The Persistence

Host Angélica Cordero gets real about a delay in releasing episode 5 due to illness, but rather than leaving listeners empty-handed, she shares some reflections on resilience. Inspired by a recent trip to Monterrey, Mexico, and the symbolic power of Jesús Contreras’ sculpture Malgré Tout , she mixes personal stories with historical insight. Cordero recounts her time in Monterrey and Santiago, touc...

In Episode 4 of The Persistence podcast, Angélica Cordero delves into the complexities of historical research, including biases, gaps, and the laborious efforts of preserving and interpreting sources. She touches on personal anecdotes, the overlooked roles of marginalized groups, and how figures like Olympe de Gouges and Olaudah Equiano fought against inequality. The episode also covers the Haitia...

In Episode 3 of The Persistence , host Angélica Cordero takes listeners on an insightful journey, connecting historical dots through a playful version of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Using the game, she connects the dots between historical figures, events, and objects, revealing how seemingly unrelated moments have shaped our world today. From childhood memories of watching Disney’s The Three Cabal...

The Persistence host Angélica Cordero joins musicians Seth Mowshowitz and Sam Hutchison from Fold, the band behind our theme song Don’t Kid Yourself Baby. Together, they share in an insightful conversation about the deep connections between music and history, revealing how melodies serve as powerful vessels for emotional resonance, protest, and the retelling of historical narratives. Seth opens up...

Ever wondered about the trailblazing women of ancient history who shattered norms and left an indelible mark? In Episode 2 of The Persistence , host Angélica Cordero takes you on a lively and engaging journey through the lives of remarkable figures like Enheduanna, Hatshepsut, Sappho, and Hypatia. These women broke barriers and faced down challenges to change the game in culture, science, and poli...

Picture yourself at a rally, shoulder to shoulder with a sea of passionate people fighting for change. In the debut episode of The Persistence , host Angélica Cordero takes us back to her first protest rally in San Antonio in 2021, where she stood up against Texas' restrictive abortion law. With personal stories and deep historical insights, Angélica links past and present acts of resistance, shin...

Welcome to The Persistence , the podcast that redefines history by spotlighting the riveting stories often overlooked in textbooks. Join host Angélica Cordero as she delves into the ingenious minds of ancient civilizations and the trailblazers of modern movements, revealing how individuals and communities have made their indelible marks on history. In this podcast, we answer intriguing questions l...