The Wayback Machine

Host(s): 
Justin Grossman
Timeslot: 
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 1:00pm
Length: 
1 hour
Type of Show: 
Talk

Past Episodes

  • The Wayback Machine 1.8.2021 Aired: Thursday, January 8, 2026

    The Wayback Machine revisits the events of January 6th, 2021. We discuss how politicians, the media, and our nation reacted to the insurrection at the U.S. capitol.

  • The Wayback Machine 1/1/1908 Aired: Thursday, January 1, 2026

    Its the New Year and we are celebrating on the show by going back to the first ever ball drop in Time Square. We also discuss the Knickerbocker financial crisis, Gilded Age working conditions, and listen to some music from Russian opera sensation Feodor Chaliapalin. Enjoy!

  • The Wayback Machine Christmas Special Aired: Thursday, December 25, 2025

    Its Christmas on The Wayback Machine! Two friends and fellow PhDs Katie and Himanshu join my fiance Natty and I as we discuss our favorite holiday traditions, movies, songs, and more. Hope you enjoy!!!

  • The Wayback Machine 12/18/1971 Aired: Thursday, December 18, 2025

    This week's episode goes back to 1971 to look at the shifting focus of the Civil Rights Movement, the fallout from the Attica Prison Uprising, and listen to some activist music from Marvin Gaye, John Lennon, and Aretha Franklin!

  • The Wayback Machine 12/11/1898 Aired: Thursday, December 11, 2025

    The Wayback Machine takes a close look at the new American Empire after the conclusion of the Spanish American War. We also discuss the Dreyfus Affair and trial of Emile Zola before listening to some songs from the new musical The Belle of New York. Enjoy!

  • The Wayback Machine 12/4/1954 Aired: Thursday, December 4, 2025

    This week, we go back to 1954 to look at the downfall of Joe McCarthy, debate the future of the Korean peninsula, and the skyrocketing music career of Rosemary Clooney. Enjoy!

  • The Wayback Machine Thanksgiving special Aired: Thursday, November 27, 2025

    We head back to 1970 for this special Thanksgiving episode. Listen to Frank James’ censored speech at Plymouth to the United American Indians of New England, some music from Native America, and, of course, Alice’s Restaurant massacre.

  • The Wayback Machine 11/20/1965 Aired: Thursday, November 20, 2025

    Happy Birthday to Nancy as we go back to 1965. We take a look at the state of the war in Vietnam after the battle of La Drang. We also discuss developments in the fight for Civil Rights for African Americans with a slew of protests and legislation and play some music from a group of British rock stars invading American shores. Enjoy!

  • The Wayback Machine 11/13/1988 Aired: Thursday, November 13, 2025

    History PhD Kerida Plaza joins us this week to discuss the 1988 election and the rise of conservatism in the 1980s. We also break down the Reagan coalition, the evangelical movement, and the failed campaigns of Michael Dukakis, Jesse Jackson, and Dick Gephart. Enjoy!

  • The Wayback Machine 11/6/1917 Aired: Thursday, November 6, 2025

    Russia is on the brink of Revolution in this 1917 episode. We also discuss WWI in depth including the British offensive at Ypres, the Austrian invasion of Italy, and Germany's economic plight. Enjoy!!!

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