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Today it is widely recognized that gay men played a prominent role in defining the culture of mid-20th-century America, with such icons as Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Montgomery Clift, and Rock Hudson defining much of what seemed distinctly "American" on the stage and screen. Even though few gay artists were "out," their sexuality caused significant anxiety during a time of rampant anti-homosexual attitudes.

America is crashing out, but we can still take the wheel. Each week, 4x TED Talker Sarah Jones sits with the country’s greatest changemakers to explore our collective trauma, how those wounds drive politics, and ways to move forward with empathy and community. Ben Stiller, Yvette Nicole Brown, Bryan Stevenson, Elizabeth Gilbert, and more join the conversation. Sarah’s Tony-winning characters also pop in, but that’s out of our control.

Making Sense of an Age of Upheaval—in America and Beyond. Hosted by veteran journalist and author Paul Starobin, a former contributing editor of The Atlantic and a former Moscow bureau chief of Business Week. His companion Substack newsletter, America and Beyond,” offers commentary and insights on the podcast. Paul's most recent book is Putin’s Exiles: Their Fight for a Better Russia (Columbia Global Reports, 2024). His three previous books are A Most Wicked Conspiracy: The Last Great Swindle of the Gilded Age (PublicAffairs, 2020); Madness Rules the Hour: Charleston, 1860 and...

Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government ...

A unique look at Oklahoma's past, present, and future. The America of America Podcast examines the defining events and customs that make Oklahoma Oklahoma.

Delve into the powerful argument against the Eighteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution presented by Fabian Franklin in What Prohibition Has Done to America. Enacted in 1920, this Amendment banned the sale and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the United States, a restriction that lasted until 1933. Franklin vehemently argues that this Amendment was not just an affront to the Constitution and the spirit of the Federal system, but also a violation of the fundamental principles of rational governance. Written just two years post the commencement of Prohibition, Franklins predictions about...

Fearless conversation and unapologetic truth-telling with Sweetbaby J’ai! Challenging the world of hate, ignorance and misinformation from America's Right Wing.

a movies-by-minutes podcast about the movie 'dinner in america' with a lot of rants about politics and american society.

Right For America With Cindy Grosz

Welcome to WTF is Going on in Latin America & The Caribbean, a PopularResistance broadcast featuring hot news out of the region with host Teri Mattson. Each weekly episode features a country and/or issue related to the affects of U.S. foreign, economic and/or military influence and intervention in the hemisphere of The Americas. Our guests include academics, policy-makers, journalists as well as activists recognized for their groundwork within local communities and movements.WTF is Going on in Latin America & the Caribbean broadcasts Thursdays at 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET on multiple live platforms ...