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Who Are You? How Passports Changed Identity. Dr. Craig Robertson Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series In today's world of constant identification checks, it's difficult to recall that there was ever a time when "proof of identity" was not a part of everyday life. And as anyone knows who has ever lost a passport, or let one expire on the eve of international travel, the passport has become an indispensable document. But how and why did this form of identification take on such a crucial role? In the first history of the passport in the United States, Craig Robertson offers an illuminating account of how this document, above all others, came to be considered a reliable answer to the question: who are you? Historically, the passport originated as an official letter of introduction addressed to foreign governments on behalf of American travelers, but as Robertson shows, it became entangled in contemporary negotiations over citizenship and other forms of identity documentation. Prior to World War I, passports were not required to cross American borders, and while some people struggled to understand how a passport could accurately identify a person, others took advantage of this new document to advance claims for citizenship. From the strategic use of passport applications by freed slaves and a campaign to allow married women to get passports in their maiden names, to the "passport nuisance" of the 1920s and the contested addition of photographs and other identification technologies on the passport, Robertson sheds new light on issues of individual and national identity in modern U.S. history. In this age of heightened security, especially at international borders, Robertson's The Passport in America provides anyone interested in questions of identification and surveillance with a richly detailed, and often surprising, history of this uniquely important document. For tickets and more information, please click HERE. Enjoy. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

INSIDE CAMP DAVID, Adm. Mike Giorgione Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series Deep in the woods of Maryland's Catoctin Mountains, up miles of unmarked road lined with towering oaks, sits an intensely private and fascinating complex that serves as the presidential family retreat: Camp David. Invitations to this exclusive getaway go only to a select few, while the rest of us have been left to wonder, "What is it really like?" That's the question retired Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione aims to answer with Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat (Little, Brown and Company). A former Camp David commander, Giorgione served under both Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and has a first-hand understanding of the connection between the first family and this notable sanctuary. Camp David has played a vital role in American history over the past 75 years as a setting for presidents and national and international leaders to converge, converse, and, perhaps most importantly, relax. It was where FDR and Churchill planned D-Day (the porch where they sat still remains); the 1978 Camp David Peace Accords took place; George W. Bush spent the night after 9/11; and Barack Obama taught his daughter Malia how to drive. Mike Giorgione will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates series, January 23, 2018. For tickets and more information, please click HERE. https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/Tickets/Reserve.aspx?id=240851 Enjoy. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Ghosts Of Langley, John Prados Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series By its very nature, the Central Intelligence Agency is an organization whose operations and history are necessarily cloaked in secrecy. What can outsiders really expect to learn about how the agency operates? John Prados, a senior fellow of the National Security Archive based at George Washington University, offers a clue: Organizations reflect the characters and personalities of their founders and giants in the field-for better or worse. Through a critical examination of CIA leaders past and present, Prados offers a window into the often-unknowable workings of the world of Langley. He looks at a series of CIA leaders, including George Tenet, Richard Helms, and Frank Wisner, analyzing their influences on the spirit and direction of the agency both during and after their tenures. In the process, he surveys key operations in modern CIA history-both successful and controversial-and offers insights into the agency's potential evolution. For more details and ticket information, please check out Smithsonian Associates https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/reserve.aspx?ID=240844&utm_source=SI-Trumba-Calendar&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2017FY-Trumba-TSA-ev&utm_content=SA-event&tmssource=227982 Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Meryl Streep Interview, The Post The Not Old Better Show, 'Movies for Adults' Interview Series After watching the new movie, The Post, from 20th Century Fox, starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, I had a chance to interview Ms Streep, which we'll get to in just a few minutes. First though, I want to share my review of the film, which I thought was excellent. For members of the Not Old Better audience, we will remember the subject of the Pentagon Papers, the top secret Department of Defense study on the US's involvement with Vietnam, and of course central to the film, and the publication of the papers in The Washington Post, is Katherine Graham, publisher, played by Meryl Streep. In the film, Katharine Graham, played by Meryl Streep, is about to take her company public when the New York Times begins publishing excerpts from the Pentagon Papers, which divulge, among other things, that the government knew for years that the Vietnam War was unwinnable but kept sending troops overseas anyway. Go see this movie, and take your families…you may have to explain to some of the timing, and other issues, but it will be worth it. And, I want to thank 20th Century Fox and EPK for making this interview available to listeners of The Not Old Better Show. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series As controversial in politics as he was in the military, Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885) was an embattled president, enormously popular with the American people, yet the target of unrelenting censure by political enemies. For the first time in almost a century, this book by the distinguished historian Charles W. Calhoun examines Grant's administration in depth, offering a fresh look at the 18th president's policies and actions during his two terms in office (1869–1877). Most biographers focus on Grant's military career, giving less attention to the significant and complex questions that marked his presidential terms. These concerns, the issues of politics and governance, are at the core of this book. As a political historian with a vast knowledge of nineteenth-century America and an extensive array of original sources at his command, Calhoun approaches Grant's presidency not as an incongruous or inconsequential sequel to his military career but instead as the polestar of American public life during a crucial decade in the nation's political development. He explores Grant's leadership style and traces his contributions to the office of president, including creating a White House staff, employing modern technology to promote the mobility of the presidency, and developing strong ties with congressional leaders to enhance executive influence over legislation. The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant provides a detailed discussion of the administration's endeavors in a variety of areas—Reconstruction and civil rights, economic policy, the Peace Policy for Native Americans, foreign policy, and civil service reform. It also offers a straightforward examination of the scandals associated with the period, highlighting the "embattled" nature of Grant's presidency and the deep antagonism that marked his relations with key critics such as Charles Sumner, Henry Adams, and Benjamin Bristow. In sum, this book is a long overdue re-evaluation of a pivotal presidency in America's political history. For Ticket Information and to Find out more: HERE Smithsonian Associates https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/Tickets/Reserve.aspx?id=240948 Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Evolving Past Cognitive Decline The Not Old Better Show, Interview Series We have a fascinating guest today. We'll hear from Dr Nate Bergman, and Dr Bergman is doing some amazing work in the areas of brain science and Alzheimer's disease. As many of you, the subject of cognition, exercise, and cognitive decline are real areas of interest to The Not Old Better Show audience, and Dr Bergman has an unmatched expertise. Enjoy. Dr Bergman's web site, EvolvingPast.com, is rich with resources, and please check it out. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Fighting Senior Poverty, Interview Kevin Prindiville The Not Old Better Show, Opinion & Issues Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang. We have an important, timely show today, and our guest is Kevin Prindiville. Kevin Prindiville is Justice in Aging's Executive Director. Kevin is a nationally recognized expert on Medicare and Medicaid policy and has served as counsel in several class action lawsuits protecting low-income senior's access to public benefits and Kevin represented low-income individuals having trouble obtaining health care. Enjoy. JusticeInAging.org Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Should This Judge Be Benched? Backstory The Not Old Better Show: Backstory Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I'm host Paul Vogelzang. This is the second installment of "Backstory," our latest show, because "Family is Everything." For the sake of my posterity, as well as yours, I've begun a new Not Old Better Show, Backstory, and this is our second installment. Today's story is about Fresno California's first black judge, Hugh Wesley Goodwin, who was also the first black lawyer in Fresno County, California. Goodwin drew both criticism and praise nationwide for sentencing some people convicted of misdemeanors to church or Bible study. The story is written by VJ Vogelzang, and was first published in 1977. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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More Than The Tattooed Mormon, author Al Carraway The Not Old Better Interview Series We have an amazing show today, and our guest is Al Carraway. Al Carraway is a multi-award winning public speaker, who has spent the last 7 years traveling the countryside inspiring the world with her story of conversion, redemption, and finding faith. As a popular blogger, author of the best-selling book, "More Than the Tattooed Mormon," and recently released, "Cheers to Eternity," her messages have reached millions. She is a native New Yorker, who now lives in Utah with her sweetheart Ben, and her two kids. We're in for a special treat, as Al has agreed to read a passage from her book today. Enjoy. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.