PODCAST · history
It's All History To Me
by Sofia Foradori, Victoria Ashley
Each week, Sofia and Victoria invite history-based professionals to discuss their work and fields of interests as it relates to their theme for the 2025 fall semester, "What does it mean to be an American?" You can also listen live at WEGL 91.1 FM on Thursdays at 8am.
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7.10 Sofia and Victoria's Last Episode
This week, Jennifer and Bennett are joined by the long time co-hosts of "It's All History to Me!"- Sofia and Victoria to discuss their experiences hosting and their post-grad plans.
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7.9 Civic Engagement and Development with Dr. Janet Jock
This week, Sofia, Victoria, Jennifer, and Bennett are joined by Dr. Janet Jock, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Auburn University to discuss her research on nonprofit and civil society organizations, health and education outcomes, and public policy in low and middle income countries.
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7.8 Women in New Granada During the Age of Revolution with Dr. Philip Baltuskonis
This week, Sofia, Victoria, Jennifer, and Bennett are joined by Dr. Philip Baltuskonis, an Assistant Professor of History at Auburn University to discuss his teaching and his dissertation-turned-book-project "The Ties that Bind: Creole Networks and Reform During the Age of Revolution, New Granada, 1780-1811."
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7.7 Early Childhood Education and Public Administration with Dr. Jan Hume
This week, Sofia, Victoria, Jennifer, and Bennett are joined by Dr. Jan Hume from the Auburn University Political Science Department to discuss her work as a professor of practice and working at the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education for nearly 14 years.
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7.6 Investigative Journalism with Jennifer Berry Hawes
This week, Sofia, Victoria, Jennifer, and Bennett are joined by Jennifer Berry Hawes, an investigative reporter at ProPublica to discuss her work on projects such as the history of segregation academies, the Charleston Church Massacre, and more.
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7.5 Women's History in the Classroom with Kelsie Brook Eckert
This week, Sofia, Victoria, Jennifer, and Bennett are joined by Kelsie Brook Eckert, a former high school social studies teacher and professor of practice at Plymouth State University to discuss her work on The Remedial History Project.
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7.4 Oral History and Women's Domestic Work with Dr. Rebecca Sharpless
This week, Jennifer, Bennett, Victoria, and Sofia are joined by Dr. Rebecca Sharpless from Texas Christian University to discuss her work transcribing and conducting oral history and research on the history of women's domestic work.
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7.3 Historic Registers with Dr. Lyn Causey
This week, Jennifer, Victoria, and Sofia are joined by Dr. Lyn Causey to discuss her work with the Alabama Historical Commission, the National Park Service, and as an independent historical and architectural consultant.
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7.2 Agricultural and Rural History with Dr. Kathryn Beasley
This week, Victoria, Bennett, and Jennifer are joined by independent historian and author Dr. Kathryn Beasley to discuss her newest book at her work studying agricultural and rural history, including the Cooperative Extension Service.
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7.1 Breaking Gender Barriers in History Academia with Ruth Schwarz Cowan
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by historian Dr. Ruth Schwarz Cowan to discuss her research in the history of gender, technology, and medicine and her experiences breaking gender barriers in history academia.
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Introduction to Season 7
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Bennett, Charlee, and Jennifer, the new co-hosts of the show, to introduce season seven of the show.
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6.13 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing Case with Former Alabama Senator Doug Jones
This week, Sofia and Victoria wrap up season six with former senator and gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones to discuss his career in public service and his work on the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing case.
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6.12 Searching For Camp Watts with Dr. Meghan Buchanan
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. Meghan Buchanan from the Auburn University Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Work to discuss her work teaching through an archaeological field school entitled "Searching for Camp Watts."
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6.11 Leadership and Space Operations with Col (Ret.) Keith Balts
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Col (Ret.) Keith Balts, former Director of Space Forces for the United States Air Forces Air Central Command and current Professor of Practice and Director of the Leadership program at Clemson University to discuss his career.
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6.10 Constitutional Law with Dr. Steve Brown
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. Steve Brown from the Auburn University Political Science Department to discuss his teaching and public outreach work.
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6.9 The Supreme Court Historical Society with Ms. Nicole Carlson Maffei
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Ms. Nicole Carlson Maffei, who is the Director of Civics Education at the Supreme Court Historical Society to discuss her work and educational journey.
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6.8 National Museum of American History with Dr. Brent Glass
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Director Emeritus of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Dr. Brent Glass to discuss his work with the museum and his new book, 50 Great American Places: Essential Historic Sites Across the U.S.
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6.7 The U.S. Army and Public History with Mr. Lee McInnis
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Lee McInnis, an Auburn University alumni, to discuss his work in the armed forces and his work as a public historian.
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6.6 History Education with Dr. Blake Busbin
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. Blake Busbin from the Alabama State Department of Education to discuss history education and education policy.
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6.5 Landscapes and Art with Phillip Juras
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by artist Phillip Juras to talk about his paintings of landscapes and his knowledge of ecological landscape history.
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6.4 Public Health and History with Dr. Zachary Schulz
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. Zachary Schulz from the Auburn University History Department to discuss his research in public and oral health in the South.
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6.3 The Olympics and Auburn Football with Ric Smith
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Ric Smith from the Auburn University School of Communication and Journalism to discuss his work at the Olympic games and as the announcer for Auburn University football games.
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6.2 History of the American South with Dr. Keith Hebert
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. Keith Hebert from the Auburn University History Department to discuss his research on the history of the American south and his upcoming research on elections.
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6.1 Immigration History with Dr. Paul Harris
This week, Sofia and Victoria kick off season six with Dr. Paul Harris, a professor of comparative immigration policy from the Auburn University Political Science Department to discuss immigration and American identity.
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Bonus Episode: WEGL Day Celebration with the Science Signal
To celebrate WEGL Day, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Charlotte and Skyler from "The Science Signal."
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5.12 Music History with Cece Otto from "An American Songline"
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Cece Otto from "An American Songline," which has been educating people about the past through song since 2013.
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5.11 Huntsville, AL History with Dr. SueAnne Griffith
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. SueAnne Griffith from the "Lily Flagg's Signal" podcast, which focuses on the history of Huntsville, Alabama.
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5.10 Graphic Design History with Professor Finkle
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Professor Robert Finkle from the Auburn University College of Architecture, Design, and Construction to discuss his work as a graphic designer for different public history projects.
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5.9 Southern Legal History with Dr. Kelly Kennington
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. Kelly Kennington from the Auburn University History Department to discuss her research on legal history.
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5.8 Leadership History with Patrick George
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Patrick George from the Auburn University Office of Student Involvement to discuss his background as a motivational speaker and knowledge of leadership history.
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5.7 Public Horticulture with Courtney Natseway
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Courtney Natseway from the College of the Muscogee Nation to discuss her experience and knowledge of horticulture and gardening.
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5.6 Public Service with Mr. Ryan Greenstein
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Mr. Ryan Greenstein to discuss his career in public service from the National Association of Attorney Generals to the Carter Center to the Atlanta YMCA.
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5.5 Trends Among Black Millennial Voters with Dr. Donovan Watts
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. Donovan Watts from the Auburn University Political Science Department to discuss his research among Black millennial voters.
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5.4 Public History with Dr. Elijah Gaddis
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. Elijah Gaddis from the Auburn University History Department to talk about his work with communities doing public history.
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5.3 Historical Dance with Ms. Jeanette Watts
This morning, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Jeanette Watts from "History is My Playground" to discuss the ways she is teaching people about the past through historical dance and fashion.
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5.2 NASA and the South with Mr. Stuart Simms
This morning, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Auburn University Ph.D. Candidate Stuart Simms to discuss his research and writing on NASA and its impacts on the south.
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5.1 The Lost Cause Myth and Public History with Dr. Keith Hebert
This week, Sofia and Victoria kick off season five by discussing Auburn University Historian Dr. Keith Hebert's work on the lost cause, public history, and history education.
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4.12 Confederate Memorials with the Southern Poverty Law Center
To celebrate the end of season 4, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Rivka Maizlish from the Southern Poverty Law Center to discuss confederate memorials and the "Whose Heritage?" project.
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4.11 Mississippi Archaeology with Dr. Megan Buchanan
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. Megan Buchanan from the Auburn University Anthropology Department to discuss her research on Mississippian societies along the Tallapoosa River in Alabama and the impacts of war and religion on them.
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4.10 Early American Judaism with Dr. Jortner
This week, Sofia and Victoria are once again joined by Dr. Adam Jortner from the Auburn University History Department to talk about his new book on the role of Judaism in the American Revolution and the early United States.
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4.9 African American History with Dr. Sheena Harris-Hayes
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. Harris- Hayes from the Auburn University History Department to discuss her teaching and recent book on Margaret Murray Washington.
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4.8 Golden Oldies and the Library with Dr. Tim Dodge
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Dr. Tim Dodge a subject librarian from the Auburn University Libraries and a the host of "Golden Oldies" on WEGL 91.1.
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4.7 Loachapoka History and Syrup Soppin' Day with Mayor Ricky Holder
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Mr. Ricky Holder, mayor of Loachapoka, Alabama to talk about the history of the town in preparation for Syrup Soppin' Day.
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4.6 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women with Artist Danielle Fixico
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Danielle Fixico from the College of the Muscogee Nation to talk about her artwork that focuses on issues of women in Native American communities.
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4.5 Honoring the Past with Dr. Laura Stevens
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by the new Honors College Director, Dr. Laura Stevens. Dr. Stevens discusses her work with the Auburn University Honors College in addition to her research with the Presbyterian School for Indian Girls (PSIG) project.
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4.4 NAGPRA with Michael Walters
This week, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Michael Walters, who is Auburn University's NAGPRA coordinator to learn more about NAGPRA and the process of returning objects to native and indigenous peoples.
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4.3 The History of Marching Bands with Auburn Band Directors Dr. Corey Spurlin and Dr. Nikki Gross
In celebration of Homecoming Week at Auburn University, Victoria was joined by Dr. Corey Spurlin and Dr. Nikki Gross of the Auburn University Department of Music for a conversation about the history of marching bands and the ever-evolving legacy of the Auburn University Marching Band.
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4.2 The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art with Dr. Randi Evans
This week, Victoria discussed the work of Auburn University's Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art with the museum's Manager of Public Practice and Community Partnerships, Dr. Randi Evans.
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4.1 The Museum of East Alabama with Tori Buchanan and Bert Harris
To kick of season 4, Sofia and Victoria are joined by Tori Buchanan and Bert Harris from the Museum of East Alabama to discuss their work with the museum and how it is "creating change."
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3.13 Neuroendocrinology Research with Dr. Foradori
This week, Sofia and Victoria celebrate the last episode of season 3 by discussing interdisciplinary research applications between STEM and humanities fields with Dr. Chad Foradori from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each week, Sofia and Victoria invite history-based professionals to discuss their work and fields of interests as it relates to their theme for the 2025 fall semester, "What does it mean to be an American?" You can also listen live at WEGL 91.1 FM on Thursdays at 8am.
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Sofia Foradori, Victoria Ashley
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