Frank and David discuss the Oval Office meeting between Zelensky and Trump.

Last Drops

Frank: 2025 Fennell Lecture

David: Martha S. Jones's The Trouble of Color

Frank and David discuss the crisis in UK and US universities.

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Frank: 2025 Fennell Lecture

David: Hilary Green's Unforgettable Sacrifice

Frank and David discuss presidents who have been labelled as kings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvOZs3g3qIo

Nixon's White House uniforms

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Frank: TR on Civil Service

David: Barbara Weinstein on historians and politics

Frank and David discuss the history of Valentine's Day in the United States.

Last Drops

Frank: Locke's Second Treatise on Government

David: new museum at the Lincoln Memorial

Inspired by a recent Jamelle Bouie article, Frank and David discuss DOGE, USAID, Elon Musk, and the state of the republic.

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Frank: Trailer for History Channel series on Jefferson

David: Fennell postdoc at Edinburgh

Frank and David discuss Donald Trump's 2nd Inaugural and first week in office.

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Frank: Public history professionals

David: RIP Bill Leuchtenburg and NC Supreme Court election

Frank and David discuss President-elect Trump's recent comments about Greenland, Canada, and Panama.

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Frank: Marlene Daut's The First and Last King of Haiti

David: This Day in Esoteric Political History

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