The Women in Archaeology co-hosts, Chelsi, Emily, and Kirsten, discuss the impact the second Trump presidency is having on the field of archaeology and heritage across the United States. From the impending impacts of “The One Big Beautiful Bill”, DOGE effects, and others, archaeologists have been hit like other scientists impacted by the presidency. Listen and explore these greater issues from an archaeologist’s perspective.







Show Notes:




* Trump likes making history come back to life in all the wrong ways.



* After this episode was recorded, ACRA put out an analysis of how the bill will affect cultural resource management in particular. Take a look and prepare for our next episode!




There’s hope!




* The People opposed, and a Republican congressman stepped up to say a resounding “NO” to selling off our public lands.