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Episode 323 – History Repeats with Liam Carballal and Rich Acritelli (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this deep-dive series, host Liam Carballal and historian Rich Acritelli turn their attention to two towering figures of American history—Abraham Lincoln and General George S. Patton—and the Hollywood films that shaped our modern understanding of them. From Daniel Day-Lewis’s haunting portrayal in Lincoln to George C. Scott’s explosive performance in Patton, the conversation breaks down what the films get right, what they embellish, and why these stories still carry so much weight. The episode explores political strategy, wartime leadership, personal flaws, battlefield psychology, and the relentless stress that ages presidents and generals long before their time. Blunt, engaging, and historically grounded, this installment challenges audiences to look past the mythmaking and confront the complex human beings behind America’s defining conflicts.