Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various politicians throughout history who upset voters by ignoring what they think, which would help cost them elections.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Robert Holmes about the origins of his 1980s band 'Til Tuesday, the hit song "Voices Carry", and the legacy of 1980s music.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the entertainment of the 1980s and its legacy on society today.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Daniel Martinez about the potential immortality of hydra, what our species can learn from this, and whether it would be worth living forever.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical hope for immortality, the science of death, and how these impact the meaning of our lives.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Camilo Ortiz about why young people today are more anxious than in the past, how to help kids become less anxious, and the increasing use of medication in society, as well as the rise in students with accommodations.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the long historical battle our species has had with mental illness, and the various types that have been prominent in society for thousands of years.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Dominik Stecula about why foreign propaganda and conspiracy theories are believed by both the far left and far right, the globalization of misinformation, and why the American political system makes these issues worse.

Historian Ben Baumann explores the historical instances in which Americans have supported authoritarian leaders and examines how similar patterns have appeared over time.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Edward Segal about the types of crises that often occur for organizations, the role of ego plays in creating a crisis, and the importance of having a good staff to prevent a crisis.