Kansas has always been more than just wheat fields and conservative politics, it’s been a battleground for radical change. From Indigenous resistance to abolitionist uprisings, from labor and tenant farmer strikes to disability rights, everyday people in Kansas have fought back, organized, and reshaped history. Hosted by lifelong Kansan, Lindsay Love, and brought to you by Radical Civics, this podcast tells the stories of real people who stood up, fought back, and changed Kansas history. You ...
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Radical Kansas Podcasts
A podcast about the history of political violence in the United States, launching with a five-part series on the radical abolitionist John Brown. "My new favorite history podcast, a wonderful mixture of dramatic narrative and searching analysis." — Jeet Heer, national political correspondent for The Nation Episode 5 coming soon.
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Religiously Literate explores how religion and spirituality shape our lives in ways we often overlook—from politics and health to identity and community. Through stories, expert interviews, and global perspectives, we unpack how faith and belief continue to influence the modern world. Whether you're deeply religious, spiritual but not religious, or just curious, this podcast offers accessible, thought-provoking conversations about why religion still matters.
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15. What is Jainism? - The Radical Religion of Nonviolence
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2.5 What is Jainism? Topics discussed in this episode: History of Jainism - 2:03 Five Great Vows Do nor harm any living thing. Speak the truth. Do not steal. Be chaste. Renounce all possessions. Terminology: Jiva (soul): essence of every living thing, eternal and conscious Kevala: omniscience, absolute knowledge of reality; enlightenment that termi…
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14. Is Basketball Religious? - Muscular Christianity, the YMCA, and the University of Kansas Jayhawks
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as we learn about the religious origins of basketball, the man who invented it, and the movement that inspired him. SHOW NOTES: KU Origins: Naismith’s Rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch…
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This week, we're on a mini break to relaunch with improved audio, a collection of archival footage and resources paired with each episode and by request, a YouTube channel to feature captioned videos for each episode. We'll be back next week with episode 4, The Farmers Alliance & Rise of Populism in Kansas!…
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Resistance Through Community: Nicodemus, KS
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In this episode of Roots of Resistance: Radical Kansas, we explore the incredible community building of Nicodemus, the first all-Black settlement on the Great Plains. Founded in 1877, Nicodemus was built by formerly enslaved families seeking freedom and self-determination, overcoming systemic barriers, economic hardship, and racial exclusion to car…
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In this episode of Roots of Resistance: Radical Kansas, we dive into the dramatic events of Bleeding Kansas, a violent period in the mid-1800s when pro-slavery forces and abolitionists clashed over the future of Kansas. Resources & Further Learning Bleeding Kansas: Contested Liberty in the Civil War Era by Nicole Etcheson https://www.kansaspress.ku…
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Before Kansas became a state, Indigenous nations cared for this land for centuries. This episode explores forced removal, cultural resistance, and the fight for sovereignty, from the Trail of Death to the Ghost Dance and ongoing Land Back efforts. Resources & Further Learning NDN Collective – https://ndncollective.org Friends of the Kaw – https://k…
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Welcome to Roots of Resistance: Radical Kansas
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Roots of Resistance: Radical Kansas is a podcast about the everyday people who fought back - on picket lines, in courtrooms, and in the streets. From Indigenous resistance and labor uprisings to radical farm movements and disability justice, these stories prove that real change doesn’t start with politicians - it starts with us. New episodes every …
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13. What is the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster? - Faith, Satire, and the Boundaries of Religion
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as we learn about The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. In this episode we give a general overview of The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Is it a mocking of religion or an a…
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What was going through Brown's head at Harpers Ferry? The story of his remarkably successful raid into Missouri gives us clues. The second of a two-part bonus series about Brown's final days in Kansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jeff Stein and Rowley Amato
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In May 1858, a proslavery gang massacred 11 unarmed Free Staters in eastern Kansas. The incident sparked outrage, and led John Brown to embark one of his most daring exploits. The first of a two-part bonus series about John Brown's final months in Kansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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What was it, exactly, about John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry that contributed to the abolition of slavery? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jeff Stein and Rowley Amato
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John Brown envisioned a mass slave uprising. So where were they? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jeff Stein and Rowley Amato
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As John Brown and his men swing their steel broadswords on a moon-lit night, we look at the fierce debate among historians over whether even the most righteous forms of political violence can be justified. [Subscribers can get EARLY ACCESS to Episode Four, "No Ghost of a Distinction" by throwing $3 our way at American Carnage on Patreon.] Learn mor…
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TRAILER | Episode 4: No ghost of a distinction
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John Brown envisioned a mass slave insurrection. So where were they? [Subscribers can get EARLY ACCESS to this full episode by throwing $3 our way at American Carnage on Patreon.] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jeff Stein and Rowley Amato
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[Audio quality tends to be better on head phones; apologies for any imperfections] In a fight to the death on the cold, harsh Kansas prairie, John Brown finds himself at odds with his fellow antislavery settlers. Quick correction: We refer in this episode to the Ruffian leader as "Benjamin Frank Stringfellow." It is in fact Benjamin Franklin String…
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What would you have been willing to do to free the slaves if you woke up tomorrow in early 19th Century America? Host and co-writer Jeff Stein is the White House economics reporter for The Washington Post. Co-writer Rowley Amato is an editor in New York City. Sophia Kurzius is our producer. Theme music by Ned Porter. “John Brown’s Body” performed b…
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12. What is Christianity? - A Deep Dive into the World's Largest Religion
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as we learn about the last of the Abrahamic faiths, Christianity. In this episode we give a general overview of Christianity, including the history, beliefs, and practices shared by many …
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11. What is Shinto? - Kami, Rituals, and Japanese Culture
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as we learn about one of Japan's major religious traditions. In this episode, we discuss Shinto, including an overview of history, general beliefs, practices, and its significance with Ja…
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10. Religious Locations to Visit in Israel - A Travel Guide to the Holy Land
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as we learn about one of the most influential regions in world history. In the final to our first season, we'll travel around Israel talking about 10 religious sites important to many tra…
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9. What is Judaism? - Religion, Culture, and a Way of Life
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as we learn about one of the most influential religions in world history. In this episode, we discuss Judaism, including an overview of history, general beliefs, rituals, and holidays. SH…
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8. What is the Bahá’í Faith? - Unity, Progressive Revelation, and a Global Religion
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SHOW NOTES: Key terms: Bahá’í: follower of the Bahá’í faith, a follower of the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh Bahá’u’lláh: founder of the Bahá’í faith Kitab i Aqdas (The Most Holy Book): scripture written by Bahá’u’lláh The Tablet of Carmel: scripture written by Bahá’u’lláh Kitab i ‘Ahd (The Book of the Covenant): Last Will and Testament of Bahá’u’lláh W…
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7. What is Buddhism? - The Buddha, Enlightenment, and the Four Noble Truths
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as they discuss a topic that some consider a religion and other do not. In this episode, we discuss Buddhism, including an overview of the Buddha's life, the Buddhist creation story, and …
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6. What is Islam? - Muhammad, the Qur'an, and the Five Pillars
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as they discuss a religious movement started in Arabia In this episode, we discuss Islam, including an overview of history and basic practices, dispel popular misconceptions, and discuss …
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5. What is Rastafarianism? - Haile Selassie, Jah, and Reggae Culture
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as they discuss a religious movement started in Jamaica In this episode, we discuss Rastafarianism, including an overview of history, general beliefs, if there is a black Jesus and Reggae…
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4. What is Hinduism? - Belief, Practice, and the World’s Oldest Living Religion
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as we discuss the wold's oldest religion, Hinduism. In this episode, we discuss what Hinduism which is actually an umbrella term for various religious, cultural, and artistic expressions …
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3. What is Sikhism? - The Guru Granth Sahib, Equality, and Service
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as Jay shares some of his experiences in India while visiting the holiest site in Sikhism. In this episode, we discuss Sikhism, including an overview of history, general beliefs, rituals,…
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2. What is Lakota Spirituality? - From Wakȟáŋ Tȟáŋka to the Sweat Lodge
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as Ryan shares what he has learned from working with Lakota communities. In this episode, we discuss Lakota Spirituality, including an overview of terms, history, the meaning of "all my r…
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1. What is religious literacy? - Why Understanding Religion Matters in Today’s World
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With so many religions in the world it can be hard to keep up with what everyone believes. Religiously Literate is here to help! Join Jay and Ryan on this episode as we introduce the podcast and make listeners reflect on their own understandings of "religion." In this episode, we discuss what led us to start this podcast, some of our favorite defin…
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Religiously Literate - A Podcast About Religion and the Modern World
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Join us on a journey through the varieties of religious expression from around the world. Religiously Literate is a podcast to help you learn about these traditions in an accessible and (hopefully!) entertaining way. Welcome!
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