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Episode 18: Left in the cold, Kept in the Dark
May 29, 2026
58m 54s
Episode 17: Now They Do What They Told Ya
May 9, 2026
51m 44s
Episode 16: I See No Changes
Apr 24, 2026
47m 31s
Episode 15: Strange You Never Knew
Mar 27, 2026
40m 12s
Am I invisible 'cause you ignore me?
Feb 6, 2026
21m 47s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/29/26 |  Episode 18: Left in the cold, Kept in the Dark✨ | AIDS historyACT UP+5 | — | AZTACT UP+3 | America | AIDSACT UP+8 | — | 58m 54s | |
| 5/9/26 |  Episode 17: Now They Do What They Told Ya✨ | prison organizingmass incarceration+5 | — | AtticaSan Quentin+1 | — | prisonincarceration+6 | — | 51m 44s | |
| 4/24/26 |  Episode 16: I See No Changes✨ | civil rights movement1960s protests+5 | — | Columbia UniversityAmerican Indian Movement | — | civil rights1960s+7 | — | 47m 31s | |
| 3/27/26 |  Episode 15: Strange You Never Knew✨ | Civil Rights MovementVietnam War+5 | — | Student Nonviolent Coordinating CommitteeDon’t Kid Yourself Baby | — | Civil Rights ActTet Offensive+5 | — | 40m 12s | |
| 2/6/26 |  Am I invisible 'cause you ignore me?✨ | civic culturesilence and power+4 | — | Don’t Kid Yourself BabySunroot Studio | — | silencecivic engagement+4 | — | 21m 47s | |
| 1/10/26 |  Episode 14: The World Keeps Turning✨ | historical changenonviolent resistance+4 | — | Student Nonviolent Coordinating CommitteeFold+3 | — | non-cooperationsocial justice+3 | — | 38m 14s | |
| 12/24/25 |  It's coming on Christmas✨ | Christmascultural history+4 | — | FoldSunroot Studio+1 | — | ChristmasA Charlie Brown Christmas+5 | — | 14m 46s | |
| 12/12/25 |  Episode 13: Hypnotized, Mesmerized by What Our Eyes Have Found✨ | art movementscultural awakening+4 | — | ChatGPTFold+3 | — | DadaNeo-Dada+7 | — | 41m 26s | |
| 10/24/25 |  Don't Kid Yourself Baby✨ | civil rightsmusic+4 | — | Folds BandChatGPT+3 | — | Fannie Lou Hamercivil rights+5 | — | 30m 33s | |
| 10/10/25 |  A Special Conversation with Bob Hotard✨ | activismdesign+4 | Bob Hotard | AT&TSunroot Studio+1 | — | activismUX design+3 | — | 39m 51s | |
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| 9/26/25 |  Episode 12: There is fiction in the space between✨ | Cold WarMcCarthyism+5 | — | The Boy Who Cried WolfThe Emperor’s New Clothes+5 | — | Cold WarMcCarthyism+5 | — | 42m 24s | |
| 9/5/25 |  Episode 11: Living in Captivity✨ | women's rightspost-war America+5 | — | GEWestinghouse+1 | Madison Square Gardenpost–World War II America | 1950shousewives+5 | — | 39m 28s | |
| 8/22/25 |  It don’t matter what you wear | Drag in uniform? Believe it. In this episode of The Persistence, host Angélica Cordero uncovers the hidden world where World War II soldiers swapped rifles for wigs and turned the battlefield into a stage. From Irving Berlin’s hit This Is the Army to all-soldier revues that broke barriers of race, gender, and sexuality, these performances reveal how the military used theater to boost morale and how queer expression thrived in the unlikeliest of places.It’s a story of radical joy in the middle of chaos: sequins in the trenches, satire in the spotlight, and survival through spectacle. This isn’t your typical war story. It’s a provocative, witty look at how performance reshaped resilience, challenged norms, and gave soldiers a reason to laugh when the world was burning.This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT. Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.Resources For Fellow Wascally WabbitsAudio ClipsThe Army-Navy Screen Magazine 31 1944 (Archive.org)I Paid My Income Tax Today (Archive.org)Victor/Victoria Official TrailerWar Dept. Film Bulletin 155: Special Services In Action, 1944 (Archive.org)BooksComing Out Under Fire: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War Two by Allan BérubéSounds of War: Music in the United States during WWII by Annegret FauserLinksEarly Career & Tin Pan Alley (1888 to 1915) (New York, NY:The Irving Berlin Music Company)GIs as Dolls: Uncovering the Hidden Histories of Drag Entertainment During Wartime (New Orleans, LA: The National WWII Museum, 2021)Irving Berlin and Tin Pan Alley At War (College Park, MD: Modern Songs of War And Conflict, Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, University of Maryland)Irving Berlin: This Is the Army (Washington, D.C.: Prologue Magazine, National Archives, 1996)Segregation and Musicals during World War II (Arlington, Va: Michael Feinstein’s American Songbook, PBS)Staging War. Theatre 1914-1918 - (Berlin: International Encyclopedia of the First World War, 2014)Theatre at the Front (Berlin: International Encyclopedia of the First World War, 2015)The War in Popular Music: Irving Berlin (Jersey City, NJ: Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument, National Park Service, 2023)'White Christmas’: From Pop Tune to Picture (New York, NY: The New York Times, 1953)Click below to read more about the what White Christmas has to do with the 1942 Musicians strike:SupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee.Thanks for listening to The Persistence! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 32m 39s | ||||||
| 5/23/25 |  Episode 10: Walking on Broken Glass | Forget Rosie the Riveter’s flex. In this episode of The Persistence, host Angélica Cordero flips the script on the usual WWII girl-power narrative and digs into the real story of the women who didn’t just roll up their sleeves—they reprogrammed the whole damn machine. From scrubbing floors and working fields to leading strikes, staffing factories, and forcing entire industries to modernize, these women fought for fair pay, safety, dignity, and a future where they mattered. Angélica takes you through their journey with wit, insight, and zero sugar-coating, spotlighting the Black, Brown, and working-class women whose stories rarely make the textbooks. And when the war ended? They didn’t quietly fade into the background—they left a legacy that still fuels modern fights for workplace justice. If you’ve ever been told to “know your place,” this one’s for you.This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT. Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.Get into the groove with our Spotify playlist of episode title references!Resources For Fellow Wascally WabbitsBooksCannery Women, Cannery Lives: Mexican Women, Unionization, and the California Food Processing Industry, 1930-1950 by Vicki L. RuizCommon Sense and a Little Fire: Women and Working-class Politics in the United States, 1900-1965 by Annelise OrleckFeminism Unfinished: A Short, Surprising History of American Women's Movements by Dorothy Sue Cobble, Linda Gordon, Astrid HenryFeminism in the labor movement : women and the United Auto Workers, 1935-1975 by Nancy Felice GabinFrom Coveralls to Zoot Suit: The Lives of Mexican American Women on the World War II Home Front by Elizabeth EscobedoMaking War, Making Women: Femininity and Duty on the American Home Front, 1941-1945 by Melissa A. McEuenManipulating Images World War II Mobilization of Women through Magazine Advertising by Tawnya J. Adkins CovertNo Ordinary Time - Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II by Doris Kearns GoodwinOur Mother’s War: American Women at Home and at the Front During World War II by Emily YellinThe American Woman: Her Changing Social, Economic, and Political Roles, 1920-1970 by William H. ChafeThe Power of the Zoot: Youth Culture and Resistance during World War II by Luis AlvarezThree Strikes: Miners, Musicians, Salesgirls, and the Fighting Spirit of Labor's Last Century by Dana Frank, Robin D.G. Kelley, Howard ZinnLinksAnalysis of Work Stoppages 1956 (Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Labor, 1957)How did Public Opinion About Entering World War II Change Between 1939 and 1941? (Gallup; Americans and the Holocaust: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum)Work Stoppages Caused by Labor-Management Disputes in 1947 (Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Labor, 1948) SupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 43m 37s | ||||||
| 5/12/25 |  Episode 9: B***h | In Episode Nine of The Persistence, Angélica Cordero connects today’s personal and societal headaches to the messy fight for progress throughout history. She zeroes in on Margaret Sanger, the birth control trailblazer whose game-changing fight for reproductive rights is forever complicated by her ties to the eugenics movement. It’s a story that proves people, like history, are rarely tidy, and progress is always tangled in contradictions. With her signature mix of wit, heart, and a healthy dose of side-eye, Angelica breaks down Sanger’s legacy without sugarcoating it, challenging listeners to sit with the discomfort, learn from the past, and keep pushing forward anyway—because persistence isn’t about being perfect, it’s about showing up. This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT. Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.Get into the groove with our Spotify playlist of episode title references!Resources For Fellow Wascally WabbitsBooksBetween the Wars: America. 1919-1941 by David A. ShannonDaily Life in the United States, 1920-1940 by David E. KyvigSex and the Constitution: Sex, Religion, and Law from America's Origins to the Twenty-First Century by Geoffrey R StoneUnmentionable: The Victorian Lady’s Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners by Therese OneillLinks"Birth Control or Race Control? Sanger and the Negro Project" Newsletter #28 (Fall 2001) - The Margaret Sanger Papers, New York UniversityEugenic Value of Birth Control Propaganda (1921) - Social Welfare History Project, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityInterview with Margaret Sanger - Harry Ransom Center Digital CollectionsThe Mother of Mothers: Margaret Sanger - Vol. 17, Hohonu 2019, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo SupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 33m 18s | ||||||
| 4/25/25 |  Episode 8: You can get with this Or you can get with that | In this compelling episode of The Persistence, host Angélica Cordero explores the idea of life as a never-ending performance, where each of us plays multiple roles to meet expectations, navigate pressures, and make sense of our identities. With her signature wit and insight, Angélica draws a vibrant parallel between our everyday performances and the dazzling world of 1920s queer nightlife during the Pansy Craze. She shines a spotlight on trailblazing drag performers like Gladys Bentley, Gene Malin, and Karyl Norman—artists who weren’t just entertainers but cultural revolutionaries. In an era of prohibition and societal repression, these bold figures challenged gender norms, carved out space for queer self-expression, and redefined the stage as a site of resistance and joy. Though the movement was stifled during the Great Depression, its echoes continue to shape modern drag and queer visibility. Bridging past and present, Angélica offers a powerful meditation on authenticity, courage, and the enduring impact of those who dare to be seen.This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT. Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Voices heard in this episode include New York City drag queen Fonda Koxx and Ruben Freeman. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.Get into the groove with our Spotify playlist of episode title references!Resources For Fellow Wascally WabbitsBooksBetween the Wars: America. 1919-1941 by David A. ShannonDaily Life in the United States, 1920-1940 by David E. KyvigLegendary Children: The First Decade of RuPaul's Drag Race and the Last Century of Queer Life by Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo MarquezSex and the Constitution: Sex, Religion, and Law from America's Origins to the Twenty-First Century by Geoffrey R StoneSlumming: Sexual and Racial Encounters in American Nightlife, 1885-1940 by Chad HeapLinksGladys Bentley Was a Gender Outlaw, article, Harper’s Bazaar MagazineThe Great Blues Singer Gladys Bentley Broke All the Rules, podcast, Smithsonian MagazineHow dressing in drag made me uncover myself by Eric Dorsa, video, TEDxSanAntonioSupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 32m 42s | ||||||
| 4/4/25 |  Episode 7: Games, Changes, and Fears | In this thought-provoking episode of The Persistence, host Angélica Cordero dives into the theme of growth through struggle. Using Henry Kissinger's controversial legacy as a backdrop, Angélica explores the idea that brilliance is born from pressure and challenges. The episode delves into historical and personal anecdotes, highlighting the importance of conflict in storytelling and real life. With a mix of humor and insight, she draws parallels to pop culture, historical events, and personal anecdotes, highlighting that triumph and progress emerge from friction and adversity. The episode also features a look back at May West's controversial 1937 radio appearance and celebrates the people and acts that defy conformity and drive progress. Tune in for a vibrant, witty exploration of the relentless spirit of change. This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT. Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.Resources For Fellow Wascally WabbitsBooksSex and the Constitution: Sex, Religion, and Law from America's Origins to the Twenty-First Century by Geoffrey R StoneLinksDecember 12, 1937 episode of The Chase and Sanborn Hour, audio, Archive.orgSupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 37m 06s | ||||||
| 4/4/25 |  Ready or Not | History is in motion, shaped by relentless activism and collective action. This episode reflects on the turbulence of late 2024 into early 2025, drawing a powerful analogy between life and a chaotic road trip. Rather than rushing ahead blindly, it’s a time to pause, reassess, and plan. Change isn’t inevitable—it’s made by those willing to fight for it. From Senator Cory Booker’s 25-hour filibuster to everyday acts of resistance, this conversation highlights the power of ‘good necessary trouble,’ echoing John Lewis’s call to action. With personal reflections and inspiring stories of modern-day changemakers, this episode is a rallying cry for persistence and resilience. History is being written right now—together.This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT. Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.SupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 17m 03s | ||||||
| 12/14/24 |  Amuse-bouche | What keeps progress alive when the odds feel impossible? In this episode of The Persistence, host Angélica Cordero unravels stories of bold resilience that have shaped history—from Enheduanna, the first-known author who wielded her words to assert power, to Judy Chicago’s The Dinner Party, an unapologetic celebration of women’s achievements. Along the way, we explore how oral traditions and collective action have kept the flame of progress burning through the centuries. Tune in for a vibrant mix of history and insight that proves persistence isn’t just a virtue—it’s the force that keeps progress alive.This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT.Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.Resources For Fellow Wascally WabbitsBooksThe Dinner Party: Judy Chicago and the Power of Popular Feminism, 1970-2007 by Jane F. Gerhard“What’s in a Sign?” by John Foley in Signs of Orality edited by Anne MacKayLinks"Revisiting The Dinner Party: Why It's Important Now" with Judy Chicago and Diane Gelon, Through the Flower, YouTubeA Brief History of Archaeology in Mesopotamia, Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative, Oxford UniversityJudy Chicago Research Portal, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard UniversityIn the Spotlight: The New Middle East Gallery at the Penn Museum by Grant Frame, International Association for AssyriologyNippur, UNESCO, World Heritage ConventionNippur Expedition, Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, University of ChicagoNippur: The Babylonian Collections of the University Museum, Penn MuseumRight Out of History: The Making of The Dinner Party (documentary)Thomas Jefferson, Jefferson's Library, Library of CongressUr Online, British Museum and Penn MuseumSupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 20m 09s | ||||||
| 11/23/24 |  Episode 6: You Gotta Be | In this episode, host Angélica Cordero takes a deep dive into the ominous origins of the Atlantic slave trade, beginning with Prince Henry the Navigator's arrival of enslaved Africans in Portugal in 1444. The narrative then shifts to Gomes Eannes de Azurara, Henry's chronicler, who struggles with the horrifying reality of human suffering he witnesses. Fast forward to the turbulent history of women's and civil rights activism in America, highlighting figures like Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, and Frederick Douglass, who played monumental roles in transformative movements. The episode underscores the relentless nature of progress and persistence, drawing stark parallels between historical and contemporary issues such as corporate greenwashing and sanitized narratives of atrocities. Filled with poignant insights and a touch of humor, this episode reaffirms the significance of understanding history in its entirety to fuel ongoing social justice movements.This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT.Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.BooksAmerican Women by Gail CollinsCommon Sense and a Little Fire by Annelise OrleckOrdinary Equality by Kate KellyOut to Work: A History of Wage-Earning Women in the United States by Alice Kessler-HarrisRevolution in Mexico: Years of Upheaval, 1910-1940, Edited by James W. Wilkie and Albert L. MichaelsU.S. Latino Patriots by Refugio I. Rochín, Ph.D. and Lionel Fernandez, Ph.D.The Verso Book of Feminism, Edited by Jessie KindigThe Women’s History of the Modern World by Rosalind MilesWomen Together by Judith PapachritouSee more citations at Obsessively CuriousIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 58m 40s | ||||||
| 11/15/24 |  A Chill Pill | This episode offers a guided meditation to help listeners release tension and find equilibrium. The narrative inspires courage to face uncertain futures, emphasizing the importance of small, consistent steps and the shared strength drawn from historical figures who persevered through challenges. The episode encourages recognizing one's part in a larger story and moving forward despite uncertainties, with an emphasis on contributing to a better future for all.This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.SupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 11m 36s | ||||||
| 10/18/24 |  Episode 5: Coming Out of the Dark | In this episode, host Angélica Cordero takes us on a personal visit to the birthplace of the U.S. women's rights movement in Seneca Falls, where over 300 men and women gathered in 1848. They boldly outlined their grievances in the Declaration of Sentiments, calling out gender inequalities enshrined in law and society. The constitution's inspiration from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and their matrilineal society is explored. The episode also challenges the popular narrative that credits Susan B. Anthony as the major figure in women's suffrage, highlighting lesser-known truths about the movement's origins.This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT.Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Voices heard in this episode include Amanda Flores and Hiram Skaggs. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.Resources For Fellow Wascally WabbitsThe Myth of Seneca Falls: Memory and the Women's Suffrage Movement, 1848-1898 by Lisa Tetrault (book)Haudenosaunee Guide for Educators, National Museum of the American Indian (PDF)Congressional Resolution 331, Congress.govOut to Work: A History of Wage-Earning Women in the United States by Alice Kessler-Harris (book)Poor People’s Campaign, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute, Stanford (Link)And the walls came tumbling down : an autobiography by Rev. Abernathy (Book)Interpreting the Failure of the Poor People’s Campaign by Joule Voelz, Harvard (Link)Activism at Resurrection City, National Museum of African American History & Culture (Link)Making the Movement: How Activists Fought for Civil Rights with Buttons, Flyers, Pins, and Posters by by David L. Crane and Silas Munro (book)SupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 38m 07s | ||||||
| 10/4/24 |  A Note from our Host | Host Angélica Cordero gets real about a delay in releasing episode 5 due to illness, but rather than leaving listeners empty-handed, she shares some reflections on resilience. Inspired by a recent trip to Monterrey, Mexico, and the symbolic power of Jesús Contreras’ sculpture Malgré Tout, she mixes personal stories with historical insight. Cordero recounts her time in Monterrey and Santiago, touching on her family’s roots and a trek into the mountains, all while exploring themes of persistence.This episode moves beyond typical history lessons. Cordero draws parallels between her own experiences and the unwavering spirit captured in Malgré Tout, a sculpture that symbolizes determination despite overwhelming challenges. She highlights that resilience isn't just found in big historical moments but also in the everyday struggles we all face. Cordero encourages listeners to think about their own stories of perseverance and share them, emphasizing the strong connection between personal journeys and the broader sweep of history.This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT. Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. You heard Malgré tout by Manuel Ponce as performed by Paul Barton. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.SupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 11m 59s | ||||||
| 9/20/24 |  Episode 4: Never Quite as it Seems | In Episode 4 of The Persistence podcast, Angélica Cordero delves into the complexities of historical research, including biases, gaps, and the laborious efforts of preserving and interpreting sources. She touches on personal anecdotes, the overlooked roles of marginalized groups, and how figures like Olympe de Gouges and Olaudah Equiano fought against inequality. The episode also covers the Haitian Revolution, highlighting how lost and fragmented histories paint an incomplete picture of our collective past. Angélica emphasizes the importance of messy, raw narratives over sanitized history, urging listeners to question and explore history's hidden corners.This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT.Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.Resources For Fellow Wascally WabbitsThe Blue Stockings: A History of the First Women’s Movement by Susannah Gibson (Book)Women, Gender, and Enlightenment edited by Sara Knott and Barbara Taylor (Book)The World of the Salons by (Book)The Women’s History of the Modern World by Rosalind Miles (Book)The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano (Book)An African American and Latinx History of the United States by Paul Ortiz (Book)Toussaint Louverture and the American Civil War: The Promise and Peril of a Second Haitian Revolution by Matthew Clavin (Book)Haitian Revolutions - Crash Course (Video)SupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 48m 37s | ||||||
| 9/6/24 |  Episode 3: Isn't it ironic? | In Episode 3 of The Persistence, host Angélica Cordero takes listeners on an insightful journey, connecting historical dots through a playful version of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Using the game, she connects the dots between historical figures, events, and objects, revealing how seemingly unrelated moments have shaped our world today. From childhood memories of watching Disney’s The Three Caballeros to the story behind the iconic China Poblana dress, and the adventurous escapades of Jeanne Baret—the first woman to circumnavigate the globe disguised as a man—Cordero effortlessly shows how history is more intertwined than we think. With personal anecdotes and lively storytelling, she uncovers the threads that tie the past to the present and how und erstanding these connections helps us navigate the future. Tune in for a fresh take on history that’s engaging, relatable, and packed with unexpected twists.This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT. Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. You heard movie trailer clips from Disney’s Three Caballeros, Footloose, and Tremors. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.Resources For Fellow Wascally WabbitsThe long, strange trip that brings Saharan dust to Texas - KERA News (Article)The Three Caballeros 1945 Original Theatrical Trailer - WikiCommons (Video)Jarabe Tapatío by Orquesta Típica Mexicana - Internet Archive (Audio)How do you solve a problem like Maria ← Angélica’s Substack (Link)La China Poblana - Houston Institute for Culture (Article)The First Asians in the Americas by Diego Javier Luis (Book)The Discovery of Jeanne Baret: A Story of Science, the High Seas, and the First Woman to Circumnavigate the Globe by Glynis Ridley (Book)The Pirate Queen (Video Game)The surprising case of Catalina de Erauso: The first trans portrait in history finds its voice 400 years later - El Pais (Article)The Autobiography of Doña Catalina de Erauso - University of Maryland (Link)A Chinese Woman Led the Largest and Most Successful Pirate Fleet in History - Military.com (Link)Cheng I Sao, Female Pirate Extraordinaire - Jstor (Article)Pirate Profile: Sayyida al Hurra - Queen Anne’s Revenge Project (Link)Pink, It’s my new obsession ← Angélica’s Substack (Link)SupportIf you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing wearethepersistence@gmail.com.Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee. Get full access to Obsessively Curious at obsessivelycurious.substack.com/subscribe | 41m 06s | ||||||
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