The Trans-Atlanticist
Episode Archive
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The Quartering Act of 1774 and Homosexuality in the Colonies
"He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures."
This Pride Month episode focuses on two questions.
First, why were American c...
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The Role of Religion in The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence uses the words 'God,' 'the Creator,' and 'Divine Providence,' but many of the Founders were highly skeptical of both Christianity and also organized religion, pre...
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Immigration and Free Trade in the Declaration of Independence
"He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hithe...
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Native America and the Declaration of Independence
"He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguis...
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Thomas Jefferson and the Composition of the Declaration of Independence
Who was Thomas Jefferson and how did he come to write the Declaration of Independence at the tender age of 33?
In this episode, historian Robert McDonald (US Military Academy) discusses ...
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Introducing Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence
***This episode is from our brand new series called "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" to commemorate the 250-year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.***
In this i...
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Ambassador Doug Lute on The Future of the Trans-Atlantic Relationship
The new administration in Washington has forced both Americans and Europeans to reckon with an emerging new security environment.
How should we understand this new world order? Is it ...
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Analysis of the 2025 German Elections
Andrew Sola and Günter Danner analyze the 2025 federal elections in Germany, focusing on the social, economic, and security challenges facing Germany, Europe, Ukraine, the USA, and the world.
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2024 Review and 2025 Preview
In our final politics podcast of 2024, we look back at the political developments in France, Germany, and the US in 2024. We also look ahead to issues facing Germany, Europe, and the US in 2025...
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The German Architects Who Built Chicago: From Mies van der Rohe to Dirk Lohan
***This episode is part of the ChicagoHamburg30 podcast series, which is celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the Chicago-Hamburg Sister-City partnership (1994-2024).***
In our 30th an...