The Professor Liberty Podcast

Ep #111 Independence From What?

On today's episode Mr. Palumbo gives a brief summary of the elements surrounding the American Revolution. In one of the longest episodes of the Professor Liberty Podcast, our favorite obscure social studies teacher dives into multiple topics ranging from the Magna Carta to the Enlightenment. Explaining how the American Revolution began our host discusses history, political philosophy and taxes, all in order to find the answer to the question: independence from what? What are Americans celebrating on July 4th in the year 2024? 

Ep #110 Important Battles: Trafalgar

On this episode we continue our important battles series as we set sail on the high seas during the Napoleonic Wars. Sometimes in history one bold plan can change the world. Today we analyze Admiral Lord Nelson's actions at the Battle at Trafalgar. 

Ep #109 Important Battles: Thermopylae

Continuing with our "Important Battles" series our favorite obscure social studies teacher, Mr. Palumbo dives into ancient history with the Battle at Thermopylae. Looking into the key players, the geography and the lasting impact of this famous battle, you'll be screaming THIS IS SPARTA in no time. 

Ep# 108 Important Battles: Midway

What does code breaking, surprise attacks, and aircraft carriers have in common? They were all a curical component in the Battle of Midway (1942). We continue our series on important battles in history on today's episode. 

Ep#107 Important Battles: Shiloh

On today's episode our favorite obscure social studies teacher begins a new series discussion important battles in world history. Today's topic is the battle at Shiloh during the American Civil War. 

Ep #106 President Harry Truman

Some men search for destiny others have destiny hoisted upon them...isn't that a quote from a movie. On this episode of the Professor Liberty Podcast, Mr. Palumbo discusses the life and legacy of President Harry S. Truman. From ending WWII to authorizing the use of nuclear weapons and from addressing civil rights to setting America's vision during the Cold War, President Truman seemed to be in the middle of several crucial historical events. Not bad for a humble farmer from rural Missouri. 

Ep#105 History of Germany's Blitzkrieg

During the opening months of World War II the Nazi war machine using tanks, aircraft and paratroopers unleashed a deadly new offensive strategy known as Blitzkrieg or "Lightning War". Gone were the days of static trench warfare. On today's episode our favorite obscure social studies teacher walks us through the history of this new military strategy, why it worked so well and also why it ultimately lost momentum. 

Ep#104 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

On this last episode of 2023 Mr. Palumbo dives into American popular culture and attempts to analyze the classic western film "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance". Our favorite social studies teacher looks into themes like truth versus legend, standing up to bullies and the responsibility that comes with freedom. The discussion also ventures into the challenges and opportunities faced for the people of the late 19th who were brave enough to venture into the American western frontier. There is also an acknowledgement of how movies help shape peoples' perceptions of who or what they are and what the can be. So grab your popcorn and hold on there pilgrim (as John Wayne would say) as we enjoy a conversation about classic American cinema 

Ep#103 Happy Thanksgiving

On this episode our favorite obscure social studies teacher dives into the history of Thanksgiving. How did it become a national holiday and should we still learn about and honor the pilgrims? Also what are the benefits of being grateful? All that and much more on today's episode, however please beware for those easily offended, the word Indian is used several times. 

Ep#102 Why our Wages Suck!

On this episode of the Professor Liberty Podcast our favorite obscure social studies teacher tries to explain something all of us who work for a living instinctively understand, that being why our salaries are terrible. The American worker is surrounded on all sides by dark economic forces that seem to only have one objective in mind and that is to make us poor. Having just enough expertise to make things interesting, our host gives a few reasons why prices keep increasing while our wages seem unable to keep up.