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Talking Texas History
Talking Texas History explores Texas history before and beyond the Alamo. Hosted by Scott Sosebee and Gene Preuss, we talk with folks with a passion for Texas history, teach it, write it, support it, and with some who’ve made it. Our guests will include people who make Texas history accessible to the public (including academic historians, public historians, archivists, living history practitioners, and history enthusiasts) and will discuss new work, research, and our passion for local history.
Podcasting since 2022 • 61 episodes
Talking Texas History
Latest Episodes
Sun Breaks, Mary Speaks: The Forgotten Texas Miracle
During the Feast of the Assumption on August 15, 1988, thousands gathered for an outdoor Mass in Lubbock where many reported seeing miraculous signs when the clouds parted and sunlight broke through. The apparition of the Virgin Mary drew 15,00...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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The Battle of San Jacinto and Manifest Destiny
The Battle of San Jacinto might be the most consequential 18 minutes in Texas history that hardly anyone talks about. While the Alamo casts a long shadow over Texas history, it's San Jacinto that actually secured Texas independence and set in m...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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The Texas New Deal Symposium
In this episode, we talk with George Cooper, who founded the Texas New Deal Symposium. George explains how a small historical gathering has evolved into a vital 12-year tradition examining one of America's most transformative periods bringing t...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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In Conclave, Part 2: Texas Ties, Hollywood Takes, and Vatican Stakes
Ever wondered what really happens when Catholic cardinals gather to elect a new pope? In this episode, we continue our conversation with canon lawyer Benedict Nguyen of the University of St. Thomas in Houston.The timing couldn't b...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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In Conclave: A Texas Canon Lawyer's Guide to Papal Transition
The passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2023 set in motion ancient protocols refined over two millennia of Catholic Church history. For the 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide—including approximately 40% of Texans—this moment represents a pivotal ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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