The Curiosity Desk

First up, we open with a conversation about HOA's as barriers to sustainable landscaping and sustainable energy, with Michigan State University’s Daniel Kramer & Madeline Carr. 

Then, freelance journalist Leo DeLuca talks about his piece for Smithsonian Magazine on the history of hold music, and the origin story behind Tim Carleton’s iconic Opus No. 1. 

Lastly,  Edgar welcomes back friend of the show, Abigail Adams interpreter Sarah Walsh with historical dialect coach Christopher Davis ahead of an appearance at History Camp Boston 2026.