About this episode

This episode discusses significant historical events including James Madison's proposed amendments, the passing of the Antiquities Act, and the publication of George Orwell's '!984'.

James Madison proposes 12 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Antiquities Act passes Congress, and George Orwell publishes his milestone novel "!984." It is Joan Rivers' birthday and this episode includes a reading from Orwell's "!984."

People in this episode

Host: Jon Brown

Topics covered

• U.S. Constitution
• Amendments
• George Orwell
• literature
• historical events

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: !984

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