James Loewen
Type: Person
As of November 2026, James Loewen has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Jul 2025). Cited as the scholar who points out that the popular Columbus 'flat earth' narrative is largely false—an example of how societies retrofit drama into origin stories.
Sociologist; historian; author at University of Vermont (as stated in episode) specializing in American history, Historical mythmaking, Sociology of education.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on This American Life |
| Role | Sociologist; historian; author |
| Affiliation | University of Vermont (as stated in episode) |
Who talks about James Loewen on podcasts?
Ira Glass brought up James Loewen; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on This American Life.
- Origin Story | This American Life | Episode 535 on This American Life (Jul 2025) — Ira Glass