American Campus Podcast
a social and political history of US higher ed
American Campus Podcast
US Military Academy at West Point with John F. Morris
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Lauren Lassabe Shepherd
On all our favorite topics: imperialism, homosociality, liberalism, hazing!
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References and suggested readings:
- John F. Morris. 2025. Students to Soldiers: Secret Military Education at Elite Schools, 1815–1945. University of Virginia Press.
- Max Egremont. 2012. Forgotten Land: Journeys Among the Ghosts of East Prussia. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
- Follow John Morris on Instagram @jfm_exclusive
Most writing podcasts just inspire. This one teaches the craft skills that hook readers.
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Get in touch. Want to request a topic or pitch an episode? Email Lauren at shephell@iu.edu
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