In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Robert Baumann about growing up during the cold war, the history of the cold war, and his experiences living in the Soviet Union.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about living through times of uncertainty and gives examples from his own family history, which can perhaps help us navigate the uncertain times were are currently living in. (Poem by Dr. Benjamin McGraw Rush)

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Vanessa Woods about puppy intelligence, misconceptions about dogs, and why dogs and humans bond so well.

Historian Ben Baumann gives a brief history of dogs, their origins, and why they are so special to our species.

(Pictured: Speedy, Plato, Osiris, Tsar, and Shadow)

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Kathryn Brownell about the most troubling presidents in American history, how American media has changed historically, and what makes a president bad.

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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the controversial statements from various presidents in American history and how this problem is even worse today.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Christopher Federico about the various factors that determine whether someone is politically engaged or not, as well as the type of voters which were crucial in previously electing Donald Trump.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about low voter turnout in the US, how it has impacted consequential elections in American history, and why voting in the 2024 election matters.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Tony Scalzo about how he and his band Fastball chose their musical style, the popularity of the song "The Way", and the importance of staying grounded in the music industry.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with JR Richards about the creation of the band Dishwalla, the song "Counting Blue Cars", and the legacy of 90s music.