Avi's Conversational Corner

Dr. David Beito discusses the ways in which Gilded Age Americans of all classes helped each other out when the government stood aside.

Dr. David Pietrusza is back to discuss Theodore Roosevelt's single minded focus on war - and his paradoxical avoidance of the same at critical moments.

Colin Grabow of the CATO Institute discusses the law, history, and future of American internal shipping, from the Gilded Age to today.

Independent historian Kerry Ellard discusses the chaos and order in America's emerging public school system during the Gilded and Progressive Ages.

Professor James Patterson discusses the trials and triumphs and divisions within American Catholicism during the Gilded Age.

Professor Jonathan Sarna discusses the profound changes in Jewish life, culture, politics, and demographics during the Gilded Age and beyond.

Professor David Bernstein discusses the legal thinking of an often misunderstood Supreme Court ruling, and the "road not taken" in constitutional jurisprudence.

Professor Wayne Hsieh discusses the importance and struggles of the American Army throughout our era, including funding, training, and different kinds of missions.

Dr. Bob Hutton discusses the politics, society and economy of Appalachia in the Gilded and Progressive Ages.

Dr. Brian Cervantez discusses the diversity and change, ethos and mythos of Gilded and Progressive Age Texas.