history podcasts

Would You Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test?

June 28, 2021 Tim Entertainment, Episodes, History, Life & Style, Politics, Politics, Society 00:46:59 Comments Off on Would You Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test?

Professor Greg Jackson joins Tim to talk about what it takes to pass the American citizenship test, what’s on it, and what all means. Do you think you could pass the test? You may be surprised. You may know Greg from previous episodes where we discussed George Washington, the history of the American Flag, or the history of the U.S. Capitol building. Greg is a historian and history professor at Utah Valley University. And he’s the host of the very popular podcast called, “History that Doesn’t Suck.” In this episode, we explore the test to become an American citizen.

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Politics: Gamechanging October Surprises

October 29, 2018 Tim Crisis Communications, Episodes, History, Life & Style, Media, People, Politics, Politics, Public Relations 00:32:37 Comments Off on Politics: Gamechanging October Surprises

As the nation nears the 2018 midterm elections, journalist Jared Keller joins Tim to discuss some of his reporting on October surprises in American history. From the 1800s and the dirtiest campaign in American history, to that presidential campaigns of 2012 and 2008. How did those surprises impact election outcomes?

 

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George Washington: Lessons from Failure

August 20, 2018 Tim Episodes, History, Life & Style, People 00:56:50 Comments Off on George Washington: Lessons from Failure

Historian, professor, and podcaster Greg Jackson joins Tim to discuss the myths and facts surrounding American Founding Father, George Washington. Greg, and more to the point the lessons in failure. Greg  hosts the American history podcast, History That Doesn’t Suck, is an assistant professor of Integrated Studies at Utah Valley University, and has a Ph.D. in history from the University of Utah.

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Abraham Lincoln’s Final Murder Case

August 6, 2018 Tim Crisis Communications, Episodes, History, Media, People 00:35:12 Comments Off on Abraham Lincoln’s Final Murder Case

New York Times bestselling author David Fisher joins Tim to talk about his collaboration (Lincoln’s Last Trial: the murder case that propelled him to the presidency) with Dan Abrams on the murder case that put Abraham Lincoln on a path to the presidency. David tells the story of how Abraham Lincoln took on a controversial case less than a year before the Republican Convention and the start of one of the most pivotal periods in American history.

 

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The Roads that Brought Us Together

July 23, 2018 Tim Entertainment, Episodes, History, Life & Style, Media, Public Relations 00:35:30 Comments Off on The Roads that Brought Us Together

Advertising veteran and author Richard Ratay joins Tim to talk about how America’s new roadways brought the country and families closer together. The conversation ranges from homespun stories of family on the road, to how pop culture was influenced by America’s growing super highway infrastructure, as they talk about Richard’s new book, “Don’t Make Me Pull Over: An informal history of the family road trip.”

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Bob Hope’s USO Legacy

May 28, 2018 Tim Entertainment, Episodes, History, People 00:31:12 Comments Off on Bob Hope’s USO Legacy

Journalist Kurt Jensen joins Tim to discuss Bob Hope and his USO legacy. The Hollywood legend literally delivered ‘hope’ to generations of troops stationed overseas from World War II to Desert Storm in the early 1990s.  For all that he achieved in Hollywood, perhaps his most lasting legacy is coming to define what it means to “support our troops.”

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C-SPAN: Window to Washington

May 14, 2018 Tim Entertainment, Episodes, History, Life & Style, Media 00:23:04 Comments Off on C-SPAN: Window to Washington

Jeff Cohen joins Tim to take a closer look at how C-SPAN opened the door to a 24/7 window to Washington, D.C., changing the way Americans see Congress and, in some instances, how Congress presents itself to the country.

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“Boom Boom” Mancini: Triumph & Tragedy

May 7, 2018 Tim Crisis Communications, Entertainment, Episodes, History, Marketing, People, Public Relations, Sports 00:31:52 Comments Off on “Boom Boom” Mancini: Triumph & Tragedy

Gayle Lynn Falkenthal joins Tim to talk about the boxing match that changed the course of professional boxing in America – when Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini faced Duk-Koo Kim in Las Vegas for the world lightweight championship.  It’s the story of triumph and tragedy. No one could foresee that this would be a fight to the death, and it left many wondering about the very sport of boxing. Perceptions changed.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

April 30, 2018 Tim Episodes, History, Life & Style, People 00:28:44 Comments Off on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

Long-time Director of Fallingwater Lynda S. Waggoner joins Tim to discuss the lasting impact Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece at Bear Run has had on how the nation continues to perceive house and home.

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About Us

April 25, 2018 Tim Episodes, Uncategorized 00:05:08 Comments Off on About Us

This is our “About Us” episode.  One of our goals is simply to make the time you spend during your commute or during your workout a little bit more fun and interesting. The premise of the Shaping Opinion podcast is simple. It’s about the people, events and things that have shaped the way we think.

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Tim O’Brien

Tim O’Brien, author, senior media advisor and veteran damage control expert, takes you inside the issues, the stories and to the people who reveal things you may not know, and other things some may want to keep hidden.  With over 35 years in handling high stakes and complex crisis management situations, and in his own comfortable style, Tim probes to uncover what’s real and what matters. What will shape the future. He developed the Shaping Opinion podcast to help you see how influence is at play every day. Get a fresh perspective that will help you see through the spin.