Season 3

Why Do We Say "African American"?
We look at the etymology and reclamation surrounding Black history and identity.
Why Do We Say "African American"?

How Did Pride Become a Parade?
How did the New York City Stonewall Riots turn into a month-long celebration?
How Did Pride Become a Parade?

Concentration Camps Are Older Than World War II
Danielle looks at the grim origin of concentration and internment camps.
Concentration Camps Are Older Than World War II

6 Surprising Facts About the 19th Amendment
2020 marks 100 years of National Suffrage for women in the United States!
6 Surprising Facts About the 19th Amendment

Economic Lessons from Past Pandemics
Danielle explores the human and economic tolls of past pandemics.
Economic Lessons from Past Pandemics

Where did Advice Columns Come From?
Danielle examines the strange history of advice columns.
Where did Advice Columns Come From?

What Does It Mean to Be a "Good" Student?
Danielle breaks down the stereotype of the perfect student.
What Does It Mean to Be a "Good" Student?

Why Are There 12 People on a Jury?
Did you know there is no hard and fast rule about how many members are required on a jury?
Why Are There 12 People on a Jury?

The Rise of E-Cigarettes: Why is Everyone Vaping?
Today, Danielle looks at how and why vaping took off.
The Rise of E-Cigarettes: Why is Everyone Vaping?

Why Does "Straight" Mean Heterosexual?
When did we start defining sexual orientation?
Why Does "Straight" Mean Heterosexual?

The Science Behind Why We Love Boy Bands
Everybody, rock your body and get ready to scream!