Jul 11, 2026 — Historian Ben Baumann speaks with former Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing about his college football career, the experience of leading one of the most successful teams in Kansas history, and how the game has changed over time.
Jul 10, 2026 — In this episode of Roots of Reality, historian Ben Baumann explores the history of college sports in America, tracing its evolution from Ivy League football fields and early university traditions to the modern era of television contracts, NIL deals,...
Feb 08, 2026 — Historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Sean O hEigeartaigh about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the myths and risks surrounding it, and why this moment may be remembered as a turning point in human history.
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Feb 06, 2026 — In this episode of Roots of Reality, historian Ben Baumann explores artificial intelligence through the long arc of human technological history, asking whether AI represents just another transformative tool, or a turning point that could fundamentally...
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Dec 22, 2025 — Historian Ben Baumann and Jeff Clements, co-founder and CEO of American Promise, discuss the critical issue of money in politics and the movement to pass the For Our Freedom Amendment.
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