This week in history: the Constitution is signed; the Star-Spangled Banner is written; and the historic Orange County Speedway is incorporated.

Inspired by a recent encounter with a descendant of a legendary Hillsborough resident, Scott and Aaron discuss the town’s deep Revolutionary War roots.

Scott and Aaron celebrate parents who are going above and beyond to help their kids navigate the new normal. (Also, we talk a little history. We didn’t forget!)

Scott and Aaron discuss two major historical events: the ratification of the 19th Amendment (100 years ago!) and the 1963 March on Washington.

Scott is back in the studio for the first time in months! And we’re celebrating National Radio Day: the 100th anniversary of the first commercial radio station.

Lots of great women make notable appearances this week – including two from North Carolina who helped save Jockey’s Ridge and the Eno River.

Scott and Aaron escape a news-heavy week by discussing examples from history of ordinary people surviving and thriving amidst great adversity.

This week in history: the 14th Amendment is ratified, the Declaration of Independence is read, and a trailblazing astronomer discovers a new comet.

This week features great women in history (including “huddled masses” poet Emma Lazarus) and major advances in transportation (including the moon landing).

This week in history: air conditioning and the early microwave were invented or discovered! Also, Scott talks about the importance of Nelson Mandela to history and what we can learn from his patience. Brighton McConnell fills in for Aaron Keck.