15-Minute History
15-Minute History Podcast
Walking in the footsteps of history, fifteen minutes at a time. Join us for a 15-minute episode covering a person, place, or event in history, and stay for an extended discussion. New episodes and discussions every week.
Episodes
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Apr 4, 2020 • 6min
Rational Economics | Supply and Demand
Join us for the third of a four-part series on rational economics. In this episode, Jon discusses how supply and demand are affected in an economic crisis and the effects of both on the stock market in the short- and long-term.
Apr 2, 2020 • 6min
Rational Economics | Cost
Join us for the second of a four-part series on rational economics. In this episode, Jon discusses the costs incurred during an economic crisis.
Mar 31, 2020 • 6min
Rational Economics | Fear
Join us for the first of a four-part series on rational economics. In this episode, Jon discusses the effects of fear during an economic crisis.
Mar 9, 2020 • 23min
Revolt Against the Elites | 2016
Join us in the last episode of the season as we teach you about the events of 2016, and why they were turning points in history.
Mar 9, 2020 • 44min
Revolt Against the Elites | A Discussion on 2016
Join us as we discuss the events of 2016 and why those events were turning points in history.
Mar 2, 2020 • 20min
The Ash Heap of History | The End of the Cold War
Join us as we teach you about the end of the Cold War and why it was a turning point in history.
Mar 2, 2020 • 24min
The Ash Heap of History | A Discussion on the End of the Cold War
Join us as we discuss the end of the Cold War and why it was a turning point in history.
Feb 24, 2020 • 20min
“A Thousand Wills” | The Russian Revolution
Join us as we teach you about the Russian Revolution and why it was a turning point in history.
Feb 24, 2020 • 30min
“A Thousand Wills” | A Discussion on the Russian Revolution
Join us as we discuss the Russian Revolution and why it was a turning point in history.
Feb 17, 2020 • 19min
The Quest for Empire | The Berlin Conference and the “Scramble for Africa”
Join us as we teach you colonialism on the African continent, the quest for empire, and why it was a turning point in history.
