Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This podcast is in commemoration of America's Semiquincentennial. We dive into the historical events that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. What would the Founding Fathers think of American government and politics today?
We are joined by Richard Tomczak — Director of Faculty Engagement and Research Assistant Professor in History at Stony Brook University.
Hosts: Judi Brown Clarke, Vice President of Equity & Inclusion and Chief Health Equity Officer; and Rick Gatteau, Vice President of Student Affairs at Stony Brook University.
Link to transcript:
docs.google.com/document/d/1FM8mMsEE_9fhE3--Ko9bUyOcHoDKGnAIgiKXk5fgOyQ/edit?usp=sharing
This podcast is in commemoration of America's Semiquincentennial. We dive into the historical events that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. What would the Founding Fathers think of American government and politics today?
We are joined by Richard Tomczak — Director of Faculty Engagement and Research Assistant Professor in History at Stony Brook University.
Hosts: Judi Brown Clarke, Vice President of Equity & Inclusion and Chief Health Equity Officer; and Rick Gatteau, Vice President of Student Affairs at Stony Brook University.
Link to transcript:
docs.google.com/document/d/1FM8mMsEE_9fhE3--Ko9bUyOcHoDKGnAIgiKXk5fgOyQ/edit?usp=sharing



