Drafting the Past

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A podcast about the craft of writing history, hosted by Kate Carpenter. Find it at draftingthepast.com or wherever you get your podcasts. A production of DTP Media LLC.

Audiogram from Episode 100 of Drafting the Past with Jessica Riskin.

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