In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with songwriter and performer John Ondrasik also known as "Five For Fighting", about his story of breaking into the music industry, writing the song "100 Years", and his work helping people in Afghanistan and Ukraine.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the pop culture of the last several decades and the feeling of nostalgia in life.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with musician Steve Everett about his journey as an independent artist, what is Pop 'N' Roll, and songwriting.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Anton Makarov who is the lead singer of the Russian band "Dictaphone", about his journey as an independent musician in Russia, the meaning of music, and making music in a changing world.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of music from ancient history to our modern world. (Pictured is Opera singer Marion Baumann)

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with anthropologist Dr. Vijoy Sahay about his research on the tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the cultures of these tribes, and the challenges they face.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various isolated tribes around the world, what we know about them, and the threats they face.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with political scientist Dr. Alison Dagnes about how money fuels media partisanship, the problem of false equivalence in the political media, and how all this has impacted American society.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical dangers of underestimating authoritarian political parties or candidates, and treating them like they are normal.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Pastor Donovan Price about gun violence in Chicago, how communities can unite and help victims of gun violence, and why Americans need to care more about gun violence.