Best David Silkenat and Frank Cogliano Podcasts (2025)

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Whiskey Rebellion 293: Bunker Busters 58:30

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Frank and David discuss the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. Last Drops Frank: You're Dead to Me w/ Patton Oswalt David: Civil War Monitor podcastBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 292: Political Violence 50:29

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Frank and David discuss the history of political violence. Last Drops Frank: review of How to Dodge a Cannonball David: AI writing historyBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 291: LA Insurrection? 43:28

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Frank and David discuss recent events in Los Angeles. Last Drops Frank: Fact checking at the BBC David: archivists in the digital ageBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 290: Bleak Report Card 57:12

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Frank and David discuss the panic about the apparent decline in university students' reading levels. Last Drops Frank: RIP Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of John Tyler David: Edinburgh Southern History WorkshopBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 289: What If ... 48:50

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Together in Edinburgh, Frank and David discuss counter-factual history, based on this article from HNN. Frank's article on what if the French had not sold Louisiana. Last Drops Frank: All the Buried Women podcast David: Drew Faust on Memorial DayBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 288: The Corruption Index 57:25

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Frank and David discuss the history of corruption in the United States, riffing on an article/podcast with David Frum and Anne Applebaum. Last Drops Frank: RIP Alan Day David: Congrats to Kathleen DuVal on Pulitzer winBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 287: No Kings, No Popery 51:04

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The title of this episode is from Frank's first book. Frank and David discuss the history of the relationship between the Pope and the United States. Last Drops Frank: NYT historians on precedents for Trump David: Fields-Black's Combee wins Tom Watson Book PrizeBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 286: Soul of Our Nation 45:26

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Frank and David discuss Paul Quigley's essay on the National Endowment for the Humanities. Last Drops Frank: Edinburgh University Club of Toronto David: monument for the AdamsBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 285: Liberation Day 45:32

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Frank and David discuss President Trump's new tariffs. Last Drops Frank: ancient tools in Marfa David: NEH grant cancelledBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 284: Three Cigars 47:44

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Frank and David discuss the recent Signalgate scandal and some historical antecedents. Last Drops Frank: Tartan Day David: US history lecturer job at UFBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 283: Alien Enemies 42:39

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Frank and David discuss the Alien Enemies Act. Last Drops Frank: free books! David: lecture at UNFBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 282: Not Playing Cards 44:47

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Frank and David discuss the Oval Office meeting between Zelensky and Trump. Last Drops Frank: 2025 Fennell Lecture David: Martha S. Jones's The Trouble of ColorBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 281: Universities in Crisis 51:40

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Frank and David discuss the crisis in UK and US universities. Last Drops Frank: 2025 Fennell Lecture David: Hilary Green's Unforgettable SacrificeBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 280: No More Kings! 50:06

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Frank and David discuss presidents who have been labelled as kings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvOZs3g3qIo Nixon's White House uniforms Last Drops Frank: TR on Civil Service David: Barbara Weinstein on historians and politicsBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 279: Heart Shaped Box 40:11

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Frank and David discuss the history of Valentine's Day in the United States. Last Drops Frank: Locke's Second Treatise on Government David: new museum at the Lincoln MemorialBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 278: A Constitutional Crisis? 45:35

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Inspired by a recent Jamelle Bouie article, Frank and David discuss DOGE, USAID, Elon Musk, and the state of the republic. Last Drops Frank: Trailer for History Channel series on Jefferson David: Fennell postdoc at EdinburghBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 277: Move Fast and Break Things 50:44

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Frank and David discuss Donald Trump's 2nd Inaugural and first week in office. Last Drops Frank: Public history professionals David: RIP Bill Leuchtenburg and NC Supreme Court electionBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 276: Trump's Empire 56:31

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Frank and David discuss President-elect Trump's recent comments about Greenland, Canada, and Panama. Last Drops Frank: Marlene Daut's The First and Last King of Haiti David: This Day in Esoteric Political HistoryBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 275: Farewell, 2024! 56:25

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Frank and David discuss the passing of Jimmy Carter, reflect on 2024, and look forward to 2025. Listen to our earlier episode on Carter. Listen all the way to the end to hear our new credits!By David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 274: Denali 47:16

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Back in Edinburgh, Frank and David discuss Trump's recent William McKinley fascination. Last Drops Frank: Howard Bryant's biography of Hank Aaron David: Roosevelt Institute for American Studies and Leiden Pilgrim MuseumBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 273: Java Juice 51:12

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Frank and David discuss the history of caffeine in the United States, including Tom Petty's affinity for diner coffee. Last Drops Frank: Tour of Irish NY with Patrick Griffin David: Early American history job at FloridaBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 272: Thou Shalt Not 51:18

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Earlier this week, a federal court halted a Louisiana law that would have placed the 10 Commandments in classrooms. Frank and David discuss the history of the 10 Commandments. Last Drops Frank: David Blight oped in NYT David: PBS doc on the Wilmington CoupBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 271: Making Sense of the 2024 Election 46:19

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After completely failing to predict the outcome, Frank and David discuss the 2024 election. Last Drops Frank: 19th century US history job at Edinburgh David: Baseball and climate changeBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 270: Election 2024 Countdown 46:29

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With only days remaining, Frank and David discuss the upcoming election. Last Drops Frank: The Comeback on Netflix David: Ebbets FieldBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 269: Junk Food of Politics 41:27

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With less than two weeks until Election Day, Frank and David discuss the history of presidential polling. Last Drops Frank: National Library of Scotland and Tom Nichols on Trump and Washington David: Promotion for US GrantBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 268: Stormy Weather 58:40

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After hurricanes Helene and Milton, Frank and David return to the topic of natural disasters. Last Drops Frank: Was Lincoln Gay? David: BrANCH and Edinburgh American History WorkshopBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 267: Protecting the President 51:26

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Frank and David discuss the Secret Service. Last Drops Frank: Happy 100th Jimmy Carter! David: Reconstruction NPSBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 266: The Youth Vote 50:21

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Frank and David discuss the history of the youth vote. Last Drops Frank: Season 10 of Slow Burn David: RIP TupperwareBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 265: Celebrity Endorsements (Taylor's Version) 45:13

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Frank and David discuss celebrity endorsements for presidential candidates. Last Drops Frank: Michael Hattem's The Memory of '76 David: Beavers at GettysburgBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 264: Expat/Repat 1:06:27

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Frank and David discuss the history of American expats and what happens when they return to the United States. Last Drops Frank: Lindsey Chervinsky's Making the Presidency David: slavery tours stopped at UVABy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 263: Heir Apparent or Dead End Job? 41:28

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Frank and David discuss the pros and cons of VP's running for president. Last Drops David: Lindsay Chervinsky on the Republican Party Frank: Bon voyage to DavidBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 262: Slow News Week 46:41

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Frank and David discuss the Trump assassination attempt, the GOP convention, and Biden dropping out of the race. Last Drops Frank: RIP Trevor Burnard David: RIP Pete CarmichaelBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 261: Debate Meltdown 50:55

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Frank and David discuss the recent Biden-Trump debate and the Supreme Court's latest decisions. Last Drops Frank: Edinburgh Open History Society David: When TakenBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 260: Married a Yuppie 42:27

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Frank and David discuss an article by Tom McGrath based on his new book on the Yuppies. Last Drops Frank: Rob Parkinson's new book Heart of American Darkness David: Frank at Open History Society on July 4 and Playing at WarBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 259: All Rise! 52:11

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In light of the Trump verdict and Alito's flags, Frank and David discuss judges in American history. Last Drops Frank: USA wins in cricket David: Negro League records incorporated and new John Jacobs narrativeBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 258: Showdown on Campus 51:34

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Frank and David discuss the recent campus protests over the war in Gaza. Last Drops Frank: Scottsville Museum David: Happy birthday, Thessaly!By David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 257: A Jury of Your Peers 1:03:30

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Frank and David discuss the history of juries. Last Drops Frank: Ice tea in Canada David: new edition of CMOSBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 256: The Trump Bible 42:52

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Frank and David discuss Donald Trump's endorsement of the God Bless the USA Bible and how presidents have interacted with the Bible. Last Drops Frank: David's inaugural and Fennell lecture David: Kathleen DuVal's new book and Atlantic articleBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 255: Opening Day 2024! 51:19

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Frank and David discuss the history of gambling in baseball. Last Drops Frank: RIP Daniel Jordan David: Manisha Sinha's new book on ReconstructionBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 254: Rematch! 52:14

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With both Biden and Trump cinching their party's nominations, Frank and David discuss the six prior presidential rematches. Last Drops David: Inaugural Lecture on April 3. Frank: Fennell Lecture w/ Professor Sherene Saikaly on May 23By David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 253: A Revolutionary Friendship 48:30

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David interviews Frank about his new book, A Revolutionary Friendship: Washington, Jefferson, and the American Republic. To hear more, join the live event (online) at Monticello on February 17. Last Drops Frank: RIP Harry Dickinson David: historians brief on 14th AmendmentBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 252: Iowa in Snow 58:23

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Frank and David discuss the history of the Iowa caucuses and how political parties select presidential candidates. Last Drops Frank: Power Couples and the Barbary pirates David: JAH article on political partiesBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 251: Civil War in the 2024 Election 1:08:34

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Frank and David discuss how the Civil War era has made some unexpected appearances in the 2024 presidential race, including a difficult question for Nikki Haley and 14th Amendment challenges to Trump's candidacy. Last Drops David: American Ornithological Society changing policy on bird names Frank: RIP Ed Gray…

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Whiskey Rebellion 250: Our Semiquincentennial Episode 39:00

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Frank and David celebrate 250 episodes of the Whiskey Rebellion. Last Drops Frank: Foner on Varon in the Atlantic and RIP Andre Braugher David: Hogmanay Torchlight ParadeBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 249: Kissinger in Context 51:57

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Frank and David discuss Henry Kissinger and try to put him into context. Last Drops Frank: Conference at Mass Historical David: new plaque in Durham and CSA flag in GlasgowBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 248: Epic History on Screen 54:30

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Frank and David discuss epic historical films, including some of the best and some of the worst. Last Drops Frank: Jane Kamensky new President of Monticello David: Fennell Forum on Energy HistoryBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 247: Fashion Choices 52:22

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Frank and David discuss recent debates over the Senate dress code. Last Drops David: Shira Lurie's The American Liberty Pole Frank: new Milbauer Chair at the University of FloridaBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 246: Manhunt 43:17

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Frank and David discuss the history of manhunts in the United States. Last Drops Frank: profile of Mitt Romney in the Atlantic David: American History WorkshopBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 245: How American Democracy Fell So Far Behind 36:53

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Frank and David discuss an article in Atlantic Monthlyby Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt on the health of the American democracy. Last Drops Frank: NYT article on JFK assassination witness David: Jonathan Jones on teaching with ChatGPTBy David Silkenat

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Whiskey Rebellion 244: Wild Things 53:10

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Frank and David discuss David Rothkopf's article Here are 11 Wild Things That Could Happen in the 2024 Election Last Drops Frank: David's book Scars on the Land named a finalist for Frederick Douglass Prize. David: Now & Then endingBy David Silkenat

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