From Boomers to Millennials: A Modern US History Podcast
A modern U.S. history podcast about the events that spanned the Baby Boomer generation’s lifespan & that are still relevant to people today, especially to Millennials. Unlike some history podcasts, this podcast follows the national story in a chronological manner, starting in 1946. Most episodes are around a half-hour to 45 minutes in length. Each episode covers one year, possibly going all the way up to the present. You can e-mail the show here, we would love your feedback!: boomertomillennial @t outlook.com
Podcasting since 2019 • 42 episodes
From Boomers to Millennials: A Modern US History Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep. 19A - Interview Special: Behind the Scenes of "From Boomers to Millennials"
In this episode, producer Erin Rogers interviews FBTM's host & writer, Logan, about the past and future of the podcast. Topics discussed include: what inspired Logan to start a history podcast; book recommendations for US history fans; how ...
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Episode 19 - 1962 Part I: Massive Resistance
We begin this episode with a look at popular culture of the early 60s, as Hollywood began making more technicolor epics such as "Lawrence of Arabia," and also increasingly addressed social issues in films like "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Judgm...
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Episode 18C - Big Jim Folsom: 10 Minute Profile
Although the majority of white Southerners were staunchly opposed to racial integration during the 1950 & 60s, there were a few mavericks who held a different point of view. One of these was Big Jim Folsom, who successfully ran for Go...
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Season 3
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Ep. 18B - The Kennedys as Boomer Icons, Part IV: Ascendancy, 1953 - 1959
In the long-awaited next episode in our Kennedys series, we explore how JFK went from a relatively obscure rookie senator to a viable presidential candidate. We document his imperfect but glamorous marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier, his controvers...
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Episode 18A - Hannah Arendt: 10-Minute Profile
This episode examines the first 10-minute profile subject who was born outside of the United States. Hannah Arendt was born to a secular Jewish middle-class family in Germany, and as a young woman she was an academic prodigy. She entered univer...
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