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Behind the Bastards

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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 3min

Part One: How the British Empire and U.S. Department of Defense Murdered an Island Paradise

Historian and podcaster Andrew Ti discusses the dark history of the Chagos Islands, exposing the British Empire and U.S. Department of Defense's exploitation for military purposes. The podcast unveils the colonial devastation, strategic importance, and sinister motives behind the actions that wiped out an island paradise founded by former slaves.
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Jun 15, 2024 • 2h 59min

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Exploring historical riots, including MLK riots and Omaha police brutality. Delving into the impact of MLK's assassination on civil unrest. Analyzing misinformation surrounding transgender individuals in mass shootings. Highlighting ongoing abuses in Israeli prisons and failed peace negotiations in Reze. Exploring the complexities of peace negotiations and governance in Gaza.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 10min

Part Four: Thomas Jefferson: King of Hypocrites

The podcast delves into Thomas Jefferson's controversial legacy, highlighting his use of child slavery to power a smart home at Monticello. It explores Jefferson's financial struggles, hypocrisy as a slave owner, and contradictory beliefs on slavery and emancipation.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 32min

Part Three: Thomas Jefferson: King of Hypocrites

Guest Thomas Jefferson's controversial actions and contradictory views are dissected, from his role in the slavery debate to his questionable relationships. The podcast delves into Jefferson's treatment of enslaved individuals, his delayed emancipation plans, and his hypocritical stances on slavery and freedom. The discussion also explores his complex character, complex interactions with Sally Hemings, and the impact of his deception on politics.
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Jun 8, 2024 • 4h 9min

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The podcast covers diverse topics like Trump conviction, transgender rights, challenges in protecting healthcare rights, EU border crisis, complexities of refugee status and asylum law, ineffective physical barriers, support for Leonard Peltier, journalism ethics, misinformation, reality tunnels, and controversial artworks involving political figures like Trump and Putin.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 59min

Part Two: Thomas Jefferson: King of Hypocrites

Delving into Thomas Jefferson's contradictory views on slavery, his role in the revolutionary war, and his manipulation of historical narratives. The podcast explores his hypocritical actions and defense of scientific racism, shedding light on his complex beliefs and controversial legacy.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 4min

Part One: Thomas Jefferson: King of Hypocrites

Guest Jason Petty discusses Thomas Jefferson's contradictory roles as a proponent of liberty and a slave owner. The podcast explores Jefferson's early life, political career, family dynamics, and views on slavery, shedding light on his complex legacy.
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Jun 1, 2024 • 2h 11min

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From challenges faced by nurses in conflict zones to the impact of Napster on the music industry, this podcast covers a wide range of topics including the struggles of Palestinians in the West Bank, the evolution of music consumption, and the importance of sustainable outdoor gear for hiking adventures.
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May 30, 2024 • 55min

Part Two: Kent Hovind: Fake Dinosaur Scholar and Accidental Child Killer

Controversial figure Kent Hovind's legal troubles, tax evasion, and unconventional views on dinosaurs are discussed. The podcast explores his involvement with a pedophile, a tragic child death, and his creationism beliefs. Kent Hovind's questionable practices and controversies involving child safety at Dinosaur Adventure Land are also highlighted.
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May 28, 2024 • 1h 4min

Part One: Kent Hovind: Fake Dinosaur Scholar and Accidental Child Killer

Molly Conger discusses Kent Hovind, the self-declared doctor of dinosaur studies for the Creationist museum. Topics include Hovind's controversial background, accusations of enabling a pedophile, legal troubles, and his unique career path promoting creationism globally. The episode explores his unconventional views on evolution, financial exploits, tax evasion, and the rise and fall of a figure known for his fraudulent schemes.

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