Frank and David discuss the history of gambling in baseball.

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Frank: RIP Daniel Jordan

David: Manisha Sinha's new book on Reconstruction

With both Biden and Trump cinching their party's nominations, Frank and David discuss the six prior presidential rematches.

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David: Inaugural Lecture on April 3.

Frank: Fennell Lecture w/ Professor Sherene Saikaly on May 23

David interviews Frank about his new book, A Revolutionary Friendship: Washington, Jefferson, and the American Republic.

To hear more, join the live event (online) at Monticello on February 17.

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Frank: RIP Harry Dickinson

David: historians brief on 14th Amendment

Frank and David discuss the history of the Iowa caucuses and how political parties select presidential candidates.

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Frank: Power Couples and the Barbary pirates

David: JAH article on political parties

Frank and David discuss how the Civil War era has made some unexpected appearances in the 2024 presidential race, including a difficult question for Nikki Haley and 14th Amendment challenges to Trump's candidacy.

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David: American Ornithological Society changing policy on bird names

Frank: RIP Ed Gray

Frank and David celebrate 250 episodes of the Whiskey Rebellion.

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Frank: Foner on Varon in the Atlantic and RIP Andre Braugher

David: Hogmanay Torchlight Parade

Frank and David discuss Henry Kissinger and try to put him into context.

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Frank: Conference at Mass Historical

David: new plaque in Durham and CSA flag in Glasgow

Frank and David discuss epic historical films, including some of the best and some of the worst.

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Frank: Jane Kamensky new President of Monticello

David: Fennell Forum on Energy History

Frank and David discuss recent debates over the Senate dress code.

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David: Shira Lurie's The American Liberty Pole

Frank: new Milbauer Chair at the University of Florida

Frank and David discuss the history of manhunts in the United States.

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Frank: profile of Mitt Romney in the Atlantic

David: American History Workshop