American Canon

In this second of a three part series, Jonathan and Andrew explore John Brown's infamous run from Federal troops leading to his fateful raid of Harpers Ferry. 

In this the first part of our continuing Kansas Krusaders series, Ethan, Andrew and Jonathan examine the early life and abolition of John Brown in the Antebellum period. 

In this part two of the Kansas Krusaders mini series Andrew, Jonathan and Ethan examine the historical memory of Carrie Nation during and since her lifetime. 

In this first episode of a mini series, Kansas Krusaders, Jonathan, Ethan and Andrew explore the life and exploits of the Temperance Activist Carrie Nation. 

In this episode, a prelude to the upcoming Kansas Krusaders series Jonathan & Andrew introduce the field of Historiography and why it matters #MHDA

In this QuickTake episode, Jonathan explores the context behind the "Lost Cause" myth and its victory over the historical memory of the American Civil War through the current debates surrounding the removal of Confederate Monuments. 

In this Episode Andrew Examines the legacy of Jim Crow in today's America. 

In this Quicktake episode, Ethan helps to "connect dots" between the developing racial theologies of the Atlantic colonial period. Here at MHDA, we believe that a historical study of religion, race, art, and culture, in general, is vital to a proper understanding of history. We hope this episode will help you come to a better understanding of the racial and religious systems of colonial America an...

Ethan, Andrew and Jonathan examine the Roots and Legacy of American Nativism. Thanks for keeping history dope.

In this fireside chat Jonathan, Ethan & Andrew talk Millard Fillmore, Elementary Social Studies & The Role of History Education in today's polarized society 

In this episode Jonathan and Andrew explore the Legacy and Memory of the Haitian Revolution in the United States.

In this episode Jonathan and Andrew explore the roots of the Haitian Revolution.

In this episode, Andrew and Ethan discuss the 1964 book by Martin Luther King Jr. titled "Why We Can't Wait". Without going too deep, or at least trying not to, the guys summarize the book and explain it's historical significance.

In this Fireside Chat podcast boys sit down with fellow educator, writer, & fervent film fan Ashton Pacholski. Ashton's collection of Poems & short stories, Seasons, is available in local bookstores & on Amazon.com. Thank you for listening and for helping us keep history dope!

In this part two of the series the MHDA crew examine Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and 3 years in office through the lens of his hidden ill health.

In this part one of a two part series Ethan, Jonathan and Andrew Examine the Early life and Political Career of John F. Kennedy through the lens of his hidden Ill health. Stay tune for part two where we examine his health while a presidential candidate and POTUS. Like what you hear? Leave us a review and tell a friend about the podcast!  Stay Safe, Stay Sane and Live the Revolution!

In this Quiktake episode, Ethan discusses an important concept behind the MHDA podcast; deconstructing American Exceptionalism. Listen as Ethan breaks down what the term means, and how it has been communicated through the traditional narrative of the American Revolution. Significant historians like Gordon S. Wood, Rosemarie Zagarri, and Alan Taylor are referenced to helping deconstruct this concep...

In the this final quicktake of Presidents Vs. the Press Jonathan and Andrew examine the media relationship and legacy of Richard Nixon. 

In this episode Jonathan and Andrew examine the relationship of Lyndon B Johnson & the American Media.

In this second part episode Jonathan shares the alarming connection between Woodrow Wilson and the Revival of the Klu Klux Klan. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, facebook and twitter. All merch can be found at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-history-dope-again/ Thanks for helping us keep history dope!

In this episode Jonathan shares the alarming connection between Woodrow Wilson and the Revival of the Klu Klux Klan. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, facebook and twitter. All merch can be found at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-history-dope-again/ Thanks for helping us keep history dope!

In this episode Jonathan and Andrew examine the life and legacy of Franklin Roosevelt who harnessed the power the radio and his own knack for public persuasion to win over public and press alike. #makehistorydopeagain

In this episode Jonathan and Ethan continue the "Presidents vs. the Press" series, by looking at the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and the precedents he set for the 20th-century relations between the media and the White House. 

In this QuickTake Andrew confronts the actions and legacy of Abraham Lincoln and his relationship with the American Media. Don’t forget to follow MHDA on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and as always, thanks for helping us keep history dope!

In this QuickTake episode Jonathan and Andrew breakdown the whiplash of media relations between the John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Administrations. Don’t forget to follow MHDA on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and as always, thanks for helping us keep history dope!