History Matters

Natalye Harpin

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Επεισόδια 279

Τελευταίο 06.07.2026

History Matters is a podcast where the host, Natalye Harpin, explores historical topics in a relaxed, conversational style. The show often incorporates themes of drinking and socializing, making history feel like a happy hour chat. Episodes cover a wide range of historical subjects, aiming to make learning about the past enjoyable and accessible.

Επεισόδια

Burkina Faso, 2026 06.07.2026 9λ

Al Jazeera article linked here.AP News article linked here.
New Veterans Bill Proposal 29.06.2026 13λ

Read about HR 9237 here, via Congress' website.
Bastardizing Degrees 22.06.2026 31λ

LA Times article here about reinstating standardized testing at the UC.
Medicare Changes into 2027 15.06.2026 28λ

So much for "state's rights"... Read the information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) here.
Convenience as a Scam 01.06.2026 34λ

You read that right. Is it weakening us to the economic realities? Let's discuss!
San Diego, 1971 25.05.2026 22λ

Rest in power to Harold K. Brown, read more about him here.
The War on Poverty 18.05.2026 35λ

Connecting 1964 to 2026, and the gutting of the Voting Rights Act of 1964.
Willowbrook, 1946 11.05.2026 22λ

Shout out to Ms. Velma Grant!! :D
Revisiting Prop 32 (2024) 04.05.2026 15λ

Discussing why people voted against raising the minimum wage. Read the voting breakdown here at CalMatters.
Patrice Lumumba, 1960 27.04.2026 29λ

Have you heard of Lumumba? If not, there is a reason for that. Let's get into it!
Fetal Death Registry?! (HB 754) 20.04.2026 24λ

Proposed in Ohio State, linked here.
Homelessness Court Program (HB 211) 13.04.2026 38λ

Louisiana State legislation linked here. Remember, other states are doing similar initiatives, including California...
Black Argentina, Then & Now 30.03.2026 29λ

Yes, there are still Black people in Argentina. Afro-Argentinians, if you will.
Chinese Jamaicans, 1884 23.03.2026 27λ

More Chinese diasporic history!
¡Viva Dolores! 20.03.2026 31λ

Addressing the allegations in the room. TW: discussions of allegations of sexual assault.
Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 16.03.2026 17λ

aka Senate Bill 3283 (read about it here)
Frauen Warte (1934) 09.03.2026 57λ

Connecting German ladies content from the Nazi reich to today. Check out the archive from Calvin University here.
Colombia's Law 70 16.02.2026 42λ

AFRO-COLOMBIA STAND UPPPPP!!!Read the translated government document here.
Mississippi Chinese, 1880 09.02.2026 40λ

Check out The Mississippi Chinese here
Blackstone vs. BlackRock 26.01.2026 22λ

Housing-crisis related... we shall see...