Empire, Republic and Shadow Wars
Shawn Warswick
Empire, Republic & Shadow Wars connects the battles you know to the battles you’re not supposed to notice. I’m Shawn—teacher and historian (B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. coursework in U.S. military history & empire). You’ll still get cinematic arcs on the Pacific War and Vietnam—and we’ll dive into the shadow wars: the war on terror, the war on drugs, covert finance, BCCI, and alleged/Documented intersections of intelligence services and the drug trade. We follow the paper trails, declassified files, and institutional incentives that move power.
Episodes
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Jan 21, 2019 • 44min
2.18 Slavery in Antebellum America
Send us a textSlavery in Antebellum America. Support the show
Dec 31, 2018 • 41min
2.17 Texas War for Independence
Send us a textFinally Texas gains Independence. Support the show
Nov 26, 2018 • 40min
Bonus Episode: Nullification and the U.S. Constitution
Send us a textThis bonus episodes discusses the nature of the American Union. I present the compact theory of the union and discuss why nullification is not only needed, but it was never used to protect slavery. If you want more information on this topic there are a couple of great books I’d recommend, both of which are written in a way that makes them accessible to the general public. First, Thomas E. Woods book on Nullification (that’s also the title) and his book “The Politically Incorrect Guide to American history.” He also has a book, co-written with Kevin Gutzman titled “Who Killed the Constitution.” Another good book is Brion McClanahan’s book on Alexander Hamilton “How Alexander Hamilton Screwed Up America.” Again, Dr. McClanahan writes in a way that makes this book accessible to the general public without being dumbed down. Support the show
Aug 17, 2018 • 21min
2.15 Texas part 3
Send us a textToday we discuss the geography and climate of the region as well as take the tale up to the eve of Independence. Here are some photos and two maps of the state.(http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/800px-Texas_Köppen.svg_.png) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Texas_topographic_map-en.svg_.png) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Franklin_Mountain_Snow.jpg) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/East_of_the_Franklin_Mountains_by_Ranger_Peak.jpg) SAMSUNG(http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1024px-Texas_Hill_Country_187N-2.jpg) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1024px-McKittrick_Canyon_from_a_distance_2006.jpg) Support the show
Jul 14, 2018 • 25min
2.14 Texas part 2
Send us a textIn this episode we continue to explore the history of Texas in the 1820s. We look at the Comanches, the Apaches and their raids on Mexico as well as the various groups who were living in Texas, including the development of the Texas mindset. Support the show
Jul 1, 2018 • 1h 53min
2.13 First Anniversary Special
Send us a textCelebrating the first anniversary of the show! Chris Fernandez-Peckham of the Age of Victoria podcast joins me to discuss the War for American Independence. It’s a bit of a long one, but that is appropriate considering we have made it to our first birthday, and many, if not most, podcasts don’t make it past 3-4 shows. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Support the show
Jun 26, 2018 • 29min
2.12 Texas part I
Send us a textToday we begin a multi part exploration of Texas and it’s complicated history leading up to, and including Texas Independence. Some maps which will help the listener understand the geographical layout of Texas. (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/649px-Political_divisions_of_Mexico_1836-1845_location_map_scheme.svg_.png) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Comancheria.jpg) (http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Spanish_Missions_in_Texas.jpg) Support the show
Jun 1, 2018 • 21min
2.11 Mexico in the Age of Santa Anna
Send us a textToday we discuss Mexico in the Age of Santa Anna. Support the show
May 20, 2018 • 37min
2.10 Mexican Independence
Send us a textToday we go into the Mexican War for Independence and look at Agustin de Iturbide as well as a momentary glimpse at Santa Anna. Support the show
Apr 16, 2018 • 39min
2.9 The Spanish Borderlands in the 18th and 19th Century
Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the Spanish Borderlands in the 18th and 19th Century through the lenses of militarization and violence. Support the show
