25. Professor Ben Railton, American Studies Professor, Fitchburg State University Freedom Over Fascism

Our resident American History Professor Ben Railton joins us to discuss the battles over history curriculum in Florida and across the country. Ben Railton teaches American Studies of Fitchburg State University in MA. He is author of six books on American identity, national narratives, and collective memory, most recently Of Thee I Sing: The Contested History of American Patriotism (2021). He writes the daily American Studier blog, contributes the bimonthly Considering History column for the Saturday Evening Post, and is a frequent public scholarly tweeter @AmericanStudier. His work explores the connections between America’s past and present. Most recent book: Of Thee I Sing ----more---- Please support us at patreon.com/freedomoverfascism to help support the podcast and producer/host Stephanie Wilson.  Patrons will receive bonus content such as early access to podcasts, Q&As, bonus content, messaging guidance, and more. ----more---- Questions to stephanie@hoosiervictoryalliance.org. More info, message hub, donations: www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org. Newsletter and podcast: substack.com/freedomoverfascism; Social media: www.facebook.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.instagram.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.threads.net/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.twitter.com/hoosier_victory; www.post.news/hoosiervictory; www.tiktok.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.youtube.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.spoutible.com/hoosiervictory