The Professor Liberty Podcast

Episode #51 Bob Dylan Rides a Rolling Stone

On June 16th, 1965 a somewhat known folk singer with bad hair and an even worse voice bucked the norms, pushed the boundaries of music and changed history. On today's episode we discuss the tale behind the song that blasted Dylan into the rock n roll stratosphere. Art is a reflection of society and culture. What do our books, movies and songs say about us today? That and more...check it out.

Episode #50 Big Tech: Today's Robber Barons

On the 50th episode Mr. Palumbo makes historical parallels between the Robber Barons of the Gilded Age (1865-1920) and the Big Tech companies of today. Also on today's show: Big government, Censorship, Monopolies and much more.

Episode #49 The First Americans: The Apache and Navajo

We continue our First Americans series with a look at some native tribes from the Southwest: the Apache and the Navajo. America's three geographic belts, Authentic Navajo Jewelry, WW2 code talkers and the infamous Geronimo are also discussed. 

Episode #48 What is Virtue Signaling?

Continuing with the "what is?" series we take a look at virtue signaling. What is virtue signaling and how do we know if we're practicing it or not? Is it always a bad thing and why do politicians and Hollywood celebrities seem to love it so much? All this and more on today's show.

Episode #47 General Eisenhower and D-Day

On this episode Mr. Palumbo remembers the 77th anniversary of the Allied invasion of D-Day by focusing on the man chosen to plan and ultimately execute the operation Dwight D. Eisenhower. 

Episode #46 Unconditional Surrender Grant

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.

Episode #45 Taxes and Freedom

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.

Episode #44 War and Memorial Day

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. 

Episode #43 The First Americans: Shoshone and the Nez Perce

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. 

Episode #42 What is Justice?

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.