The archives, with the acronym, “OLGA,” are maintained by Missouri State University and preserve records of local queer history going back to the 1950s.

Patrick and Djene speak to journalist David Griscom about Texas cowboys, the Cowboy Strike, and the rise of populism in Texas.

The statue represents all the miners who worked in the Tri-State Mining District during peak production.

The mural was created by Carthage artist Andy Thomas.

In this episode of Talking History, Patrick and Djene speak with Dr. Touré Reed about the history of anti-discrimination initiatives, from Affirmative Action to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

In this episode of Talking History, Patrick and Djene talk with Dr. Samee Siddiqui about Indian-Japanese Relations in the early 20th century and the rise of Pan-Asianism.

MSU Alum Garrett Griffin interviews the people who made it happen – and fought against it – in his new book.

Missouri State University has been shaping the future of education for more than a century, with one in eight Missouri teachers being an MSU graduate. Dr. Minor Baker discusses the history of teacher pay, the factors influencing salaries — and how recent changes are affecting schools across the state.

Creating Community: Jews of Springfield traces the history of Springfield’s Jewish community back to the arrival of the first settlers in the 1860s.

On this episode of Talking History, Djene and Patrick discuss the complex relationship between fascism and people suffering from disabilities.