In this episode of Common Knowledge, hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds sit down with Liberty Common School instructors Steve Ronen and Jenny Cardenas to discuss one of the most gripping pursuits in American history—the twelve-day manhunt for John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln.

The conversation follows Booth’s desperate flight through the Maryland and Virginia countryside, the efforts of Union soldiers and detectives who tracked him, and the cultural aftermath of a nation reeling from tragedy.

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Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson

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In this episode of Common Knowledge, hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds are joined by Liberty Common School math and engineering instructor Kay Lannen, who brings more than two decades of experience in the engineering field and holds ten U.S. patents. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of invention and discovery—tracing the patent process from idea to innovation. Mrs. Lannen shares insights from her own experience as a patent-holder, offering a rare look at how timeless human ingenuity continues to transform ideas into enduring contributions to the common good.

In this episode of Common Knowledge, hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds are joined by Liberty Common School instructor Jason Mayer to explore the historical significance of the Sepoy Rebellion. Often overlooked in popular history, this pivotal uprising reshaped the trajectory of colonial rule and set the stage for global changes between 1870 and 1914. The discussion highlights how the rebellion’s legacy continues to shape both European and Indian history today.

About Jason Mayer

Jason teaches history at Liberty Common High School and currently serves as the department chair. He has taught for 27 years—15 of those at Liberty Common School.

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