Historian Matthew Bowman spoke about an interracial couple’s claim of alien abduction in the 1960s and its connection to a shifting in American society regarding science, religion, and race.…
122 viewsJournalist John O’Connor looked at Bigfoot’s place in American culture and lore. This event was hosted by Powell’s Bookstore in Portland, Oregon.
262 viewsDavid Von Drehle’s neighbor in a Kansas City suburb was a centenarian named Charlie White, whose life is also the story of the last American century -- from the Jazz Age to the smartphone. H…
860 viewsUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison African American studies professor Langston Wilkins spoke about hip hop culture and its relationship to place, identity, and heritage.
77 viewsPulitzer Prize-winning author Jefferson Cowie looked at the clashes between the federal government and white southerners following the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the civil rights movemen…
363 viewsUlbe Bosma discussed how refined sugar entered our diets and how its popularity has changed human health and society. This event was hosted by Harvard Book Store.
385 viewsHistorians Fitz Brundage and Charles Reagan Wilson discussed the history and culture of the American South.
261 viewsMusic critic Holly Gleason looked at songwriter John Prine’s career evolution and how his lyrics captured the human condition and social issues of today.
178 viewsWharton School professor Mauro Guillen discussed how changes in demographics and technology are altering future generations look at life and work. The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco host…
229 viewsCheuk Kwan (Have You Eaten Yet) and Anya von Bremzen (National Dish) discussed what food and cuisine say about national culture. They spoke at the 2023 Library of Congress National Book Fest…
255 viewsM.E. O’Brien examined the origins of the modern family unit and attempts throughout history to change it. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
333 viewsHarry Katz talked about his book Mark Twain’s America: A Celebration in Words and Images, a collection of photographs, illustrations, and newspaper clippings that depicts the world that insp…
990 viewsEditor and author Landon Jones looked at how celebrity status has evolved in the digital age and what the change means for American culture. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.,…
163 viewsSusan Vita, James Wintle, and Nicholas Brown of the Library of Congress' Music Division talked about the Library’s music collection and music’s role in American history and culture from the …
533 viewsJournalist Alissa Quart argued that the promise that hard work and self-reliance will lead to the American Dream is a myth. The Strand Bookstore in New York City hosted this program.
215 viewsWashington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal attitudes toward sex in the 21st century. She was interviewed by author Donna Freitas.
1,856 viewsHistorians discussed how conspiracy theories can reveal cultural insights and political fears of a time period. They talked about concepts such as the “deep state,” "new world order," “QAnon…
2,946 viewsPlaywright and screenwriter David Mamet discussed his book of essays on free speech, the culture wars, religion, and other topics. This event was held at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Va…
1,157 viewsFather and son authors David and Andrew Maraniss discussed their combined eight books about sports and culture and how athletics can impact American politics. This interview took place at th…
148 viewsArchitect and design Critic Alexandra Lange talked about the history or American shopping malls. This event was part of the annual Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison.
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