Cotton is everywhere in our modern world, and it became a hugely important crop in the 19th century United States. Cotton was a huge economic boon to the US, and much of that wealth was built on the backs of enslaved laborers. And...

What can music offer to economists? Ed Pavlić, Distinguished Research Professor of English and African American Studies at the University of Georgia, explains how music offered a powerful lyrical companion to the social scientific...

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Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...

On July 4th, Americans celebrate their declaration of independence from Great Britain. Given what Great Britain did last week, it seems like they set a trend. Consequences be damned. 240 years later, Independence day has become a wild...

Acclaimed director Rob Reiner and former George W. Bush assistant David Frum join us to discuss the launch of the Committee to Investigate Russia. The non-partisan, non-profit group aims to inform the American public about the multiple...

When it comes to podcasting on Pandora, Lizzie Widhelm says to expect more partnerships in the future.

Entrepreneur, NBA owner, and Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban told Cheddar on Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic could signal a shift in the U.S. economy toward workers in what he dubbed "America 2.0."



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Andrew Yang rose to the national political stage by drawing attention to the concept of Universal Basic Income. But two Democratic campaigns later — the 2020 presidential race and the 2021 New York City mayoral race — Andrew Yang has...

The director-writer-producer discusses his new movie 'Crown Heights,' which tells the story of Colin Warner and his best friend Carl King. "I was personally moved by these people and wanted to tell their story," he tells THR.

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