My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
Bruce Carlson
Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today's political debates. "The perfect antidote to bloviating talking heads, My History is thoughtful, nuanced, and highly engaging." -Columbia Journalism Review
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Apr 2, 2017 • 50min
The President’s Book of Secrets: Interview with David Priess
Presidents and Intelligence, from Kennedy to Trump. With a particular focus on the PDB or the Presidents Daily Briefing with Dr. David Priess, the Author of The President’s Book of Secrets. We discuss: Tension Presidents and The CIA, In History and Today How Kennedy’s Pace Dictated How Agencies Work What the President’s Daily Brief Does Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2017 • 38min
Interview w/ John Avlon, Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Beast, Author of Washington’s Farewell
George Washington is a distant figure. Sometimes, because of the distance in time, he appears too ancient to influence America’s debates today. But he was a real person, and he was involved in politics and dealt with partisanship. He also left behind instructions for future generations. Daily Beast.com Editor-in-Chief, CNN Political Analyst John Avlon joins […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2017 • 47min
How Mandates Were Invented
The concept of a President earning a right to govern and direct the agenda on behalf of the People is, in historical terms, a new concept. No such concept is present in Constitution, nor does it appear, was imagined by Constitutional supporters or opponents. Instead it is the result of Andrew Jackson’s Presidency. A President that has […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2016 • 52min
The Fib That The President Creates Jobs
a look at the myth that the President creates jobs, from Monroe to Kennedy to Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2016 • 48min
The 2016 Election, Taken with a Swig of History
A look at the election of 1916, also a surprise to supposed-President Hughes. And about 2016, how close all of us were and how far away, and what happens now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2016 • 57min
The Real Story of the 1948 Election
Was it a comeback, really, or did the polls just get what was going on wrong. Days before the 2016 election, we looked at this question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 5, 2016 • 1h 6min
The Incredibly Shrinking Fourth Amendment
All about the 4th Amendment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 7, 2016 • 12min
1840 -Clowns With Pink Noses and Lofty Tumbling
Story of the zany election in 1840 which some felt was to "Pop" for its time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2016 • 29min
Schedule of Conventions: Why is the GOP Convention First, Democrats Second, Brexit Other Topics.
Convention scheduling, and the reasons for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 9, 2016 • 1h 25min
The Fib That Your Side is Going to Win
From 1812 to today, a lesson: Neither side will win. Your'e side probably won't win, not for long, per this episode. It was recorded before 2016, and still I think it applies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
