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Steve and Corey talk to James Oakes, Distinguished Professor of History and Graduate School Humanities Professor at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, about “The 1619 Project” developed by The New York Times Magazine. The project argues that slavery was the defining event of US history. Jim argues that slavery was actually the least exceptional feature of the US and that what makes the US exceptional is that it is where abolition first begins. Steve wonders about the views of Thomas Jefferson who wrote that “all men are created equal” but still held slaves. Jim maintains many founders were hypocrites, but Jefferson believed what he wrote.Other topics: Northern power, Industrialization, Capitalism, Lincoln, Inequality, Cotton, Labor, Civil War, Racism/Antiracism, Black Ownership.Resources Transcript James Oakes (Bio) Oakes and Colleagues Letter to the NYT and the Editor's Response (NYT) The Fight Over the 1619 Project Is Not About the Facts (The Atlantic) The World Socialist Web Site interview with James Oakes Benjamin Lay, the first revolutionary abolitionist (Smithsonian Mag) Oakes, J. (2016). Capitalism and Slavery and the Civil War. International Labor and Working-Class History Wright, G. (2020), Slavery and Anglo‐American capitalism revisited . The Economic History Review John J. Clegg, “Capitalism and Slavery,” Critical Historical Studies 2 Olmstead, Alan L. & Rhode, Paul W., 2018. “Cotton, slavery, and the new history of capitalism,” Explorations in Economic History For those interested in exploring Jefferson's and Lincoln's views further Professor Oakes recommends the following books: John C. Miller, The Wolf by the Ears: Thomas Jefferson and Slavery Graham A. Peck, Making an Antislavery Nation: Lincoln, Douglas, and the Battle over Freedom
We talk to the head of Denny's restaurants in this episode, and you may be surprised at who you meet. John C. Miller is the former president of Texas-based, super-regional chain Taco Bueno and is now the CEO of Denny's. Find out with the IHOP nemesis is doing to engage their multicultural audience and franchisees in the digital age with swiftly shifting demographics. We had this chat on Equal Pay Day, so there's something here about women leaders and equal pay.
On episode 23 we welcome our esteemed guest, Mr. John Miller…to the Podcast. He’s the CEO of Denny’s, Americas Dinner. -Denny’s has almost 1700 locations across the country -In their 9th consecutive year of positive unit growth. -Over the past 7 years, only 1 brand has opened more full service restaurants. -In 14 countries and growing internationally. On this episode, some of the topics we dove in to include: -Their 5 guiding principles (and how knowing them could change YOUR business) -How they are reinventing their entire category (and how you can do the same) -How Denny’s adopts new technology (and what you could learn from it) -What technologies they are using to enhance customer experiences and provide extra convenience -Book recommendation: Behave by Robert Sapolsky -Much More! Denny’s is also heavily involved in their local communities through https://www.shareourstrength.org/ Two initiatives the they embrace that I LOVE: 1. The Hunger for education program: http://www.dennyshungryforeducation.com/ 2. No Kid Hungry: https://www.dennysnokidhungry.com/ These two programs really help change lives their local neighborhoods being served. Which is the heart of what the brand stands for in being the comfortable neighborhood dinner. John also sits on the board at www.wilberforce.com which has a great mission. Click on the website to learn more or contribute. Special thanks to Ben Kliever for audio engineering and our sponsors: www.rallio.com www.solink.com
In the 2007 Virginia General Assembly elections all 140 seats are on the ballot. Before heading to the polls, listen to the candidates talk about the issues on HearSay with Cathy Lewis.
In the 2007 Virginia General Assembly elections all 140 seats are on the ballot. Before heading to the polls, listen to the candidates talk about the issues on HearSay with Cathy Lewis.