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This episode discusses engaging aspects of American history and its intersections with religion, politics, and academic life.

Podcast: The Way of Improvement Leads Home: American History, Religion, Politics, and Academic life. Episode: Episode 134: Non-Boring History Pub date: 2026-02-25 Details: https://www.listennotes.com/e/79106c0871ce489dada99068db7db711/ The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from John Fea, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

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