38 Episodes

  1. What's True?

    Published: 6/3/2019
  2. The Closing of the American Mind, by Allan Bloom

    Published: 5/2/2019
  3. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation, by Joseph Ellis

    Published: 4/4/2019
  4. Applied Perspective: A Conversation with Niall Ferguson

    Published: 3/7/2019
  5. The Square and the Tower, by Niall Ferguson

    Published: 2/7/2019
  6. Why the West Rules - For Now, by Ian Morris

    Published: 1/9/2019
  7. The Fall of Rome, and the End of Civilization

    Published: 12/12/2018
  8. The Two Cultures, by C. P. Snow

    Published: 11/21/2018
  9. Merchants of Doubt, by Naomi Oreskes & Erik Conway

    Published: 10/30/2018
  10. Galileo's Finger: The Ten Great Ideas of Science, by Peter Atkins

    Published: 10/8/2018
  11. Evolution's Other Narrative

    Published: 9/17/2018
  12. Plagues and Peoples, by William McNeill

    Published: 9/5/2018
  13. 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created, by Charles Mann

    Published: 8/20/2018
  14. Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World, by Jack Weatherford

    Published: 8/6/2018
  15. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, by Thomas Kuhn

    Published: 7/24/2018
  16. Scientific Culture and the Making of the Industrial West, by Margaret Jacob

    Published: 7/10/2018
  17. The Wealth and Poverty of Nations, by David Landes

    Published: 6/26/2018
  18. Guns, Germs, and Steel, by Jared Diamond

    Published: 6/6/2018

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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.