American Origin Stories with Matthew Cooke

This Marks the End of Season 1.

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The Origin of the Climate Crisis

Beginning with a reorientation to our habitat on earth, a short history of fossil fuels, their rise, impact and how to start doing something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First American Bank Robbery

This episode features cinematic sound. The incredible true story of working class hero Patrick Lyon vs greedy bankers, dirty politicians, a pandemic, and a corrupt criminal justice system. No, this isn't about 2023. It was 1798. Pat Lyon's story retells the first decades of life in America from a completely different vantage point. One that makes sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Real Symbol of America

The incredible story of what makes the Statue of Liberty so truly representative of America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why America Has Such Terrible Leaders

This challenging episode covers the roots of our identity crisis in “whiteness,” the flag, the anthem, the statue and the dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices