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#242 The Future of Education and AI with Dr. Daniel Greco

August 09, 2026

Historian Ben Baumann speaks with Yale philosophy professor Dr. Daniel Greco about how artificial intelligence is changing philosophy and education, the process of training AI models, and why he does it. They also discuss the implications of AI for education, the concerns surrounding the technology, and what this historic moment means for the future of knowledge.

#241 College Football Then and Now with Todd Reesing

July 11, 2026

Historian Ben Baumann speaks with former Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing about his college football career, the experience of leading one of the most successful teams in Kansas history, and how the game has changed over time.

#240 The History and Transformation of College Sports in America

July 10, 2026

In this episode of Roots of Reality, historian Ben Baumann explores the history of college sports in America, tracing its evolution from Ivy League football fields and early university traditions to the modern era of television contracts, NIL deals, conference realignment, and athlete compensation, while examining what these changes reveal about the broader relationship between community, identity, money, and culture in American society.