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Untold History

Untold History

Written by: Valentina C.
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 Untold History is a podcast uncovering the hidden stories that history books left out. Through powerful first-hand accounts, we dive deep into the personal experiences of people who lived through extraordinary moments. For any inquiries please contact: untoldhistory1914@gmail.comValentina C. World
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  • Banned Books: A Conversation with Lois Lowry

    Banned Books: A Conversation with Lois Lowry
    Jan 7 2026

    Today, we sit down with award-winning author Lois Lowry to explore the power of storytelling in the face of censorship. We discuss her journey from first-time novelist to two-time Newbery Medal winner, the controversy that has made The Giver one of America's most banned books, and why Lowry continues to trust young readers with difficult truths even as book challenges sweep the nation.
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    36 mins
  • Santos Rodriguez & Mexican American Veterans in Dallas

    Santos Rodriguez & Mexican American Veterans in Dallas
    Nov 6 2025

    Today, we uncover two pivotal chapters of Dallas's Mexican American history with historian Albert Valtierra. We explore the 1973 killing of twelve-year-old Santos Rodriguez that ignited Dallas's first major civil rights march, and the stories of Mexican American veterans from Little Mexico who fought for their country abroad, then returned home to battle for dignity and justice in their own community.
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    33 mins
  • Abolishing the Death Penalty

    Abolishing the Death Penalty
    Oct 29 2025

    Today, we examine America's use of the death penalty with Dr. Rick Halperin, Director of SMU's Human Rights Program. We explore why the U.S. still practices capital punishment, the reality of wrongful convictions, and what decades of abolition work in Texas reveals about justice and the possibility of change.

    Date recorded: Oct. 12, 2025
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    31 mins
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