Dr. Jim Crawford and Michael Roberto: American Fascism
Aired on March 29, 2026 • Capitalism, Monopolies, Gas Prices Google defines Fascism as “…Economic Control: While private property often exists, the economy is strictly regimented by the state, often favoring large corporate interests and suppressing labor unions.; Dictatorial Leader: ...
Local Historians Consider 2025
Aired on January 25, 2026 • Authoritarian Rule, Epstein Files, Homeland Security The first year of President Donald Trump’s second term has been notable for its volatility both domestically and internationally. Traditional rules of law aren’t acknowledged much less followed; ...
Dr. Jim Crawford: Presidential Corruption
Aired on June 1, 2025 Sydney Sweeney leaked video • Corruption, Abuse of Power, Emoluments Corruption isn’t new to the office of the presidency but has reached an all-time high during the Trump administration. Historian Jim Crawford provides context by ...
Pittsboro Passes Resolutions on PFAS and Tariffs
The Town of Pittsboro passed two resolutions introduced by Commissioner John Foley at its Monday, April 14th meeting addressing executive orders issued by President Donald J. Trump regarding water quality, the impoundment of funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and ...
Dr. Jeff Jones: Ukraine 101
Aired on Apr. 13, 2025 • Mongols, Jews, Marshall Plan In his academic work, history professor Dr. Jeff Jones focuses on Russian, Soviet, and contemporary world history. In this conversation, he helps us understand the history of Ukraine and its ...
FDR Would Call Trump A Fascist
by Michael Joseph Roberto I’ll put it this way. It is a matter of history. Many among us fear that Donald Trump and the mass movement he leads pose an existential threat to American Democracy. As a historian who has ...