History FrogCast

Aftermath of War: Navigating the Vietnamese Refugee Crisis

In this episode, we learn about the refugee crisis that came after the end of the Vietnam War by exploring numerous perspectives and modern-day implications.
 
This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.

From Frogs to Fatigues: The Vietnam War Lottery Draft and Two Fortunate Frogs

Join host Gavin McGuffin for a discussion of conscription policy in post-war America, the origins of the 1969 lottery draft, and how the draft affected college campuses during the Vietnam War.
 
This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.

Crossing Paths: TCU and Jarvis College Student Exchange

In 1968, Jarvis Christian College, a historically Black college, and Texas Christian University initiated a groundbreaking student exchange program aimed at fostering racial integration and understanding. 
 
This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.

From the Front Lawn to the Front Lines

This episode of Frogcast analyzes the role of the government in militarizing the America public during the Cold War and expanding the nuclear conscious, begging the question: Who are we in wartime?  
 
This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.

From Combat to the Classroom: How the G.I. Bill Changed America

After WWII, millions of American veterans returned home and pursued higher education. This was only possible because of the monumental legislation known as the GI Bill. So many Veterans enrolled at TCU, the university was forced to add barracks to the campus for Veteran housing.

The Atomic Bomb Changed Everything. Or did it?

Follow the story of the Manhattan Project through the eyes of Harrison Miller Moseley (TCU ‘43) as hosts Brian and Walter discuss the broader moral, social, and political consequences of the development of a nuclear weapon.
 
This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.

Battling for Equality: Women in Uniform

In our episode, we explore the evolution of the roles of women in the military since WWII and the unique challenges they had to overcome to go from WAAC to Warriors, with a detailed lens at how TCU has helped women succeed in the military sphere.

Unforgotten Valor: Hubert Lindsey & Preston Hooper’s Fight in Normandy

This episode discusses the invasion at Normandy as well as two TCU alumni who fought and lost their lives during World War II.
 
This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.

How U.S. Military Chaplains Helped the Allies Win the Second World War

This episode explores the impact chaplains had in the United States military throughout World War Two.
 
This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.

Teaser

Welcome to the inaugural season of History Frogcast, a production of the TCU History Department. Season 1 was produced by students in US History 1941 to 1975. Episodes offer a close-up look at how individual Horned Frogs and campus events fit into the broader narrative of US history. Stay tuned to learn about Horned Frogs who served in uniform during war, about how the campus adapted to the global events of World War II and the early Cold War, and about the lasting legacies of war on our campus.
 
This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.