Waco History Podcast
Waco History Podcast

Waco History Podcast

Rogue Media Network

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Dr. Stephen Sloan of Baylor’s Institute for Oral History and Department of History explores the people, places, and stories that have shaped Waco, Texas. Through interviews, local-history insights, and narrative storytelling, the podcast highlights both well-known events and lesser-told community histories—helping listeners learn more about Waco and its place in broader Texas history.

Recent Episodes

Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 1
DEC 3, 2025
Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 1
From 1975 to 2000, Waco, Texas, faced a period of economic and social adjustment. Traditional industries declined, and the city grappled with the effects of suburbanization and uneven development. Efforts at downtown and riverfront renewal met with mixed success, reflecting broader struggles to redefine the community’s identity and economic base. By the end of the century, Waco remained a city in transition—marked by persistence and gradual change rather than rapid transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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41 MIN
Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 2
NOV 26, 2025
Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 2
From 1975 to 2000, Waco, Texas, faced a period of economic and social adjustment. Traditional industries declined, and the city grappled with the effects of suburbanization and uneven development. Efforts at downtown and riverfront renewal met with mixed success, reflecting broader struggles to redefine the community’s identity and economic base. By the end of the century, Waco remained a city in transition—marked by persistence and gradual change rather than rapid transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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26 MIN
Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 3
NOV 19, 2025
Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 3
From 1975 to 2000, Waco, Texas, faced a period of economic and social adjustment. Traditional industries declined, and the city grappled with the effects of suburbanization and uneven development. Efforts at downtown and riverfront renewal met with mixed success, reflecting broader struggles to redefine the community’s identity and economic base. By the end of the century, Waco remained a city in transition—marked by persistence and gradual change rather than rapid transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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19 MIN
Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 4
NOV 12, 2025
Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 4
From 1975 to 2000, Waco, Texas, faced a period of economic and social adjustment. Traditional industries declined, and the city grappled with the effects of suburbanization and uneven development. Efforts at downtown and riverfront renewal met with mixed success, reflecting broader struggles to redefine the community’s identity and economic base. By the end of the century, Waco remained a city in transition—marked by persistence and gradual change rather than rapid transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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26 MIN
Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 5
NOV 5, 2025
Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 5
From 1975 to 2000, Waco, Texas, faced a period of economic and social adjustment. Traditional industries declined, and the city grappled with the effects of suburbanization and uneven development. Efforts at downtown and riverfront renewal met with mixed success, reflecting broader struggles to redefine the community’s identity and economic base. By the end of the century, Waco remained a city in transition—marked by persistence and gradual change rather than rapid transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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26 MIN