Roots of Reality

In this episode, Ben Baumann discusses the transformative power of learning history, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical context rather than memorizing random facts and dates. He critiques the prevalence of pseudohistory and the influence of unqualified individuals on historical narratives. Baumann advocates for a comprehensive approach to learning history, including big history and personal ancestry, to empower individuals and enhance their understanding of their place in the world. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Jason Paige about his work producing commercial jingles, his iconic performance of the Pokémon theme song, and the impact of the musical "Rent" on his life and career. Website- https://jasonpaige.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop5iBDC3lZpLjjFj6PNFHEfeIO6lYk1pGnsufKQIdXVeHnFRGdq Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jasonpaige/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/jasonpaigetheOG Twitter- https://x.com/jasonpaigeshow YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2XYGW_iC8xtSgV_xdQRc6A Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of popular television theme songs from the 1960s to the 2000s and how they impacted audiences. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofreality For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann interviews the lead singer of Black Lab, Paul Durham, about his humble journey to becoming a professional musician, his experiences overcoming challenges in his career, and his work on the Spider-Man soundtrack. Website- https://www.blacklabworld.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/paulblacklab/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/blacklabband/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about 2000s pop culture and what 2000s kids remember from the era. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofreality For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann interviews Sporting KC legend Matt Besler about the origins and evolution of professional soccer in Kansas City, his career with Sporting KC, and more. Website- https://www.captainssoccerclub.com/ X- https://x.com/MattBesler Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mattbesler/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/MattBesler/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of the US soccer team, the development of professional soccer in America, and how far the sport has come in the United States. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofreality For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of language and why so many languages are going extinct today. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofreality For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Prof. Will Lamb about the origins of Scottish Gaelic, its historic decline, and the modern efforts to save it. Bio- https://edwebprofiles.ed.ac.uk/profile/william-lamb X- https://x.com/uilleamuan?lang=fr Book- https://www.amazon.com/Scottish-Gaelic-Comprehensive-Routledge-Grammars/dp/0367189186 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the origins of ice hockey, the beginning of the NHL, and the greatest players ever. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofreality For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Rob O'Gara about Yale University's hockey national championship team, how college hockey has changed, and Rob's journey to the NHL. Bio- https://yalebulldogs.com/staff-directory/rob-o-gara/523 X- https://x.com/Rob_OG15 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/robog15/ Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann on what to make of the 2024 US Presidential Election. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofreality For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Jason Schlude about why ancient history is relevant, how ancient history influenced the founding fathers, and the ancient political challenges that American democracy faces today. Bio- https://www.csbsju.edu/languages-and-cultures/person/jason-schlude/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-schlude-5717401b/ Book- https://www.amazon.com/Parthia-Politics-Ancient-Routledge-Studies/dp/0815353707 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various ways authoritarians have attacked democracies throughout history and why these examples should serve as a warning to American democracy today. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofreality For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Reed Galen about his work to help protect American democracy and the dangers that Donald Trump poses to it this election. Twitter- https://twitter.com/reedgalen Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/reed_galenusa/ Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-home-front/id1765927918 Substack- https://reedgalen.substack.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaASHQhC8w2E4Ola898yarVEoNAqZJRut1V2gKMy8CXFSBf0Vh8dbUVog4_aem_zLR8puJkCUTIoEWMCJBKug The Union- https://jointheunion.us/ The Union Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jointheunionus/ The Union Twitter- https://x.com/JointheUnionUS Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical tests to American democracy and the test facing the nation today. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofreality For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with former Rep. Susan Molinari about how politics has changed, how Donald Trump took over the Republican Party, and the potential consequences of a second Trump term. Bio- https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000843 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/suemolinari Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the recent surge in political opportunism in America and the people that went from being very critical of President Donald Trump to very supportive of him. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofreality For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Carlton Larson about the concept of treason according to the founding fathers, the legal history of treason in America, and how the founding fathers would have viewed January 6. Website- https://carltonlarson.com/ Twitter- https://x.com/carltonfwlarson?lang=en Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about treason throughout American history and how it is still a problem today. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofreality For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Robert Baumann about growing up during the cold war, the history of the cold war, and his experiences living in the Soviet Union. LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-baumann-47858737/ Online Presentations: The Soviet Union in Afghanistan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgIkhXaTBUw Books: Russian-Soviet Unconventional War in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Afghanistan https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/combat-studies-institute/csi-books/LP20_Russian-SovietUnconventionalWars.pdf Armed Peacekeepers in Bosnia https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/combat-studies-institute/csi-books/baumann_bosnia.pdf My Clan Against The World: US And Coalition Forces In Somalia, 1992-1994 https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/Primer-on-Urban-Operation/Documents/My-Clan-Against-the-World.pdf Invasion, Intervention, Intervasion: A Concise History of the U.S. Army in Operation Uphold Democracy https://www.loc.gov/item/2023693137/ Articles: SUBJECT NATIONALITIES IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF IMPERIAL RUSSIA: THE CASE OF THE BASHKIRS https://www.jstor.org/stable/2498099 "The Central Army Sports Club (TsSKA): Forging a Military Tradition in Soviet Ice Hockey," The Journal of Sports History, No. 2 (1988), 151-66. https://search.gesis.org/publication/csa-pei-4980127 A Central Asian Perspective on Russian Soft Power The View from Tashkent https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/July-August-2018/Baumann-Asian/ “The Decembrist Revolt and its Aftermath: Values in Conflict,” Interagency Journal, 2019. https://thesimonscenter.org/featured-articles/featured-article-the-decembrist-revolt-and-its-aftermath-2/ Russians Are Busy Hammering Out Their “Ideology of the Future” https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/September-October-2023/Ideology-of-the-Future/ Russia's Latest Historical Revisionism and Reinventing the Future https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/Online-Exclusive/2022-OLE/Baumann/ Mobilizing History to Promote Patriotism and a New Past https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/military-review/Archives/English/ND-19/Baumann-Russian-Patriotism.pdf Russian Antiwar Music in American Perspective https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/Online-Exclusive/2023-OLE/Baumann/ Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about living through times of uncertainty and gives examples from his own family history, which can perhaps help us navigate the uncertain times were are currently living in. (Pictured: is a poem titled "Carpetbagger" by Dr. Benjamin McGraw Rush) Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- www.youtube.com/@rootsofreality For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Vanessa Woods about puppy intelligence, misconceptions about dogs, and why dogs and humans bond so well. Website- https://vanessawoods.net/ Books- https://vanessawoods.net/#books Netflix Documentary- https://www.netflix.com/title/81681888 Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann gives a brief history of dogs, their origins, and why they are so special to our species. (Pictured: Speedy, Plato, Osiris, Tsar, and Shadow) Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

Photo credit: Alex South In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Kathryn Brownell about the most troubling presidents in American history, how American media has changed historically, and what makes a president bad. Bio- https://www.cla.purdue.edu/directory/profiles/kathryn-cramer-brownell.html Books- https://www.amazon.com/Books-Kathryn-Cramer-Brownell/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AKathryn+Cramer+Brownell X- https://x.com/kathrynbrownell?lang=en Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the controversial statements from various presidents in American history and how this problem is even worse today. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Christopher Federico about the various factors that determine whether someone is politically engaged or not, as well as the type of voters which were crucial in previously electing Donald Trump. Bio-https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/federico Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about low voter turnout in the US, how it has impacted consequential elections in American history, and why voting in the 2024 election matters. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Tony Scalzo about how he and his band Fastball chose their musical style, the popularity of the song "The Way", and the importance of staying grounded in the music industry. Website- https://www.fastballtheband.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/tonyscalzo/ Band Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/fastballtheband/ Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FtVJzRtpQpU61nBwB7cKN?autoplay=true YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3EMWd1XsvVhf3hn2f4LguQ?feature=gws_kp_artist&feature=gws_kp_artist Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/fastballtheband/ Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with JR Richards about the creation of the band Dishwalla, the song "Counting Blue Cars", and the legacy of 90s music. Website- https://www.jrrichardsmusic.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/j.r.richards/ Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Uy4mxUjdrSzRTUB7KIgFM?si=59x0rd1lRy6DDHj3_tM0fQ&nd=1&dlsi=7a840c8d7dc34dc8 YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbA5oyz7p7KUawc_PEeVrKg Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/JRRICHARDSDISH/ Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about growing up in the 1990s, the pop culture of the era, and how the 90s changed the world. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Jessica Waters about how the abortion debate has changed over time, how abortion may impact the 2024 election, and the future of abortion rights. Bio- https://www.american.edu/spa/faculty/waters.cfm Twitter- https://x.com/jessicawatersau?lang=en Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historic US Supreme Court rulings that have divided Americans and why the US Supreme Court remains polarizing today. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Governor Christine Todd Whitman about how politics has changed, the impact of the 2024 Election, and the future of American democracy. Bio- https://www.christiewhitman.com/ Book- https://www.amazon.com/Its-My-Party-Too-America-ebook/dp/B000OCXHKO?ref_=ast_author_mpb Forward Party- https://www.forwardparty.com/ States United Democracy Center- https://statesuniteddemocracy.org/ Twitter- https://x.com/GovCTW Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various American presidents that have abused their power and how this has continued into the modern era. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Charles Liu about science and philosophy, the free will debate, and what astrophysics can tells us about the question of free will. Bio- https://www.amnh.org/research/staff-directory/charles-liu Book- https://www.amazon.com/Handy-Quantum-Physics-Answer-Book-ebook/dp/B0D6GVKW6C Star Talk- https://startalkmedia.com/bio/charles-liu/ Podcast- https://linkin.bio/theliuniverse/ Twitter- https://linkin.bio/theliuniverse/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheLiuniverse YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@TheLIUniverse Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the philosophical ideals that have been crucial to modern society and their origins. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Nicholas Jacobs about the nationalization of American politics, the rural urban divide, and the various misconceptions of rural voters. Bio- https://www.colby.edu/people/people-directory/nicholas-jacobs/ Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: https://rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various politicians throughout history who upset voters by ignoring what they think, which would help cost them elections. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.substack.com/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Robert Holmes about the origins of the 1980s band 'Til Tuesday, the hit song "Voices Carry", and the legacy of 1980s music. Twitter- https://x.com/AdleyRobert Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/robert-holmes-7 Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: https://rootsofreality.substack.com/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the entertainment of the 1980s and its legacy on society today. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.substack.com/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Daniel Martinez about the potential immortality of hydra, what our species can learn from this, and whether it would be worth living forever. Bio- https://www.pomona.edu/directory/people/daniel-e-martinez Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.substack.com/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical hope for immortality, the science of death, and how these impact the meaning of our lives. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: https://rootsofreality.substack.com/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Camilo Ortiz about why young people today are more anxious than in the past, how to help kids become less anxious, and the increasing use of medication in society, as well as the rise in students with accommodations. Website- http://www.drcamiloortiz.com/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/DrCamiloOrtiz?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Open Therapy Institute- https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/aboutoti Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.substack.com/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the long historical battle our species has had with mental illness, and the various types that have been prominent in society for thousands of years. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.substack.com/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Dominik Stecula about why foreign propaganda and conspiracy theories are believed by both the far left and far right, the globalization of misinformation, and why the American political system makes these issues worse. Website- http://www.stecula.com/ Book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M8YD6XW?ref=KC_GS_GB_US Twitter- https://twitter.com/decustecu Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.substack.com/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the disturbing history of Americans who supported authoritarians for a variety reasons, as well as support for authoritarians today in America. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.substack.com/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Edward Segal about the types of crises that often occur for organizations, the role of ego plays in creating a crisis, and the importance of having a good staff to prevent a crisis. Website- https://edwardsegal.com/ New Book- https://www.whistlestoppolitics.com/ Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crisis-ahead/id1514212596 Twitter- https://twitter.com/Edwardsegalcom1 If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the negative influence of ultra wealthy people in the past and present, as well as what can be done about this issue. If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Valentin Pereda about why it is so hard to stop the illegal drug trade, what makes drug cartels so powerful in Mexico, and what the US and Mexico can do to combat drug trafficking. Publications- https://www.cicc-iccc.org/en/people/regular_researchers/peop302 If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the the various drug traffickers throughout history, the largest producers of illegal drugs today, and what can be done about it. If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- www.instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube-www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmG…_polymer=true For sources and further reading visit- rootsofreality.com/sources/