisan legislation, the challenges he’s faced in a divided Congress, and why cooperation still matters for America’s future.
Historian Ben Baumann examines whether bipartisanship is still possible in America, tracing America’s history of compromise from its founding to today’s era of deep political polarization.
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann speaks with astrophysicist Dr. Ethan Siegel about the origins of the universe, why scientific skepticism matters, and how our understanding of the cosmos may evolve in the future.
Historian Ben Baumann explores the timeless question of why the universe exists, challenging the belief in certainties, and encouraging listeners to embrace the unknown by creating their own meaning in a mysterious cosmos.
In this episode, Ben Baumann discusses the transformative power of learning history, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical context rather than memorizing random facts and dates. He critiques the prevalence of pseudohistory and the influence of unqualified individuals on historical narratives. Baumann advocates for a comprehensive approach to learning history, including big history and personal ancestry, to empower individuals and enhance their understanding of their place in the world.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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Jason Paige about his work producing commercial jingles, his iconic performance of the Pokémon theme song, and the impact of the musical "Rent" on his life and career.Website- https://jasonpaige.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop5iBDC3lZpLjjFj6PNFHEfeIO6lYk1pGnsufKQIdXVeHnFRGdq Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jasonpaige/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/jasonpaigetheOGTwitter- https://x.com/jasonpaigeshowYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2XYGW_iC8xtSgV_xdQRc6ASubscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of popular television theme songs from the 1960s to the 2000s and how they impacted audiences.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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann interviews the lead singer of Black Lab, Paul Durham, about his humble journey to becoming a professional musician, his experiences overcoming challenges in his career, and his work on the Spider-Man soundtrack.Website- https://www.blacklabworld.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/paulblacklab/?hl=enFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/blacklabband/Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about 2000s pop culture and what 2000s kids remember from the era.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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann interviews Sporting KC legend Matt Besler about the origins and evolution of professional soccer in Kansas City, his career with Sporting KC, and more.Website- https://www.captainssoccerclub.com/X- https://x.com/MattBeslerInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/mattbesler/?hl=enFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/MattBesler/Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of the US soccer team, the development of professional soccer in America, and how far the sport has come in the United States.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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of language and why so many languages are going extinct 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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-lambX- https://x.com/uilleamuan?lang=frBook- https://www.amazon.com/Scottish-Gaelic-Comprehensive-Routledge-Grammars/dp/0367189186Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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/523X- https://x.com/Rob_OG15Instagram- 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, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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/0815353707Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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 posed to it this election.Twitter- https://twitter.com/reedgalenInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/reed_galenusa/Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-home-front/id1765927918Substack- https://reedgalen.substack.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaASHQhC8w2E4Ola898yarVEoNAqZJRut1V2gKMy8CXFSBf0Vh8dbUVog4_aem_zLR8puJkCUTIoEWMCJBKugThe Union- https://jointheunion.us/The Union Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jointheunionus/The Union Twitter- https://x.com/JointheUnionUSFollow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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 this election.Bio- https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000843Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/suemolinariSupport Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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=enSupport Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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 Afghanistanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgIkhXaTBUwBooks:Russian-Soviet Unconventional War in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Afghanistanhttps://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/combat-studies-institute/csi-books/LP20_Russian-SovietUnconventionalWars.pdfArmed Peacekeepers in Bosniahttps://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/combat-studies-institute/csi-books/baumann_bosnia.pdfMy Clan Against The World: US And Coalition Forces In Somalia, 1992-1994https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/Primer-on-Urban-Operation/Documents/My-Clan-Against-the-World.pdf Invasion, Intervention, Intervasion: A Concise History of the U.S. Army in Operation Uphold Democracy https://www.loc.gov/item/2023693137/Articles:SUBJECT NATIONALITIES IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF IMPERIAL RUSSIA: THE CASE OF THE BASHKIRShttps://www.jstor.org/stable/2498099"The Central Army Sports Club (TsSKA): Forging a Military Tradition in Soviet Ice Hockey," The Journal of Sports History, No. 2 (1988), 151-66.https://search.gesis.org/publication/csa-pei-4980127A Central Asian Perspective on Russian Soft PowerThe View from Tashkenthttps://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/July-August-2018/Baumann-Asian/“The Decembrist Revolt and its Aftermath: Values in Conflict,” Interagency Journal, 2019.https://thesimonscenter.org/featured-articles/featured-article-the-decembrist-revolt-and-its-aftermath-2/Russians Are Busy Hammering Out Their “Ideology of the Future”https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/September-October-2023/Ideology-of-the-Future/Russia’s Latest Historical Revisionism and Reinventing the Futurehttps://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/Online-Exclusive/2022-OLE/Baumann/Mobilizing History to PromotePatriotism and a New Pasthttps://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/military-review/Archives/English/ND-19/Baumann-Russian-Patriotism.pdfRussian Antiwar Music in American Perspectivehttps://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/Online-Exclusive/2023-OLE/Baumann/Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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/#booksNetflix Documentary- https://www.netflix.com/title/81681888Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@rootsofrealityFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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.htmlBooks- https://www.amazon.com/Books-Kathryn-Cramer-Brownell/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AKathryn+Cramer+BrownellX- https://x.com/kathrynbrownell?lang=enSupport Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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/federicoSupport Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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=trueYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3EMWd1XsvVhf3hn2f4LguQ?feature=gws_kp_artist&feature=gws_kp_artistFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/fastballtheband/Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=7a840c8d7dc34dc8YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbA5oyz7p7KUawc_PEeVrKgFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/JRRICHARDSDISH/Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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.cfmTwitter- https://x.com/jessicawatersau?lang=enSupport Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Governor Christine Todd Whitman about how politics has changed, the 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_mpbForward Party- https://www.forwardparty.com/States United Democracy Center- https://statesuniteddemocracy.org/Twitter- https://x.com/GovCTWSupport Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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-liuBook- https://www.amazon.com/Handy-Quantum-Physics-Answer-Book-ebook/dp/B0D6GVKW6CStar Talk- https://startalkmedia.com/bio/charles-liu/Podcast- https://linkin.bio/theliuniverse/Twitter- https://linkin.bio/theliuniverse/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheLiuniverseYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@TheLIUniverseSupport Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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/Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Robert Holmes about the origins of the 1980s band 'Til Tuesday, the hit song "Voices Carry", and the legacy of 1980s music. Twitter- https://x.com/AdleyRobertSoundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/robert-holmes-7Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
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-martinezSupport Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
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=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Camilo Ortiz about why young people today are more anxious than in the past, how to help kids becomeless anxious, and the increasing use of medication in society, as well as the rise in students with accommodations.Website- http://www.drcamiloortiz.com/Twitter- https://twitter.com/DrCamiloOrtiz?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorOpen Therapy Institute- https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/aboutotiSupport Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the long historical battle our species has had with mental illness, and the various types that have been prominent in society for thousands of years.Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Dominik Stecula about why foreign propaganda and conspiracy theories are believed by both the far left and far right, the globalization of misinformation, and why the American political system makes these issues worse.Website- http://www.stecula.com/Book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M8YD6XW?ref=KC_GS_GB_USTwitter- https://twitter.com/decustecuSupport Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the disturbing history of Americans who supported authoritarians for a variety reasons, as well as support for authoritarians today in America.Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335Follow 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/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Edward Segal about the types of crises that often occur for organizations, the role of ego plays in creating a crisis, and the importance of having a good staff to prevent a crisis. Website- https://edwardsegal.com/New Book- https://www.whistlestoppolitics.com/Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crisis-ahead/id1514212596Twitter- https://twitter.com/Edwardsegalcom1If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the negative influence of ultra wealthy people in the past and present, as well as what can be done about this issue.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Valentin Pereda about why it is so hard to stop the illegal drug trade, what makes drug cartels so powerful in Mexico, and what the US and Mexico can do to combat drug trafficking.Publications- https://www.cicc-iccc.org/en/people/regular_researchers/peop302If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various drug traffickers throughout history, the largest producers of illegal drugs today, and what can be done about it.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Jeff Asher about the complexities of crime data, the challenges of solving crimes, and how to prevent crime.Bio- https://www.ahdatalytics.com/about-us/Twitter- https://twitter.com/Crimealytics?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorSubstack- https://jasher.substack.com/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of crime going back to the ancient world, crime rates historically, and how crimes are punished. If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Ambassador William Taylor about his work helping former Soviet states build democracies, the origins of the Russian and Ukrainian conflict, and the role the US needs to play going forward.Bio- https://www.usip.org/people/ambassador-william-b-taylorIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical use of false flag operations by authoritarians to justify the invasion of other nations, as well as the use of false flag operations in the modern era.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Ambassador Steve Pifer about the relationship between Ukraine, Russia, and the US during his career in government, why relations between the US and Russia declined, and what to make of the recent Russian nuclear threats over Ukraine.Bio- https://cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/people/steven-pifer?by_publication_type=AllTwitter- https://twitter.com/steven_pifer?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical danger of appeasing dictators looking to conquer, the failure of the League of Nations, and the risk of appeasing dictators today.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Chris French about the psychology of belief, what sleep paralysis is, and his new book: The Science of Weird Shit. Website- http://profchrisfrench.com/Twitter- https://twitter.com/chriscfrench?lang=enBook- https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262048361/the-science-of-weird-shit/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about sleep, why it is important, as well as the historical beliefs that societies have had about dreams. If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Os Schmitz about why some animals are adjusting to climate change better than others, how people can improve biodiversity in their communities, and why there is hope for wildlife.Bio- https://environment.yale.edu/directory/faculty/oswald-schmitzIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the major mass extinctions throughout Earth's history and the issue of global warming today.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Enoch Aikins about the economic issues facing the nations of Africa, the causes of poverty throughout Africa, and how to end poverty in Africa.Bio- https://futures.issafrica.org/about/Twitter- https://twitter.com/aikinsrandy?lang=enIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the major causes of poverty historically and why there is still hope in the fight against poverty.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Russell Bicknell about horseshoe crabs in the fossil record, modern horseshoe crabs, and why horseshoe crabs have existed for millions of years.Bio- https://www.amnh.org/research/staff-directory/russell-bicknellTwitter- https://twitter.com/RussellBicknel1If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Subscribe for email notifications- https://rootsofreality.com/podcast/Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about some of the different living fossils on Earth today and what they can teach us about our own species. If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Laura Knoll about the various types of parasites in the world, how some parasites can impact the brains of animals, and the lack of vaccines for parasites.Bio- https://mmi.wisc.edu/staff/knoll-laura/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the microscopic world inside us all, the common types of parasitic infections in humans historically, and how people get infected with parasites.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Keith Humphreys about the complexities of drug policy, how addiction works, and what drug use tells us about our species. Bio- https://profiles.stanford.edu/keith-humphreysResearch-https://opioids.stanford.edu/Twitter- https://twitter.com/KeithNHumphreys?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://addictionpolicy.stanford.edu/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of drug use, the most commonly used drugs historically, and why drug use continues to be an issue in society.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with former British diplomat Paul Hare about the controversial legacy of WikiLeaks, its impact on international diplomacy, and the relationship between founder Julian Assange and the Russian Government. Bio- https://www.bu.edu/pardeeschool/profile/paul-webster-hare/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about why whistleblowers have been important historically, examples of whistleblowers, and why some whistleblowers are controversial. If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with epidemiologist and science communicator Dr. Raywat Deonandan about why pseudoscience is so popular, the impact of the pandemic on pseudoscience, and much more.Bio- https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-health-sciences/interdisciplinary/our-professors/raywat-deonandanTwitter- https://twitter.com/deonandan?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of people rejecting science, the mindset of a science denier, and the problem with debating science deniers.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Michael Goorjian about his new film Amerikatsi, the inspiration behind it, and its message of hope.Website- https://amerikatsi.film/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Amerikatsi/Twitter- https://twitter.com/AmerikatsiMovieTwitter- https://twitter.com/MichaelGoorjianInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/amerikatsi_movieInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/michaelgoorjian/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann shares some historical stories of hope and how history can give us hope for our future.(Pictured is George Washington Plympton)If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with science-based paranormal investigator Ben Radford about the most popular monsters today, why cryptozoology is popular, and his investigations of various monster sighting claims.Podcast- podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squa…ge/id1226273233Facebook- www.facebook.com/ben.radford.58Twitter- twitter.com/BTRadfordArticles- skepticalinquirer.org/s/?_sft_author…njamin-radfordBooks- www.amazon.com/Benjamin-Radford/…ng_rwt_scns_shareIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the different monster beliefs throughout history and the reasons why people have believed in monsters historically.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Liesel Sharabi about dating in the past vs the present, the rise of online dating, and how AI may impact online dating.Website- https://www.lieselsharabi.com/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann shares historical stories about the different ways people meet in life and how there are now more ways to meet people in the modern world. (Pictured is Ena Neal and William McNaughton)If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with actor Patrick Gallagher about how television has changed, the rise of streaming, the actor's strike, and the impact of artificial intelligence.Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iampatrickgallagher/Twitter-https://twitter.com/PatrickGmanIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of TV shows and how television programming changed each decade.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with archaeologist Dr. David S. Anderson about the growth of pseudoarchaeology on television, the most popular pseudoarchaeological beliefs, and why archaeologists can no longer ignore them.Twitter: twitter.com/DSAArchaeologyFacebook: www.facebook.com/DSAArchaeology/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dsaarchaeologyBooks: www.amazon.com/David-S.-Anderson…ng_rwt_scns_shareIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various TV shows promoting pseudohistory historically, why this is problematic, and what this means for society.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with philosopher of science Dr. Michael Ruse about the battle between evolution and creationism in the US, his issues with the new atheism approach towards the religious community, and the most effective ways to communicate science.Bio- https://philosophy.fsu.edu/people/faculty/michael-ruseBooks-https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IR3OHA/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=c7e6afc0-bfdb-4843-9962-152430a926fd&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdrIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical tension between religions and science, the various religious scientists throughout history, and the modern tension between atheists and the religious community.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with former Blue Oyster Cult member Joe Bouchard about the origins of the band, the song "Don't Fear the Reaper", and his continued journey in music.
Website- https://www.joebouchard.com/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/astronomyjoeb/
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Twitter- https://twitter.com/JoeRockStar
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBpYxsb9L5g_CJpLmxCpIRw
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iWwp3An1kSRWcLztyT4Wd?autoplay=true
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the cultural impact of the 1970s and what the youth of the 70s likely still remember today.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with paleoanthropologist Dr. Donald Johanson about his discovery of the famous fossil called "Lucy", how our understanding of human origins has changed over time, and what we may discover in the future.
Bio- https://search.asu.edu/profile/50790
Books- https://www.amazon.com/Books-Donald-Johanson/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADonald+Johanson
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about how we came to understand human origins and why religious beliefs are not a good reason to reject evolution.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with historian Dr. David Christian about the origins of big history, how the field of history has changed, and why big history is important in the world today.
Bio- https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/david-christian
Books- https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Christian/author/B001IXMEBG?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various types of religious origin stories throughout history and how modern science has enabled us to create a new origin story based on the latest scientific evidence.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Diversity Engagement Specialist Karith Foster about the best ways to create a more united and diverse society, and the common flaws in diversity programs today.
Website- https://karith.com/
Inversity Solutions- https://inversitysolutions.com/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/karithfoster/
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various forms of discrimination throughout history and how discrimination continues around the world today.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with former MLB All-Star Shea Hillenbrand about the challenges of making it as a professional baseball player and what baseball has taught him about life.
Website- https://www.sheahillenbrand.co/speaking-page
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the origins of baseball, who was the greatest player ever, and how baseball has grown internationally.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with writer Angel Eduardo about why it is okay for people to disagree, the dangers of groupthink, and how political polarization distracts us from living our best lives.
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the dangers of self-segregation historically, the reasons why people segregate themselves, and how this issues has continued into the present day.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with free speech expert Jacob Mchangama about the history of free speech globally, the complexities of free speech in the age of the internet, and the threats against free speech today.Website- http://jacobmchangama.com/Twitter- https://twitter.com/JMchangama?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/jmchangamaBook- https://www.amazon.com/Free-Speech-History-Socrates-Social/dp/1541600495The Future of Free Speech- https://futurefreespeech.com/Justitia- https://justitia-int.org/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the censorship enforced by groups of people historically, as well as the non-government censorship that occurs today. If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with singer Ekaterina Shelehova about the complexities of opera singing, going viral with her song "Earth Melodies", and joining the music group ERA.Website- https://www.shelehova.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Ekaterina-Shelehova-168244927230184/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ekaterinashelehova/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/AmbertrinSpotify- https://open.spotify.com/album/5rGsl2CFMeciEV07gMaKw1Apple Music- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/moonlight/id923540228SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/ekaterinashelehovaTikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@ekaterinashelehovaERA- http://eratheliveexperience.com/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about how music becomes famous on a global level historically and how there is lots of music not globally famous that should be. If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with physiologist Dr. Tommy Lundberg about the differences in athletic ability between men and women, transgender athletes, and more. Bio- https://staff.ki.se/people/tommy-lundbergTwitter- https://twitter.com/tlexercise?lang=enInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/tlexercise/?hl=enIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about world records in athletics and what they can tell us about sports today.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with exercise physiologist Dr. Nick Tiller about the latest pseudoscientific fitness trends, the rise of illegitimate fitness experts on social media, and the right way to exercise.Website- https://www.nbtiller.com/Book- https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ANicholas+TillerInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/nb.tiller/Twitter- https://twitter.com/nbtiller/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various sports superstitions from belief in luck and curses, to athletes engaging in pseudoscientific medicine.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Amna Khalid about free speech on college campuses, the role identity plays in free speech debates, and how we can teach people to value free speech.Website- https://www.amnakhalid.com/Twitter- https://twitter.com/AmnaUncensored?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorPodcast- https://www.amnakhalid.com/podcastIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the quest for free speech throughout history and why it is important, the limits of free speech under the 1st Amendment, and the complexities of the free speech and social media debate.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman about the history of culture wars in American education, how the field of history has changed, and the importance of having a learning environment that values free thought and open discussion. Bio- https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/faculty-directory/zimmermanBooks- https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jonathan-Zimmerman/author/B001HCZ9CY?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about how presentism impacts the societal understanding of history and the various examples of presentism today.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with President of the Applied Policy Research Institute Armenia Lara Setrakian about the origins of the tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, why the current situation is so dangerous, and what can be done to resolve this situation.Website- https://www.apri.institute/Twitter- https://twitter.com/LaraIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various invasions throughout history, the diversity of the invasions that have occurred historically, and what this tells us about the violence of our species. If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with TikTok star Tigran Langman about being an influencer, his work teaching English, and his journey to over a million followers.Website- https://tigranlangman.ru/TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@tigranlangmanYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/tigranfanglishInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/tigranlangman/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Jessica Gall Myrick about how social media impacts us mentally, how influencers affect their followers, and the positives and negatives of influencer culture.Website- https://www.emotionsandmedia.com/Google Scholar- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zuTHbzoAAAAJTwitter- https://twitter.com/jessmyrick?lang=taIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the long history of influencers,the different types of influencers, and the importance of skepticismwhen it comes to influencer culture.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with former professional basketball player Tom McMillen about him being on the cover of Sports Illustrated, his experiences playing for the US Men's National team in the controversial 1972 Summer Olympics, and how basketball has changed.Website- https://lead1association.com/people/tom-mcmillen/Books- https://www.amazon.com/Out-Bounds-American-Establishment-Hypocrisy/dp/0671707760Twitter- https://twitter.com/TomMcMillen611If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about basketball's humble origins, how it became a global game, and the most successful teams and players ever.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with comedian Dave Thomas about his journey to comedy, the origins of the popular comedy show SCTV, his work in the film Rat Race, and how comedy has changed over time.Website- https://www.davethomas.com/Books- https://www.amazon.com/Many-Lives-Jimmy-Leighton/dp/B09HZKD2CJhttps://www.amazon.com/SCTV-Behind-Scenes-Dave-Thomas/dp/0771085680SCTV on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@TheOfficialSCTV/featuredTwitter- https://mobile.twitter.com/thedavethomasIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various forms of comedy throughout history.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with musician Ryan Michaels about the importance of music in his family, the origins of Haley & Michaels, and his work creating music in support of Ukraine.Music- https://www.haleyandmichaels.com/Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ko56X4u667qvCekZkcWHF?autoplay=trueYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjJUYxoG-K2qewDnC0YD7KQApple Music- https://music.apple.com/us/artist/haley-michaels/609857311Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/HaleyandMichaels/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/haleyandmichaels/Twitter- https://mobile.twitter.com/haleynmichaelsIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about his ancestry and what we can learn from our ancestors.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with music producer/DJ Andrew Koalska also known as AKKO, about the rise of electronic music, keeping a healthy perspective in the age of social media, and creating the Roots of Reality theme songs.Music- https://soundcloud.com/akkobeatsInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/akkobeats/Twitter- https://mobile.twitter.com/akkobeatsFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/akkobeatsIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann breaks down the billions of years that led to you, answers a question about the meaning of life, and talks about the main idea behind the podcast.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with one of the original members of The Association, Russ Giguere about the origins of the band, the 1960s music scene, and his book Along Comes The Association.Book- https://www.amazon.com/Along-Comes-Association-Beyond-Three-Piece/dp/1644280272The Association- https://www.theassociationwebsite.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheAssociation/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xTzc2q-KzBPxIZ6vHViqQSpotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kuNswDC82PL9xRbfaZJaS?autoplay=trueIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the cultural impact of the 1960s and what the youth of the 60s likely still remember today.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with former NASA Astronaut Rick Hieb about what's it like being in space, his experience performing a record-breaking spacewalk, and the future of spaceflight. Bio- https://www.colorado.edu/aerospace/rick-hiebIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of spaceflight, the role of the Soviet Union and United States, and some of the most impressive spaceflight records.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with former Congressman Bob Inglis about his journey to politics, political polarization, and how politics has changed.Organization- https://republicen.org/bobTwitter- https://twitter.com/bobinglisFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/BobInglisEnIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of political controversies and the dangers of not learning from them as a society.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKF…able_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with biologist Dr. Rana Dajani about the compatibility between Islam and evolution. Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=rana+dajaniBio: https://scholar.harvard.edu/rdajani/homeArticles: https://evokeproject.org/1269-2/https://www.nature.com/articles/520409ahttps://philpapers.org/rec/DAJEAIhttps://muslim-science.com/task-force-essay-evolution-and-islam-is-there-a-contradiction/https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05891-7https://www.natureasia.com/en/nmiddleeast/article/10.1038/nmiddleeast.2018.64https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/05/seven-books-that-will-inspire-change-social-innovators/Muslim TV Network Interview: https://youtu.be/aWFy_WDkRVoBook: https://novapublishers.com/shop/five-scarves-doing-the-impossible-if-we-can-reverse-cell-fate-why-cant-we-redefine-success/Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/rana_dajani_if_we_can_reverse_cell_fate_why_can_t_we_redefine_success/transcript?language=enTwitter- https://twitter.com/Prof_RanaDajaniFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/ProfessorRanaDajaniLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-dajani/If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with the publisher of Skeptic magazine Dr. Michael Shermer about all aspects of conspiracy theories and his latest book Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational.New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Conspiracy-Why-Rational-Believe-Irrational/dp/1421444453/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2TO2ZFV7ZPUVK&keywords=Conspiracy,+shermer&qid=1665347083&sprefix=conspiracy,+shermer,aps,178&sr=8-4Website- https://michaelshermer.com/Skeptic magazine- https://www.skeptic.com/Podcast- https://www.skeptic.com/michael-shermer-show/Substack- https://michaelshermer.substack.com/Twitter- https://twitter.com/michaelshermerFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Brant.ShermerIf you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofRealityTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true(Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of religious persecution throughout history, as well as in the world today.If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media:Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tourTwitter- twitter.com/_RootsofRealityInstagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=enYouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKF…able_polymer=trueFor sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with anthropologist Dr. Julia Boughner, about how primate jaws have changed over time, wisdom teeth, and what human evolution can teach us about the practice of wisdom tooth removal.
Bio- https://medicine.usask.ca/profiles/anatomy-physiology-pharmacology/boughner,-julia.php
Google Scholar- https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=1QiHJKYAAAAJ&hl=en
Twitter- https://twitter.com/evodevoanthro?lang=en
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about human vestigial parts and how they are a reminder of our evolutionary past.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with roboticist and Founder/CEO of Engineered Arts Will Jackson, about creating humanoid robots, the abilities of his company's robot Ameca, and the future of AI and robotics.
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of robotics and artificial intelligence.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with US soccer legend and Head Coach of the professional soccer team Sporting Kansas City Peter Vermes, about his career as a player, the growth of American soccer, and how soccer has changed.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the history of soccer, why it is so popular, and the greatest teams and players of all time.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Kevin Martin who is the lead singer of the rock band Candlebox, about rock music in the 1990s and how rock music has changed over time.
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iamkevinmartin/
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YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/CBOXROCKERS
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/3R6c2tWDBeYB1GncjLMn9n?autoplay=true
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with songwriter and performer John Ondrasik also known as "Five For Fighting", about his story of breaking into the music industry, writing the song "100 Years", and his work helping people in Afghanistan and Ukraine.
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Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FgMLbnZVrEnir95O0YujA?autoplay=true
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of pop culture during the last several decades and the feeling of nostalgia in life.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with musician Steve Everett about his journey as an independent artist, what is Pop 'N' Roll, and songwriting.
(Steve Everett is a Pop'N'Roll™ singer & songwriter from Nashville, TN. Born in Albany, GA & raised in Greensboro, NC, Steve blends positive vibes with catchy, melodic hooks and hip, clever lyrics to form his fun musical style. Steve studied music performance at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and plays stages ranging from The House of Blues, The Rock Boat music festival, all the way to acoustic home shows. He has been fortunate enough to tour the country (solo & full band) with national acts like Hunter Hayes, Cassadee Pope, Sister Hazel, & Michael Tolcher. Steve’s music is featured in NASCAR Heat 2, 4, & 5. His three full-length albums have been nominated for "Album Of The Year" at The 12th, 15th & 17th annual Independent Music Awards. His songs “The Only Way” (written by Steve) & “LMNOP” (co-written with Adam Doleac) were nominated for “Song of The Year“ at the International Songwriting Competition. Everett's single PICK YOUR HEAD UP was recently featured in Rolling Stone’s monthly top ten list. Steve also loves film, golf, sports, & cigars.)
Website- https://www.steveeverett.net/
Instagram- http://www.instagram.com/littlewinsfilm
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Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/steveeverettmusic
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Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qm4ebvKNprPlhLFQApQqU
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Russian musician Anton Makarov about his journey as an independent musician in Russia, the meaning of music, and making music in a changing world.
(Anton Makarov is a Russian musician, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who has performed all over Europe. He started participating in various groups since 2010, before starting a solo career in 2015. Since 2020, Makarov has been the lead singer of his new Russian band Dictaphone.)
Website- http://www.antonmakarov.net/
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Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/1on1Tdmb3hL3sz9fwtxMSQ
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehNibIR0TIp4xn1njQbzkw
Dictaphone Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dictaphoneband/
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of music from ancient history to our modern world. (Pictured is Opera singer Marion Baumann)
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Vijoy Sahay about his research on the tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the cultures of these tribes, and the challenges they face.
(Professor Vijoy S. Sahay, Former Head, Department of Anthropology, Allahabad University, did his B.A. (Honours), M.A., and PhD in Anthropology from Ranchi University. He was awarded PhD for his exceptional research work on the Nicobar Archipelago. Professor Sahay’s main areas of interest in Anthropology have been teaching anthropological theories and conducting field research among the most particularly vulnerable tribal groups of the country. Professor Sahay is the Editor-in-Chief of the internationally renowned anthropological research journal, The Oriental Anthropologist, published biannually by the SAGE Publications. His latest book Experiencing Anthropology in the Nicobar Archipelago has been published by the Routledge. His forthcoming book is on Anthropological Thought: From Evolutionism to Postmodernism and After. Professor Sahay has also been member of two important committees constituted by the Government of India for the protection and preservation of the dwindling tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.)
The Oriental Anthropologist Journal-https://journals.sagepub.com/editorial-board/OAN
Books- amazon.com/Experiencing-Anthropology-Nicobar-Archipelago-Vijoy-ebook/dp/B08R1BKQRG/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1658516696&refinements=p_27%3AVijoy+S+Sahay&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Vijoy+S+Sahay
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various isolated tribes around the world, what we know about them, and the threats they face.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Alison Dagnes about how money fuels media partisanship, the problem of false equivalence in the political media, and how all this has impacted American society.
(Dr. Alison Dagnes is a Professor of Political Science at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. She is the author of "Super Mad at Everything All the Time: Political Media and Our National Anger," "Politics on Demand: The Effects of 24-Hour News On American Politics" and "A Conservative Walks Into a Bar: The Politics of Political Humor." She frequently speaks on the topic of the modern political media system and its effects. She has also edited two books on political scandal and is a national expert on sex scandals, which pleases her father to no end. Prior to receiving her doctorate in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Dr. Dagnes was a producer for C-SPAN in Washington, DC which isn’t as boring as it sounds.)
Website- www.alisondagnes.com/
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Books- www.amazon.com/Alison-Dagnes/e/B00335W02U%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical dangers of underestimating authoritarian political parties or candidates, and treating them like they are normal.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Pastor Donovan Price about gun violence in Chicago, how communities can unite and help victims of gun violence, and why Americans need to care more about gun violence.
(Pastor Donovan Price is the founder of the victim advocacy and crisis intervention organization called Solutions & Resources, which provides a holistic pathway to the healing of surviving victims of violence in Chicago, by providing timely and practical solutions and resources to the community. Additionally, Pastor Price's work has been reported on by various news organizations across the United States.)
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Website- https://www.solutionsandresources.org/
Twitter- twitter.com/sltionsnresrces
Article- washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/01/praying-over-chicago-gun-violence/
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of mass shootings in the United States, why it continues to happen, and what the U.S. can learn from other nations.
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Joseph Uscinski about why conspiracy theories have always been around and how conspiratorial thinking is a bipartisan issue in the US.
(Joseph E. Uscinski received his bachelor’s degree from Plymouth State University, his Master’s from University of New Hampshire, and his Doctorate from University of Arizona. His research has appeared in Journal of Politics, Political Research Quarterly, and Critical Review among other scholarly outlets. His first book, The People’s News: Media, Politics, and the Demands of Capitalism (New York University Press, 2014) addresses how audience demands drive news content. His second book, American Conspiracy Theories (Oxford University Press, 2014) coauthored with Joseph Parent, examines why people believe in conspiracy theories.)
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about some historical examples of confirmation bias from ancient times to today, and why it has always been an issue.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Lexi Duscher about the process of creating cultured seafood, the effort to make it cost-effective, and the effects of cultured seafood on marine life.
(Dr. Lexi Duscher is a Research Scientist at the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Virginia Tech University. Dr. Duscher's research focuses on optimizing cost-effective and efficient fish cell culture for the development of cultivated seafood. Lastly, Dr. Duscher's research has been published in various academic journals.)
Bio- https://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/virginia-seafood/people/Duscher-bio.html
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Email- aduscher@vt.edu
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Reza Ovissipour about lab grown meat, how it works, and it's potential to revolutionize food.
(Dr. Reza Ovissipour is an Assistant Professor of Food Science and Technology at Virginia Tech University. His research focuses on cellular agriculture (cultivated meat), process optimization using AI and machine learning, alternative Proteins including insects, plant and algae as food and feed, bioprocessing and biomaterials from agri-food waste, and food Safety Engineering. Additionally, Dr. Ovissipour's research has been published in various academic journals.)
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of famines, why they occur, the potential for future famines, and the ways human society can help prevent them.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Scott Silverstone about the risk of nuclear war, what to make of authoritarian nations with nuclear weapons, and how to prevent the use of nuclear weapons in modern warfare.
(Dr. Scott Silverstone is a Professor of International Relations in the Department of Social Sciences, where he has served on the faculty since 2001. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire. He is a Senior Fellow with the Center on the Future of War at Arizona State University and New America and a Senior Fellow with the Center on the Study of Statesmanship at Catholic University. He is the author of three books - From Hitler’s Germany to Saddam’s Iraq: The Enduring False Promise of Preventive War (2018), Preventive War and American Democracy (2007), and Divided Union: The Politics of War in the Early American Republic (2004) – and numerous articles and book chapters.
Earlier in his career Dr. Silverstone was a U.S. naval officer. He served as a Naval Flight Officer with a P-3 Orion squadron based at Naval Air Station Barbers Point in Hawaii from 1987 to 1990, deploying extensively throughout the western Pacific, the Indian Ocean, the Persian Gulf and East Africa conducting anti-submarine operations and maritime reconnaissance. From 1990 to 1993 Dr. Silverstone served as a crisis management officer and planner on the staff of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans, Policy, and Operations in the Pentagon. In this position Dr. Silverstone managed the Navy's portion of the White House-directed nuclear attack survivability program and directed all Navy participation in the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored global crisis management exercise program and the NATO crisis exercise program. In September 1992 he was appointed Director of the Navy Staff's Crisis Action Center to focus on Operation Southern Watch in Iraq, the naval embargo against Yugoslavia, and the Navy's role in hurricane Andrew relief in southern Florida. He also served as the Navy representative with the inter-agency team that planned Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. After leaving active duty Dr. Silverstone served as a Naval Reservist in support of the Navy Command Center in the Pentagon from 1994 to 2000. )
Westpoint Bio- westpoint.edu/social-sciences/profile/scott_silverstone
Books- www.amazon.com/Scott-A-Silverstone/e/B001H6OY8A/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of the nations being close to nuclear war and why nuclear war is still a threat today.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Zachary Steinert-Threlkeld about his research on the role of the internet in mobilizing protests under authoritarian regimes, what determines a successful protest, and the ways authoritarian governments try to stop protests.
(Zachary C. Steinert-Threlkeld is an assistant professor of Public Policy at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
His research interests are at the border of international and comparative politics, exploiting in particular vast social media data to study subnational conflict. His current research focuses on the mobilization of mass protest during the Arab Spring and Ukraine’s Euromaidan protests, as well as elite behavior and state repression in authoritarian regimes.
At Luskin, his teaching focuses on subnational conflict, statistics and advanced data analysis of various kinds, including the analysis of “big data.”
Steinert-Threlkeld’s work has appeared in the European Physical Review – Data Science, Political Analysis, World Politics and the American Political Science Review. He has also a forthcoming book from Cambridge University Press on using Twitter for social science research.)
Website- zacharyst.com
Twitter- twitter.com/zacharyst
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with expert on North Korean culture Dr. Immanuel Kim about his experiences in North Korea, what North Korean culture is like, and how prevalent propaganda is in North Korean society.
(Dr. Immanuel Kim is a Professor of Korean Literature and Culture Studies at George Washington University and is a specialist in North Korean literature and cinema. His research focuses on the changes and development, particularly in the representations of women, sexuality, and memory, of North Korean literature from the 1960s to present day. His book Rewriting Revolution: Women, Sexuality, and Memory in North Korean Fiction explores the complex and dynamic literary culture that has deeply impacted the society. His second book called Laughing North Koreans: Culture of the Film Industry is on North Korean comedy films and the ways in which humor has been an integral component of the everyday life. By exploring comedy films and comedians, Dr. Kim looks past the ostensible propaganda and examines the agency of laughter. Dr. Kim has also translated a North Korean novel called Friend by Paek Nam-nyong.)
University Bio- eall.columbian.gwu.edu/immanuel-kim
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various propaganda promoted by dictators throughout history and how it has been used.
(Pictured is Stalin-era Soviet Propaganda, which says "The Whole World Will Be Ours.")
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with expert on Chinese Law Jeremy Daum about the legal aspects of censorship in China, how censorship in China works, and what is being censored.
(Jeremy Daum is a Senior Research Scholar in Law and Senior Fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center at Yale University. He is based in Beijing, and has more than a decade of experience working in China on collaborative legal reform projects. His principal research focus is criminal procedure law, with a particular emphasis on the protection of vulnerable populations such as juveniles and the mentally ill in the criminal justice system. He is also an authority on China’s “social credit system.” Jeremy has spoken about these issues at universities throughout China and the United States and has co-authored a book on U.S. capital punishment jurisprudence for Chinese readers. He is the founder and contributing editor of the collaborative translation and commentary site Chinalawtranslate.com, dedicated to improving mutual understanding between legal professionals in China and abroad.)
Twitter- twitter.com/ChinaLawTransl8
Website- chinalawtranslate.com
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of government political censorship, why it happens, and more
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with expert on Chinese foreign policy Andrew Small about China's relationship with Russia, China's reaction to what's happening in Ukraine, as well as how recent events may affect China's thinking about Taiwan.
(Andrew Small is a senior transatlantic fellow with GMF's Asia Program, which he established in 2006. His research focuses on U.S.–China relations, Europe–China relations, Chinese policy in South Asia, and broader developments in China's foreign and economic policy. He was based in GMF’s Brussels office for five years, and worked before that as the director of the Foreign Policy Centre's Beijing office, as a visiting fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and an ESU scholar in the office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
His articles and papers have been published in The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, the Washington Quarterly, as well as many other journals, magazines, and newspapers. He is the author of the book The China-Pakistan Axis: Asia's New Geopolitics published with Hurst / Oxford University Press in 2015. Small was educated at Balliol College, University of Oxford.)
Twitter- twitter.com/ajwsmall
German Marshall Fund of the United States- gmfus.org/find-experts/andrew-small
Website- andrewsmall.org
Book- amazon.com/China-Pakistan-Axis-Asias-New-Geopolitics/dp/0190210753
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various causes of war throughout history and also breaks down the recent events in Ukraine.
Donation link for Ukrainians in need of help: https://crisisrelief.un.org/t/ukraine
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Layla Hashemi about the illicit trade of counterfeit drugs and medical devices around the world.
(Layla M. Hashemi is a researcher and data analyst at the Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC) focusing on international supply chains, cybercrime and illicit trade. On the NSF project Disrupting Operations of Illicit Supply Networks (D-ISN), she is analyzing the supply chains of counterfeit PPE, fentanyl and pharmaceuticals. She earned her PhD in Public Policy at George Mason University’s Schar School and her Masters in International Relations and Comparative Politics at New York University with a concentration in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. She has held positions at governmental and non-governmental organizations including Forum 2000 and the Journal of Civil Society where she is currently Managing Editor.
Hashemi’s volunteer work includes moderating the Anti-Corruption Advocacy Network (ACAN), board member and research manager at the Security, Gender and Development Institute (SGDI) and Political Economy Project (PEP) coordinator at the Arab Studies Institute (ASI). She has presented her research — among other places — at NATO, the United Nations and professional conferences, workshops and webinars. Her work has been published in the Washington Post, academic journals, books and other outlets. She co-edited and contributed to the TraCCC Routledge Volume Antiquities Trafficking in the Real and Virtual World (2022) with TraCCC’s director, Dr. Louise Shelley.
While earning her PhD at GMU, she was president of the Schar PhD Student Association (SPSA) and the recipient of the Daniel Druckman Fellowship and the Joseph L. Fisher Doctoral Fellowship in Public Policy. In 2019, she attended the Institute of Qualitative and Multi Method Research (IQMR) and was selected to be a Women in International Security (WIIS) Gender, Peace and Security (GPS) Next Generation Fellow. She has over ten years’ experience as an adjunct professor of Political Science at Montgomery College where she was recently awarded the Part Time Outstanding Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarly or Professional Accomplishment. She has taught a variety of courses including Comparative Politics, International Conflict Resolution and a course she co-developed on Global Human Rights. Her current work focuses on illicit trade, transnational crime, human rights and corruption.)
Twitter- twitter.com/tokyomay
Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center- traccc.gmu.edu/
Book: Antiquities Smuggling in the Real and Virtual World- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P5NZF38/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Page Dobbs about the differences between traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, the health issues associated with e-cigarettes, and the disturbing tactics used by e-cigarette companies to market their products.
(Dr. Page Dobbs earned a MS and a PhD in Community Health Promotion from the University of Arkansas’ College of Education and Health Professions. She joined the University of Arkansas faculty as an Assistant Professor of Public Health in the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, in 2020. Dr. Dobbs' research focuses on social factors that influence perceptions and behaviors among vulnerable populations. She has published quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research that examined the use of cigarettes and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among youth, young adults, minority populations, and pregnant women. She has also developed and validated theory-based measures that examined young adults’ behavioral intention to use e-cigarettes.)
ResearchGate- researchgate.net/profile/Page-Dobbs
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Dr. Brad McKay about the various pseudoscientific medical practices and scams that exist today and how people can avoid them.
(Dr. Brad McKay is a General Practioner, science communicator, podcaster, and author of the book Fake Medicine. In addition, Dr. McKay was also the host of the TV show Embarrassing Bodies Down Under and is a regular guest on television in Australia.)
Twitter- twitter.com/DrBradMcKay
Instagram- instagram.com/drbradmckay
Facebook- facebook.com/DoctorBradMcKay
Website- drbradmckay.com.au
Book- amazon.com/Fake-Medicine-Exposing-wellness-costing/dp/0733646867
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Historian Ben Baumann gives a brief history of societal corruption, the different forms that exist, and why it occurs.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with actress Sonya Priss in her first-ever English interview, about her inspiring quest to become a professional actress and going on to star in the first-ever Russian Netflix Original film, Silver Skates.
(Actress Sonya is famous internationally for starring as Alice in the popular Russian Netlfix Original film Silver Skates. In addition, Sonya also stars in Season 3 of the Ukrainian show Love in Chains and has also played various roles in other popular Russian films and TV shows.)
Instagram- instagram.com/sonyapriss/
Silver Skates- netflix.com/title/81418071
IMDb- imdb.com/name/nm10404430/
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with actor Patrick Gallagher about his journey to becoming a professional actor, the lessons he has learned, and how the film and television industry has changed over time.
(Actor Patrick Gallagher is famous for his work as Attila the Hun in the Night of the Museum films, Awkward Davies in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Ken Tanaka in Glee, and his current roles as Sheriff Walter Tubb on the show Big Sky and Sheriff Barnum on the show Joe Pickett. In addition to this, Patrick has also played roles in many other popular films, tv shows, and video games.)
For more on Patrick Gallagher check out the following links:
Instagram- instagram.com/iampatrickgallagher/
Twitter- twitter.com/PatrickGman
Facebook- facebook.com/PatrickGallagher.FanPage
Cameo- cameo.com/patrickgman
IMDB- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0302466/
Big Sky- https://abc.com/shows/big-sky
Joe Pickett- https://spectrumoriginals.com/joe-pickett
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Historian Ben Baumann gives a brief history of acting, how it has impacted the world, and why it is so influential in human society.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann and Dr. Nick Tiller talk about the various myths regarding dieting and exercise, as well as the numerous pseudoscientific products and services being sold today.
(Dr. Nick Tiller is a senior researcher in applied physiology at Harbor-UCLA, a columnist at Skeptical Inquirer Magazine, and author of the award winning book "The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science: confronting myths of the health and fitness industry".)
For more on Dr. Nick Tiller check out the following links:
Website- https://www.nbtiller.com/
Book- https://www.amazon.com/Skeptics-Guide-Sports-Science-Confronting/dp/1138333123
Twitter- https://twitter.com/NBTiller
Column- https://skepticalinquirer.org/authors/nick-tiller/
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the disturbing societal trends in history that continue to be relevant today. Including things like censorship, political bias, and the moral corruption of companies.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann and Dr. Eric Werker discuss the importance of resource led development and economic diversification to a nation's long term economic health.
(Eric Werker is the William Saywell Professor at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. Eric researches how countries can build more thriving and inclusive private sectors and how external actors influence economic and political outcomes. He has written on private sector development, the interface between investments and community, economic diversification, foreign aid, non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations, refugees, and Ebola. Eric teaches about strategy, policy, and global economics to MBAs and executives and has authored numerous case studies on companies and countries around the world.
Outside of academia, Eric is chief economist and co-founder of Inference Economics, an economics advisory. He is also a nonresident fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington, an advisor to the Liberia program of the International Growth Centre in London, and a nonresident senior research fellow at the United Nations University WIDER in Helsinki. He was a member of the Emerging Economy Task Force of the Province of British Columbia, chaired the the academic directorate of the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute, set up and directed the International Growth Centre’s Liberia program, served as economic advisor to the President of Liberia, supported host government teams negotiating concession agreements, was a member of the Centre for International Policy Studies study group on Canada’s sustainable development policy, consulted to the NGO Conservation International on low-carbon development and to the US Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation on foreign aid projects, and worked with the Refugee Law Project in Uganda.)
For more on Dr. Eric Werker check out the following links:
University Profile- https://beedie.sfu.ca/profiles/EricWerker
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann discusses climate economics with expert Dr. Alexander Golub about the importance of shifting away from fossil fuels, the consequences if we don't, and the delicate economic balancing act of transitioning to alternative energy sources.
(Dr. Alexander Golub is a leading scholar in climate policy analysis, energy economics, and economics of climate change. His recent research focuses on asset valuation under uncertainty and designing innovative fanatical instruments to hedge risks and monetize potential upsides of the low carbon transition of the global, country, and corporate levels.
He has working experience in academia, NGOs, investment banking, and consulting business. After a research appointment at Harvard University in 1998, he worked as a Senior Economist at the Environmental Defense Fund. As the Executive Director for Global Environmental Markets at UBS, he conducted a quantitative analysis of global capital markets in the context of pricing carbon emissions and equity formation in response to global and regional climate policy.
Alexander Golub teaches Environmental Risk at American University and serves as a consultant Environmental Defense Fund, UNEP, conducts various research projects in Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, etc.. His research focuses on the risks and opportunities of the emerging global climate policy and transformations of the global capital markets. He proposed several innovative ideas related to applying real options for benefit-cost analysis of the global climate policy, calculating the value of information, and using call options on REDD+ to bridge the future demand and current supply of offsets from avoided deforestation. Alexander formulated an innovative approach to engage carbon-dependent countries in global climate policy.
Alexander Golub also served on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; he was a lead author for the panel's Third Assessment Report in 2001 and a reviewer for the Fourth Assessment Report in 2007. Alexander Golub has published more than 100 peer-reviewed books and papers. He graduated from Moscow State University in 1982 and was awarded his Ph.D. in Mathematical Economics in 1984.)
For more on Dr. Alexander Golub check out the following links:
Research Gate- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alexander-Golub-2
University Profile- https://www.american.edu/cas/faculty/agolub.cfm
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses various economic crises throughout history and why they happened.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann and Dr. Wendy K. Tam Cho discuss how technology has increased the ability to gerrymander, but also empowers us to combat it.
(Wendy K. Tam Cho is Professor in the Departments of Political Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Asian American Studies, and the College of Law, Senior Research Scientist at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, Faculty in the Illinois Informatics Institute, and Affiliate of the Cline Center for Advanced Social Research, the CyberGIS Center for Advanced Digital and Spatial Studies, the Computational Science and Engineering Program, and the Program on Law, Behavior, and Social Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is also a Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, the Society for Political Methodology, the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavior Sciences at Stanford University, and a Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.)
For more on Dr. Wendy K Tam Cho check out the following links:
Website- http://cho.pol.illinois.edu/wendy/
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various bad laws throughout history that should not have been made legal, from ancient history to today.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with terrorism expert Dr. Arie Perliger about the rise of far right terrorism, how the internet has changed terrorism, and what society needs to know about modern terrorism.
(Dr. Arie Perliger is a Professor and the director of the graduate program in security studies at the School of Criminology and Justice Studies, University of Massachusetts Lowell. In the past 20 years, Dr. Perliger was engaged in an extensive study of issues related to terrorism and political violence, security policy and politics, politics and extremism of the Far Right in Israel, Europe, and the US, Middle Eastern Politics, and the applicability of Social Network Analysis to the study of political violence. His studies appeared in nine books and monographs and in numerous articles and book chapters and were cited in more than 1700 academic texts. His recent book, “American Zealots – Inside Right-Wing Domestic Terrorism,” which was published by Columbia University Press, provides an in-depth analysis of the history and contemporary trends of the violent American far-right. Dr. Perliger was also engaged in training practitioners from various agencies such as the FBI, CIA, and ICE. Additionally, he provided professional briefings to high-rank officials from the government and military, such as The Secretary of the Army, Army Chief of Staff, and SOCOM, AFRICOM, NORTHCOM, and JSOC commanders. Dr. Perliger is also engaged in informing the public via contributions to various media platforms. His articles/interviews appeared, among others, in the NY Times, BBC, and Newsweek.)
For more on Dr. Arie Perliger check out the following links:
Twitter- https://twitter.com/aperliger
Books- https://www.amazon.com/Arie-Perliger/e/B001JSHCTE%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the history of terrorism, why it happens, why some people become terrorists, and the most common cause of global terrorism today.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks to professional singer Chad Wolf about his journey from humble beginnings to making it in the music business and what it has taught him about life.
(Chad Wolf is the lead singer and co-founder of the rock band Carolina Liar best known for the hit song "Show Me What I'm Looking For", which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America and featured in the billboard top 100. Additionally, Chad is also the lead singer and co-founder of the rock band The Federal Empire. And lastly, his music has had millions of online streams and been featured in various films, tv shows, and video games.)
For more on Chad Wolf check out the following below.
Chad Wolf Links:
Twitter- https://twitter.com/carolinaliar?lang=en
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/0OuSnRyi1OkLPkR4AqzJwi
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?playnext=1&list=PLEMtxDaJScUJBEhAm3yCuwLJH_1oaRpaF&feature=gws_kp_artist
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thecarolinaliar/?hl=en
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/carolina.liar.3
Band Links:
Website- https://www.thefederalempire.com/
Instagram- https://instagram.com/thefederalempire
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAQkhzFi0CpjKUkHVjN6CA
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thefederalempire
Twitter- https://twitter.com/federalempire?lang=en
Spotify- https://play.spotify.com/artist/4PjHNisXpQqSDXOJBFRK8p?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the history of various forms of entertainment and the challenges of an increasing amount of access to entertainment in modern society.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with archaeologist Dr. David S. Anderson about his work combatting the popularity of various pseudoarchaeological beliefs, why such beliefs don't meet archaeological standards, and how the public can learn more about the difference between archaeology and pseudoarchaeology.
(David S. Anderson received his Ph.D. in Anthropology from Tulane University in 2010 with a focus on the archaeology of the ancient Maya. His fieldwork has focused on studying the development of Maya sociopolitical complexity and cultural institutions during the Preclassic period. This work has involved investigating the origins and growth of political power in a pre-state environment, as well as a critical examination of the role played by the Maya ballgame in development of community identity.
Over the past five years, Anderson has becoming increasingly involved in the examining how the academic community should engage with pseudoarchaeological claims such as the existence of Atlantis or ancient alien contact. His work has sought to move past simply debunking such claims and instead has turned to looking for the roots that allow these ideas to thrive. He is currently working a manuscript for the book Weirding Archaeology, which examines the influences that esoteric spiritual movements, secret fraternal orders, and popular culture have had on the public perception of archaeological research.)
For more on Dr. David S. Anderson visit the following links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSAArchaeology
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSAArchaeology/
Books: https://www.amazon.com/David-S.-Anderson/e/B06XYBV5VC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the various types of pseudohistory historically, why pseudohistory it exists, and what to make of it.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with planetary habitability expert Dr. James Kasting about his work on the search for life beyond Earth, its challenges, and what can be done to increase our chances of finding it.
(James Kasting is an Evan Pugh Professor at Penn State University, where he holds joint appointments in the Departments of Geosciences and in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. He earned an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Physics from Harvard University in 1975 and a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Michigan in 1979. Prior to coming to Penn State in 1988, he spent 2 years at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, and 7 years in the Space Science Division at NASA Ames Research Center south of San Francisco. His research focuses on the evolution of planetary atmospheres and climates and on the question of whether life might exist on planets around other stars. In 2018, he was inducted into the National Academy of Sciences. His semi-popular book, How to Find a Habitable Planet (Princeton University Press), was published in 2010.)
For more on Dr. James Kasting visit the following links:
Profile- https://www.ems.psu.edu/directory/james-kasting
Book- https://www.amazon.com/Find-Habitable-Planet-Science-Essentials/dp/0691138052
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the early historical thought regarding extraterrestrial life, how the search for extraterrestrial life has developed over time, and what we know about the potential for extraterrestrial life today.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with public policy expert Dr. Charles Wheelan about political polarization in the United States of America, his efforts to fix it, and what the public can do to improve politics.
(Dr. Charles Wheelan is a senior lecturer and a policy fellow at the Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College, a former correspondent for The Economist, a former congressional candidate, an author of various books, including the New York Times best seller "Naked Statistics", and lastly the founder and co-chair of a political organization called Unite America.)
For more on Dr. Charles Wheelan visit the following links:
Website: https://www.charleswheelan.com/
Organization site: https://www.uniteamerica.org/
Books: https://www.amazon.com/Charles-J.-Wheelan/e/B001HP2FS2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the major causes of political polarization throughout history, as well as breaks down why political polarization occurs today and what are some of the most politically polarizing topics today.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with former American football star Brandon Lloyd about his journey to the NFL, what it is like playing in the NFL, and what it takes to become a professional athlete.
(Brandon Lloyd retired All-Pro NFL wide receiver, completed 11 seasons of professional football; in 2010, he led the NFL with 1,448 receiving yards. The only Denver Bronco in NFL history to do so and 11 touchdowns on only 77 receptions. Upon retirement, Brandon returned to the University of Illinois to complete his undergraduate and walked with the class of 2018. Brandon is passionate about business and youth development. While playing in the NFL, he founded a private music publishing entity; in the latter part of his NFL career spent his off-season’s working in aerospace sales. Philanthropically Brandon mobilized a regional chapter of Blessings in a Backpack to feed youth in his hometown of Blue Springs, Missouri. Post-NFL, he has mentored DACA recipients and is active in faith-based Denver Dream Center serving families suffering from recidivism, loss of faith, and poverty. Locally as a medical device sales representative for Zimmer Biomet Spine, Brandon provided intraoperative support for orthopedic and neurosurgeons. He is currently serving as a Business Partnerships and Apprenticeship Ambassador at CareerWise Colorado, a registered youth apprenticeship non-profit. He combines his two lifelong passions of engaging in business and youth advancement.)
For more on Brandon Lloyd visit the following links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrblloyd?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
CareerWise Colorado: https://www.careerwisecolorado.org/en/team/brandon-lloyd/
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of sports and how it became so popular in human culture.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with epidemiologist Dr. Ed Belongia about his work on vaccines, Covid-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, as well as the potential for future pandemics.
(Dr. Ed Belongia is the Director of the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health at the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, an adjunct professor of Population Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and former Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, he currently leads a research team that conducts vaccine safety and effectiveness research in collaboration with the CDC and has been interviewed and quoted by news organizations all over the United States for his work).
For more on Dr. Ed Belongia visit the following links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdBelongia
Marshfield Clinic Research Institute Profile: https://www.marshfieldresearch.org/profiles/4082
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of vaccines and what to make of the Covid-19 vaccines.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with mountain climber Nigel Vardy, who tells his inspiring story of survival and overcoming the traumatic injuries he sustained in a winter storm at 20,000 feet in Alaska on Mount Denali (Formerly known as Mount McKinley).
(Nigel Vardy is the President of the Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, an English charity, which conducts search and rescue operations in England. He is also a mountaineer, world traveler, speaker, author of multiple books, and was once featured in the television series "I Shouldn't Be Alive").
For more on Nigel Vardy visit the following links:
Website- https://www.mrfrostbite.com/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/NigelVardy.MrFrostbite/?ref=page_internal
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nigelvardy/?hl=en
Twitter- https://twitter.com/NigelVardy?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Books- https://www.amazon.com/Nigel-Vardy/e/B00385ZJN2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about how people throughout history overcame adversity and how they can inspire us to live better lives.
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with science based paranormal investigator Ben Radford about his scientific investigations of various superstitious beliefs.
(Ben Radford is the Deputy Editor of Skeptical Inquirer Magazine, Research Fellow for the Committee of Skeptical Inquiry, Folklorist, Science Based Paranormal investigator, author of several books and countless articles regarding various superstitious beliefs, co-host of the podcast "Squaring the Strange", and has appeared on television various times including on the Discovery Channel, BBC, National Geographic, and more.)
For more on Ben Radford visit the following links:
Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squaring-the-strange/id1226273233
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ben.radford.58
Twitter- https://twitter.com/BTRadford
Articles- https://skepticalinquirer.org/s/?_sft_authors=benjamin-radford
Latest Book- Big-If True: Adventures in Oddity
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about some superstitious beliefs of the past and the many superstitious beliefs that exist today, and why people believe in them.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the history of government conspiracy theories, why they occur, how they spread, and how we can navigate a world where it is becoming increasingly harder for society to determine fact from fiction.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the history of why and how democracies die.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the history of tyrants, the main idea behind how tyrants remain in power, and the challenges of replacing a tyrant with a democracy.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the history of pandemics and their relevance to the ongoing pandemic today.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the complex history of the diversity of human ancestry and the history of tolerance and intolerance in in the world towards diversity.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the major developments that led to the world today, the current state of human society in the world, and what to make of life in the modern world.
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Historian Ben Baumann describes the Cold War. The most dangerous war in human history, why it happened, and how it ended.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses World War 2, why it happened and how it changed the world.
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about why World War 1 happened and how it changed world history forever.
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Historian Ben Baumann describes the causes of the industrial revolution and how and why it changed our world forever
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Historian Ben Baumann describes the history and impact of the American Revolution on the world.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the fall of the Islamic Golden age and the reemergence of Europe as the center of world learning.
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Historian Ben Baumann details the how the global economy formed under the era of colonization and the impact of colonization on the world.
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Historian Ben Baumann details the fall of the Roman Empire and the role of the Islamic world in preserving and expanding knowledge.
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Historian Ben Baumann details the origins of Christianity and how it conquered the Roman Empire.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the impact of Alexander the Great and the Roman Empire on the world.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the great minds of the ancient world and their major ideas, which remain relevant today and influential today.
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the origins of democracy and how and why it began.
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Historian Ben Baumann explains how civilization began and why.
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Historian Ben Baumann explores our species transition from hunter gatherer societies to farming based societies with permanent settlements.
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Historian Ben Baumann examines the origins of our species and who our ancestors encountered early in their existence. What you find out may change the way you look in the mirror forever.
(Update: All people now have been proven to have some Neanderthal DNA)
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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the incredible rise of our mammal ancestors and how their miraculous survival led to us being here today.
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Historian Ben Baumann takes you back 13.8 billion years to the very beginning of our universe and shows everything that had to go right for Earth to form.
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Historian Ben Baumann explores the origins of life on Earth and the mysteries that remain.
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Historian Ben Baumann presents the first ever Roots of Reality episode, by exploring the greatest mystery ever, what was before our universe?
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