The Roaring 20s

1920s Turning Points in Politics, Sports, and Justice

From the Tea Pot Dome Scandal's impact on government accountability to the inaugural Winter Olympics in Chamonix fostering global camaraderie, the 1920s were a time of transformation. This episode also examines the Leopold and Loeb trial, questioning justice and morality in a high-profile case. These historic events continue to shape contemporary discussions on ethics, sports, and criminal justice.

Clashes and Liberation in 1920s Culture

This episode unpacks the Scopes Trial's battle between science and faith, the flapper phenomenon as a symbol of women's liberation, and the contrasting narratives of Mein Kampf and The Great Gatsby. Through these 1920s events, we explore the cultural and ideological shifts that still echo today. Insightful connections are drawn to modern debates in education, gender, and literature.

Women’s Rights, Harlem Renaissance, and the Era of Prohibition

This episode explores three pivotal moments of the early 20th century: the fight for women’s suffrage culminating in the 19th Amendment, the cultural explosion of the Harlem Renaissance with figures like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, and the societal shift driven by Prohibition and its unintended consequences. Hear about key people, ideas, and events that defined this transformative era in American history.