Podcast #1 AP History 360 November 3rd 2006
Direct Link 19.6 MB (20 minutes)

Introductions: This is the first EVER podcast produced by students at Ballston Spa High School in Ballston Spa, NY. A brave production crew (Kristie, Jenna, Christina, and Sam) took the initiatvie after school on Friday, Novemer 3rd 206 to particpate in this historic event! This is the first in a series of podcasts that will be created during the 2006-2007 academic year. Guiding our exploration of AP US History is the eloquent articlulation of Historian Peter N. Stearns - "History should be studied because it is essential to individuals and to society, and because it harbors beauty." Enjoy...

Segment #1 Dispatches, 1787 - Go back in time for an interview with Thomas Paine as the US begins the Ratification debate.

Segment #2 Barbara Jordan, 1974 - Comments on Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan's Opening Statement to the House Judiciary Committee on July 25, 1974, regarding impeachment of Richard Nixon. Her statement has often been called a needed constitutional lecture in a time of national crisis. Listen to Barbara Jordan: Statement on the Articles of Impeachment or watch video of statement

Outtakes: Audio and mis-steps that didn't make the final cut :). You may also notice some audio "issues" and spliced content that is not 100% streamlined into our podcast. Be patient we will get better at this :)

Please feel free to leave your questions, comments, or obeservations at aphistory360@gmail.com