Literally! With Rob Lowe Dan Carlin: The Good Old Days
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Jul 11, 2024 Host Rob Lowe chats with 'Hardcore History' host Dan Carlin about the excitement of history, the best era to live in, the decline of empires, the significance of JFK's presidency, and the evolution of television journalism. They discuss historical hotspots, conflicting media coverage, advancements in modern dentistry, serving in World War II, and the ever-changing nature of historical interpretations.
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History's Authors
- History is written by the literate, not just the winners.
- Non-historians often accept historical truisms that are not always accurate.
News and Entertainment
- Dan Carlin worked at KABC news and received a memo mandating Michael Jackson and Oprah tie-in stories.
- This anecdote highlights the blurring of entertainment and news, even in the past.
Modern Media and War
- Today's media coverage, with 24/7 news cycles and social media, might prevent certain historical outcomes, like winning World War II.
- Public outcry over events like the firebombing of Dresden could end wars prematurely.