Context with Brad Harris
A podcast by Brad Harris
38 Episodes
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What's True?
Published: 6/3/2019 -
The Closing of the American Mind, by Allan Bloom
Published: 5/2/2019 -
Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation, by Joseph Ellis
Published: 4/4/2019 -
Applied Perspective: A Conversation with Niall Ferguson
Published: 3/7/2019 -
The Square and the Tower, by Niall Ferguson
Published: 2/7/2019 -
Why the West Rules - For Now, by Ian Morris
Published: 1/9/2019 -
The Fall of Rome, and the End of Civilization
Published: 12/12/2018 -
The Two Cultures, by C. P. Snow
Published: 11/21/2018 -
Merchants of Doubt, by Naomi Oreskes & Erik Conway
Published: 10/30/2018 -
Galileo's Finger: The Ten Great Ideas of Science, by Peter Atkins
Published: 10/8/2018 -
Evolution's Other Narrative
Published: 9/17/2018 -
Plagues and Peoples, by William McNeill
Published: 9/5/2018 -
1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created, by Charles Mann
Published: 8/20/2018 -
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World, by Jack Weatherford
Published: 8/6/2018 -
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, by Thomas Kuhn
Published: 7/24/2018 -
Scientific Culture and the Making of the Industrial West, by Margaret Jacob
Published: 7/10/2018 -
The Wealth and Poverty of Nations, by David Landes
Published: 6/26/2018 -
Guns, Germs, and Steel, by Jared Diamond
Published: 6/6/2018
Context is a podcast that explores the historical forces shaping our modern world. Hosted by Brad Harris, who earned his PhD from Stanford in the History of Science & Technology, each episode delves into pivotal ideas, events, and figures that have influenced civilization’s trajectory. From the rise of scientific thought to the challenges of globalization, Brad provides insightful analysis that connects the past to our present. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or seeking deeper understanding of contemporary issues, Context with Brad Harris offers a thoughtful journey through the narratives that define us.