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Episode 10: In Conversation with Dr. Michelle McDonald, Stockton University
Join me for a conversation with Dr. Michelle McDonald covering topics ranging from the original 26 (not 13) American colonies, the advent of American coffeehouses and the coffee trade in the US, and our country's momentous 250th coming up in 2026.
Episode 8: In Conversation with Dr. Katharine Lee, Southeast Missouri State University
Join me for a conversation with Dr. Katie Lee covering her interest in 18th and 19th century women’s history, correcting the record on contributions by famous icons of the revolutionary war era like Betsy Ross, and her ongoing commitment to student literacy at all grade levels.
Join me for an in-depth discussion with Monmouth University's Dr. Richard Veit regarding the intersection of archeology and anthropology, how dig site research methodology and procedures have changed in recent decades, and his favorite research sites to date!
Episode 2: In Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Hyde, Kean University
Join me for a conversation with Kean University's Dr. Elizabeth Hyde covering her West Virginia childhood, early interest in historical biographies, and scholarship on the cultural impact of botany and witchcraft from the 17th through 19th centuries in Europe and North America!!
Episode 1: In Conversation with Dr. Richard Veit, Monmouth University
Episode 3: In Conversation with Dr. Jonathan Mercantini, Kean University
Join me as I learn more about Dr. Jonathan Mercantini’s Virginia childhood, interest in the Revolutionary War era and real-life Pirates, issues surrounding sports and race in American society, and current projects including Make History@Kean: William Livingston's World!!
Episode 4: In Conversation with Prof. Joseph Sarnoski, Kean Univ
Join me as we delve into Professor Joseph Sarnoski’s New Jersey childhood, interest in Biotechnology, Geology, and Sustainability -- and why some of his colleagues have referred to him as a true Renaissance Man!
Episode 5: In Conversation with Dr. Karen Karbiener, NYU
Join me for a conversation with Dr. Karen Karbiener covering her ongoing Walt Whitman scholarship as head of the Walt Whitman Initiative, unique experiential teaching methods, and upcoming biography of one of America's most beloved poets!
Episode 6: In Conversation with Chef Melissa Fairchild Clark
Join me as I learn more about Chef Melissa Fairchild Clark’s journey from corporate career to culinary school, and how her New Jersey roots continue to influence her love of food! (Language Advisory)
Episode 7: In Conversation with Cur. Christopher Malone, ASHM
Join me for a conversation with Curator Christopher Malone covering his Lehigh Valley upbringing, degrees in Architecture and Filmmaking, connection to Pennsylvania's historic Moravian community, and planned exhibits for this beautiful museum in Philadelphia.
Episode 9: In Conversation with Dr. Bryan Field, US Department of Energy
Join me for a conversation with Dr. Bryan Field covering the latest advances in AI technology, the potential for colonizing Mars, the future of self-driving cars, and recent breakthroughs in fusion energy.