On this episode of Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon talks with Ilyon Woo, author of the new book, Master Slave Husband Wife, a love story between William and Ellen Craft. You may not be familiar with their names, but the Crafts were a determined enslaved couple who made their escape through disguise and performance, and in their success, defied the l ... Show More
Apr 27
Mayhem: The 1970s You Never Knew, Episode 4
Deep Throat, Operation Gemstone, two valiant reporters, and a secret 30 years in the making. Watergate was not a single scandal, but rather an avalanche of events and co-conspirators, all engaged in corruption to keep President Nixon in office. The stakes were so high that Nixon’ ... Show More
37m 20s
Apr 20
Mayhem: The 1970s You Never Knew, Episode 3
"The week that changed the world.” Was it a chance encounter at the World Tennis Championship in 1971, “Panda diplomacy” between the U.S. and Communist China, or a break-in at the Democratic National Headquarters by a team of 5 burglars, that drastically altered the trajectory of ... Show More
35m 7s
Apr 13
Mayhem: The 1970s You Never Knew, Episode 2
Secret Police, CIA operatives, The Pentagon Papers, and The Most Dangerous Man in America. There was a time in the not-so-distant past, when the nightly news changed the game in how Americans felt about the war in Vietnam, the first “television war.” What was more of a shock to s ... Show More
44m 37s
Aug 2019
Political History with Doris Kearns Goodwin
Ron is joined by his ex-girlfriend Doris Kearns Goodwin.Credits:Ron Burgundy: Host, Writer, Executive ProducerCarolina Barlow: Co-Host, Writer, and Producer.Producers: Whitney Hodack, Jack O'Brien, Miles Gray, and Nick StumpfExecutive Producer: Mike FarahConsulting Producer: Andr ... Show More
36m 19s
Dec 2024
Josephine Baker Read by Ashley Graham
Once upon a time, there was a girl who became a dancer, a spy, and a civil rights activist. Her name was Josephine. One of the most sought-after performers in history, Josephine Baker became known for her unique style and humor. She refused to perform for segregated audiences, ai ... Show More
23m 28s
Dec 2022
Bonus Episode: Dana Schwartz on Significant Others
<p>Bonus special episode! Dana Schwartz guests on <a href="https://listen.teamcoco.com/nobleothers">Significant Others</a>, a narrated, nonfiction podcast about folks just beyond the spotlight of history, hosted by Liza Powel O’Brien. Each episode tells the story of a talented, d ... Show More
37m 18s