Historian Ben Baumann talks about living through times of uncertainty and gives examples from his own family history, which can perhaps help us navigate uncertain times. (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 how presidential effectiveness has been evaluated.

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Historian Ben Baumann looks at how presidential language has shaped public debate in American history.

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 discusses patterns of voter participation and their historical impact on U.S. elections.

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.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about growing up in the 1990s, the pop culture of the era, and how the 90s changed the world.