Stolen Slaves, Taste of Liberty, Truffles, Fungipedia

The Reverse Underground Railroad Guest: Richard Bell, Associate Professor, History, University of Maryland, and author, "Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped Into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home" The early 1800s were a dangerous time for free African-Americans. Although Pennsylvania was a free state, kidnappers wandered the streets of Philadelphia, snatching people to be sold into slavery in the south. Author and historian Richard Bell tells the story of five free boys captured to be sold into slavery and their incredible journey home.  The Lost Story of an Enslaved Woman Who Sued for Restitution, and Won Guest: W. Caleb McDaniel, Associate Professor, History, Rice University, and author, “Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True Story of Slavery and Restitution in America” Henrietta Wood was the recipient of the largest known sum ever granted by a U.S. court in restitution for slavery, successfully suing Zebulon Ward, the man who had enslaved her, for $2,500. Her story was lost in history until a historian uncovered two interviews from Henrietta describing her experience in slavery and restitution.   The Truffle Underground Guest: Ryan Jacobs, author, "The Truffle Underground: A Tale of Mystery, Mayhem, and Manipulation in the Shadowy Market of the World's Most Expensive Fungus" In the world of luxury foods, the truffle is one of the most expensive delicacies out there, inspiring not only farmers and chefs, but an entire underground of truffle-related crime.  The Extraordinary World of Fungi Guest: Lawrence Millman, author, “Fungipedia: A Brief Compendium of Mushroom Lore” Fungi are misunderstood, underappreciated, and totally fascinating.