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Against the Tides: Reshaping Landscape and Community in Canada’s Maritime Marshlands 55:39

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Nicole O’Byrne talks to Ronald Rudin about his book, Against the Tides: Reshaping Landscape and Community in Canada’s Maritime Marshlands.Against the Tides is the never-before-told story of the Maritime Marshland Rehabilitation Administration (MMRA), a federal agency created in 1948. As farmers could not afford to maintain the dykes, the MMRA stepp…

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Almost Yesterday: Walter W. Parker Retires from SEMO 1:46

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that Walter W. Parker retired as president of Southeast Missouri State College. The date was July 1, 1956, and his 23 year tenure as president of the institution is the longest in its history.על ידי Frank Nickell

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Improving Upper Canada: Agricultural Societies and State Formation, 1791–1852 33:19

11d ago33:19

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Larry Ostola talks to Ross Fair about his book, Improving Upper Canada: Agricultural Societies and State Formation, 1791–1852.Agricultural societies founded in the colony of Upper Canada were the institutional embodiment of the ideology of improvement, modelled on contemporary societies in Britain and the United States. In Improving Upper Canada, R…

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Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life 36:15

13d ago36:15

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Greg Marchildon talks to Andrew Lawton about his book, Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life.When Pierre Poilievre was elected leader of Canada’s Conservative party in 2022, he vowed to put Canadians back in control of their own lives.He took aim at the country’s elites and “gatekeepers” as well as governments that sneer at their own citizens. Railing…

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Almost Yesterday: Dribbling to Evansville 2:00

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It seems like almost yesterday that 15 students from Southeast Missouri State University set out to dribble a basketball from Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Evansville, Indiana.על ידי Frank Nickell

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Almost Yesterday: Virdon Scholarships at Southeast 1:43

21d ago1:43

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team traded one of their most famous players, Enos Slaughter, to the New York Yankees for Mel Wright and four players to be named later. One of those four players, named later, was Bill Virdon, who became a successful major leaguer.…

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The Beaches: Creation of a Toronto Neighbourhood 33:26

25d ago33:26

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Larry Ostola talks to Richard White about his book, The Beaches: Creation of a Toronto Neighbourhood.The Beaches is one of Toronto’s best known and most admired neighbourhoods. It has no striking works of architecture or splendid public spaces, no must-see galleries or public institutions, and no associations with historic events or great celebriti…

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Coyote Ugly (2000) 1:47:47

27d ago1:47:47

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Dave, Craig, Mary, and Liv watch the late-night TV classic - Coyote Ugly (2000) to decide whether it should be remembered for all time. Will last week's guest Paul be happy with the result? Will we fight the moonlight? And what crazy businesses will Mary and Liv make from different movie genres? All this and more in this week's episode! #coyoteugly…

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Almost Yesterday: Malden School System Expands Service 1:59

28d ago1:59

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that the Malden, Missouri School System introduced a new era in southeast Missouri education. With the beginning of the 1957-1958 school year, the Malden schools, for the very first time, provided special education classes for handicapped children.על ידי Frank Nickell

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Canada’s Prime Ministers and the Shaping of a National Identity 35:29

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Greg Marchildon talks to Raymond B. Blake about his book, Canada’s Prime Ministers and the Shaping of a National Identity.This incredibly thorough analysis of the words of prime ministers will find an appreciative audience among scholars and students in Canadian and political history, and political science and rhetoric studies – and readers of Cana…

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Almost Yesterday: The Sulfur Springs Train Wreck of 1922 1:51

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It seems like almost yesterday that the worst train wreck in Missouri history occurred. The date was August 5, 1922, and the location was on a bridge over Glaize Creek, beside the Mississippi river, between Herculaneum and Kimmswick.על ידי Frank Nickell

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The Honourable John Norquay: Indigenous Premier, Canadian Statesman 31:28

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Greg Marchildon talks to Gerald Friesen about his book, The Honourable John Norquay: Indigenous Premier, Canadian Statesman.John Norquay, orphan and prodigy was a leader among the Scots Cree peoples of western Canada. Born in the Red River Settlement, he farmed, hunted, traded, and taught school before becoming a legislator, cabinet minister, and, …

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Paul Kane's Travels in Indigenous North America 33:47

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Nicole O’Byrne talks to Ian MacLaren about his four-volume set, Paul Kane's Travels in Indigenous North America.An all-encompassing exploration of the nineteenth-century painter’s documentary record and controversial place in Indigenous studies in North America.Paul Kane has been called the founding father of Canadian art, and Wanderings of an Arti…

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Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) 1:35:30

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This week Dave and Craig are joined by our very own dynamic duo and recent winners of the Endgame Centenary Special - Aaron Potter and Paul Klein, to discuss another Disney Channel Classic, Hannah Montana! How much detail can we go into about this teen-orientated story? How much does Aaron know about the original show? And does Hannah Montana: The …

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Almost Yesterday: Missouri Gets a State Flag 1:49

2M ago1:49

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that the State of Missouri acquired a state flag. The date was March 22, 1913, and this was part of a movement motivated by the development of aluminum flag poles, the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and the admission of three new states: Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona, all occurring in the early twentieth cen…

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Before Canada: Northern North America in a Connected World 31:42

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Larry Ostola talks to Allan Greer about his book, Before Canada: Northern North America in a Connected World.Showcasing the exciting work of historians, archaeologists, and literary scholars who are rewriting North America’s ancient past.Long before Confederation created a nation-state in northern North America, Indigenous people were establishing …

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Almost Yesterday: Cape Girardeau Municipal Band Begins 1:49

2M ago1:49

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that a group of young men in Cape Girardeau, Missouri decided to start a band. Under the leadership of Captain C. F. Schuchert, twelve young men who were musically inclined – and had instruments - came together and became a popular group, performing at parades, picnics and public events.…

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Muiwlanej kikamaqki – Honouring Our Ancestors 44:12

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Mi’kmaq Who Left a Mark on the History of the Northeast, 1680-1980Nicole O’Byrne talks to Janet E. Chute and Donald M. Julien about their book, Muiwlanej kikamaqki "Honouring Our Ancestors": Mi’kmaq Who Left a Mark on the History of the Northeast, 1680 to 1980.Drawing upon oral and documentary evidence, this volume explores the lives of noteworthy …

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Recess: School's Out (2001) with Charlie Gardiner 1:45:08

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School's out for Summer (almost)! After experiencing Halloween during June we decided to switch back to Summer with the ultimate film about Summer Vacation - Recess: School's Out (2001). What are our memories of the show? What are our favourite characters and moments? And why is that John Jacob song so damn catchy!? Joined once again by film fan Da…

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Almost Yesterday: Zip Codes Implemented 1:47

2M ago1:47

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It seems like almost yesterday that the US postal system implemented a zone improvement plan for distribution of the United States mail. World War II had dramatically increased the volume of mail and in 1943 a series of basic postal zones were created.על ידי Frank Nickell

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A Communist for the RCMP: The Uncovered Story of a Social Movement Informant 37:38

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Greg Marchildon talks to Dennis Gruending about his book, A Communist for the RCMP: The Uncovered Story of a Social Movement Informant.In 1941, the RCMP recruited Frank Hadesbeck, a Spanish Civil War veteran, as a paid informant to infiltrate the Communist Party. For decades, he informed not only upon communists, but also upon hundreds of other peo…

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Almost Yesterday: Fred McGuire wins Congressional Medal of Honor 2:00

2M ago2:00

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It seems like almost yesterday that Fred Henry McGuire of Gordonville, Missouri received our nation's highest award for valor, the Congressional Medal of Honor. McGuire was born on November 7, 1890 and joined the Navy at age 19 in 1909.על ידי Frank Nickell

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Toronto Mayors: A History of the City’s Leaders 33:08

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Greg Marchildon talks to Mark Maloney about his book, Toronto Mayors: A History of the City’s Leaders.The first-ever look at all 65 Toronto mayors — the good, the bad, the colourful, the rogues, and the leaders — who have shaped the city.Toronto’s mayoral history is both rich and colourful. Spanning 19 decades and the growth of Toronto, from its or…

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Halloween (2018) 1:48:49

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It’s our Halloween special! Or is it? Dave, Craig, Sarah, and Chris take on the task of talking all about Halloween (2018) in June! Does it live up to the original? Does this new trilogy hold up? And what is the best way to call your Grandma? All this and more in this week’s episode… #Halloween #Halloween2018 #JohnCarpenter #JamieLeeCurtis Hosted o…

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Casa Loma: Millionaires, Medievalism, and Modernity in Toronto’s Gilded Age 32:03

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Larry Ostola talks to Matthew Reeve about his book, Casa Loma: Millionaires, Medievalism, and Modernity in Toronto’s Gilded Age.Leading architect E.J. Lennox designed Casa Loma for the flamboyant Sir Henry Pellatt and Mary, Lady Pellatt as an enormous castellated mansion that overlooked the booming metropolis of Toronto. The first scholarly book de…

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Almost Yesterday: Bartholomew Cousin House Razed 1:48

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that Bartholomew Cousin moved into the district of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Born on March 28, 1767 near Cherbourg, France, Cousin emigrated to North American in 1791 and within a few years settled in Cape Girardeau where he was soon one of the most prosperous and important residents of the region.…

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Montreal's Square Mile: The Making and Transformation of a Colonial Metropole 45:47

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Larry Ostola talks to Dimitry Anastakis, Elizabeth Kirkland and Don Nerbas about their book, Montreal's Square Mile: The Making and Transformation of a Colonial Metropole.In nineteenth-century Canada, the Square Mile was an elite residential district in Montreal that represented a dramatic new concentration of wealth. Montreal’s Square Mile chronic…

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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) with Johann Chipol 1:54:43

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Craig and Dave are joined by Shelley, Mary, and special guest Johann Chipol who returns to talk about one of the most epic movies ever made! We discuss the crazy action, costumes, characters, visuals, and music of Fury Road to decide whether the film deserves its place in The Movie Vault! #FilmTrivia #MovieFan #MadMax #GeorgeMiller #Furiosa #MadMax…

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Almost Yesterday: Cape Girardeau Celebrates "Taft Day" 2:00

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It seems like almost yesterday that President William Howard Taft visited Cape Girardeau. His purpose was to promote the deepening and stabilization of the Mississippi River channel.על ידי Frank Nickell

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Eroding a Way of Life: Neoliberalism and the Family Farm 38:57

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Greg Marchildon talks to Murray Knuttila about his book, Eroding a Way of Life: Neoliberalism and the Family Farm. An analysis of how neoliberal policies have radically restructured farming in Western Canada.The establishment of a Western Canadian economy dominated by family farming was part of the government’s post-Confederation nation building an…

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The Legacy of Louis Riel: Leader of the Métis People 35:43

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Nicole O’Byrne talks to John Andrew Morrow about his book, The Legacy of Louis Riel: Leader of the Métis People.Based on a comprehensive review of Riel’s writing, Morrow uncompromisingly examines Riel’s views on vital subjects. These include the term Métis, Métis identity, “Indians,” Jews, Islam, Quebec, French Canadians, the Irish, the United Stat…

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Witness (1985) with Aaron at the Movies 2:13:14

4M ago2:13:14

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David and Craig return after celebrating 100 episodes with their first episode back on the train of movies- Witness. Joined by Sarah Williams in VHS Corner and special guest Aaron Gillingham (Aaron at the Movies) we discuss Harrison Ford, the Amish, and the absurdity of Witness! Will it make its way into The Movie Vault? Who will win this week's En…

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Mennonite Farmers: A Global History of Place and Sustainability 40:18

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Greg Marchildon talks to Royden Loewen about his book, Mennonite Farmers: A Global History of Place and Sustainability.The book reveals the ways in which modern-day Mennonite farmers have adjusted to diverse temperatures, precipitation, soil types, and relative degrees of climate change. These farmers have faced broad global forces of modernization…

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Dominion: The Railway and the Rise of Canada 36:20

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Larry Ostola talks to Stephen R. Bown about his book, Dominion: The Railway and the Rise of Canada.In the late 19th century, demand for fur was in sharp decline. This could have spelled economic disaster for the venerable Hudson's Bay Company. But an idea emerged in political and business circles in Ottawa and Montreal to connect the disparate Brit…

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The Endgame Centenary Special 2:11:55

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Six contestants! Three teams! Two hosts! Get for the ultimate version of Well Good Movies' Endgame challenge in which round by round we see which team out of Potter X Klein: Back in the Habit, Lovely Lovely, and The Dork Knights Rising are crowned champions! The Rounds: We Finish Each Other's... Summer's Sneaky Finders I Scream You Scream We All Sc…

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Disciples of Antigonish: Catholics in Nova Scotia, 1880–1960 45:01

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Nicole O’Byrne talks to Peter Ludlow about his book, Disciples of Antigonish: Catholics in Nova Scotia, 1880–1960.For generations eastern Nova Scotia was one of the most celebrated Roman Catholic constituencies in Canada. Occupying a corner of a small province in a politically marginalized region of the country, the Diocese of Antigonish neverthele…

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The History and Archaeology of the Iroquois du Nord 34:51

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Greg Marchildon talks to Ronald F. Williamson about his book, The History and Archaeology of the Iroquois du Nord.In the mid-to late 1660s and early 1670s, the Haudenosaunee established a series of settlements at strategic locations along the trade routes inland at short distances from the north shore of Lake Ontario. From east to west, these commu…

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The Harris Legacy: Reflections on a Transformational Premier 35:03

5M ago35:03

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Larry Ostola talks to Alister Campbell about his book, The Harris Legacy: Reflections on a Transformational Premier.Elected for the first of his two terms as premier of Ontario in 1995, Mike Harris introduced some of the most sweeping reforms the province has ever seen: substantial reductions in spending and taxation as well dramatic changes to wel…

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Lessons in Legitimacy: Colonialism, Capitalism, and the Rise of State Schooling in British Columbia 39:34

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Nicole O’Byrne talks to Sean Carleton about his book, Lessons in Legitimacy: Colonialism, Capitalism, and the Rise of State Schooling in British Columbia.Lessons in Legitimacy brings the histories of different kinds of state schooling for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples – public schools, Indian Day Schools, and Indian Residential Schools – in…

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