Frederick Douglass
Mentioned in 16 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An abolitionist and historical figure whose writings and activism continue to inform contemporary discussions about American ideals, freedom, and social justice. Podcasts reference his analysis of backlash following progress, his opposition to capital punishment, and his model of internal critique within movements. His legacy is actively commemorated through annual transcription events and invoked as a reference point for moral persuasion and courage in civil rights discourse.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 13, 2026
The Untold Story of the Declaration of Independence | Victor Davis Hanson
“Used the Declaration's equality clause to demand America live up to its founding principles”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · May 12, 2026
Charles & Chase Koch on How They Quietly Built a $150B Empire
“Quoted principle: 'work with anyone to do right and no one to do wrong' - guides Koch's political engagement strategy”
The Ezra Klein Show · May 5, 2026
The Book That Changed How I Think About Liberalism
“Cited as great liberal practitioner who used liberal principles to argue for abolition and rights”
Drama Queens · Apr 1, 2026
Congressman Ro Khanna
“Khanna references his vision of 'composite nation' as model for multiracial democracy”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 24, 2026
Mchael Harriot on this moment for Black history
“Historical figure whose writings on backlash following freedom expansion are referenced as pattern analysis”
Political Gabfest · Feb 19, 2026
Prince-No-More Andrew Pays His Epstein Price
“Example of grappling with American ideals despite slavery; maintained hope in founding documents”
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People · Feb 18, 2026
S08.22: Chart Topping Songs and Their Perfect Romance Novel Pairings
“Historical figure whose birthday (Feb 14) is celebrated annually with transcribe-a-thon at Newberry Library”
Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes · Feb 11, 2026
The Falls Field Tragedy
“Abolitionist who held anti-capital punishment rally in Rochester supporting commutation of Ira Stout's death sentence”
Ologies with Alie Ward · Feb 4, 2026
Genealogy (FAMILY TREES) Encore with Stephen Hands
“Abolitionist whose birthday is recognized during Black History Month alongside Abraham Lincoln”
The Holy Post · Jan 28, 2026
705: Minnesota, Civil Rights, & Contagious Courage with Justin Giboney
“Abolitionist who critiqued his own movement while fighting slavery, modeling moral imagination and persuasion”
The Oath and The Office · Jan 15, 2026
ICE Kills Renee Good: Can Minnesota Charge? + Trump’s White-Grievance Politics
“Historical figure cited for fighting white supremacy; parallel to current civil rights threats under Trump administration”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Dec 31, 2025
BEST OF: This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von 2025
“Historical figure; guest joked about unverified claim that Douglass was gay”
The Oath and The Office · Oct 23, 2025
When Courts Fail and Universities Fight Back
“Referenced for reclaiming Constitution as 'we the people' document, not 'we the white people'”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Nov 19, 2024
Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part One, Old Folks at Home
“Praised some Stephen Foster songs for awakening sympathy for enslaved people and promoting anti-slavery principles”
Autocracy in America · Sep 27, 2024
Join the Kleptocracy
“Spent time in Britain where American-British abolitionist collaboration strengthened democratic values in US”
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History · Mar 7, 2022
Show 68 - BLITZ Human Resources
“Enslaved person turned abolitionist whose autobiography and speeches documented slavery's brutality and praised the Haitian Revolution”