Roots of Reality

By Ben Baumann

A podcast by historian Ben Baumann that uses history from the formation of the universe to the present, illustrating how our world came to be. The podcast provides brief historical summaries of variou... more

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The podcast currently has 220 episodes available.

Roots of Reality episodes:

March 28, 2022 #60 The History of Government Censorship
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of government political censorship, why it happens, and more.
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March 19, 2022 #59 The Relationship Between China and Russia with Andrew Small
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with expert on Chinese foreign policy Andrew Small about China's relationship with Russia, China's reaction to what's happening in Ukraine, as well as how recent events may affect China's thinking about Taiwan.
Twitter- twitter.com/ajwsmall
German Marshall Fund of the United States- gmfus.org/find-experts/andrew-small
Website- https://www.andrewsmall.org/
Book- amazon.com/China-Pakistan-Axis-Asias-New-Geopolitics/dp/0190210753
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March 08, 2022 #58 The History of Why Wars Happen
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various causes of war throughout history and also breaks down the recent events in Ukraine.
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For sources and further reading visit ROOTSOFREALITY.COM/SOURCES
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February 18, 2022 #57 Counterfeit Drugs with Dr. Layla Hashemi
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with international crime expert Dr. Layla Hashemi about the illicit trade of counterfeit drugs and medical devices around the world.
Twitter- twitter.com/tokyomay
Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center- https://traccc.gmu.edu/
Book: Antiquities Smuggling in the Real and Virtual World- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P5NZF38/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
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February 16, 2022 #56 Electronic Cigarettes and Public Health with Dr. Page Dobbs
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with public health expert Dr. Page Dobbs about the differences between traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, the health issues associated with e-cigarettes, and the disturbing tactics used by e-cigarette companies to market their products.
ResearchGate- researchgate.net/profile/Page-Dobbs
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February 11, 2022 #55 Pseudoscientific Medicine with Dr. Brad McKay
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with General Practitioner Dr. Brad McKay about the various pseudoscientific medical practices and scams that exist today and how people can avoid them.
Twitter- twitter.com/DrBradMcKay
Instagram- instagram.com/drbradmckay
Facebook- facebook.com/DoctorBradMcKay
Website- https://www.drbradmckay.com.au/
Book- amazon.com/Fake-Medicine-Exposing-wellness-costing/dp/0733646867
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
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February 09, 2022 #54 The History of Societal Corruption
Historian Ben Baumann gives a brief history of societal corruption, the different forms that exist, and why it occurs.
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For sources and further reading visit ROOTSOFREALITY.COM/SOURCES
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February 03, 2022 #53 Becoming a Netflix Star with Sonya Priss
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with actress Sonya Priss in her first-ever English interview, about her inspiring quest to become a professional actress and going on to star in the first-ever Russian Netflix Original film, Silver Skates.
Instagram- instagram.com/sonyapriss/
Website- https://sonyapriss.com/
Silver Skates- netflix.com/title/81418071
IMDb- imdb.com/name/nm10404430/
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
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January 20, 2022 #52 Making It as a Hollywood Actor with Patrick Gallagher
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with actor Patrick Gallagher about his journey to becoming a professional actor, the lessons he has learned, and how the film and television industry has changed over time.
Instagram- instagram.com/iampatrickgallagher/
Twitter- twitter.com/PatrickGman
IMDB- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0302466/
Big Sky- https://abc.com/shows/big-sky
Joe Pickett- https://spectrumoriginals.com/joe-pickett
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
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January 18, 2022 #51 The History of Acting
Historian Ben Baumann gives a brief history of acting, how it has impacted the world, and why it is so influential in human society.
If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710
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For sources and further reading visit ROOTSOFREALITY.COM/SOURCES
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FAQs about Roots of Reality:

How many episodes does Roots of Reality have?

The podcast currently has 220 episodes available.