The Professor Liberty Podcast
Professor Liberty is a social studies based educational channel covering subjects such as American History, Constitutional Law and Economics. Professor Liberty seeks to EDUCATE both young and old alike. INSPIRE people through stories and thoughts on the great people of the past and RESTORE the American republic to her former glory.
Episodes
Jun 4, 2021
Jun 4, 2021
20 min
In February of 1862 the northern victory at Fort Donelson in Tenessee an unknown union general became a nation wide sensation. War is a nasty business and the only way to ensure peace is by destroying your enemy's will to fight. Why do winners and those who take a stand receive so much criticism? This is the story of how Ulysses Simpson Grant became Unconditional Surrender Grant.
Jun 2, 2021
Jun 2, 2021
26 min
If a government can take away a portion of the fruits of your labor doesn't that make you a partial slave? We tackle that question, the downfall of California, and does the 16th Amendment conflict with the 13th Amendment? That and much more on today's episode.
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021
16 min
Today is Memorial Day which is a day that remembers and honors those who've died in war. On today's episode Mr. Palumbo shares the history of Memorial Day and how it's different than other days like Veterans Day. Also on today's show Mr. Palumbo discusses the terrible cost of war and how we should strive for diplomacy and peace so that young Americans don't have to pay the ultimate price.
May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021
23 min
Moving into the greater northwest we focus on the Shoshone and the Nez Perce for this segment of the First Americans series. The Shoshone and the Nez Perce have a lot in common. Both native groups lived in the Idaho, Washington and Nevada area and both influenced the Lewis and Clark expedition. Both groups experienced great tragedy and both produced some remarkable individuals we all should learn about.
May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021
21 min
Ever wonder who that blindfolded lady in a toga is? You know the one carrying a sword and scale? The one always hanging out at the courthouse? That's Lady Justice and on today's episode Mr. Palumbo describes the symbology of all that stuff she's wearing. We also dive into the etymology of the word justice? What's etymology? We go over that too. Mr. Palumbo also gives some free marital advice and much more much more.
May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021
17 min
In his search for inspiration Mr. Palumbo stumbled upon Amelia Earhart and he wasn't disappointed. Amelia's life and countless accomplishments as well as her mysterious disappearance are all discussed.
May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021
21 min
On today's mailbag episode our humble social studies host discusses the definition and the evolution of the word Liberal in American politics. Also since it's a mailbag episode, Mr. Palumbo decides to give his two cents regarding the lunacy of the mask mandate.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
17 min
On this Motivational Monday Mr. Palumbo shares two versions of a fairy tale story about a fair maiden who is kidnapped by an evil, ugly orc named Ruthless. One version of the story has a victim, but it also has heroes. The other version only has victims and the ending isn't very inspiring. Grab your popcorn and take a listen as Mr. Palumbo gives the characters charming voice overs as he tries to argue that victimhood isn't a virtue.
May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021
14 min
Continuing with part 4 in the First Americans Series we take a look at two major Plains Indians tribes. The Sioux Nation of the northern plains and the Comanche of the southern plains. Both tribes were nomadic and expert horsemen and both carried respect and fear among their native neighbors.
May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
18 min
On May 12th, 1949 the USSR ended a year long blockade into western Berlin. Discussion of The Cold War, the Truman Doctrine and the policy of containment are all addressed in today's episode.