Podcast appearances and mentions of Colin Woodard

This is our annual book episode! Angie and Trevor discuss the books they enjoyed in 2025, top picks for both fiction and nonfiction. Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach. MetPro.co -For the first time ever, MetPro is offering MTA listeners a full 30-day experience for just $95 with absolutely no strings attached! See what it's like working with your own metabolic coach. Limited to the first 30 people. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you focus on what really matters:  Getting out there. AG1 Next Gen has new flavors: Citrus, Tropical, and Berry. Get a free Welcome Kit with your first order which includes 5 AG1 Travel Packs, a shaker bottle, metal canister, and a bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. The Book Episode: Our Top Reads in 2025 Angie got through a total of 241 books in 2025 (95 fiction and 146 nonfiction)(audio=144, hardcopy=94, ebook=3). Authors We Interviewed on the Podcast Here are the books we featured on the podcast this year. See links to the author interviews. Think Like a Runner by Jeff Horowitz How to Run the Perfect Race by Matt Fitzgerald The Norwegian Method by Brad Culp The Explorer's Gene by Alex Hutchinson Ballistic by Henry Abbott Extreme Balance by Joe DeSena The Runaway Housewives of the Appalachian Trail by Kitty Robinson Fuel for Thought by Renee McGregor Don't Call it a Comeback by Keira D'Amato Lootie's World Run by Marie Leautey The Running Ground by Nicolas Thompson Angie's Top 10 Non-Fiction Reads: The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr Memoir is one of my favorite genres and this book takes a peak behind the scenes on writing an engaging memoir. In fact, Mary Karr weaves in so many personal antidotes that it doesn't feel like a how-to book at all. Some of the core principles she talks about have to do with dealing with the truth as you remember it, turning vulnerability into art, and finding your unique story. Everyone from the causal reader to someone who wants to write a memoir will enjoy this book. Awake by Jen Hatmaker I've followed Jen Hatmakes on Instagram for a number of years and she has a very funny and relatable way of sharing her life. Her latest book is a memoir and talks about the dissolution of her 25 year marriage and how she had to come awake to many important areas in her life as a result. Bad Therapy- Why The Kids aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier The author is an investigative journalist who argues that aspects of the mental health industry is harming American children, not helping them but over-diagnosing and over-treating normal struggles. It's important to get children the mental health help that they need but Shrier warns that normal development challenges and emotions are sometimes mislabeled as mental disorders which can lead children to adopt an “illness identity.” It Didn't Start With You -How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn This book talks about how trauma and epigenetic are linked. Trauma can change how our genes work and influence stress responses, health, and mood and these alterations can be passed down to future generations, which can help explain intergenerational trauma. This was a very eye opening book and helpful for anyone processing struggles linked to family history. The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs by Joel Salatin Since reading Michael Pollan's book, The Omnivore's Dilemma, I've been working on getting the meat our family eats from ethically sustainable sources. Joel Salatin, owner and operator of Polyface Farms, makes the case for how farming and ranching practices need to change (for the good of the environment, the animals, the farmer, and society in general). Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy This is a book that was first published back in 2009 and was updated in 2020. It has been used by many professional athletes and high achievers to develop a stronger mental and emotional game. NFL player, A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles, was filmed reading this book on the sidelines of a January 2025 playoff game and the book started selling thousands of copies. Some of the principles in the book that resonated with me were detaching self-worth from outcomes so that your identity isn't tied to results or achievements. Instead of asking, “How did I do?” Ask, “What did I learn.” Another important take-away was learning to gain control over my inner world. We don't have to believe everything our mind tells us. Yes, we should recognize emotions and thoughts but come back to our core values to develop self-mastery. Estrogen Matters -Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer (Revised and Updated) by Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris As a woman in perimenopause I've been educating myself on how to make this transition in life work for me. As a result I started using HRT two years ago and it has improved my life physically, mentally, and emotionally. Thankfully the FDA removed the black box warning on HRT in 2025 after years of misinformation. This book is a must read for women in their mid-30's and up, those who have experienced surgical menopause, or anyone who wants to understand the role of estrogen more completely. From Strength to Strength– Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks Brooks is a Harvard professor and happiness columnist for The Atlantic. He draws on philosophy, social science, biography, and spirituality to offer a helpful roadmap for aging well in the second half of life. In order to embrace, and not fight, the inevitable decline we need to redefine success (moving away from being primarily validated by money or job titles) and look to internal measures like a deeper sense of purpose, wisdom, strong relationships, and service to others. Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobson Annie Jacobson is one of those authors from which I will read anything she writes. In the rather bleak (but fascinating) book she lays out the history of nuclear programs throughout the world and presents a scenario in which nuclear weapons are used. Spoiler alert- there are no good outcomes. Breath- The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor I've struggled with allergies since childhood, dealing with a lot of nasal congestion. As a result I was a mouth breather and this book challenged me to take a look at my breathing patterns and make some changes. Over the course of a year I trained myself to breathe through my nose during the day (but nighttime was a bigger challenge). A few months ago I started using mouth tape at night (and an airflow clip nasal dilator called Snore Less Now to open up my airway). I've experienced better mouth hygiene and deeper sleep as a result. Honorable Mentions (nonfiction) Hidden Potential by Adam Grant All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler Rose Revenge of The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher Angie's Top 10 Fiction Reads: The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny (#19 in the Armand Gamache series) If you enjoy mysteries and thrillers this series is excellent. I've particularly enjoyed listening to them on audiobook since I'm not a French speaker and would probably mispronounce many names and places otherwise. The Life Impossible by Matt Haig I've enjoyed every book that author Matt Haig has written and this one was no exception. The Life Impossible follows a retired math teacher named Grace who is grieving the loss of her husband and son. She receives an unexpected inheritance which forces her outside her comfort zone, helping her to deal with her past and find new purpose for the future. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver This book is a modern retelling of Charles Dicken's David Coperfield. It follows a boy named Damon Fields who is born into poverty in modern rural Appalachia. He has a very tumultuous life particularly because of the weakness of the foster care system. The book deals with some very heavy subjects but it's ultimately a story of resilience and the power of finding hope in community and through art. The Burning White by Brent Weeks This is the fifth and final book in the Lightbringer Series, a modern fantasy set in a world governed by light and the magic of Chromaturgy. In this world, some people called drafters have the ability to harness light to create a physical substance called “luxin.” Each color has unique powers and identity and the drafter is changed over time. Red Rising Series by Pierce Brown My teens had read this series a few years ago so I was a bit late to the game. But once I finished the first book, Red Rising, I devoured the other five in this fantasy/sci-fi series and am eagerly waiting for the final book to be released next summer. The series centers on class warfare because of a rigid caste system and the main character gets involved in an attempted revolution. This fast paced series is full of action, violence and is set in space. The Measure by Nikki Erlick In this book everyone who reaches a specific age receives a box revealing their lifespan. The story follows eight people who wrestle with the decision whether to open their boxes or not and what to do with the information they get. Ultimately it's an uplifting book that encourages us to live life to the fullest. Twice by Mitch Albom This is a magical realism novel about a boy named Alfie who discovers that he gets two chances at everything in his life. It's a very engaging storyline (which kept me guessing until the end). It really made me see even more value in imperfection and that growth comes from learning. Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz This mystery follows freelance editor Susan Ryleland who finds herself unwillingly entangled in the death of an author whose book she is working on. I enjoy a mystery that keeps me guessing. The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai I enjoyed the audiobook version of this book which follows the story of Sonia and Sunny who are both Indian immigrants to the United States who are navigating love, family, country, class, and race. Trevor's Top Reads in 2025: Trevor managed to finish 41 books last year. These ones rose to the top: How the Irish Saved Civilization -The Untold Story of Ireland’s Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe by Thomas Cahill. Basically, the Irish saved civilization because their monasteries preserved classical texts, learning, and book making after the fall of the Roman Empire. Irish monks later established monasteries on continental Europe which became centers of learning. American Nations -A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard. This was a paradigm shaping book, it provides the best explanation for regional differences in the USA. As You Wish -Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride (1987) by Cary Elwes. If you love the movie, listen to the audio book to Cary Elwes and other cast members share behind-the-scenes stories. The Shortest History of Ancient Rome -A Millennium of Western Civilization, from Kingdom to Republic to Empire: A Retelling for Our Times by Ross King. Trevor is a big fan of the Shortest History series because they provide a short overviews without getting too myopic or tedious. Mark Twain by Ron Chernow. This is a 1,200 page tome or 45 hours on audio book. Fun fact! Twain smoked between 22-40 cigars per day. Let’s end with some Mark Twain quotes: “The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd druther not.” “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter”. “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”  “The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them”.

Colin Woodard talks about his new book, Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America. The best-selling author of American Nations explores the regional roots of the partisan divide over several key issues (guns, immigration, climate, authoritarianism) and offers ideas on how to unify the nation based on new cultural insights and opinion research.

First, Colin Woodard argues that where you are in the country determines how you live and how you'll die. Then Luke Shaefer tells us how America's most disadvantaged communities aren't where we think they are, and what their shared history reveals about inequality in this country. Sponsored By: Aura Frames - Get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code IDEA at auraframes.com  GoDaddy - Get a domain for pennies at godaddy.com/nbi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're not one nation split by politics — we're 11 regional cultures that have been at war since the colonies. And now the divisions are life and death.What if the America we think we know has never actually existed?The divisions tearing us apart aren't new — they're four centuries old, rooted in the very founding of this country. And now there's data proving it.On this recent WhoWhatWhy podcast, I am joined by Colin Woodard, a bestselling author, George Polk Award winner, and director of the Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University. His new book, Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America, presents evidence that reframes everything we thought we understood about American identity. Get full access to Talk Cocktail Podcast at jeffschechtman.substack.com/subscribe

The Remnant coup d'état continues as Kevin Williamson sits down with journalist Colin Woodard to talk about our country's most deeply seated cultural divisions. Woodard and Williamson cover Texas, the Puritans, Appalachia, Donald Trump's ethnonationalism, regional Covid-19 trends, and shifting party geography. Shownotes:—Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America—American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America—Old Deluder Satan Act of 1647—J.D. Vance's Claremont speech—Homeland Security “a heritage to be proud of” tweet—Kevin on John Brown for The Dispatch—The Pell Center Nationhood Lab—“Nationhood Lab: The Story of America” report The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historian and bestselling author Colin Woodard argues America's divide isn't red vs. blue at all — it's a clash of distinct cultural nations.

In the story of the melting pot, the United States can integrate all peoples into one — but what if that's more of a myth than a metaphor? Colin Woodard is an author, historian, journalist and director of Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University's Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why the civics lessons we're taught about our country are sometimes overridden by regional cultures, why the origins of our divisions come from where we live, and how a new national story might bring us together. His book is “Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Colin Woodard, a bestselling author, historian, and award-winning journalist, directs the Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University's Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy.

A shocking phone call after a routine medical exam. Despite no symptoms, Sharon's husband had advanced kidney disease and he would die without a transplant. She shares the deeply personal story of a stranger saving Chris's life, and what it taught her about the selflessness of others. Plus, her fascinating conversation with Colin Woodard, author of Nations Apart, who goes back generations to explain why America is so polarized, and tells us what we can do about it.  And Sharon answers your most pressing questions: Will the U.S. take military action in Nigeria because of Christian persecution?  How can the richest country in the world be so much in debt?  Can government officials use taxpayer-funded websites for partisan attacks? If you'd like to submit a question, head to thepreamble.com/podcast – we'd love to hear from you there. And be sure to read our weekly magazine at ThePreamble.com – it's free! Join the 350,000 people who still believe understanding is an act of hope. Credits: Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks Audio Producer: Craig Thompson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Journalist Colin Woodard discusses his new book about our divided nation and what it will take to repair the rifts

Woodard maps America's clashing "nations," from American Nations to Nations Apart, arguing that our deepest divides are regional and newly combustible. He makes the case that post–Cold War policy, social media, and a fraying social contract turned long-standing cultural seams into political fracture zones. We press whether his framework explains why now more than past crises. Plus: a quick read of the 11/5 results — Democratic gains in New Jersey and Virginia, Maine's voter-ID rejection, a Georgia PSC flip, and late counts in Minneapolis and Seattle. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack  

My Conversation with Colin begins at 33 mins Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Colin Woodard, a New York Times bestselling author, historian and award-winning journalist, is director of Nationhood Lab Salve Regina University's Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy. He is the author of seven books that have been translated into a dozen foreign languages and inspired an NBC television drama. A longtime foreign correspondent, he reported from more than 50 countries on seven continents and, as an investigative reporter at Maine's Portland Press Herald, won a 2012 George Polk Award and was a finalist for a 2016 Pulitzer Prize. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Politico, The Washington Post, The Economist, Smithsonian, and dozens of other major publications. A graduate of Tufts University and the University of Chicago and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, he lives in Maine. The bestselling author of American Nations reveals how centuries-old regional differences have brought American democracy to the brink of collapse and presents a powerful story that can bridge our cultural divisions and save the republic Our democracy has been purposefully dismantled, first in the states and now at the federal level. With groundbreaking original data and historical insights, Nations Apart is an essential guide to understanding why Americans are so divided on many hot button issues, creating geographic fissures that have been exploited by authoritarians. Colin Woodard shows how colonial era settlement patterns and the cultural geography they left behind are at the root of our political polarization, economic inequality, public health crises, and democratic collapse. Drawing on quantitative research from Woodard's university-based think tank project, Nations Apart exposes the true ideological and cultural divides behind today's struggles over:     * Gun control     * Immigration     * Health policy     * Abortion     * Climate Change     * History     * Authoritarianism and Democracy But there is a road map to right the country: a carefully researched, vigorously tested common story for the country built on the mission set forth for us in the document that first bound our regions together, the Declaration of Independence. Combining compelling storytelling with scholarly vigor, Nations Apart offers a blueprint for bridging the rifts that divide us and ensuring the American dream of democratic self-government will reach its 300th birthday. Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

For nearly 250 years, Americans have marked the fourth of July as the birthday of the nation, and in July of 2026, we’ll celebrate 250 years. Colin Woodard argues that the Declaration of Independence is as relevant and vital as ever, and that its promise is essential to preserving the republic today. Colin Woodard is a New York Times-bestselling historian and Polk Award-winning journalist. He is one of the most respected authorities on North American regionalism, the sociology of United States nationhood and how our colonial past shapes and explains the present. He has authored six books including the award-winning Wall Street Journal bestseller “American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America.” Woodard is director of Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University’s Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy, an initiative studying where America has come from, how we ended up as we are and how we might shape our future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not everyone who wants a meaningful relationship with God wants a relationship with church. As a matter of fact, a growing number of people who identify as “spiritual but not religious” have no desire for such a relationship... at least not as it is currently understood by most “churchy” people. Listen in to this Extra Shot episode as Karin Peter talks about the people and things with which this group does connect. Find out where their interests lie, and why the church may be missing the mark.  Don't worry, Karin will offer some suggestions to get us on track with this very justice-minded community. Recommended text for more information: Colin Woodard, American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North, Penguin Books, September 25, 2012.  Download TranscriptThanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey. NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

In his books - starting with "American Nations: A History Of The Eleven Rival Regional Cultures Of North America" - Colin Woodard makes the case that Americans have always been divided. He's director of the Nationhood Lab at the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy.

Join Dan and Joseph in a review of The Republic of Pirates by Colin Woodard. This title is one of the more well known and recent publications on the early 18th century pirates. It attempts to cut through some of the romance and legends and examine the Nassau pirates as they were, their backgrounds, influence on international politics, successes and failures and their ultimate place in history. 

The Starz TV series Black Sails is a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel "Treasure Island." It's a story filled with squashbuckling pirates who dare to wage war against self-described civilized nations. Are you ready to travel back to the Golden Age of Piracy? We'll be joined today by Colin Woodard, the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller The Republic of Pirates.Get Colin's book: The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down https://links.boatspodcast.com/329book Find more of Colin's work: https://links.boatspodcast.com/329guest Did you enjoy this episode? Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/329 Get the BOATS email newsletter: https://links.boatspodcast.com/newsletter Leave a comment: https://links.boatspodcast.com/comment Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Unlock ad-free episodes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/value Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Starz TV series Black Sails is a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel "Treasure Island." It's a story filled with squashbuckling pirates who dare to wage war against self-described civilized nations. Are you ready to travel back to the Golden Age of Piracy? We'll be joined today by Colin Woodard, the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller The Republic of Pirates. Get Colin's book: The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down https://links.boatspodcast.com/329book Find more of Colin's work: https://links.boatspodcast.com/329guest Did you enjoy this episode? Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/329 Get the BOATS email newsletter: https://links.boatspodcast.com/newsletter Leave a comment: https://links.boatspodcast.com/comment Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Unlock ad-free episodes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/value Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Colin Woodard is an American journalist and author. He is best known for his book, "The Republic of Pirates" –– and is considered the preeminent expert in the world on the history of the Golden Age Pirates. - BUY Guest's Books & Films IN MY AMAZON STORE: https://amzn.to/3RPu952 EPISODE LINKS: - Julian Dorey PODCAST MERCH: https://juliandorey.myshopify.com/ - Support our Show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey - Join our DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Ajqn5sN6 COLIN WOODARD'S LINKS: - COLIN''S TWITTER: https://twitter.com/WoodardColin JULIAN YT CHANNELS: - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ***TIMESTAMPS*** 00:00 - Pirates Rein (1750s), Origins of Pirates in the Caribbean, Henry Avery & Mutiny ☠️ 12:50 - Henry Avery's Legend & Piracy Escape, Pirate Recruiting, Labor Market Crisis

Our favorite substitute teacher, thinker and talk show host Jeff Smith fills in for Thom. What are the ingredients in the recipe for genuine people-powered Democracy in America?Plus- Thom read from "Union: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood" by Colin Woodard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Longwell, Chris Cillizza, Will Saletan join Mona and Bill to discuss the upcoming debates, the polls (and Biden's response to them) and how to spend a record $61 million on a Senate primary and still get trounced. highlights / lowlights Mona: Thousands sign petition urging canceled concerts by Israeli ensemble to go ahead in Amsterdam (Times of Israel) Sarah: GOP Sen. Mitt Romney says Biden should have pardoned Trump (NBC) Biden killing the presidential debate commission. Chris: The beauty of no audience at the Presidential debate. Bill: Can the Declaration of Independence's Ideals Hold America Together? (Colin Woodard, Washington Monthly) Lowlight: The reports from the battlefield in Ukraine, after the GOP delayed aid for so long. Will: RFK Jr.'s Rich Running Mate Just Added $8 Million to His Effort.  The hypocrisy of Congressional Republicans who voted against aid to Ukraine and Israel but lectured Biden over withholding 2,000 pound bombs for Rafah.

講到美國文化上最獨樹一格的地區，許多人都會直覺的想到南方，這裡無論是歷史、政治光譜、食物、音樂還是腔調，都非常有自己的特色，甚至認同自己的地區超過美國這個國家。這樣的一個地區，我們應該如何理解它？為何它會成為今天的樣貌？ 這集我們深入探討「南方」這個詞在美國的意義，以及許多與它相關但又不完全重合的地理概念，接著將南方幾個具有代表性的地區一一介紹，爬梳它們的文化根源，以及對於想去旅行的人而言對值得推薦的地方。最後我們也會聊聊那些地理位置在南方、文化上卻相當不南方的地區，並且分享近期南方的發展趨勢。 喜歡炸雞、BBQ與甜味紅茶這些靈魂食物？想要徜徉在鄉村、藍調與爵士音樂之中？還是想走進奴隸、種族隔離與民權運動錯綜複雜的歷史？歡迎各位到南方來走走！ ✅ 本集重點： (00:00:16) 開場閒聊，主持人的一點內心糾結，為什麼要做這集美國南方主題？ (00:05:38) 大眾對於美國南方的刻板印象，以及可能有過的一些誤解 (00:08:49) 如何定義南方？美國人口統計局的四分法，與地理概念的模糊性 (00:12:28) 關於南方的那些地理概念詳解：蓄奴州（slave states）、邦聯（Confederacy）、黑人帶（Black Belt）、聖經帶（Bible Belt）、甜茶線（Sweet Tea Line），與南方英語腔調 (00:25:28) Colin Woodard的11個美國民族概念，與其中的三個南方分區，關於Tidewater潮水區 (00:29:27) 最經典最有代表性的南方：Deep South深南，三個推薦城市Charleston, SC、Savannah, GA、St Augustine, FL (00:37:18) 自然與音樂愛好者千萬不可錯過：Appalachia阿帕拉契，山脈與國家公園，Asheville, NC、Nashville, TN、Memphis, TN (00:42:24) 地理而言在南方、但其實不太像南方的幾個區域：南佛羅里達、路易斯安那、德克薩斯，與奧克拉荷馬 (00:45:41) 主持人製作的心得分享，南方近期的發展，與節目總結 Show note https://ltsoj.com/podcast-ep175 Facebook https://facebook.com/travel.wok Instagram https://instagram.com/travel.wok 意見回饋 https://forms.gle/4v9Xc5PJz4geQp7K7 寫信給主廚 travel.wok@ltsoj.com 旅行熱炒店官網 https://ltsoj.com/

For hundreds of years, Western culture has emphasized individualism, mirrored by many companies' focus on quarterly profits. After seeing the limitations of this short-term thinking, futurist Ari Wallach decided to forge a new path through Longpath Labs. By focusing on generational empathy, Longpath's work connects with past generations while simultaneously creating a legacy for future ones, fostering innovation and sustainable success.Ari Wallach is a futurist, social systems strategist, author, and founder of Longpath Labs, a leading think tank addressing long-term thinking and systemic issues to create a more sustainable and equitable future. In this episode, Dart and Ali discuss:- Using history and predictions to create innovation and community- The megatrends that Longpath tracks and why- The pros and cons of long-path thinking versus short-path- Transgenerational empathy- How to create a meta-cultural perspective within a company- What the long-path crowd thinking about the next 1000 years- And other topics…Ari Wallach is a futurist, social systems strategist, author, and founder of Longpath Labs, a leading think tank addressing long-term thinking and systemic issues to create a more sustainable and equitable future. Ari's captivating TED Talk on Longpath has captivated audiences with over 2.5 million times and translations into 19 languages. Additionally, he is also the host of “A Brief History of the Future” on PBS and holds a board position at the Bologna Business School in Italy. Ari earned his BA in Peace and Conflict Studies from UC Berkeley. Before leading Longpath, Ari established and led Synthesis Corp., a strategic innovation consultancy serving clients like CNN, Volkswagen Global, and the US State Department. He is also a former adjunct associate professor at Columbia University, where he lectured on innovation, AI, and the future of governance. Resources mentioned:Longpath, by Ari Wallach: https://www.amazon.com/Longpath-Becoming-Ancestors-Antidote-Short-Termism/dp/0063068737American Nations, by Colin Woodard: https://www.amazon.com/American-Nations-History-Regional-Cultures/dp/0143122029Who Do We Choose to Be?  by Margaret Wheatley: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Do-Choose-Leadership-Restoring/dp/1523083638 Connect with Ali:www.longpath.org“A Brief History of the Future” on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/a-brief-history-of-the-future/  

Lieve Monnens was born in Belgium in the 1960s. She had a musical awakening when she was eleven years old through listening to her dad's records by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Beach Boys. She became interested in going to live shows, then later took internships with radio and record companies which led to several jobs in the music industry. In 1990, Lieve moved to England and began working at Factory Records in Manchester, only 2 and a half years before the label dissolved. Over thirty years later, she has been featured in the book, I Thought I Heard You Speak: Women at Factory Records by Audrey Golden, which has just been released in the U.S. She offers her thoughts on the experience of being a woman at Factory at the time, what it's like looking back, and the importance of recording our lesser-known histories. After introducing the show, co-hosts Wendy Sheridan and Robin Renée share their This Fortnight I Learned facts; Wendy learned something cool where Babylon 5 meets International Women's Day, while Robin copped out and read the day's Google Doodle fact about fancy coffee drinks. Just the Tip news includes the State of the Union address and the Katie Britt response, Greta Thunberg climate protest, the passing of Akira Toriyama, and The Oscars. A call by Rosemarie Mallet, Bishop of Croydon for the Church of England to pay hefty reparations for chattel slavery, decreasing power of anti-trans talking points, SCOTUS taking up the presidential immunity question, and more are discussed In Deep. In The Earthscape segment, Wendy leads a discussion on early spring gardening. Robin nominates Clementine Morrigan as Lefty of the Week. Things to do: Get the book! I Thought I Heard You Speak: Women At Factory Records by Audrey Golden. Listen to Saved By Zero - Factory Records Favorites w/ Lieve Monnens. Check out the book event for I Thought I Heard You Speak on March 30th at Record Grouch, 986 Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11222. Reading by author Audrey Golden. Former Factory colleagues Lieve Monnens and Seema Saini will be in attendance. Time TBD - Keep an eye on the Record Grouch events page. Learn about Lefty of the Week, Clementine Morrigan. Read American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard. Donate to Vote Save America to help the most important campaigns in the upcoming U.S. elections. Keep track of the Trump trials.

Rudyard William Lynch is the host of WhatifAlHist, a popular history channel on YouTube. He joins to discuss how the origins and circumstances of America's regions permanently imprinted on its cultures and political outlooks. Colin Woodard's Map: https://www.businessinsider.com/the-11-nations-of-the-united-states-2015-7 Rudyard's Map: https://preview.redd.it/cultural-map-of-america-done-by-whatifalthist-on-youtube-v0-7clddg9nunpa1.jpg?auto=webp&s=663b38b9434bdf7791fac983f0d5e5beb643b779 Relevant Book: American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America, by Colin Woodard  

Chapter 1 What's The Republic of Pirates Book by Colin Woodard"The Republic of Pirates" is a non-fiction book written by Colin Woodard and published in 2007. It is a historical account of the Golden Age of Piracy, which occurred in the 17th and 18th centuries in the Caribbean. The book explores the rise and fall of the pirate republic in Nassau, Bahamas, where notorious pirates such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack Rackham operated. Woodard delves into the social, political, and economic factors that led to the establishment of this pirate haven and provides a comprehensive analysis of the lives and exploits of the pirates who operated during this time.Chapter 2 Is The Republic of Pirates Book A Good BookThe Republic of Pirates by Colin Woodard is generally regarded as a good book. It provides an interesting and detailed account of the so-called "Golden Age of Piracy" in the 17th and 18th centuries. Woodard explores the lives and exploits of various pirates, such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack, and their impact on the Caribbean region. The book is well-researched and engaging, making it a popular choice among history enthusiasts. However, individual preferences may vary, so it is recommended to read reviews and summaries to ensure that it aligns with your specific interests.Chapter 3 The Republic of Pirates Book by Colin Woodard Summary"The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down" by Colin Woodard is a non-fiction book that explores the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean during the early 18th century.Woodard details the rise and fall of various pirate captains including Blackbeard, Charles Vane, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack Rackham. He delves into their backgrounds and motivations for becoming pirates, as well as the unique social structure they established in Nassau, a pirate-run republic in the Bahamas.The book also focuses on the efforts of Woodes Rogers, a former privateer turned Royal Navy captain, to crush the pirate strongholds. Rogers, with the support of the British government, is tasked with bringing law and order back to the seas and ending the pirate threat.Woodard explores the clash between the pirates and the British Empire, revealing the different perspectives on piracy and the underlying economic and political factors that fueled this conflict. He examines the complex relationships between pirates, merchants, colonial authorities, and Indigenous communities.Throughout the book, Woodard provides vibrant descriptions of pirate life, their codes of conduct, and the brutal realities they faced. He goes beyond the Hollywood portrayals of swashbuckling adventurers to present a more accurate and nuanced view of these notorious figures."The Republic of Pirates" offers a comprehensive overview of the golden age of piracy, examining both the romanticized aspects and the dark realities of this infamous era. Woodard's research is based on primary sources such as trial records, pirate memoirs, and other historical documents, making this book an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in pirate history. Chapter 4 The Republic of Pirates Book AuthorColin Woodard is an American journalist and author known for his works on American history and politics. He was born in 1968 in Maine, United States. While there isn't much public information available about his personal life, Woodard has established himself as a respected writer in his field.Woodard released "The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and...

Did you know that one in five Novel Marketing listeners lives outside the United States?Authors living overseas view America as the land of plenty because there are so many American readers. However, foreign authors often struggle to sell their books in America. Why? These United States are made up of 11 ethno-geographic regions, each with its own culture. Your book will resonate with one region more than others, but how do you find out where it will sell?In this week's episode, which will be our last episode of 2023, you'll learn about the vast differences between the 11 American nations, as categorized by Colin Woodard in his book American Nations.You'll find outWhich regions are underserved by authors and publishersWhich regions require nearly flawless writingWhich regions will resonate with the themes and characters in your book Knowing how Americans are different from each other culturally can help you craft more interesting and believable American characters. It is also key to crafting marketing messages that resonate with American buyers.The key to writing for American readers is to know which readers you are trying to reach. If you aim between two targets, you will miss them both. Listen in so you can target readers from the region where your book will resonate most. Read more in the blog post version of this episode.Support the show

Het is de zomer van 2024. De Republikeinse en Democratische conventies staan op hun beurt hun kandidaten te nomineren. Hoe staan de kandidaten ervoor? Zijn het Trump en Biden? Hoe sterk of zwak zijn ze? Wat heeft het hete voorjaar vol strafprocessen en voorverkiezingen met ze gedaan? En waarom? In deze aflevering doen Kenneth en David een gedachtenexperiment (inclusief imaginiaire kaviaar en champagne) en verplaatsen zichzelf naar 2024 als de presidentsverkiezingen voor de deur staan om Amerika te aanschouwen. Boek aanbevelingen: - Colin Woodard, 'American Nations - A History of The Eleven Regional Cultures of North America'; - John Searle, 'Mind' Vragen of suggesties? Stuur een email naar podcast@manusama.com of vind ons op Twitter/X: @KennethManusama en @dmdebruijn.

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss current events in energy security, including the Canadian government's fossil fuel subsidy phase-out, tension in the Persian Gulf, and the importance of minor metals. For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly talks with Marla Orenstein and Brendan Cooke of the Canada West Foundation about their recent report, "Electricity Systems Across Western Canada: A Landscape Analysis". You can find the report here: https://cwf.ca/research/publications/report-electricity-systems-across-western-canada/ Guest Bios: - Marla Orenstein is Director of the Natural Resources Centre at the Canada West Foundation - Brendan Cooke is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Canada West Foundation Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Reading Recommendations - "Demon Copperhead" by Barbary Kingsolver: https://www.amazon.ca/Demon-Copperhead-Novel-Barbara-Kingsolver/dp/0063251922 - "The Republic Of Pirates", by Colin Woodard: https://www.amazon.ca/Republic-Pirates-Surprising-Caribbean-Brought/dp/015603462X Interview recording Date: July 18, 2023 Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Colin Woodard is an American journalist. He is the author of American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Colin Woodard discuss the ideals of America's settlers and why they remain influential many years later; how the tension between individual freedom and concern for the public good has shaped America's regional divides; and whether a shared national narrative can help to unify our divided groups. This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: podcast@persuasion.community  Website: http://www.persuasion.community Podcast production by John Taylor Williams, and Brendan Ruberry Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google Twitter: @Yascha_Mounk & @joinpersuasion Youtube: Yascha Mounk LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard (2011)

Joining Sharon today is Colin Woodard, the director of the Nationhood Lab. Colin is an expert on the regional cultures that make up the United States, and while we tend to think of regional differences as disagreements about our political views, the cultural history goes much deeper than that. Colin has studied how these geographical regional divides pertain to gun violence in America, and his conclusions may surprise you.Special thanks to our guest, Colin Woodard, for joining us today. Learn more about the Nationhood Lab through the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University.Hosted by: Sharon McMahonGuest: Colin WoodardExecutive Producer: Heather JacksonAudio Producer: Jenny Snyder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress has a June deadline to raise the debt ceiling, but there's a tense political standoff to be settled. It's not the first time something like this has happened. In 2011, Republicans were also trying to secure spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt limit. NPR's Ron Elving joins us. And, the Syrian refugee crisis has been going on for 12 years now, and it hasn't shown many signs of improvement. Political violence and natural disasters have forced more than 14 million Syrians out of their homes. Cate Blanchett — actor and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees goodwill ambassador — discusses her recent trip to Jordan and meetings with Syrian refugees. Then, gun violence and mass shootings are daily occurrences in the U.S., but new research shows that rates of gun violence differ across the country. Colin Woodard, researcher and director of the Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island, joins us.

House Republicans passed their plan to raise the nation's debt ceiling, along with major cuts to health (and other domestic) programs. Unlikely to become law, it calls for new work requirements for adults on Medicaid. Meanwhile, state efforts targeting trans people bear a striking resemblance to the fight against abortion rights. Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call, Shefali Luthra of The 19th, and Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Renuka Rayasam, who reported the latest KFF Health News-NPR “Bill of the Month” feature, about a specialist's demand to be paid as much as $15,000 before treating a woman's serious pregnancy complication. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week they think you should read, too:Julie Rovner: The Nation's “The Poison Pill in the Mifepristone Lawsuit That Could Trigger a National Abortion Ban,” by Amy Littlefield. Shefali Luthra: The Washington Post's “The Conservative Campaign to Rewrite Child Labor Laws,” by Jacob Bogage and María Luisa Paúl. Jessie Hellmann: Politico's “Gun Violence Is Actually Worse in Red States. It's Not Even Close,” by Colin Woodard. Sarah Karlin-Smith: The Wall Street Journal's “Weight-Loss Drugmakers Lobby for Medicare Coverage,” by Liz Essley Whyte. Also mentioned in this week's episode:NPR's “In Oklahoma, a Woman Was Told to Wait Until She's ‘Crashing' for Abortion Care,” by Selena Simmons-Duffin. The Washington Post's “Anti-Trans Bills Have Doubled Since 2022. Our Map Shows Where States Stand,” by Annys Shin, N. Kirkpatrick, and Anne Branigin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Text Message.He was said to embody the devil himself - extraordinarily tall with a wild black beard and hair tied up with lit fuses. His eyes, like embers, burned with a demonic glow and even the fiercest of men cowered at the sight of his flag. History paints Blackbeard as one of the most feared pirates of the seven seas, but did you know there's no evidence that he actually killed anyone? Let's fix that. Sources: “The Republic of Pirates” by Colin Woodard"A Short History of…" podcast episode titled “Blackbeard the Pirate”https://www.britannica.com/event/Queen-Annes-War "General History of The Pyrates" by Captain Charles JohnsonSupport the show! Buy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaine

Did you know that the Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 96% of all the world's oceans? Anna Dibble joins Nancy to talk about her environmental advocacy as an artist and what Gulf of Maine EcoArts is doing to shine a light on the impacts of climate change. Public relations plays a key role in helping spread the word about art exhibits, including the Gulf of Maine EcoArts' latest collaboration with Maine Maritime Museum, an exhibit called “SeaChange: Darkness & Light in the Gulf of Maine.” Listen to this episode to find out what role PR plays and learn more about the SeaChange exhibit.   2:47 – Anna explains how growing up around nature led her to her career and helped her realize how there is a disconnect between most people and the natural world.    4:38 – Anna talks about the inspiration behind the SeaChange exhibit at Maine Maritime Museum.   10:15 – Anna describes what she hopes will come out of the SeaChange exhibit.    14:26 – Anna shares how PR is important for all the different aspects of SeaChange, whether the exhibit is being covered from an environmental or artistic perspective.   17:10 – Anna explains how PR can help promote art exhibits.   18:55 – Anna talks about working with interns to create the SeaChange exhibit.   21:52 – Anna shares one of her favorite books and some environmental authors that have impacted her work.    Quote   "I've had to do a lot of publicity for myself and for the arts, it's extremely important because the arts in our culture are almost put in this separate category. It's too bad they're not more part of the culture the way they are in Europe and Canada and even Mexico. They are separated so publicity is extremely important, I think. Otherwise, word of mouth isn't enough. We need the press." – Anna Dibble, founding director of Gulf of Maine EcoArts  Links:   Listen to Amanda Pleau's episode of The PR Maven® Podcast.     Colin Woodard's Gulf of Maine series: https://www.pressherald.com/2020/09/07/mayday-gulf-maine-distress-six-part-series-from-colin-woodard/   Bigelow Lab: https://www.bigelow.org/   Maine Maritime Museum: https://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/   Conservation Law Foundation: https://www.clf.org/   Commentary: Art Can Help Us Understand the Gulf of Maine's Warming Problem: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/02/06/commentary-art-can-help-us-understand-the-gulf-of-maines-warming-problem/   Intertidal: Maine Maritime Museum Exhibit Features Underwater Mountain Range: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/02/09/intertidal-maine-maritime-museum-exhibit-features-underwater-mountain-range/   Where Art and Science Intersect: https://news.colby.edu/story/where-art-and-science-intersect/   Maine College of Art & Design: https://www.meca.edu/   Saint Joseph's College of Maine: https://www.sjcme.edu/   Maryland Institute College of Art: https://www.mica.edu/   “Cloud Cuckoo Land” by Anthony Doerr: https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Cuckoo-Land-Anthony-Doerr/dp/1982168439   Gretel Ehrlich: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Gretel-Ehrlich/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AGretel+Ehrlich   Barry Lopez: https://www.amazon.com/Barry-Lopez-Books/s?k=Barry+Lopez&rh=n%3A283155   Paul Kingsnorth: https://www.paulkingsnorth.net/books     About the guest:      Anna Dibble is a visual artist, project designer and curator.  She has shown her work in galleries and museums in the northeastern United States since 1971.  Between 2018 and 2023, she founded and directed a project-based initiative, and produced two collaborative large-scale, year-long sculpture and environmental exhibitions.  In the past, she worked in the animation industry in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York at Disney, Sesame Street and Electric Company, Marvel and Hanna Barbara.    Looking to connect:             Instagram: @anna.dibble   Website: www.gulfofmaineecoarts.org   Personal website: www.annadibble.com  

Cette semaine, je reçois pour une nouvelle fois Patrick, l'Historien Nomade, pour une discussion sur la question identitaire. Est-il vrai de croire que la disparition programmée du Parti Québécois (et peut-être celle du Parti Libéral) mènera à la fin du débat souverainiste/fédéraliste ? Où cette question identitaire est-elle intimement reliée à la nation canadienne-française ? Pour alimenter la discussion, l'Historien Nomade amène le livre American Nations de Colin Woodard ainsi qu'un article sur les 11 nations de l'Amérique du Nord. Le Blog The Nomad Historian https://thenomadhistorian.substack.com/ Pour tout mon contenu exclusif : Patreon.com/FrankRPPour vous procurer mon livre L'Arnarque Décroissante : https://www.frankphilosophe.com (dans la section boutique) et sur amazon en format Ebook. https://www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Frank-ebook/dp/B08PDQSDHW/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606972988&sr=8-1 Musique par Rising at Fall

Disney has released five movies in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and while they're clearly fictional movies they pull from and have influenced our views of what the real pirates of history were like. New York Times Bestselling and Pulitzer Prize Finalist author Colin Woodard has a fantastic book called The Republic of Pirates and today he'll help us separate fact from fiction in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.Learn more about the true story Get Colin's book The Republic of Pirates: https://links.boatspodcast.com/216book Visit Colin's site: https://links.boatspodcast.com/216guest Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://links.boatspodcast.com/comment Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/216 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Disney has released five movies in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and while they're clearly fictional movies they pull from and have influenced our views of what the real pirates of history were like. New York Times Bestselling and Pulitzer Prize Finalist author Colin Woodard has a fantastic book called The Republic of Pirates and today he'll help us separate fact from fiction in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Learn more about the true story Get Colin's book The Republic of Pirates: https://links.boatspodcast.com/216book Visit Colin's site: https://links.boatspodcast.com/216guest Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://links.boatspodcast.com/comment Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/216 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Woodard, a journalist, casts his gaze back into American history in a lot of his work, when the proper future of the republic became a source of great conflict. Woodard's book on the period is "Union: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood."

In This Episode, We Get Tactical About: - When is Enough Enough? - Hoisting the Black Flag - Liberty is the Soul's Right to Breathe - The Importance of Taking Stock of Your Situation   Resources + Links: Connect with Kristofor on Instagram | @team_healey   How can Kristofor help you become an indispensable man? https://linktr.ee/krhealey   Download a free chapter of Indispensable: A Tactical Plan for the Modern Man   Get your copy of the book, here!   Shoot us a message on Instagram with your biggest takeaway @team_healey   Show Notes:   “Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken   One of my favorite books is Colin Woodard's The Republic of Pirates that tells the tale of the Golden Age of Piracy and how the infamous Flying Gang revolted against the conditions they faced on the sea and on plantations and joined forces to form the western hemisphere's first democratic republic.    The pirates weren't what Hollywood wants you to see them as. They weren't all bloodthirsty reprobates. They were rebels - free men - who said “enough,” and cast off their yokes to breathe free air. Their rebellion shook the foundations of the British and Spanish Empires and fanned the democratic sentiments that would drive the American revolution 50 years later.   The story always reminds me that men, at our core, across the generations, have always had the same yearning to throw off the shackles and forge our own path - free, independent and sovereign - not living by another's leave.    We're not that different in the 21st Century than those 17th Century rebels.  We all yearn to live life on our terms.  So…When do you say enough is enough and hoist your own black flag?   Gentlemen, you get one life. One shot to truly live free, to truly chase what's yours and create a legacy. When will it be time for you to throw up your own black flag and choose to live life on your terms?   Until Wednesday…out of role. 

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the history of Pennsylvania Germans. They came in the colonial American period and have millions of Americans as their descendants. Join us as we talk with Heidi Mathis about important factors for finding records about Pennsylvania Germans and factors for Germans leaving Europe and coming to Pennsylvania colony. Links Part 1: Pennsylvania Germans: The History Behind Their Focus on Land and Community - blog post by Heidi Mathis at Family Locket - https://familylocket.com/part-1-pennsylvania-germans-the-history-behind-their-focus-on-land-and-community/  Aaron Spencer Fogleman, Hopeful Journeys: German Immigration, Settlement, and Political Culture in Colonial America, 1717-1775 (Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1996). To purchase this book, consider using the following affiliate link to Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NmgttY.  Colin Woodard, American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America (New York: Penguin, 2012). To purchase this book, consider using the following affiliate link to Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zVrOye  RLP 182: American Nations Part 1 with Heidi Mathis - https://familylocket.com/rlp-182-american-nations-part-1-with-heidi-mathis/ RLP 156: Tracing 19th Century Germans Part 1 With Heidi Mathis - https://familylocket.com/rlp-156-tracing-19th-century-germans-part-1/ RLP 148: 19th Century Germans in St. Louis with Heidi Mathis - https://familylocket.com/rlp-148-19th-century-germans-in-st-louis-with-heidi-mathis/ Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

https://colinwoodard.com/ (Colin Woodard) is an award-winning historian and a New York Times bestselling author.  Author of the bestseller https://colinwoodard.com/books/american-nations/ (American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of America), Woodard has written six books, includinghttps://colinwoodard.com/books/republic-of-pirates/ ( The Republic of Pirates,) a New York Times bestselling history of Blackbeard's pirate gang that was made into a primetime NBC series, and https://colinwoodard.com/books/union/ (Union: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood), which tells the harrowing story of the creation of the American myth in the 19th century, a story that reverberates in the news cycle today. He is the recipient of the 2012 George Polk Award for journalism and was a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting. Colin is also a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Affairs at Salve Regina University where he is launching Nationhood Lab, a project to devise and disseminate a new civic national story for the U.S. A native of Maine, Colin has reported from more than 50 countries from all seven continents. He lived in Eastern Europe for more than four years, where he witnessed firsthand the collapse of the Soviet empire and the transition that ensued.  Colin spoke with Clint about what he's learned writing his book, living in the Balkans, and how American Nations applies to the cultural fracturing of the United States today. 

Episode discussion topics A tale of two republics that are fused together under law as a means of containing a ceaseless war of cultures. One republic was built upon the ideals of aristocracy and one was built on the ideals of equality. What they had in common was a common enemy in that neither of the republics wanted to bear the cost of living back under the rule of a king. The new south has boundaries drawn by cultural lines and is not reliably in specific states but rather among all of the states. This has actually been true throughout most of United States history as racism and misogyny never fit inside of map lines. The lines were simply easier to draw back when laws told the story, specifically where slavery was legal. Follow the ideas where old rules reign today and there you will find the confederacy echoing from yesterday. A potent combination of white supremacy and misogyny that is justified in many cases through religion.  Modern science has proven all humans are the same species. History has proven that race was invented and gender was used for sowing division and creating classes where none truly existed in reality. This provided huge amounts of free labor to feed the aristocratic economies of the south and maintain their order through oppression. One more chapter in the age of civilizations: The long history of the haves balancing their power, riches, and glory on the backs of the have-nots. Why reconstruction was left unfinished is something we touch on in this episode, but if you are looking for something with more information, please check out Reconstruction: America After the Civil War by PBS. Calls to Action: Realize that every human is their own entity with inalienable rights according to our founding documents - no race or gender is inherently superior nor should wield power over another - this is egalitarianism, this is the freedom promised under the laws of our republic. Maps are being redrawn and representation matters. It is up to all of us to make sure our voice is heard. "Unity maps" shall show the way to more equal representation across more competitive districts! These maps have been proposed as highlighted in this San Jose Spotlight OpeEd piece; a map inspired by The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and are providing an example to model. After all, we love that old motto, "no taxation without representation!" Review CPP Episode 6 The Politics of Party when we discussed the dangers of conducting politics via parties and how parties are one of the things the U.S. founders feared most; something bad for the health of any republic. Voting is being restricted in new ways, find out how to get out the vote in your community. Check with your local county elections officer, sometimes part of the clerk or recorder offices. Get interested in new tactics to combat inequality in voter access and campaign funding. Your community needs solutions and democracy vouchers may be a new way to begin leveling the playing field if we cannot get HR1 - For the People Act to pass the U.S. Senate. Seattle has made some progress on this front recently by implementing democracy vouchers to manage campaign finance and allow more citizens to run for office. Here's a related opinion piece from CommonDreams.org for more information. Get involved and use your agency to help make noise and march on the ideas that are important to our personal health, the climate within which we live, and our collective health as a species. Your hosts: Michael V. Piscitelli and Raymond Wong Jr. More info If you want to understand more about the various cultures that colonized and propagated the United States, then check out the book American Nations by Colin Woodard (2011). The link is Wikipedia, but the book is available for purchase via the usual methods if you want to read it. We have transcripts located at the end of each podcast episode's  page on our site. Check it out, but know this: It's all AI. It's not us. So thank you in advance for forgiving any and all errors. Please feel free to share your thoughts through our Contact Us page or like us on Facebook. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are for listener consideration and are not necessarily those of the show or its sponsors. Learn more and reach out Head to Citizens Prerogative for additional information and log in or sign up to leave a comment. Don't forget to join our free newsletter and get 10% off at our shop! Go the extra mile by supporting us through Patreon. Please contact us with any questions or suggestions. Special thanks Our ongoing supporters, thank you! Our sponsor CitizenDoGood.com. Graphic design by SergeShop.com. Intro music sampled from “Okay Class” by Ozzy Jock under creative commons license through freemusicarchive.org. Other music provided royalty-free through Fesliyan Studios Inc. 

The United States is a big country, but its population is anything but homogenous. For its entire history the people of its various regions have clashed over everything from politics and economics, to religion and cultural norms. But why? Today on MindMatters we discuss Colin Woodard's book American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America, inspired by the earlier work of David Hackett Fischer. The current cultural landscape of North America traces back to...

When nonviolent arrestees can't afford even a low bail, should the bail system be done away with? Plus, an investigation into asbestos exposure in Boston's renovation boom. We check back in with author Colin Woodard to learn why some in the region he calls “Yankeedom” flipped from blue to red in the presidential election. And one woman remembers the 2007  ICE raid in New Bedford, MA. Chris Webber studies for his GED while held on $500 bail at the Valley Street Jail in Manchester, New Hampshire. Photo by Emily Corwin for NHPR. “Now, I Have to Gasp for Breath” On an given day in Manchester’s Valley Street Jail, several dozen people are being held on bail of $1000 or less. Most are charged with low level offenses, and would be back at home if they could pay their bail. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Emily Corwin reports on New Hampshire’s money bail system, a process some courts in other states have abandoned. South of Manchester, all across the greater Boston area, demolition crews are taking down walls, sometimes entire buildings, in one of the biggest construction booms in decades. But there are concerns that this rampant renovation is creating a new wave of workers that are exposed to an old enemy – asbestos. Mike Dennen, a former construction worker, has mesothelioma, a disease linked to asbestos. Photo by Jesse Costa for WBUR. An investigation by WBUR and The Eye found that while asbestos abatement projects are on the rise, there are big gaps between the mandated safety standards and what’s happening on the ground. Martha Bebinger and Beth Daley report. Just out: a follow up story about allegations of unpaid wages by asbestos removal companies. Rural Yankees Defect When we launched this show about New England, we knew we wanted writer Colin Woodard on our first episode – and we got him).  Woodard is the author of American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America. The book imagines eleven distinct “nations” connected not by our current governmental boundaries, but by a common culture. 2016 presidential election results calculated for the 11 cultural nations described by Colin Woodard. Image by Christian MilNeil for the Portland Press Herald. In a recent Portland Press Herald article, Woodard explains the presidential election through the American Nations framework – including why some typically Democratic areas in Yankeedom – like Maine's second district – flipped for Trump this year. We invited him back to the show to learn more. Listen to John’s earlier interview with Colin Woodard for the first episode of NEXT. The Best and Worst a Country Has to Offer Archit Rastogi is studying for his PhD in molecular and cellular biology at UMass Amherst. Photo by Lisa Quinones for the NENC Every year, about 85 thousand overseas students come to study at New England’s Colleges and universities. As New England Public Radio’s Jill Kaufman reports, students and administrators in our region are worried about how the Trump administration’s immigration policies may impact the flow of students into the United States. She found that foreign students are critical when it comes to research in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. 2017 marks the ten-year anniversary of an immigration raid that shook the town of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Early in the morning on March 6, ICE officers arrested 361 immigrants working illegally in the U.S. at Michael Bianco Inc, a leather goods factory that made gear for the military. The event gained national attention, and fueled debate about immigration and labor rights. The former site of the Michael Bianco factory in New Bedford, Mass. Photo by Victoria Lora for the Transom Story Workshop. Most of those caught in the raid were deported. Independent producer Virginia Lora brings us the story of one woman who was allowed to stay. We're calling her by her middle name, Carolina. To read about how Lora reported this story, visit transom.org. About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Emily Corwin, Martha Bebinger, Beth Daley, Jill Kaufman, Virginia Lora Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon Special thanks this week to Rob Rosenthal and the Transom Story Workshop! Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, and story leads to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dig into data showing racial disparities in traffic stops and get a play-by-play of one, talk to historian Colin Woodard about what means to be a Yankee, and get rid of invasive plants and animals… by eating them, with chef Bun Lai of Miya’s in New Haven. Police Traffic Stops and Racial Disparity Getting stopped by police is a good way to ruin any driver’s day. But if you’re African American, data show these stops happen more often, result in more searches, and can break down trust between police and communities. Below is police dashcam video from West Hartford, Connecticut — where, like several other towns in Connecticut, you’re much more likely to be pulled over if you’re black or Hispanic than if you’re white. We hear personal stories and examine the data in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont with WNPR investigative reporter Jeff Cohen. The officer in the video above asks the driver, Paul O. Robertson, what brings him to West Hartford. “Having that line of questioning, honestly, I was just floored,” Robertson said. “Because in my mind, I’m trying to be respectful at the same time, and not create a conflicting situation in that moment. … It is the language, the demeanor, in terms of how it’s communicated. And then, just the line of questioning made me feel like I didn’t belong.” Questioning Yankeedom The map is a thing that's never more analyzed than during an election year: red states versus blue states, cities versus rural towns, maps divided by gender, age, race, population, and more. And it's possible there's been no other election cycle in which we thought we had a map figured out, only to realize we had it all wrong. Writer and historian Colin Woodard has spent a lot of time looking at – and redrawing- the map of the United States. He's thrown out the idea of “states” … and instead imagines eleven distinct “nations” connected not by our current governmental boundaries, but by a common culture. American Nations map by Colin Woodard, design by Tufts Magazine. In his book, Woodard chronicles how “Yankee” influence spread from New England westward, and even eastward into Canada. New England is the home based of a region Woodard calls “Yankeedom,” stretching from Nova Scotia in Canada west to Minnesota. It’s just one of the nations he describes in his book American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America. Host John Dankosky spoke with Woodard a few months before the election – and we thought his insight into what divides us and brings us together might make even more sense now. We reached him at the library in his home town, Freeport, Maine. Cooking and Eating Invasive Species Wabisabi: Wilk Alaskan Coho Salmon seared in kimchee peppers and wrapped in pickled foraged grape leaves. (Credit: miyasshushi.com) If New England has a regional food, it’s got to be seafood: lobsters, clams, scallops, and for as long as it lasts, cod. Some fish, like cod, are considered “vulnerable” in New England waters. Others, like herring, are in short supply. You might not think about herring as a fish you would eat, but it’s used as bait for those tasty lobsters, and that has lobstermen worried. Depleted stocks, warming waters, pollution, nitrogen runoff — these are all concerns that have us changing the way we think about what we eat from our waters. That’s why a group of chefs, scientists, and fishermen gathered in Rhode Island recently to cook with what’s called “trash” fish, or “bycatch” — the unwanted residue of a commercial fishing operation. Food like that is on the menu at Miya’s, a restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. It’s known as the birthplace of sustainable sushi. What does that mean? Well, you can’t find the things you’re used to seeing on the menu of the sushi place down the street. Food like farmed shrimp or salmon, or bluefin tuna, or eel, are all replaced by “unwanted” fish like carp, and lots of plants. Some of those come from Bun Lai’s front yard. We spent about 20 minutes stooped over on a sweltering day last summer filling a basket with wild mustards, mugwort, and dandelion weeds. Bun Lai called it “lunch.” In October, Bun was one of twelve people from across the country to be recognized as “White House Champions of Change for Sustainable Seafood.” About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Jeff Cohen, Lydia Brown, Galen Koch, Jonathan McNicol, Kristin Gourlay, Emily Corwin Music: Todd Merrell, and Goodnight Blue Moon‘s “New England” Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and pictures of your corner of New England to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first episode of our new, weekly show about New England. We dig into data showing racial disparities in traffic stops with WNPR reporter Jeff Cohen, talk to historian Colin Woodard about what means to be a Yankee, and get rid of invasive plants and animals… by eating them, with chef Bun Lai of Miya’s in New Haven. Police Traffic Stops and Racial Disparity Getting stopped by police is a good way to ruin any driver’s day. But if you’re African American, data show these stops happen more often, result in more searches, and can break down trust between police and communities. Below is police dashcam video from West Hartford, Connecticut — where, like several other towns in Connecticut, you’re much more likely to be pulled over if you’re black or Hispanic than if you’re white. The officer in the video above asks the driver, Paul O. Robertson, what brings him to West Hartford. “Having that line of questioning, honestly, I was just floored,” Robertson said. “Because in my mind, I’m trying to be respectful at the same time, and not create a conflicting situation in that moment. … It is the language, the demeanor, in terms of how it’s communicated. And then, just the line of questioning made me feel like I didn’t belong.” Questioning Yankeedom Imagine a map of the United States that’s not divided into 50 states — a map where eleven distinct “nations” sprawl for hundreds, maybe thousands of miles, connected not by our current governmental boundaries, but by a common culture. Credit: Colin Woodard; Tufts Magazine Imagine a New England influence stretching across New York state, the top tier of Ohio, and into the Great Lakes. That’s an America envisioned by historian Colin Woodard in his book, American Nations. Cooking and Eating Invasive Species Summertime in New England means seafood — and lots of it: lobsters, clams, scallops, and for as long as it lasts, cod. Some fish, like cod, are considered “vulnerable” in New England waters. Others, like herring, are in short supply. You might not think about herring as a fish you would eat, but it’s used as bait for those tasty lobsters, and that has lobstermen worried. Depleted stocks, warming waters, pollution, nitrogen runoff — these are all concerns that have us changing the way we think about what we eat from our waters. Wild greens from Bun Lai’s yard. Photo by John Dankosky That’s why a group of chefs, scientists, and fishermen gathered in Rhode Island recently to cook with what’s called “trash” fish, or “bycatch” — the unwanted residue of a commercial fishing operation. Food like that is on the menu at Miya’s, a restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. It’s known as the birthplace of sustainable sushi. What does that mean? Well, you can’t find the things you’re used to seeing on the menu of the sushi place down the street. Food like farmed shrimp or salmon, or bluefin tuna, or eel, are all replaced by “unwanted” fish like carp, and lots of plants. And some of them come from Bun Lai’s front yard. We spent about 20 minutes stooped over on a sweltering day filling a basket with wild mustards, mugwort, and dandelion weeds. Bun Lai called it “lunch.” About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Lydia Brown, Galen Koch, Jonathan McNicol, Kristin Gourlay Music: Todd Merrell, and Goodnight Blue Moon‘s “New England” Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and pictures of your corner of New England to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.