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
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Aug 14, 2008 • 52min
Drifting into Military Involvement in Lebanon 1983 and Mexico 1913
Mission creep and good intentions lead to military involvement in two historical scenarios, one involving President Reagan the other President Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2008 • 21min
All About Coattails -Does the President Wear a Coat, or a Windbreaker?
Presidents and House Elections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2008 • 12min
Staying in Iraq, Staying in Vietnam
a bit of history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2008 • 8min
Missouri - The Show Me Swing State
A look at Missouri as a swing state Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2008 • 2h 3min
History Picks the President 2008
Using History to Decide the 2008 election and telling some stories along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 9, 2008 • 19min
Fixing the Primaries
Attempts to make the primaries work better over time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2007 • 12min
British Prime Ministers and US Presidents
From MacDonald to Churchill to Blair, a little bit about British Prime Ministers and U.S. Presidents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 8, 2007 • 27min
Three-Way Elections
Lincoln's creative plan to deal with a three way election in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2007 • 30min
The Constitutional Conventioneers
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Apr 10, 2007 • 35min
History of Objectivity in the Media
How Objective Has the Media Been in History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
