Post archive for ‘In Production’
Grand Old Party: A History of Partisanship
When it comes to partisan politics, Americans today are deeply conflicted. We want an engaged citizenry without the deep fissures in the body politic, but can we have it both ways? Have we EVER had it both ways?
American Spirit: A History of the Supernatural
Help us shape a new show! Share a comment, question, or story about the history of American belief in–and skepticism toward–the supernatural.
Of Monkeys and Men: The History of Science and Religion
The “Scopes Monkey Trial” has come to symbolize the fundamental conflict between science and religion… but are the two necessarily opposed?
Pitch a Show! (Summer ’10)
BackStory invites you to propose a topic for our summer season and let us know why you think it would make for a compelling hour of radio!
Revisiting Rosie: Women and Work
In a special podcast produced in collaboration with the History Channel, the History Guys will trace the history of women in the workplace.
Pitch a Show (Fall '09)
BackStory invites you to propose a topic for our new fall season. Which concerns facing Americans today could use historical unpacking by the History Guys? Pitch your idea here!
The Extraordinary Ordinary: Populism in America
Joe the Plumber and his geographic equivalent, “Main Street,” were both major figures in Election ’08. “We the People” have finally spoken and… wait a second, who’s “we” and what did “we” say, anyway? This week, the many faces of populism.
Pitch a Show! (Summer '09 Ideas)
The Summer of ’09 is uncharted territory and we need your input! Propose a topic below and tell us why you think it would make for a compelling BackStory episode.
Pick a Topic!
Based on feedback from you the BackStory listening audience, we’ve compiled a list of possible show topics for the next season of BackStory. Vote for your favorite topic. Whichever topic comes out on top will be worked into the next season. Vote Now!
