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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
Abigail Adams – Abolitionist, Feminist, Badass – Myth is America #013
In this episode, we talk about Abigail Adams, the first second lady and the second first lady. She was an abolitionist and feminist before her time. It's inexcusable for her to be glossed over in the traditional historical narrative of the United States.
Shays’ Rebellion – The First American Counter-Revolution – Myth is America #012
In this episode, we discuss Shays' Rebellion which we consider to be the first American counter-revolution.
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.
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.”