Abolitionism
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Abolitionism has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Oct 2025 on American History Tellers.
Abolitionism, or the abolitionist movement, is the political movement to end slavery and liberate enslaved individuals around the world. It gained momentum in the western world in the late 18th and 19th centuries.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on American History Tellers |
How do different shows talk about Abolitionism?
2 shows discussed Abolitionism in these episodes.
- American History Tellers — 1 episode
Aligned with moral principle: foreign volunteers are described as opposing slavery for principle and seeing slavery as akin to atrocities.
Escape from Libby Prison | Episode 5 | Daring Prison Escapes - Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode
Who talks about Abolitionism on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Abolitionism; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Abolitionism mentioned alongside?
Abolitionism is most often mentioned alongside Mississippi River, Bridgeport, Connecticut and Wrangling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Mentioned together: Mississippi River, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Wrangling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, Phineas Taylor Barnum, Fiji Mermaid, Jerome Clock Company, East Bridgeport, British Lyceum of Natural History, Bethl, Connecticut, Herald of Freedom