You must read the written version of the pocast and answer the following questions in complete sentences
1. What is the topic of the podcast episode, and what podcast is it from?
2. Who were the host(s) and/or guests (if applicable) of this podcast episode? What are
their credentials? What are the potential biases? Do you find the host(s) and/or guest to
be a credible source on this topic?
3. Briefly summarize the podcast episode (1-2 paragraphs). DO NOT use outside sources!
4. What are FIVE interesting things you learned from the podcast about the topic that you
didn’t know before?
5. Was there anything from the podcast episode about the topic that you already knew? If
so, what?
6. What is ONE question you have about the topic that was not answered by the podcast?
7. How did the podcast change or add to your understanding of U.S. history?
8. How does this podcast relate to/enhance what you have read from the book or heard in
pre-recorded lectures?
9. Compared with more traditional methods of learning history (listening to lecture, reading
a textbook, etc.), how useful do you think history podcasts are? Is there anything you get
from the podcast that you couldn’t get from a more traditional method?
10. Would you recommend this podcast to somebody else interested in history? Why or why
not?
