The Last Negroes at Harvard Podcast

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New attention from historians and journalists is raising pointed questions about the founding period: was the American revolution waged to preserve slavery, and was the Constitution a pact with slavery or a landmark in the antislavery movement? Leaders of the founding who called for American liberty are scrutinized for enslaving Black people themselves: George Washington consistently refused to re...

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The Harvard Boat to Mexico is a historical and transformative novel set during the revolutionary year of 1968. It is a compelling narrative grounded in reality. The story follows three young men from radically different worlds who are brought together by their shared ambition to row for Harvard’s Olympic-bound crew—only to find themselves in the crosshairs of racial tension, anti-war protest, and...

The Harvard Boat to Mexico is a historical and transformative novel set during the revolutionary year of 1968. It is a compelling narrative grounded in reality. The story follows three young men from radically different worlds who are brought together by their shared ambition to row for Harvard’s Olympic-bound crew—only to find themselves in the crosshairs of racial tension, anti-war protest, and...

Megan Reynolds talks about her new book. A comprehensive and thought-provoking investigation into one of the most polarizing words in the English language. Few words in the English language are as misunderstood as “like.” Indeed, excessive use of this word is a surefire way to make those who pride themselves on propriety, both grammatical and otherwise, feel compelled to issue correctives. This is...

Megan Reynolds talks about her new book. A comprehensive and thought-provoking investigation into one of the most polarizing words in the English language. Few words in the English language are as misunderstood as “like.” Indeed, excessive use of this word is a surefire way to make those who pride themselves on propriety, both grammatical and otherwise, feel compelled to issue correctives. This is...

Steve Grant's “Mailman” is a warm, candid memoir in which a former white-collar professional finds authenticity, community, and resilience through rural mail delivery. By stepping into a job many take for granted, he reconnects with his home, his identity, and the unsung, essential service of the USPS. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

Steve Grant's “Mailman” is a warm, candid memoir in which a former white-collar professional finds authenticity, community, and resilience through rural mail delivery. By stepping into a job many take for granted, he reconnects with his home, his identity, and the unsung, essential service of the USPS. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

Rabble by Geoffrey Fox is a short historical novel set during the Paris Commune of 1871 — the brief, radical workers’ government that took power in Paris after France’s defeat in the Franco-Prussian War. Rather than focusing on famous leaders, Fox tells the story from the perspective of ordinary Parisians swept up in the uprising: street vendors, seamstresses, bricklayers, petty criminals, and sol...

Alex Vernon writes about his new book. Peace Is a Shy Thing traces how Tim O’Brien’s personal history—from his Minnesota roots to combat in Vietnam, and his emergence as a literary figure—shaped his major works and moral vision. It’s a richly textured, critically astute biography that captures the contradictions, art, and ethical struggles at the heart of O’Brien’s life and writing. This is a publ...

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