About the Podcast

Our Mission

Dockters Without Borders is a podcast dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of human history, the ever-shifting landscape of politics, and everything else that catches our curiosity. Broadcasting from Knoxville, Tennessee, we believe that understanding where we've been is the key to navigating where we're going.

What We Cover

  • History — From ancient civilizations to modern turning points, we dig into the stories that shaped our world.
  • Politics — Thoughtful, nuanced discussions about the political forces at work today and throughout history.
  • And Stuff — Culture, science, philosophy, and whatever else we find fascinating. No borders, remember?

The Hosts

Bill Dockter

Co-Host & Entrepreneur

Bill Dockter is the owner and CEO of T&T Signs, Inc. in Alcoa, Tennessee, where he has spent over 30 years in the signs, lighting, and electrical industry. A lifelong East Tennessean with deep roots in Blount County, Bill brings a grounded, real-world perspective to every conversation. When he's not running crews or overseeing installations across the Southeast, he's diving into the stories and debates that make history and politics endlessly fascinating.

Dr. Warren Dockter

Co-Host & Historian

Dr. A. Warren Dockter is a renowned historian and the President & CEO of the East Tennessee Historical Society. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, he earned his master's and Ph.D. from the University of Nottingham in England and went on to hold fellowships at Cambridge, including Clare Hall and Churchill College. Warren is the author of Churchill and the Islamic World and Winston Churchill at the Telegraph, and served as a research assistant to Boris Johnson on The Churchill Factor. His expertise spans British imperialism, the Middle East, and international diplomacy — bringing serious scholarly depth to the show.

When to Listen

Live every Monday at 9:00 AM Eastern on RKCM Internet Radio. Tune in live at radiokcm.com or catch episodes anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.

RKCM Internet Radio

Dockters Without Borders is proudly produced under the RKCM Internet Radio banner, bringing independent voices and compelling content to listeners everywhere.