Origin of Everything

Every aspect of our daily reality, whether its the words we use, the pop culture we love, the technology that get us through the day, or even the identities we give ourselves, emerge from thousands of intersecting histories. And on this show, we're going to explore them ALL! . . . Okay, maybe not ALL, but you get the idea.

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Episodes

Episode 21, Season 2 Why Do We Have Housing Projects?

What's the history behind public housing?

11:23
Episode 25, Season 3 Did Europeans Enslave Native Americans?

The complicated history surrounding the European enslavement of Indigenous peoples.

12:41
Episode 24, Season 3 The History of Reparations

One of the most controversial topics moving through American politics for over 150 years.

14:12
Episode 23, Season 3 Evolution of Law Enforcement

Some argue for reforms, others for defunding, and others still for the complete abolition.

13:39
Episode 22, Season 3 Health Disparities in the Black Community: Past & Present

The United States healthcare system is letting down many Black Americans.

11:57
Episode 21, Season 3 Why Do We Have Political Parties?

John Adams warned us. George Washington begged us not to.

11:11
Episode 20, Season 3 HIV/AIDS: What Can We Learn From America's Last Epidemic?

America's last major epidemic was the HIV/AIDS crisis of 1980s and 1990s.

11:52
Episode 18, Season 3 History of Socialism in America

"Socialism" is one of THE most divisive words in America and it has been for a long time.

9:20
Episode 17, Season 3 The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law

Danielle analyzes the homophobic history of US law.

10:53
Episode 16, Season 3 Why Do We Shake Hands?

Trace the history of the handshake from Babylonia and the early Greeks to the present.

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