During this week in 1862, the Lincolns moved out to the Cottage for the first time. Part of their reason for coming was to find solace in the wake of their son Willie’s death earlier that year. To mark the anniversary, we're making public our live show from March! 

Guests:

Alexandra Lord

Matthew Laurens

Brian Deer

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For this episode, we're talking about a question asked by a college student hoping to make contemporary political connections. Along the way we learn the difference between agrarian, republican, socialist, and democrat, hear some of Lincoln's speeches, and discuss the process of unionization here at the Cottage. 

Guests:

Harold Holzer

Sean Griffin

Haley Bryant

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 This episode accompanies episode 7.2, "Was it this hot when Lincoln was around?"

Jason Samenow described the craziest DC weather he's ever experienced, and Jason Hauser told us about some… creative… historical remedies for coping with the heat.  

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For this episode, we're discussing a question from a slightly desperate visitor to the Cottage this past summer. Along the way we meet the Capital Weather Gang, find out the surprising cultural baggage heat carried in the 1800s, and see if we can actually do anything about how hot it is out there. 

Guests:

Jason Samenow

Jason Hauser

Shawna Weaver

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This episode accompanies episode 7.1, "Have you seen Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?"

Elizabeth Richmond-Garza told us why the director of the movie might have been particularly suited to this material, and we heard from all our guests - AND our staff - about whether they'd recommend the movie to others. 

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For this episode, we're addressing a question from a teenage student curious about how seriously we take ourselves. Along the way we talk about what vampire archetypes can mean for society, history on film, and how to think about whether something is "real" or not. Come along with us!

Guests:

Dr. Scott Magelssen

Dr. Andrew Salvati

Dr. Elizabeth Richmond-Garza

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This bonus episode accompanies episode 6.3, "When was DC its unhealthiest?"

While we were talking to the inimitable Dr. Ayanna Bennett, she was very clear that the Covid experience was a moment where the interconnectedness of everyone’s health became clear. We asked her, how else did Covid affect way she and her team approach their work?   

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For this episode, we're talking about a question we got after telling the story of Willie Lincoln's death from typhoid. Along the way we talk about the sanitary revolution - try washing your dishes!, equity in health resources across the city, and how to even measure what "healthy" means. Come along with us!

Guests:

Dr. Ashesh Patel

Dr. Jim Downs

Dr. Ayanna Bennett

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This bonus episode accompanies episode 6.2, "Did Lincoln ever go to church?"

John O'Brien shared more stories about the Lincoln family's life at New York Ave Presbyterian, and Dr. Corey Walker explained how Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth were grappling with how the god they believed in could let slavery happen.

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For this episode, we're talking about a question we often get from visitors with a strong faith practice. On the way we talk about Mrs. Lincoln's Sunday best, the intersection of religion and politics re: slavery, and definitions of Christian nationalism. Come along with us!

Guests:

Richard Carwardine

Holly Hollman

John O'Brien

Dr. Corey D.B. Walker

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