History Matters
History Matters: Hitting It Out of the Park
This week, Scott and Aaron look back at Babe Ruth, Harriet Tubman, and other major figures who made a huge difference in their worlds.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
History Matters: All About Ulysses
Scott and Aaron discuss Yellowstone National Park and America’s first woman mayor – but ultimately it always comes back to U.S. Grant.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
History Matters: Remembering the Victims
Scott and Aaron look back at great figures in history – but also discuss this historic week in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
History Matters: When You Come From Maine
Scott and Aaron discuss a trio of innovators, including the developer of the Ferris wheel – and the inventor of the flat-bottomed paper bag.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
History Matters: Rebecca Lee Crumpler and “Lady Edison”
This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate historic birthdays – including America’s first Black woman doctor and an inventor dubbed “Lady Edison.”
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
History Matters: Black History Month
As Black History Month begins, Scott and Aaron discuss major events that happened this week – both nationally and here in North Carolina.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
History Matters: Disc Jockey Day!
On National Disc Jockey Day (marking Alan Freed’s death in 1965), Scott and Aaron discuss Constitutional amendments and Frisbees.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
History Matters: A Recipe For Freedom
On the one-year anniversary of the Capitol riot, Aaron and Scott wax philosophic on what keeps freedom alive. (Spoiler alert: it’s us.)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
History Matters: South Carolina Can Have ‘Em
On a short edition of History Matters, Scott, Aaron and Victor discuss North Carolinians of history – some of whom are better than others.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
History Matters: Taking Flight
This week in history: the Wright Brothers take off, the 13th Amendment is ratified, and the Bill of Rights is added to the Constitution.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
