Best Eugene M Podcasts (2025)

Scott Ellsworth, author of "Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America"By Impediments of War

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Season 4, Episode 12: Yakov M. Rabkin, Israel in Palestine: Jewish Rejection of Zionism 40:57

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Send us a text Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Yakov M. Rabkin, historian and Professor Emeritus at the University of Montreal, for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion on the history of Zionism, Jewish thought, and the modern state of Israel. Delving into Rabkin’s path-breaking work, including his newest book, Israel in Palestine: Jewish Rej…

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2204-Jerilyn Lee-The Kinship of War: Stories of the United States Colored Troops 1:00:00

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Jerilyn Lee, author of "The Kinship of War: Stories of the United States Colored Troops"By Impediments of War

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2203-Jonathan White and Lucas Morel-Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln 1:00:00

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Jonathan White and Lucas Morel, authors of "Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln"By Impediments of War

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2202-Ryan Quint-Dranesville: A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle, December 20, 1861 1:00:00

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Ryan Quint, author of "Dranesville: A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle, December 20, 1861"By Impediments of War

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2201-A. Wilson Greene-A Campaign of Giants: The Battle for Petersburg, Vol. 2: From the Craters Aftermath to the Battle of Burgess Mill 1:00:00

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A. Wilson Greene, author of "A Campaign of Giants: The Battle for Petersburg, Vol. 2: From the Craters Aftermath to the Battle of Burgess Mill"By Impediments of War

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Stanley Chang, MD 30:50

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Born in Shanghai, China, Stanley Chang, MD, immigrated to the United States with his family in 1949 at the age of two. He went on to earn an electrical engineering degree at MIT in 1968, followed by a master's degree in biomedical electronic engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a medical degree from Columbia University College of Phy…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Charles P. "Pat" Wilkinson, MD, MA 28:05

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One of Retina’s true statesmen, Dr. Charles Patrick Wilkinson is Chairman Emeritus of Ophthalmology at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Wilkinson watched the history of retina unfold, working alongside fellow retina giants, including Drs. Norton, Curtin…

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They Already Know: School Refusal After ICE Raids and the Legal Duty to Respond 20:46

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The recent ICE raids in Ventura County, where we are located, has prompted us to engage with other local community leaders to address the needs of the families that have been impacted. In particular, we are providing technical assistance and guidance to other activists about how public education resources can be leveraged to support the children le…

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Season 4, Episode 11: James Romm, Plato and the Tyrant 45:01

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Send us a text Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Professor James Romm, classicist and historian at Bard College, for a captivating discussion on one of the most dramatic and fascinating political experiments of the ancient world: Plato’s involvement with power politics in Syracuse (Siracusa). Drawing on Romm’s newest book, Plato and the Tyrant, Sach…

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2132-Michael Hardy-Feeding Lees Army of Northern Virginia 1:00:00

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Michael Hardy, author of "Feeding Lees Army of Northern Virginia"By Impediments of War

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2131-Kathryn J. Shively and Peter C. Luebke-The Second Manassas Campaign 1:00:00

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Editor Kathryn J. Shively and essay contributor Peter C. Luebke discuss "The Second Manassas Campaign," edited by Kathryn J. Shively and Caroline E. Janney.By Impediments of War

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Season 4, Episode 10: Ilan Pappè, Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic & A Very Short History of the Israel-Palestine Conflict 53:26

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Send us a text Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Prof. Ilan Pappè, historian at Exeter University, UK, for an in-depth conversation on one of the most enduring and contentious issues of our time: the Israel-Palestine conflict. Drawing on Pappè’s powerful new books—Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic and A Very Short History of the Isr…

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ASRS Milestones in Retina: History of OCT 37:26

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If there is one discovery that constituted a quantum leap in the evolution of the field of retina and ophthalmology, optical coherence tomography (OCT) is undoubtedly on the short list. Today’s retina specialists can’t imagine practicing without OCT imaging. It’s one of the first diagnostic tests obtained for the vast majority of patients, and is e…

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2130-Matthew Locke-Holding Charleston by the Bridle: Castle Pinckney and the Civil War 1:00:00

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Matthew Locke (co-author with Cliff Roberts), of "Holding Charleston by the Bridle: Castle Pinckney and the Civil War"By Impediments of War

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2129-James Robbins Jewell and Eugene S. Van Sickle-Waging War for Freedom with the 54th Massachusetts: The Civil War Memoir of John W. M. Appleton 1:00:00

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James Robbins Jewell and Eugene S. Van Sickle, editors of "Waging War for Freedom with the 54th Massachusetts: The Civil War Memoir of John W. M. Appleton"By Impediments of War

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What is "Eugenics" and How Does it Relate to Special Education? 11:58

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Many people don't know what the word "eugenics" means, but parents of special education students will recognize the behavior associated with eugenicist thinking. Special education is not an isolated, siloed experience with no bearing on the rest of society, and history shows us that societies don’t just collapse because of a few bad actors or terri…

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Season 4, Episode 9: Ray Kurzweil, The Singularity is Nearer: When We Merge with AI 49:11

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Send us a text Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and futurist Ray Kurzweil for a compelling conversation on the accelerating pace of technological change and its profound implications for the future of humanity. In his new book, The Singularity Is Nearer, Kurzweil revisits and updates his groundbreaking predictions on AI & AGI, exponential growth, and h…

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2128-Michael deGruccio-The Strange and Tragic Wounds of George Coles America 1:00:00

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Michael deGruccio, author of "The Strange and Tragic Wounds of George Coles America"By Impediments of War

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Cynthia A. Toth, MD, FASRS 32:47

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Cynthia A. Toth, MD, FASRS, has always been ahead of the curve, from being the first female surgeon to join the faculty at Duke to becoming one of the earliest researchers to use OCT to study retinal injuries. She was also one of the first to use a handheld OCT system to examine infants, and she pioneered the first intraoperative OCT-guided surgica…

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2127-Carol E. Harrison and Thomas J. Brown-Zouave Theaters: Transnational Military Fashion and Performance 1:00:00

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Carol E. Harrison and Thomas J. Brown, authors of "Zouave Theaters: Transnational Military Fashion and Performance"By Impediments of War

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2126-Lesley Gordon-Dread Danger: Cowardice and Combat in the American Civil War 1:00:00

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Lesley Gordon, author of "Dread Danger: Cowardice and Combat in the American Civil War"By Impediments of War

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2125-Stuart W. Sanders-Anatomy of a Duel: Secession, Civil War, and the Evolution of Kentucky Violence 1:00:00

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Stuart W. Sanders, author of "Anatomy of a Duel: Secession, Civil War, and the Evolution of Kentucky Violence"By Impediments of War

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Season 4, Episode 8: Prof. Lauren Benton, They Called it Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence 46:17

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Send us a text Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and American historian Lauren Benton for a discussion on the hidden histories of empires and the lasting impact of imperial violence. In her book, They Called It Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence Benton uncovers how European powers built and maintained their empires through relentless cycles of raiding, …

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Using ABA to Identify & Deal with Misinformation 33:17

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Special education and disability-related areas of civil rights law are complex systems of law and science that require an understanding of how an individual person is impacted by their unique disabilities within the unique contexts of their unique individual lives. The whole person has to be taken into account in order to determine the degree to wh…

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2124-Michael Vorenberg-Lincolns Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War 1:00:00

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Michael Vorenberg, author of "Lincolns Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War"By Impediments of War

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: William F. Mieler, MD, FACS, FARVO 27:30

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The History of Retina is pleased to welcome one of retina’s most highly esteemed ambassadors to Leaders & Legends. Dr. William F. Mieler has channeled his passion and impressive background into an illustrious career as a clinician, educator, researcher, and international leader in ophthalmology. He has served in countless leadership positions in or…

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2123-Frank J. Cirillo-The Abolitionist Civil War: Immediatists and the Struggle to Transform the Union 1:00:00

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Frank J. Cirillo, author of "The Abolitionist Civil War: Immediatists and the Struggle to Transform the Union"By Impediments of War

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2122-Yael Sternhell-War on Record: The Archive and the Afterlife of the Civil War 1:00:00

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Yael Sternhell, author of "War on Record: The Archive and the Afterlife of the Civil War"By Impediments of War

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2121-Derrick S. Brown-Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site 1:00:00

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Derrick S. Brown, operations manager at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic SiteBy Impediments of War

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Season 4, Episode 7: Richard Overy, Why War? 51:34

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Send us a text Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and historian, Professor Richard Overy for an insightful conversation on one of humanity’s most unsettling questions: Why do we wage war? In his book, Why War? Overy takes us on a journey across time, from the ancient battlefields of the Roman Empire to the devastation of the World Wars and the conflicts …

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2120-Patrick Lewis-Playing at War: Identity and Memory in Civil War Video Games 1:00:00

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Patrick Lewis, co-editor of "Playing at War: Identity and Memory in Civil War Video Games"By Impediments of War

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2119-David Welker-African American Intelligence Contributions during the American Civil War 1:00:00

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David Welker, author of "African American Intelligence Contributions during the American Civil War." An article appearing in the International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence.By Impediments of War

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Season 4, Episode 6: Jon Wolfsthal; Federation of American Scientists, Doomsday Clock 51:26

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Send us a text Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and global security expert Jon Wolfsthal to unravel the stark reality behind the Doomsday Clock - now set at a perilous 89 seconds to midnight. What does this ominous timepiece truly measure, and why has humanity never been closer to catastrophe? Wolfsthal offers a behind-the-scenes look at the decision-m…

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2118-Richard Carwardine-Righteous Strife: How Warring Nationalists Forged Lincolns Union 1:00:00

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Richard Carwardine, author of "Righteous Strife: How Warring Nationalists Forged Lincolns Union"By Impediments of War

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Talkido & KPS4Parents from Our IG Live Event 34:41

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On February 7, 2025, Ege Cakaloz of Talkido and Anne Zachry of KPS4Parents conducted an Instagram Live event. See the video recording of this live event to learn more about individualizing intervention for individuals with challenging learning needs using Talkido's technology. Learn more at https://kps4parents.org/individualized-interventions-using…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Lee M. Jampol, MD 29:04

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The History of Retina is pleased to welcome revered educator, surgeon, and clinician Dr. Lee Jampol to Leaders & Legends. Dr. Jampol’s remarkable career has largely centered around research trials, studying retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and central serous retinopathy. He has been a key player in some of the field's most pivotal trials,…

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KPS4Parents on Instagram Live 2:45

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Hello! This is Anne Zachry, author and moderator of “Making Special Education Actually Work,” an online publication, produced in blog and podcast form, by KPS4Parents, a nonprofit child and family lay advocacy and consultancy organization focused on learners and workers with disabilities. I am excited to announce that, because of work I am doing on…

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2117-Allen Guelzo-Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment 1:00:00

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Allen Guelzo, author of "Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment"By Impediments of War

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Season 4, Episode 5: Eugene Rogan, The Arabs: A History 52:39

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Send us a text Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and historian Eugene Rogan, professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at Oxford, as they delve into the complex history of the Arab world, from the Ottoman conquest in 1516 to today’s geopolitical crises of the modern Middle East. Through the lens of his acclaimed book The Arabs: A History, Rogan brillia…

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2116-Robert D. Hicks-Wounded For Life: Seven Union Veterans of the Civil War 1:00:00

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Robert D. Hicks, author of "Wounded For Life: Seven Union Veterans of the Civil War"By Impediments of War

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2115-Douglas Egerton-A Man on Fire: The Worlds of Thomas Wentworth Higginson 1:00:00

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Douglas Egerton, author of "A Man on Fire: The Worlds of Thomas Wentworth Higginson"By Impediments of War

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Season 4, Episode 4: Annie Jacobsen, Nuclear War: A Scenario 52:18

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Send us a text Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and award-winning journalist Annie Jacobsen as they discuss Jacobsen’s chilling and rigorous depiction of nuclear war in her groundbreaking book, Nuclear War: A Scenario. With meticulous research and interviews with military and political insiders, Jacobsen takes us through a riveting, heart-pounding, sec…

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2114-Bennett Parten-Somewhere Toward Freedom: Shermans March and the Story of Americas Largest Emancipation 1:00:00

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Bennett Parten, author of "Somewhere Toward Freedom: Shermans March and the Story of Americas Largest Emancipation"By Impediments of War

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Season 4, Episode 3: Prof. Glenn Diesen, The Ukraine War and the Eurasian World Order 58:54

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Send us a text Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and political scientist Glenn Diesen as they discuss Professor Diesen’s new book, The Ukraine War & the Eurasian World Order. Professor Diesen explains Europe’s fractured security framework which he believes has steered the continent toward conflict with no clear way to reverse course. The conversation fo…

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Celebrating New Beginnings: Resolutions, Tennis, and a Taco Party for Fran at 98! 30:09

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Mike & Fran Want To Hear From You !!!By Michael

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Post-Election Strategies for Parents of Children with Disabilities Needing Special Education or 504 Accommodations and Supports 21:36

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As the dust starts to settle, to the degree it can following the 2024 election cycle, parents of children with disabilities who need special education or 504 accommodations and supports are now searching for answers as to how the promised changes to public education in the United States will affect their children. Many of these parents had no idea …

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2113-Aaron Sheehan-Dean and Caroline Janney-THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA: Essays Inspired by the Scholarship of Gary W. Gallagher 1:00:00

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Aaron Sheehan-Dean and Caroline Janney, co-editors of Janney, Carmichael, Sheehan-Dean, eds., "THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA: Essays Inspired by the Scholarship of Gary W. Gallagher"By Impediments of War

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2112-William B. Styple-Generals in Bronze: Interviewing the Commanders of the Civil War 1:00:00

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William B. Styple, author of "Generals in Bronze: Interviewing the Commanders of the Civil War"By Impediments of War