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
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 9, 2016 • 34min
Madison Can't Get a Seat at the Starbucks, and How to Read a Constitution
How James Madison and Alexander Hamilton interpreted the Constitution, from a 2012 episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2016 • 33min
Huey Long and Trump, Vetoes, and Other Stories
Bruce gives his best imitation of a PBS telethon and reveals a special offer for donors. Also Huey Long visits the show (well you know, not really) a discussion of vetoes and the naming of wars...and because not even MHCBUYP can avoid it, we talk about Trump...and the Kingfish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25, 2015 • 52min
LIncoln Goes to China
Even while dealing with a Civil War, Lincoln was focused on foreign policy. And one key nation was China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2015 • 52min
Mad Man Finale, 1980 Election and Many Other Side Dishes
The 1980 GOP primary, a year with a large field of candidates- larger than remembered - makes up Your Tasty Entree in this delicious podcast of TV history and politics. Also the series finale of Mad Men and how it links to historical discussion. Call this Your Starch Dish. For Your Veggies, a discussion of the 13 other prominent British Colonies that didn't rebel, and why. Finally for Your Dessert Pie, a discussion of the plot of House of Cards and its plausibility regarding the resignation of a VP based on history. It's a hodge-podcast that you'll enjoy, so get your tray table ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 6, 2015 • 24min
The Return and Return of Nativism
Know Nothings were once derided but their ideas do return again and again in politics, from 2007 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2014 • 49min
Social Security Had Its Glitches Too
In the wake of Obamacare problems, we look at the frustrations of those attempting to implement Social Security. The first consultant told Congress to drop the idea. When they refused, an incredible system was developed in the Pre Computer Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 2, 2014 • 1h 4min
The Creation of Children: Child Labor in the U.S. and Child Labor Laws
In this episode we look at the history of child labor laws and apply the story of this practice, from all angles, to today's politics. originally recorded in 2014, as relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 3, 2014 • 17min
They Shall from Time to Time?: History of The Opposition Answer to President's SOTU
history of the reactipon speech to the State of the Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 2, 2014 • 29min
King's Rook: When the President's Party Has the Senate, Not the House
Will President Obama retain his protective Senate, a very rare political situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 3, 2012 • 47min
Did the Founders Care if We Starve?
From a 2009 Episode, answering a question about healthcare reform, Bruce delves into the Founders and if they were concerned with individual-level problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
