Topic: Historical Documents

2 chapters across the catalog

Mummy and the Dummy
Episode 1673 2:18:10 - 2:23:29

1673: Mummy and the Dummy

Oklahoma Bible Mandate, Historical Education in Schools

Oklahoma State School Superintendent Ryan Walters directed public schools to incorporate the Bible as a teaching tool for history and civilization. The mandate argues that the Bible is essential for understanding the U.S. Constitution and the founding of the country. While critics threaten legal challenges over the use of state funds, supporters maintain that the Bible is a foundational historical document rather than a purely religious text.

Trusted Flaggers
Episode 1445 58:54 - 1:01:40

1445: Trusted Flaggers

Cold War Rhetoric, Historical Perspective, Pinko Commies

A discovery of old family letters from the 1970s containing phrases like "perverted pinko commies" sparks a conversation on historical parlance. The hosts argue that removing offensive language from historical documents and films deprives the public of necessary perspective on how societal attitudes have evolved.