On today's mailbag episode our humble social studies host discusses the definition and the evolution of the word Liberal in American politics. Also since it's a mailbag episode, Mr. Palumbo decides to give his two cents regarding the lunacy of the mask mandate. 

On this Motivational Monday Mr. Palumbo shares two versions of a fairy tale story about a fair maiden who is kidnapped by an evil, ugly orc named Ruthless. One version of the story has a victim, but it also has heroes. The other version only has victims and the ending isn't very inspiring. Grab your popcorn and take a listen as Mr. Palumbo gives the characters charming voice overs as he tries to argue that victimhood isn't a virtue. 

Continuing with part 4 in the First Americans Series we take a look at two major Plains Indians tribes. The Sioux Nation of the northern plains and the Comanche of the southern plains. Both tribes were nomadic and expert horsemen and both carried respect and fear among their native neighbors. 

On May 12th, 1949 the USSR ended a year long blockade into western Berlin. Discussion of The Cold War, the Truman Doctrine and the policy of containment are all addressed in today's episode. 

We go full philosophy mode in this episode as Mr. Palumbo discusses the basics of Nihilism a belief in...nothing. Nihilist of the past all seemed to have destructive and bitter lives. Yet the philosophy of nothing seems to be growing. So why do people still subscribe to nihilism? Is the modern world awash in the rising tide of nihilism? The increase in anxiety, depression and suicides seems to say it is.

On this Episode Mr. Palumbo continues The First American Series with a look at the history of the Cherokee. The Cherokee's story is complex and sad. The topics of assimilation, slavery, betrayal, the white savior complex and interracial marriage are covered. Don't miss this one folks.

Mr. Palumbo practices a little Spanish as he gives a quick history of Cinco de Mayo.

On today's episode Mr. Palumbo shares five ways Native Americans influenced The United States as well as diving deeper into the Iroquois tribe of the Northeast. 

On today's Mailbag Mr. Palumbo answers questions from students at one of his former schools. After a rambling diatribe on American Exceptionalism, Mr. Palumbo answers questions ranging from what inspired him to start podcasting to why do people judge others to how should a young person plan for the future.