Behind the Bastards

Robert and Margaret Killjoy sit down to do the annual Christmas non-bastard episode about Nakam, a terrorist group made up of Holocaust survivors who sought vengeance against the Nazis. (2 Part Series) FOOTNOTES: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2019-11-08/ty-article-magazine/.premium/an-eye-for-an-eye-jews-who-sought-to-kill-germans-in-revenge-for-the-holocaust/0000017f-e0d4-d38f-a57f-e6d6c9b30000 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/jul/26/second.world.war https://archive.ph/qS91#selection-315.0-327.235 https://sci-hub.hkvisa.net/10.2979/jewisocistud.18.3.99 https://echoesandreflections.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/07-01-06-01_Student-Handout_Pronouncement-by-Abba-Kovner.pdf http://www.eilatgordinlevitan.com/vilna/vilna_pages/vilna_stories_kovner.html https://www.schoeningh.de/display/book/edcoll/9783657705757/BP000032.xml https://www.yadvashem.org/articles/general/anti-jewish-violence-in-poland-after-liberation.htm Porat, Dina. Nakam (Stanford Studies in Jewish History and Culture). Stanford University Press. Kindle Edition. Porat, Dina. Nakam See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join comedian Matt Lieb as he hilariously unpacks the saga of Napoleon III, the most controversial Bonaparte. Lieb dives into Napoleon's lavish lifestyle, scandals, and colonial ambitions in Algeria and Mexico, revealing the chaos wrought by his rule. The conversation also touches on the oddities of media manipulation and modern culture, showcasing their comedic flair. With anecdotes from history and witty commentary, they explore the complex legacy of a ruler whose ambition led to both power and downfall.

In this episode, comedian Matt Lieb brings his witty take on the tumultuous life of Napoleon III. They dive deep into his chaotic coup attempts and his crafty rise to power amid the political strife of 1848. The discussion humorously contrasts Napoleon’s ambitions with contemporary politics and explores his complex legacy, including his controversial military decisions during the Crimean War. With playful banter about historical absurdities and pop culture, this conversation proves that history can be both enlightening and entertaining!

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Robert is joined again by Matt Lieb to continue to discuss Napoleon III.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert sits down with Jamie Loftus to talk about the collapse of one of the great financial criminals of our time. (1 part) GoFundMe Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/portland-mass-shooting-paralyzed-survivor-fund?utm_campaign=p_nacp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer  Join Robert Evans, Margaret Killjoy and Sophie Lichterman for a special live episode of Behind the Bastards with Q&A. Upon purchasing your ticket, you’ll be redirected to the show screen where there will be a prompt for you to submit a question to the hosts. Questions are picked at random, but be sure to get yours in as it may be featured in the live episode.  The show will be available for replay for 7 days after the event. Tickets: https://www.moment.co/btbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Topics include cigarettes in World War I, moral panic and debates on smoking, link between cigarettes and lung cancer, cigarette advertising tactics, and the wide-ranging effects of cigarettes on society.