History Matters

By Natalye HarpinHistory

History Matters episodes

October 26 NIMBY
Acronym meaning "Not In My Back Yard". I think the sound is a little spacey, apologies! Have a great week!
32 min
October 19 Negro Law of 1740
Read the primary source document here
27 min
October 12 Throwback: Wounded Knee, 1890
Throwback episode this week! See you next week :)
22 min
October 05 Ballot Measures, 2026
Let's go over the Propositions for California! We do this every 2 years, it is important. Check out the Secretary of State (SOS) website here for a detailed explanation of what a 'yes' or 'no' vote means for each proposition, measure, and bond.
34 min
September 28 Colombia, Law 70 (Throwback)
Throwback episode this week! Happy Latinx/Hispanic Heritage month!
43 min
September 23 Converse & the Klan
HOW ORIGINAL.... *not*
13 min
September 21 California Senate Bill 928
Read the text here on CalMatters!
17 min
September 14 Far-Right Germany, 2026
Read about the AfD (Alternative for Germany) party platform here from CNN. This is big news, and not in a good way.
28 min
September 09 Shut up, (Fat) Joe
Race is not felt, it is assigned. Pack this up, quickly!!
18 min
September 07 Consumption & Cannibalism
TW: talks of sexual violence and cannibalistic ritual.
47 min

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