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My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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Sep 25, 2023 • 48min

LINCOLN ON INFRASTRUCTURE

Known in history for his role in ending slavery and prosecuting the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln's most important issue in his time as an elected official was infrastructure. And in that, he was little different than his pioneer constituents. In this episode, we talk about Lincoln's roots, his arguments countering objections to improvement projects (that have relevance today), and how it shaped slavery and other political issues of his time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 40min

BENEVOLENT POLICEMAN: THE HISTORY OF CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEES

Harry S. Truman thought a congressional committee ideally should be like a 'benevolent policeman' Not changing the facts but investigating them. He should know as he headed up one. Yet he was also critical of committees during his time that he felt did not meet the criteria. Since an investigation of a U.S. army defeat by a Native American tribe in the 1790's, to a look at an attack on the Capitol today, there is a voluminous history of Congressional committees. That makes even this hour and one half plus episode an incomplete history. We take a look at some of the committees, including HUAC the House Un-American Activities Committee, not only in the 1940's but it in it's earlies form under Martin Dies in the 1930, we take a look at Kefauver's crime commission that became a TV sensation and a Civil War era committee that is viewed by historians to have hurt the Union effort in that war.We are part of Airwave Media Network.OUR SPONSOR IS SHORTFORM - To get a 5 days of unlimited access and an additional 20% discount on the annual subscription, join Shortform through my special link, shortform.com/myhistory or click the link in the description. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 10, 2023 • 47min

LEBANON 1983 and Other Stories

A look at Reagan's intervention in Lebanon in 1983, from a podcast back in 2009. We also look at Wilson' intervention in Mexico in 1913We are part of airwave media newtorkwant to advertise? advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 8, 2023 • 50min

SECRECY AND DEMOCRACY, with Dr. Katlyn Carter of Notre Dame

We hear the phrase democracy dies in darkness and how important transparency is - but is it really? After all the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention met in private. Bruce talks with Dr. Katlyn Carter of Notre Dame about the history of secrecy and democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 21min

JOHN QUNICY ADAMS w/ Bob Crawford of The Road to Now Podcast

Bob Crawford, co-host of Road to Now Podcast and bassist for The Avett Brothers, discusses the little-known President, John Quincy Adams. They delve into Adams' presidency and post-presidency, reflecting on his visionary ideas and his impact on the nation. They also touch on personal college experiences, national politics, and the controversial election of 1824. The podcast covers topics such as education standards in Florida, Republican candidates and strategies, the gag rule and the abolitionist movement, and the importance of diverse political views in American history.
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Aug 21, 2023 • 42min

Running For President From Prison

The story of Eugene Debs and another case where a Presidential candidate ran from prison and compare - as well as contrast - with the current politics. Also a bit about experimental TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 25min

Eyewitness Accounts of COLUMBINE, JONESTOWN and Other Events with Josh Cohen of "Eyewitness History Podcast"

Learn something new about major news events from the people there. We talk to Josh Cohen of Eyewitness History Podcast (https://www.parthenonpodcast.com/eyewitness-history/). The excerpts from his interviews manage to knock down some of the myths about major historical events and news stories. We start with the principal of Columbine High School, there on that terrible day, and we go to the newsman covering The Lake Placid Olympics in 1980. We also talk to a Jonestown Massacre survivor, a member of the rock band Queen, and the so-called father of podcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 17, 2023 • 53min

THREE POINT TWO: The Story of NEW DEAL BEER, Science, Government and Common Sense

Before Prohibition could be repealed but after many Americans had grown tired of it, a novel political trick was tried - declaring beer was OK. Well a certain kind of beer, called 3.2. It only lasted eight months, though in many states it lasted longer and in one American state, is still law. We look at this forgotten part of the New Deal and how it provides an example of the role of science in American politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 10, 2023 • 59min

JFK at 106 – Searching for The True Kennedy (Interview with Thomas Oliphant)

A replay of our interview with Thomas Oliphant: Will the real JFK please stand up. What image should we have today of the 35th President. Our interview with author and Boston Globe reporter Thomas Oliphant, about his book Road to Camelot Inside JFKs Five Year Campaign. We talk about how we should view the President who will turn 100 this month.Music by Lee Rosevere and Theme Song by Chris NovembrinoWe are part of Airwave Media Network - check out Ben Franklin's World, Tea Time History, Redacted History, the History of China, The Explorers Podcast, The Age of Napoleon www.airwavemedia.comWant to Advertise on My History Can Beat Up Your Politics? sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 3, 2023 • 1h 13min

Playing Cards With the Signers of The Declaration w/ Jason Petri

Break your news bubble and see biases in coverage clearly -Download our sponsor Ground News's App at - Ground.News/myhistory All about Signers in this one. We talk to Jason Petri, listener to MHCBUYP about his playing card deck project, and we discuss: :the lives of the signers What can Button Gwinnett, Stephen Hopkins or Thomas Heyward Jr. do for us?The importance of the Declaration, even when the country hasn't lived up always to the aspiration (with help from a former president for a good interpretation). The history of the actual document, and how it was saved from British capture. A reminder - we are part of Airwave Media Podcast Network - Check out great shows at airwavemedia.com  Songs by Lee Rosevere - https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/ and Kevin MacLeod who has excellent jazz music opens our episode up.https://kevinmacleod.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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