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The Gilded Age and Progressive Era

Michael Patrick Cullinane
Gilded Age
Progressive Era
Christmas
Race Relations
Racial Dynamics
Civil War
Anarchism
Egyptology
Native American Studies
Immigration
Theodore Roosevelt
Haymarket Affair
Isabella Stewart Gardner
Women's Suffrage
Women Egyptologists
Starlings
World War I
Reconstruction
Emma Goldman
Juvenile Delinquency

The Gilded Age and Progressive Era is a free podcast about the seismic transitions that took place in the United States from the 1870s to 1920s. It's for students, teachers, researchers, history buffs, and anyone who wants to learn more about how our past connects us to the present. It is hosted by Boyd Cothran, professor of U.S. and Global history at York University, and Cathleen D. Cahill, Walte... more

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Today our guest is Dr. Brian Ingrassia Associate Professor of History at West Texas A&M University. He specializes in modern American history with a focus on the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, as well as sport history, cultural/intellectual history,... more

Here's a little bonus for you. A couple of weeks ago, the Organization of American Historians (OAH) held its annual conference in Philadelphia, PA.The Society for Historians of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era is a sponsored organization of the OAH... more

In this episode, we speak with renowned-Roosevelt scholar and former host of the podcast Michael Patrick Cullinane about his new book Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet. We often imagine Theodore Roosevelt as a singular force who reshaped the ... more

We have a special treat for you today - we get to listen in on a panel from the conference Old Women, Race, and Power recorded at the Huntington Library in Pasadena CA.. The panel, "Challenging Colonial Imagery: Indigenous Centenarians and Gender in ... more

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Eric Yellin
Moderator, Professor of History at the University of Richmond
University of Richmond
Episode: 120.5 OAH Conference Sampler
Ryan Hall
Associate Professor of History and Native American Indigenous Studies
Colgate University
Episode: 120.5 OAH Conference Sampler
Mia Bay
Distinguished lecturer for the SHGAPE Luncheon
Cambridge University
Episode: 120.5 OAH Conference Sampler
Brian Ingrassia
Editor of the Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era
West Texas A&M University
Episode: 120.5 OAH Conference Sampler
Amy Wood
Chair of SHGAPE Conference Committee
Illinois State University
Episode: 120.5 OAH Conference Sampler
Jim Connelly
Board member/contributor for SHGAPE conference planning
Ball State University
Episode: 120.5 OAH Conference Sampler
Michael Patrick Cullinane
Author of Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet
Author; Historian
Episode: 120: Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet
Olivia Chilcote
Associate Professor of American and Indian Studies at San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Episode: 119: Old Women, Race, and Power
Martin Rizzo-Martinez
Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media
UC Santa Cruz
Episode: 119: Old Women, Race, and Power

Hosts

Boyd Cothran
Co-host/host with deep background in U.S. and Global history; associated with York University.
Cathleen Cahill
Co-host with focus on Gilded Age politics and memory; professor at Penn State University.
Michael Patrick Cullinane
Former host; historian and university professor of U.S. history; frequently featured with updated episodes and new guests.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 165 ratings
  • Continued excellence!

    So happy this podcast has found new life! The Richard Morris Hunt episode was fascinating and continues the thoughtful approach listeners have come to enjoy. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    plib341
    United Statesa year ago
  • A lively and scholarly guide into a too-overlooked era of American history

    When I was in school, there never seemed to be enough time to cover the entire history of the US, and it was always to vaguely stodgy years of the late 19th and early 20th Century that got the short shrift. This podcast is a great way to fill in gap in my knowledge. It turns out this era has a lot more in common with our present times than I would have ever imagined. Michael Patrick Cullinane is a great host - well-informed and full of insightful questions - and his guests are knowledgeable ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    exportlandia
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing podcast on late 19th and early 20th century US history

    Professor Cullinane is an amazing host, showcasing the newest books on the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marc P UK
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • After completing the HBO series "The Gilded Age", I wanted to learn more about the time period and found this podcast. I caught up on the entire series in about 2 weeks. Each episode covers a new topic about the era and many of the topics are completely new to me (like trash service - who would have thought that trash service could be interesting?). The guest scholars are interesting and insightful. Michael Patrick Cullinane is amazing. I wish I was able to sit in one of his history classes. I a... more

    Audible
    5
    Allison
    United States3 years ago
  • Compelling and Insightful Podcast

    After completing the HBO series "The Gilded Age", I wanted to learn more about the time period and found this podcast. I caught up on the entire series in about 2 weeks. Each episode covers a new topic about the era and many of the topics are completely new to me (like trash service - who would have thought that trash service could be interesting?). The guest scholars are interesting and insightful. Michael Patrick Cullinane is amazing. I wish I was able to sit in one of his history classes. I a... more

    Audible
    5
    Allison
    United States3 years ago

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120.5 OAH Conference Sampler
Q: What is the big relevance of your research on corruption and Indigenous affairs today?
The research reframes frontier history by showing how stolen funds and weak bureaucratic structures harmed Native nations, reshaped economic development, and influenced federal policy for decades, illuminating the lasting impact of corruption on policy and sovereignty.
120: Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet
Q: Do you see modern equivalents of the Tennis Cabinet at work today, and how should we think about these informal networks in current governance?
The guest suggests that modern administrations still rely on discreet networks and backchannel diplomacy, with parallels in how presidents manage information, press relations, and expert advisory ecosystems, though the exact form and transparency have evolved with contemporary media and bureaucratic controls.
120: Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet
Q: Just kind of give us the kind of primer on the Tennis Cabinet.
Cullinane explains that TR gathered a small, all-men circle who would play tennis and meet privately to discuss policy; the group functioned as a backchannel that moved ideas across domains, enabling expedient diplomacy and administrative experimentation beyond formal structures.
115: Votes for College Women: Alumni, Students, and the Woman Suffrage Campaign
Q: How are college women serving as a bridge within the movement?
They are connecting women across different backgrounds and encouraging future generations to continue the fight for women's rights.
115: Votes for College Women: Alumni, Students, and the Woman Suffrage Campaign
Q: Can you describe the state of women's higher education in the Progressive Era?
There were very limited opportunities for women to actually get a college degree, and institutions that offered education had many conservative rules.

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What is The Gilded Age and Progressive Era about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on the Gilded Age and Progressive Era in American history, with in-depth conversations about politics, culture, economics, gender, memory, and globalization across the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Episodes frequently feature historians, biographers, and scholars discussing recent books, archival discoveries, and how past transitions shape today's society. Notable strengths include rigorous academic insight paired with accessible storytelling, making it a strong fit for listeners who want context for current debates through a historical lens. A recurring highlight is the use of guest experts to illuminate niche topics—ranging from suffrage and memory to food history and global trade—delivered with clear scholarship a... more

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