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đ What if Canada had become part of the United States? In 1774, the Continental Congress sent heartfelt letters to Quebecâinviting Canadians to join the American Revolution. When the letters didnât work, they tried something else: invasion. joins The Not Old Better Show in partnership with Smithsonian Associates to explain this little-known history. Smithsonian Associate Ralph Nurnberger will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates on August 21, 2025, and the title of his presentation is From diplomatic missions with Benjamin Franklin to failed military campaigns in the Canadian snow,...
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đ˘ History wasnât just writtenâit was negotiated. And in 1664, the fate of a small but thriving colony on Manhattan Island changed forever. I recently spoke with historian and author Russell Shorto, whose new book, Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America, pulls back the curtain on the overlooked moment when New Amsterdam became New Yorkânot through bloody battle, but through bold negotiation. This story isnât just about the Dutch and English. Itâs about Indigenous displacement, the early seeds of American capitalism, and the founding...
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đĽđŠâđł Ready to revolutionize your grilling experience? Today on The Not Old Better Show, we're sizzling with Nicole Papantoniou, Director of Good Housekeepingâs Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab! From the timeless debateâcharcoal vs. gasâto futuristic smart grills controlled by AI and Bluetooth, weâve got the juiciest grilling insights just for you. đđ˛đĽ Nicole shares expert tips on embracing eco-friendly grilling, experimenting with plant-based BBQ, mastering live-fire cooking, and even achieving restaurant-quality pizza right in your backyard oven. đąđđż...
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đ¸ From prison cell to pulpit. đ¤ From opening for his father to praying with Keith Richards. đ From blues to grace. Rev. John Lee Hooker, Jr. has lived a life most wouldnât believeâif it werenât all true. Born into blues royalty as the son of John Lee Hooker, he seemed destined for the stage. But addiction, crime, and incarceration rewrote the script⌠until faith and purpose gave him a new one. In this episode of The Not Old Better Show, I sat down with Rev. Hooker to talk about: đ Returning to Soledad Prisonâfirst to perform, then to serve time, then again as a prison...
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đ Over 450,000 voices. One powerful message: dignity in aging matters. I recently had the privilege of interviewing Liz Pearce, Senior Living Product Director at U.S. News & World Report, on The Not Old â Better Show. Liz and her team help families across the country navigate one of lifeâs biggest transitions: choosing the right senior living community. đĄ U.S. Newsâ 2025 Best Senior Living Ratings are more than numbersâthey reflect real experiences from residents and their loved ones. Their input shapes how communities are recognized for outstanding care, safety, and...
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đ Over 450,000 voices. One powerful message: dignity in aging matters. I recently had the privilege of interviewing Liz Pearce, Senior Living Product Director at U.S. News & World Report, on The Not Old â Better Show. Liz and her team help families across the country navigate one of lifeâs biggest transitions: choosing the right senior living community. đĄ U.S. Newsâ 2025 Best Senior Living Ratings are more than numbersâthey reflect real experiences from residents and their loved ones. Their input shapes how communities are recognized for outstanding care, safety, and...
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đ Over 450,000 voices. One powerful message: dignity in aging matters. I recently had the privilege of interviewing Liz Pearce, Senior Living Product Director at U.S. News & World Report, on The Not Old â Better Show. Liz and her team help families across the country navigate one of lifeâs biggest transitions: choosing the right senior living community. đĄ U.S. Newsâ 2025 Best Senior Living Ratings are more than numbersâthey reflect real experiences from residents and their loved ones. Their input shapes how communities are recognized for outstanding care, safety, and...
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đ Over 450,000 voices. One powerful message: dignity in aging matters. I recently had the privilege of interviewing Liz Pearce, Senior Living Product Director at U.S. News & World Report, on The Not Old â Better Show. Liz and her team help families across the country navigate one of lifeâs biggest transitions: choosing the right senior living community. đĄ U.S. Newsâ 2025 Best Senior Living Ratings are more than numbersâthey reflect real experiences from residents and their loved ones. Their input shapes how communities are recognized for outstanding care, safety, and...
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đ When Friendship Shapes Nations: The Untold Journey of Jefferson & Madison đşđ¸ Ever imagine two founding fathers on horseback, pondering America's future as they ride through rugged landscapes, confronting pest infestations, cultural discoveries, and their own biases? Thomas Jefferson and James Madison did exactly that in their remarkable 1791 journey through Upstate New York and New England. đ , author, historian Louis Masur explores this intriguing chapter in his compelling new book, A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison, and the Forging of a Friendship. Their trip wasn't...
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Weâre talking grill season like youâve never heard it before with Good Housekeeping's Kate Merker Good Better Best, The Not Old Better Show, Good Housekeeping Interview Series đĽ Summer just got a whole lot more delicious â and more intentional. This week on The Not Old Better Show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kate Merker, Chief Food Director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group and the culinary genius behind Good Housekeepingâs legendary Test Kitchen. Weâre talking smart summer grilling â not just sizzling steaks, but heart-healthy, high-flavor meals that celebrate aging,...
info_outlineđ˘ History wasnât just writtenâit was negotiated. And in 1664, the fate of a small but thriving colony on Manhattan Island changed forever.
I recently spoke with historian and author Russell Shorto, whose new book, Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America, pulls back the curtain on the overlooked moment when New Amsterdam became New Yorkânot through bloody battle, but through bold negotiation.
This story isnât just about the Dutch and English. Itâs about Indigenous displacement, the early seeds of American capitalism, and the founding contradictions that still echo todayâfrom religious tolerance to racial injustice. What happens when a multicultural, multiethnic, profit-driven colony suddenly comes under new ownership?
Russellâs research, drawing from newly translated Dutch documents, challenges the narrative most of us were taught. And for those of us 50 and overâwho lived through civil rights movements, global realignments, and reckonings of our ownâitâs a timely reminder that the past is never settled.
đď¸ Listen to our full conversation on The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series. If you think you know how Manhattan became the âcapital of the world,â think again.
đ Hear the episode at: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3FAbebT
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