History Matters

Natalye Harpin

País Estados Unidos

Géneros Historia

Idioma EN

Episodios 279

Último 29.06.2026

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.

Episodios

New Veterans Bill Proposal 29.06.2026 13m

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 24m

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 42m

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

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

Housing-crisis related... we shall see...
Attempted Coup of Gonave, Haiti 19.01.2026 35m

It's as bad as it sounds. Read about it at the Texas Attorney's website here.