Frank and David discuss the passing of Jimmy Carter, reflect on 2024, and look forward to 2025.

Listen to our earlier episode on Carter.

Listen all the way to the end to hear our new credits!

Back in Edinburgh, Frank and David discuss Trump's recent William McKinley fascination.

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Frank: Howard Bryant's biography of Hank Aaron

David: Roosevelt Institute for American Studies and Leiden Pilgrim Museum

Frank and David discuss the history of caffeine in the United States, including Tom Petty's affinity for diner coffee.

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Frank: Tour of Irish NY with Patrick Griffin

David: Early American history job at Florida

Earlier this week, a federal court halted a Louisiana law that would have placed the 10 Commandments in classrooms. Frank and David discuss the history of the 10 Commandments.

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Frank: David Blight oped in NYT

David: PBS doc on the Wilmington Coup

After completely failing to predict the outcome, Frank and David discuss the 2024 election.

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Frank: 19th century US history job at Edinburgh

David: Baseball and climate change

With only days remaining, Frank and David discuss the upcoming election.

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Frank: The Comeback on Netflix

David: Ebbets Field

With less than two weeks until Election Day, Frank and David discuss the history of presidential polling.

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Frank: National Library of Scotland and Tom Nichols on Trump and Washington

David: Promotion for US Grant

After hurricanes Helene and Milton, Frank and David return to the topic of natural disasters.

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Frank: Was Lincoln Gay?

David: BrANCH and Edinburgh American History Workshop

Frank and David discuss the Secret Service.

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Frank: Happy 100th Jimmy Carter!

David: Reconstruction NPS

Frank and David discuss the history of the youth vote.

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Frank: Season 10 of Slow Burn

David: RIP Tupperware