Mrs. Low and Behold

Send me a text! Explore the myths and stories behind the Declaration of Independence, including John Hancock's signature, Benjamin Franklin's famous quote, and Richard Stockton's loyalty dilemma. Discover the fascinating truths and historical details that shape America's independence.

Send me a text! In this episode, I look at one of the weirdest political fights in Florida history: the 1950 Senate race between Claude Pepper and George Smathers. Instead of just debating ideas, the campaign turned into a wild smear battle full of strange accusations and over-the-top insults.   Join me as I break down the drama, the rumors, and the ridiculous campaign tactics that made this race...

Send me a text! After a fiery speech about slavery, Charles Sumner was beaten on the Senate floor by Preston Brooks. How could disagreements in a democracy turn into violence — and what does this moment reveal about the tensions that led to the Civil War? 

Send me a text! How have juvenile rights within the judicial system changed over the centuries? Listen to this episode and find out.

Send me a text! This story chronicles the early life of John Mitchell Hipple who becomes John Hipple Mitchell to start a new life in California and then Oregon...leaving behind women and children for the new frontier. 

Send me a text! Uncovering the history behind a Virginia farm you’ve probably passed daily—Glen Ora. 

Send me a text! Before law books, lawsuits, and long Supreme Court opinions, William Marbury was just… a guy. In this episode, we follow his life from birth to 1803, back when he had absolutely no idea he was about to become important. Main character energy loading…