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The Revolution and Ideology Podcast
A sociologist and historian explore revolutionary theory and history.
About Revolution and Ideology
“Revolution and Ideology” was started by Nick Lee and Jared Benson, university instructors of sociology and history respectively. Nick and Jared currently co-teach three humanities courses titled “Resistance and Revolution,” “Ideology and Isms,” and “Stateless Societies.” In the first, They explore the theories and historical examples of revolution and social change. In the second, they examine various historical and modern ideologies and the ways in which they motivate how people think and behave today. In the third, they analyze various theories and histories of stateless societies. In this podcast, they explore the ideas from their courses.
Recent Episodes
George Washington Calls for Genocide – Myth is America #11
In this episode, we discuss mutinies in Washington's Army and the time the first President of the United States called for a genocide against indigenous peoples.
Thomas Paine – Myth is America #010
In this episode, we discuss the life and times of Thomas Paine, one of the architects of the United States whose views on slavery and true democracy proved to be too radical for the other 'founding fathers.'
The Beginnings of the American War for Independence
In this episode, we discuss the beginnings of the War for Independence.
Myth is America #008 – Prelude to the American War for Independence
We discuss the Ohio Company, The Seven Years War, Pontiac's Rebellion, the Stamp Act, the Sugar Act, and all of the other complexities that lead-up to the American War for Independence.
Myth is America – #007 The Transatlantic Slave Trade (2 of 2)
In the second of two episodes, we discuss racist ideology and the Stono Rebellion.
Meet The Hosts
Nick Lee
Jared Benson
“Revolution and Ideology” was started by Nick Lee and Jared Benson, university instructors of sociology and history respectively. Nick and Jared currently co-teach three humanities courses titled “Resistance and Revolution,” “Ideology and Isms,” and “Stateless Societies.”