"This place we have named Fort Mandan in honour of our Neighbours," wrote Meriwether Lewis. In this podcast episode, we focus on an important chapter during the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition, and their interactions with the nearby Mandan and Hidatsa communities.

As we approached the new year, we found ourselves feeling a little reflective. So we made a special episode for you. In “Best of 2022”, Nathan and Alana sit down to discuss some of our favorite episodes from this year on the podcast. Join us as we look back on the big issues of the year, from the overturning of Roe v. Wade, to Dominion Energy’s outsized influence, to how citizens can craft legislation.

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A student-produced podcast about mental health and wellness at the University of Virginia.

Produced as part of a collaborative project for Professor Steph Ceraso's Writing with Sound class at the University of Virginia.

A student-produced podcast about mental health and wellness at the University of Virginia.

Produced as part of a collaborative project for Professor Steph Ceraso's Writing with Sound class at the University of Virginia.

A student-produced podcast about mental health and wellness at the University of Virginia.

Produced as part of a collaborative project for Professor Steph Ceraso's Writing with Sound class at the University of Virginia.

A student-produced podcast about mental health and wellness at the University of Virginia.

Produced as part of a collaborative project for Professor Steph Ceraso's Writing with Sound class at the University of Virginia.

Thomas Jefferson’s historic home has hosted numerous visitors over the centuries. In this episode, Monticello guide Sam Riggs shares the story of George Ticknor’s 1815 visit. While Ticknor was not especially famous when he traveled to Monticello, his later writings about his trip have become an invaluable resource for historians eager to learn more about the Monticello home during Jefferson’s retirement years.

Let’s face it. There are times you can’t stand your neighbor’s guts. The problem is, contempt and disgust for people who think differently from you is the death knell of democracy, says writer Anand Giridharadas. Over the last few years, he set out in search of the lost art of persuasion, and found it: among activists, cult-deprogrammers, political organizers and deep canvassers. Giridharadas shares what he learned and offers some advice on how to talk to your friends — and enemies — this holiday season.

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