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
"By a Swinging Door - Presidential Assistants and Aides"
From the man who answered T.R.'s phone and maybe saved his life, to the secret "Sphinx" around Woodrow Wilson, to Coolidge's surprise enforcer. We look at all sorts of Presidential assistants and aides, both official ones and non-official ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Now on the Patreon: Franklin Roosevelt Takes on Jimmy Walker
Now on the Patreon: Franklin Roosevelt Takes on Jimmy Walker In the sweltering summer of 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt found himself ensnared in a political web spun by the most notorious machine in New York politics—Tammany Hall. As governor of New York, Roosevelt was well aware of the rampant corruption within the city’s government, but his position as the Democratic nominee for president made any decisive action perilous. Removing New York City’s charismatic, scandal-plagued mayor, Jimmy W
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AN "INDUSTRIAL SELMA" AND OTHER STORIES - FINAL OF THE ARK OF COMMERCE SERIES
The idea of saving manufacturing jobs is front-and-center in American politics today. Examining the history of plant closings and job losses In the 70's and 80's provides an interesting contrast. "We ought to make stuff here, or we should try to keep this plant open." were radical stances, confined to political fringes, and usually left.In once case, a group of workers, residents and church leaders in a town try for what is called an Industrial Selma - a radical plan to reopen a plant l
MAKE IT STOP (Stopping Commerce with Embargoes, Takeovers and Other Methods)- THE ARK OF COMMERCE
In our series on American commerce, a look at three instances of when U.S. commerce was stopped, for a variety of reasons. The embargo of 1807 is an important part of the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson, not often examined in detailed compared to other events. It brought serious economic problems, but was held up by Jefferson as an experiment by a peaceful power. We also examine his Treasury Secretary Gallatin, who had to implement the plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a
NIXON AND IMPOUNDMENT, NOT SPENDING FUNDS, CONGRESS AND COURTS
In the 1970's a President, seeking to reduce inflation, tried a new tactic. Simply not spending the money that congress appropriated. OK, it wasn't entirely new, but it had been used in defense spending after the war where demand was needed or in very small amounts. This was billions of collars. As we discuss impoundment could be considered unfair - because a President could technically pass nice sounding bills and then later, kill the funding, thus getting credit for the good image o
Wong Kim Ark, The Sandlot, and The Charming Betsey
When it comes to citizenship decided by birth, the story of Wong Kim Ark, a young man born in the US of Chinese descent who was denied entry to his country, should be on a few minds. We tell that story in this episode, along with the Sand Lot protests that led to his change in status, and the 1804 about a ship that helped reinforce their thinking. This and thoughts about early Trump Presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE RACE OF CITIES - EXTRA EPISODE - GET IT ON THE PATREON
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DOLLARS IN THE AIR - THE ARK OF COMMERCE
Air commerce is covered in this episode. Not only vehicles that imitate naval travel in the skies, which seemed to be the future of travel. But also, putting waves into the air and changing the air's temperature. Plus, building large buildings that touch the sky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHOPPING WITH MRS. LINCOLN - THE ARK OF COMMERCE
The history of American retail, from Mrs. Lincoln's shopping trips and the innovator who accommodated her, to the price salvationists and tea servers, and finally the Socialist concept that gets the shopping mall going, and the possible death of the shopping mall. Plus the movies, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JIMMY CARTER EPHEMERA
Random, yet relevant stories about Jimmy Carter as a candidate, a governor and President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BLACK MONDAY 1987 AND THE PRICE OF EGGS: ARK OF COMMERCE Series
What's the stock market crash of 1987 got to do with the price of eggs/ Plenty, in a historical context. We look at the infamous crash of 1987 and how the computers did not save us. Nor did insurance which has a lot do with eggs, and eggs have a lot do with feeding Americans and making Americans a little money, and they have a lot do with needing markets - and sophisticated markets - so we'll talk about that.Those who listened to this series in 2019 may notice that I am changing the ord
ARK OF COMMERCE SERIES COMING W/ EXTRA EPISODE ON PATREON. ALSO PARDONS AND MORE
We will be running the Ark of Commerce series again between now and February. Also pardons, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THEY WILL JUBILATE! - WHAT IT WAS LIKE AFTER CLEVELAND'S SECOND NON-CONSECUTIVE ELECTION, NOV 1892.
Viewing newspapers from November, 1892 we get a sense of what was being said the last time a former president came back and the "ex" was switched from the former President to the current President. From parades to sour notes and recriminations, from stories of how the election was lost, to predictions that it would be a quick 4 years for the winner, to lots of post-election sniping over tariff policy, we find some notes of today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch
FROM ZOE BAIRD TO SWING VOTERS TO INFLATION PERCEPTION - I'M GOING TO TALK ABOUT A BUNCH OF THINGS FOR A WHILE
We get into a little on history compared to 2024 this on the episode.Join the Patreon GET THIS EPISODE AD-FREE to ask questions or listen to extra episodes, www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE TIME OF ADJOURMENT CLAUSE AND PRESIDENTIAL POWER
Can a President shut down the Senate. Legal scholars agree on an answer "Yes but..." President-Elect / President Trump has invoked an obscure section of the Constitution that has never been used, in order to prod Senators on his appointments. Is it a true power? What is the clause, why is it there, what does it mean, and what might a Supreme Court do? The answer may have to do with a can of Pepsi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
STOCKHOLM SYNDROME? HOW A CITY KEPT ITS NAME AND LINCOLN - THREE QUICK STORIES
We look at three stories from history. How did Bismarck North Dakota retain its name? Is there really a Stockholm Syndrome, and Lincoln's pardons and commutations, as seen by a supporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NOW ON PATREON - 14 POINTS ABOUT THE 2024 ELECTION
In this episode, Bruce will make 5 points about the 2024 election. On Patreon, he will make 14 points so be sure to join there at www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com. You can also join Airwave History to get the episode.Also on this episode, podcast recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE FINAL DAYS OF THE 1968 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
It wasn't supposed to be close. Then new strategies, a speech and a surprising foreign policy event completely changed the election between Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey. Two vice presidents battled it out. One major poll said Nixon had a lead, the other said Humphrey. Both by only a couple of points. The candidates do their Telethons, and the nation votes. Who will win?
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NOW ON PATREON: 5 THINGS ABOUT THE 2024 ELECTION NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT
As we await tomorrow's episode on Nixon v. Humphrey, a note about what's on our Patreon right now: 5 things the media is not talking about (or not that much), so join up there for as little as 5 dollars a month if you want to hear that episode. From third parties to Cleveland Comparisons. On this episode we'll talk about the 5 things in general, and I'll give a sneak peek into one interesting thing about Grover Cleveland's election that makes him sound like a candidate of today.
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VICE PRESIDENTS AS CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT: A LOOK AT HISTORY WITH DAVID PRIESS OF CHATTER PODCAST
As we discuss with David Priess of Chatter Podcast (and the author of books on national security and presidential history) - it's tough to run for President when you are the sitting VP. It hasn't worked that often. Just twice since the 12th Amendment changed the election rules surrounding VPs, a vice president has won the big job. David goes into why this worked. And why on many other occasions, it did not work.
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THE 1848 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: PART 2 - PENNSYLVANIA IS THE KEY BATTLE-GROUND, THE "BONE AND SINEW" OF THE ELECTION
The "bone and sinew" in Pennsylvania, the voters there, would determine the election of Zachary Taylor or Cass. So said the candidate Zachary Taylor himself. In the final part of our two-party series on the 1848 Presidential Election, we look at stump speeches, the third party Free Soilers, Stephen Douglas speaking for Democratic candidate Lewis Cass and Abraham Lincoln touting Zachary Taylor. We hear stories from newspapers and a budding author starts to ply his trade with a diversion into poli
THE 1848 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: PART 1- RUN, ROUGH AND READY
In Part 1 of our two-parter on the 1848 election, American politics is experiencing its greatest tumult. To long-time politicos the world is upside down as Whigs are working with Democrats, Democrats with Whigs. Writers are declaring a new Young America and an out with the old. America's territory is about to expand greatly, and there's arguments about how. Into this mix, almost as a relief to Whigs, is a new national hero. But is he the right choice for the highest office?
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NATE SILVER VS. ALAN LICHTMAN -Predicting with History or Polls? Also: Reagan Campaigning for VP Bush in 1988 and Pennsylvania as a Swing State
Bunch of topics. We note that at this point in 1988, President Reagan had made stump speeches for his Vice President Bush. We also get into Pennsylvania's East and West sides, and a nearly complete history of PA's Presidential vote. And we get into an argument between two election predictors.
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CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS, DISINFORMATION and Other Things That Have Been Around a While. Also- 25th Amendment and Other Points
Bruce gets into how many elections in American history have been conducted not with high debate but rather, a netherworld of disinformation and unimportant issues. Related, celebrity or religious endorsements were part of elections past. We also answer some questions.
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Who is AMOS ELLMAKER? Lincoln Tells a Story, Inkeeps of Old, Finding Marvin Gardens
As the name says, a bunch of stories from books and clippings. Happy Labor Day.We are part of Airwave Media NetworkPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/mhcbuyp(Amos Ellmaker is the VP Candidate of the 1832 anti-masonic party) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OVER NIAGARA IN A PICKLE BARREL, TALKING BIRDS AND HIDDEN SUBWAYS - Bruce on Useless Information Podcast
Bruce was on the Useless Information Podcast Fascinating True Stories from the Flip Side of History
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1864 ELECTION 4-PART SERIES ON PATREON, Q&A, Inflation, Taxes on Tips
We answer two questions about The 1864 Presidential Election as we have a detailed, 4-part series on Patreon now
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100 YEARS AGO TODAY - A Look at 1924 With Jon Blackwell
With Jon Blackwell, Wall Street Journal Editor and creator of the Twitter handle 100 Years Ago News, we discuss significant news stories of 1924 that have meaning for today - especially Tea Pot Dome, Coolidge, The 103-Ballot Democratic Convention, and the Klan. Jon is also the author of Notorious New Jersey.
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2024 Presidential Campaign Thoughts - August 4
The race as it stands with VP Harris now the likely Democratic nominee, the age issue [my opinion unchanged since 2008], the "3 on 2 Campaign" possibility for Democrats, VP Choices, Notes of 1988 and Other Stories.
Among other things, we discuss how if Democrats choose a governor for VP, it will be the first time since 1916.
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Lyndon Johnson and the 1968 Convention: Part II - Dig In
In the second part of our episode, we take a look at LBJ's actions around the 1968 convention. While we can't answer the hypothetical of whether LBJ was willing to accept a draft at the convention, we can see that his actions clearly hurt Hubert Humphrey's chances of winning that fall, and suggest a stronger level of involvement. Trusted aides differ sharply on what LBJ was doing, and so do reporters and authors. Information came out in 2011 in the form of new tapes, but even that is subject to
LYNDON JOHNSON AND THE 1968 DNC: Part I - "I Will Not Accept"
Lyndon Johnson's decision to withdraw from the 1968 Presidential race was the definition of a shocking TV moment. With a President not accepting the nomination of his party for the first time since, we think it's time to release our previously Patreon-Only episode on LBJ and the 1968 convention.
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THE 2004 CAMPAIGN, PART II: Swift Boats and Palm Pilots
To match the faithful of the Bush campaign, the Kerry campaign builds the largest army of door knockers ever. Just like Team Bush, he thinks he has the election. But did he ever have a chance?
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I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE: THE 2004 CAMPAIGN, PART I: The Ohio "Amway Idea"
In part I of our look at the 2004 election, we look at things from the Bush Campaign side, where a revolutionary idea may or may not have helped the campaign win a troublesome state for them. In the last few days, they weren't sure.
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State of the Race Thoughts July 19th
More talk about the current situation, the attack on President Trump, history, and a bit about polls.
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FDR and D-DAY
A sketch of the events around D-day and FDR's political and health situation
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14 POINTS About the 2024 ELECTION and Biden, Trump's Upcoming Convention and VP Pick, Podcast Recommendations
We look at the current situation, rich with historical questions, if not historical precedents. We look at brokered conventions, VP choices, incapacity, the 12th Amendment, good faith and bad faith debates going on, if 1892 can say anything about the race, and other thoughts. We talk about Punk Biden - meaning the defiant Biden now placing himself on the other side of George Clooney and the NY Times, and Grover Cleveland Trump, the well-known challenger in a race that will be about the incumbent
THIRTY-POINT BOUNCE - The 1976 DNC Convention
With the help of people who were there, we take you to the 1976 Convention. Jimmy Carter's nominating convention in New York handed him 30 percentage points in the polls, and is seen as one of the best. We look at what happened - from a strict chairman's gavel to a secret VP pick, from expert badge distribution to garbage cleanup, Also: possibly bugged phones, fighting crime, polyester suits, Delegate stories, Hunter Thompson and Joe Biden appearances., peanuts and fried chicken. (and I
Biden Debate Performance, History, 25th Amendment, Other Topics
While there is a thing about first debates by incumbent presidents, clearly a pattern of not doing well, we may have had a trend-defyingly bad performance. But it still deserves a little context. We talk about everything - DNC Options, Biden's decisions from here on out, VP Harris, and debate clunkers. in 2004, 1984 and 2012.
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT w/ Richard Lim of "This American President" Podcast
We are pleased to be joined by Richard Lim of This American President Podcast (www.thisamericanpresidentpodcast.com). He discusses William Howard Taft, his considerable accomplishments, his Presidency, his position as governor of the Philippines, and the considerable respect many had for him. We'll also discuss why more than just his weight should be remembered about him.
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Show Update and a Few Book/Podcast Recommendations
We talk about what's happening on MHCBUYP, the Patreon, the announcement that our 10-year old episode on Neville Chamberlain and Munich is available on Patreon. and some show recs.
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The Other GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
There were two speeches on November 19, 1863. We remember Lincoln's. We get a bit into that 2nd speech, the longer speech by Everett, and why it's important for context. And we talk about the reaction to Lincoln's speech.
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The UK GENERAL ELECTION 2024, w/Steve Byrne
The UK has a surprisingly early general election this year, one that will rap up on July 4th, oddly. We talk to former host of What Am Politics Podcast Steve Byrne to give us all the insights of what's going on. Plus, the UK's surprising historical election, 1992
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YOU BREAK EVERYBODY'S BACK: The 1988 Presidential Election - Part 2 [You Slayed My Dragon]
Gary Hart, the frontrunner in the Democratic side of the 1988 race, hits a major setback. Not only his he hurt, but so are all the people who wanted to have the chance to beat him. Now what? Jump Ball, says an aide of new candidate Joe Biden. Biden hopes to fill the gap, with his appeal to Baby Boomers will carry him forward. Al Gore enter the race, swinging at everyone. Dick Gephardt comes up with a zero-to-hero TV ad. Bush just can't get through to country people. Learn more about you
THE MARSHALL PLAN AND ELECTION 48
1948 is the classic comeback political story. And anytime you talk about it, you are talking about the possibility that an incumbent on the ropes come back. That's why MHCBUYP discussed this topic in 2020. But there is another angle to 1948. It's often forgotten that the year featured a sweeping bi-partisan legislative and foreign policy victory and that also factored into the result. We talk with author A.J. Baime about his then new book on the election.
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PATTY HEARST Story, The Child Reporter Who Scooped the Media, Potsdam and More.
A collection of random stories - a child reporter gets the scoop of the lifetime in 1976. A look at the Patty Hearst story and the central question, did she know it. The Potsdam Conference. And a little poetry.
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Now on our Patreon: 7 More Stories About the 1988 Election, Including China and the 88 Election, Hart Setup? and Nixon
Patrons get more. If you like My History Can Beat Up Your Politics, you'll love the Patreon, where you can get all kinds of additional episodes. Right now, at www.patreon.com/mhcbuyp you can get our episode on 7 More Stories About the 1988 Election. That episode is free - but if you want more, like Grover Clevelands last letters or Texas Annexation, or FDR during D-Day, or the story of the 1979 Takeover of a US embassy in Pakistan that was attempted. Join the Patreon for as little as $3 a mont
THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING - 1968 Chicago Convention and Election
From 2011 where I discussed the 1968 Chicago Convention, with an added note about today's events and the 2024 election and a bit about Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley's broadcast during the '68 convention.
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN WESTMINSTER: A Tale of British Politics
a story of 1970's British politics. A change in country is behind every corner of the smoking room, every staircase, and every pint of ale. On benches red and green, members make moves. A pipe-smoker, a yacht champion, a grocer's daughter a former (maybe current?) spy.We are part of Airwave Media Podcast NetworkTo advertise: sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HIGH NOON IN TRENTON - John Adams Takes a Stand w/ Jerry Landry of The Presidencies of The United States Podcast
With Jerry Landry of The Presidencies of The United States Podcast [https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/] we talk about a decisive point in John Adam's presidency where the capital moved to Trenton, and Adams had gone to Massachusetts. He comes back to take a decisive stand that will mean a lot for the history of the U.S. Presidency.
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THE ELECTION OF 1916 - Part Three; Not a Man To Be Enthused About
In our third episode on the close 1916 election, a group of events take place between the nomination of candidates and the voting that help to determine the election. In the end, it comes down to two states.
In a development that will never happen again in history, many voters are not enamored with either candidate. Why they decide to pick one or the other, or not vote, is what we will examine in this episode.
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THE ELECTION OF 1916: Part Two - He Kept Us Out of War
Both major parties have their conventions. The Democratic swashbucklers are at the podium, firing up a party to get excited about Wilson by linking him to a cause. One he didn't ask to be linked to. The Republicans get their party united, and toastmaster Warren G. Harding is fierce as he makes the case to dump Wilson. The Socialists also pick new candidates, a decision which may be as impactful as anything on Election Day.
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THE ELECTION OF 1916 - Part One: Everything is Different Now
America decides whether or not to re-elect a President and it's close. Bruce does his best 1916 version of Steve Kornacki going through the returns as they come in and as the nation awaits a verdict. A President that hadn't been elected with a majority, a re-election that happens while Europe is at war. Early results show that America will get a new President. But those pesky precincts. Why can't they count the vote faster? We talk about the factors behind the election and Wilson's Pres
NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT:: Part Three - Aaron Burr, Stephen Douglas, and The Soldier Vote
Did Aaron Burr try to run for President on the sly, while claiming he didn't? What about that dinner with Jefferson? Did Stephen Douglas stump when he said he was "just visiting his mom?" Plus the idea of campaigning or not campaigning, counting or not counting the soldier vote. This, and other stories of that American tradition of not running for President.
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NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT: Part Two - The Case of Mario Cuomo
They called him the "Hamlet on the Hudson." What series on people not running for President in American history would be complete without the former governor of New York Mario Cuomo. He was famous for coming ever-so-close to running for President. And then, not running. In one case, he left a plane on a tarmac for reporters to watch for hours. Was it politics? Was it bad timing? Was it preference for state government? What about those mob ties [real or imagined] that were talked about? And w
NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT: Part One - Horatio Seymour, Horace Greeley and Others
One thing Horatio Seymour made clear was that he was not running for President. He made it clear by saying not only he would not run but that he "must not be President." His party simply didn't care. And so, there he was on the ballot. In this three-part series we look at people not running for President, not knowing they were running, or in the case of Greeley unable to finish the run because, well, they were not alive. You'll find that not running for President (but announcing it) is almost as
BROWN V. BOARD OF ED OF TOPEKA, Swain, PICS and other School Integration Decisions.
The Supreme Court said in 1954 that segregated schools were inherently illegal. It took decades to fully address the problem. While events in the South are often discussed, events North also are important to focus on to understand the history. This cast blends modern events with a cast from 2007 talking about Brown, Brown III, Swain, PIC and the associated decisions.
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Sputnik Lands in Wisconsin and Other Stories
Extras from the Student Loans episode.
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1866 MECHANICS INSTITUTE AND DEMOCRACY UNDER ATTACK
One violent event, captured in the best media technologies of its time and brought to American living parlors, completely changed American politics during the Reconstruction period. A convention at the stately Mechanics' Institute in New Orleans, determined to create a new constitution where all races could vote, was forcefully ended by police in what investigators could only describe as a massacre. We discuss the event, the reasons behind it, and how it affected political power for te
The French Revolution and America with Will Clark of "Grey History: The French Revolution and Napoleon Podcast"
In this episode, I talk to fellow Airwave Media podcaster Will Clark of Grey History about the French Revolution and how it shaped American history, how American politicians reacted to it at the time, 100 years ago, and today. We also get into 'grey areas' of the French Revolution: things that we think about it that may be wrong, exaggerated, or even right on target.
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Whistlestop Train Campaigns w/ Edward Segal
With Edward Segal, author of Whistle-Stop Politics, we talk about the unique method of campaigning for President - by train. And why it's not just a thing of the past.
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One More Story About The 1988 Presidential Election, and a Show Update
Dukakis gets a less than helpful piece of advice from a friend. A surprising VP choice. Plus, an update on the show.
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You Break Everybody's Back: The 1988 Presidential Election - Part 6, Theoretical Dukakis
In our final episode of our six-part series on the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President Bush has a lead over Mike Dukakis. It's close enough for a comeback though, and more than a few have suggestions for a different Dukakis message. A series of mistakes will doom the campaign. And that is the traditional way the story is told. But we suggest there they may been an invisible election going on under the surface.
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YOU BREAK EVERYBODY'S BACK: The 1988 Presidential Election - Part 5, Squishy Lead
Michael Dukakis secures the nomination, unifies his party and has a well-regarded convention. He's seventeen points ahead in the polls. Is it real? Even his own campaign staff thinks it may not be. A story in Reader's Digest is troubling. In New Orleans, Bush fires back, while dealing with questions about his choice for number two.
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YOU BREAK EVERYBODY'S BACK: The 1988 Presidential Election, Part 4 - Showdown In New York
With a split southern primary day, the Democrats have no clear leader. Team Dukakis would like to have been thought of as the leader, but Illinois and Michigan spoiled that. Only one state can settle things. And the Big Three Democratic campaigns settle on New York. Millions of dollars, frenetic debates, subways and hot dogs. It's all fun and games until New York City's mayor gets involved. Meanwhile, Bush is rapidly securing his nomination, but no one can tell Bob Dole that. He still has a few
YOU BREAK EVERYBODY'S BACK: The 1988 Presidential Election, Part 3 - Attack Videotape
In the wake of a front-runner's withdrawal, the campaigns struggle to get traction and block rival campaigns. The best weapon. An attack videotape. A story of three attack videotapes. One sent to a reporter which took out a major player in the campaign. Another in the snows of New Hampshire that saved a candidate, and a third that kept a campaign alive. Also a video that was never sent that should have been sent.
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You Break Everybody's Back: The 1988 Presidential Election, Part 1 - Anybody's Race
In our first episode of our series on the 1988 Presidential Election: a cornfield prognosticator, men of the cloth, a young upstart, a senator with big glasses, a casino king, a prince of the polls and more than a few watching from the outside, thinking about maybe getting in. Who will succeed Reagan?
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CARTER 1981
A President becomes a former President. But not before one of the toughest final days of a Presidency.We are part of Airwave Media Network - www.airwavemedia.comAdvertise? advertising@airwavemedia.comWe have a patreon if you'd like to support us - see www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CARTER 1977
Can the Presidency be done differently? Can a President be less Imperial, more of a citizen, turning the thermostat down in the White House and carrying his own bags? In many ways, Jimmy Carter approached 1977 seeing himself in this light. We look at the first year of Carter's Presidency.
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Update on UK Politics with Stephen Byrne
We talk to Stephen Byrne, host of Whats Am Politics about events in the United Kingdom with some contrasts to politics in the United States. In the UK currently, the government is very unpopular but there's nothing they or anyone else can do about it for at least six months, and probably a year. Meanwhile, a man labelled 'Mr. Boring' might become the country's leader. And a major third party in Parliament, the Scottish National Party, may be decimated in the next election due to intra party chan
1980 - HOSTAGE MOM GOES TO IRAN
Fed up with the US government's efforts to rescue her son being held hostage, Barbara Timm, mother of a Marine guard at the US Embassy at Iran, goes directly to Tehran. We tell her story.
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THE JACKSONIANS and Their Role in Today's Politics - John Ellis
We talk with John Ellis of News Corp, NBC, Boston Globe and currently at news-items.com, to discuss his theory on today's politics. Jacksonians, a group of people who behave in ways the media has misjudged are the force beyond today's polls numbers. We also took a bit about calling states for networks in elections, something Ellis had a role in in the 2000 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Asterisk; BUSH VS. REAGAN 1980
In 1980, George Bush did the impossible. He went from three percent in the polls, an asterisk in the polls, as he called himself, to defeating front-runner Ronald Reagan in the Iowa caucuses. The issue: electability, moderation, and age. The event upset a rage and nearly changed history. Indeed, it put the Bush name into politics. We discuss what happened and how it might provide insight into today's races.
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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.
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Mississippi Bans Sesame Street (From the Useless Information Podcast)
From the excellent Useless Information podcast, the story of the development of educational television in Mississippi, and the exclusion of one particular program.
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Best Rabbit: Dan Quayle
Dan Quayle's name conjures up images of late-night comedian jokes and verbal gaffes, but he may have offered a little-known service to the President he served. In this episode, we discuss George H.W. Bush's vice president, including his ups and downs, and even his recent role in advising Mike Pence during the Jan 6, 2021 events.
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Special Episode: Three Ways You Can Help My History Can Beat Up Your Politics (Hint: All of them are Free)
We've launched the Fall of USSR as its own podcast to attract new listeners, and I'd like some help. That and a show update of what I am working on. Thanks for listening.
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Sell Your Horse - America in The 1890's: Part 5 [Imperialism Just Kind of Happens]
The Spanish American War, from Spain's point of view. Journalism gets yellow. Roosevelt makes a charge. He gets help from a group that he doesn't acknowledge very well. A little bit about the deconstruction of Reconstruction.
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Sell Your Horse - America in The 1890's: Part 4 [The Republic For Which It Stands]
America is growing, in unison. Time for a pledge.
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Move My Bill! A History of Discharge Petitions
It is a rarely used tactic, but when it works, it can do big things, like moving a bill through Congress even if the Speaker doesn't support it. From civil rights to gun show loopholes, from budget balancing to debt ceilings, we look at the Discharge Petition. And why it's become important for GOP conservatives in the 90's and for Democrats today.
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FLORIDA MAN: The Go-Go Governorship of Claude Kirk - Part II: Boo Me!
In his first and second years as an improbable GOP Governor in the South in the 1960's Kirk, tries out a new type of politics, at least new to the Sunshine State: confrontation. Equally with protestors, strikers, and polluters, he confronts them straight on. He also makes a miscalculation that will hurt his rep while he's winning a political victory.We are part of Airwave Media NetworkWant to advertise? advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad
Sell Your Horse - America in The 1890's: Part 3 [A Voyage to Other Worlds]
Attempts to fly, science fiction, and new economic theories.
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Sell Your Horse - America in The 1890's Part 2 [Tin Man[
Populism rears its head.
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Sell Your Horse - America in The 1890's: Part 1 [Mauve Decade]
A look back at the decade when America got modern.
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Warm Bucket: Vice President John Nance Garner
We look at the Vice President who - maybe - described the office as a "bucket of warm spit." He also may have been its most powerful occupant up to his time, and he's responsible in a little way for making two President's careers. He's also the first Vice President to campaign against the President, though since the President wasn't officially campaigning at the time, perhaps it doesn't count.
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Bunch of Topics: House Speakers, Kaiser Permanente, Post Office History, and Poets
The poet Joyce Kilmer and his story of romantic poetry and war. Removing speakers (while Kevin McCarthy is the first speaker vacated by motion, there have been others who have been pressured out) and with Kaiser Permanente in the news a bit about that unique organization, and a view from a visiting French philosopher in the 1940s.
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BLACK HAWK 'WAR' and Chief Black Hawk - Part Two
NOTE - if you haven't listened to Part I of our series on Black Hawk you'll want to listen. This is a two-parter. In the second episode. Chief Black Hawk has an improbable victory, and it sets the stage for all-out conflict.
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BLACK HAWK WAR and Chief Black Hawk - Part I
In 1832, a renegade chief crossed the Mississippi river. In his view, it was simply to get back to his cornfields. But the United States considered it an invasion, and reacted accordingly, and at first, badly, leading to deaths on both sides. It was, according to the general that led troops in the war, a mistake. But it would make the careers of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and Zachary Taylor and open up western settlement.
Yet if Black Hawk was an enemy, why was he embraced by those that de
History Favors Running Incumbent Presidents, Whenever Possible
There is a lot of discussion about to run Biden or run someone else. I can't tell you who you should vote for President, or who you'd prefer to lead your country, but if you look at chances of a party winning or losing an election - History could not be clearer - parties should run an incumbent if they at all can run an incumbent.
-Incumbents win 2/3rds of the time in American History
-Incumbents can affect news and command news in a much greater way than party candidates
-Passing off from a Pre
CARTER 1979
In the third year of the Presidency, Jimmy Carter wrestles with combining the principles of his first term with realities of the American economy amid myriad domestic struggles, two hostage-taking incidents, and a intraparty political rival. He attempts to make a speech that will reconnect him with the American people.
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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 1913
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We Did It Because It Was Fun: The Surprising 1964 New Hampshire Primary
Four volunteers decided to run their friend's dad for President. The reason: they liked hanging out together and working on something fun. The result may have changed history.
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JOHN QUNICY ADAMS w/ Bob Crawford of The Road to Now Podcast
With Bob Crawford, co-host of Road to Now Podcast and bassist for The Avett Brothers, we talk about the sixth President, John Quincy Adams. Bob's knowledge of this not well-known President shines through in the interview. He's recently completed a series FORTUNATE SON on JQA. We discuss not only his Presidency, but his post-Presidency. We also discuss Bob and Bruce's college experiences and New Jersey and national politics.
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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.
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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,
The Cute Little Third Amendment
It's not every day people sit around and talk about the 3rd amendment. And yet, it was important in its time. And is used sometimes to refer to an array of rights. What is quarter? What are soldiers? What does this little amendment mean today, if anything? A re-broadcast of our episode on the Third Amendment about quartering soldiers, starting with. And a look at legal battles in fairly recent history and then one that occurred right after I recorded the episode. (which was resolved in the way I
17 Years of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics, Show Update, Reagan and the 1960 Actors Strike, the 28 Amendments? And more..
It's been 17 years since we first hooked up that Radio Shack mic to a giant Dell desktop tower and made a show about politics and the history of today. Thanks for the listens. I talk about a change in my life related to the show and about the last actor's strike, and the ERA and the primaries.
Update - no indictment talk on this one, episode already recorded.
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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.
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The Man in the Cave and Other Stories of The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
You only think you know them. Ironworkers, militia captains, lawyers, preachers, tinsmiths and. Names still unknown mixed with Mayflower descendants. Powerful and unknown men. Rich and poor men. In the longest MHCBUYP episode, of course based largely on our They Signed Podcast of years ago, this is the story of the declaration's signers.
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Extras from the "Undeniably Unconsecutive" Grover Cleveland Episode
Campaign songs, Kangaroo Ballots, The Dapper Governor Hill. More Burke Cockran and Churchill. Everything we left out of the podcast episode about Governor Cleveland's second non-consecutive term.
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GROVER CLEVELAND'S NON-CONSECUTIVE SECOND TERM: Undeniably Un-consecutive, The Election of 1892
Only one person has been elected President twice in non-consecutive terms. But it was not easy. To do it Grover Cleveland had to pass a few difficult tests. From Goody-Goodies to Anti-Snappers, to Anti-Egoists and Scarecrow Festivals; from entering opposing party contests in secret ways to placing bets for your own candidate, to pretending to run in states and letting a third party win, to taking forceful honest stands, 1892 had everything. It was a triumph of navigating complex steampower polit
Why Didn't Goldwater and LBJ Debate? A Biden-Obama Ticket? Hoover's Children's Charter, Podcast Recommendations and More
Remember that TV debate between Goldwater and Lyndon Johnson in 1964? What a showdown! Just kidding of course, there wasn't one. Why wasn't there one, and what happened as a result. (hint - major policy change) We talk about the debate JFK might have had with Goldwater. Then we get into the Constitution and what is says and doesn't say about 2 term Presidents attempting to run for Vice President. Not that that's going to happen. And a look at Herbert Hoover's Children's Charter and what it means
W.E.B. DuBois and The Wounded World w/ Chad L. Williams
In 1917, the most prominent spokesperson for African Americans, W.E.B. DuBois, shocked many when he threw his support behind enthusiastic and patriotic participation in World War I. He thought it was the key to expanding rights and treatment for African Americans. He was only to be later disappointed by the treatment of soldiers in France, the treatment of veterans when they came home, and the revision of history after the war to downplay accomplishments of African American soldiers. He struggle
FLORIDA MAN; The Go-Go Governorship of Claude Kirk - Part III: A Certain Kind of Hari-Kari
In our final episode on the first GOP governor of Florida since Reconstruction, Claude Kirk. Kirk's flamboyant style got him attention as a national political star in the late 1960's. But three particular actions he takes will trap him and make his future difficult.
Music by Lee Rosevere and Revolution Void from Free Music Archive.
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FLORIDA MAN: The Go-Go Governorship of Claude Kirk - Part I: Flashbulbs
In the late 1960's the first GOP governor of Florida since Reconstruction found himself elected with no support in the legislature. He had only a microphone and so he used direct confrontation, insults, press-bashing and other tactics to get elected and get his way. Rather than let things be he took on left-wing hippies and right wing segregationists alike in the early part of his term. He aimed his cannons at communists, but also at good old boy political machines. And what do you know, he als
Can The President Just Use the 14th To Pay the Debt? [From 2014]
An older cast where way back when - we looked at the possible use of the 14th Amendment to pay the debt off without Congress by President Obama. It never came to fruition - in fact Obama panned the idea, calling it an esoteric Constitutional argument. It wasn't as useful as just working something out with John Boehner, I suppose. But times have changed, and this is worth a re-listen.
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Men will Walk Upright and Children Will Laugh! The Risks of Prohibition
So said the Reverend Billy Sunday on the passage of Prohibition. Needless to say he oversold, and the forces that changed the Constitution would, for the only time, change it back. A look at Prohibition from many angles. Did it do any good? Did it cause, as at least one contemporary said, the drug problem? What does it say about drug legalization, really. From a long-since aired previous episode. The changes in society and view of law enforcement the legislation brought.
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The History of Cinco De Mayo
Not just a holiday. We go to post-Civil War Mexico and find out the true story of a significant battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court Story of Abe Fortas
Abe Fortas was a rising star on the Supreme Court. He argued a still-legendary case before it and then was appointed one of its justices. For many he was seen as the successor to Earl Warren. It was when he was nominated for Chief Justice that opposition cemented. He was too close to the President, too liberal on issues, and then there were disclosures of contributions he had received were revealed. After a drawn-out stalemate he withdrew his candidacy for Chief Justice. But it wouldn't stop the
Introducing - Founding Son: John Quincy's America
Please to introduce a podcast from friend of the show Bob Crawford of Road To Now Podcast and the Avett Brothers In iHeartPodcasts' "Founding Son: John Quincy's America," Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers explores the post-presidential legacy of America’s sixth president: John Quincy Adams. Though often only seen as a failed one-term president and the son of a Founding Father, Adams spent his final decades in Congress fighting the slavocracy and forming a bridge between the founding of
Presidents In Trouble
It's time to talk trouble. With the talk of history being made, and in a way it has, we think it's best to note that the law and the Presidency have been, close, several times. Certainly people around Presidents have faced the law, sometimes for actions rendered for a President. And after all the Constitutional Framers took time out of their busy days to deal with Presidents and crime.
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FDR is Saved, Sidney Poitier, Lunar Bases and The Sugar Lobby
FDR may have never taken the oath if not for the quick thinking of a woman in Miami who, along with detectives may have thwarted a shooter. a 2023 - 'hodge podcast' of different things. A former Speaker talks about a lobby that flies under the radar but controls D.C. A writer that said what he really thought about Warren Harding. And Sidney Poitier navigates life as an African-American man and an actor.
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THE WORD "INFRINGE": History of a Word and The Gun Debate
What's in a word? Lots, maybe, when its a key word in the most contentious debate in America. The word "infringe" determines the threshold of how the Constitution should be enforced. But do we understand the word, and if we do, are we applying it correctly in our political debates over guns and politics? In this cast we look at how framers like Washington, Madison, Hamilton and Jefferson used the word, and how it's applied in DC v. Heller and US v. Miller. We contrast infringe to its Constitutio
FALL OF USSR: Bonus "Bloknot" (Notebook) Episode
More of the story - Boiler room bohemians, the coup before the coup, Soviet "Easterns" Cowboy Movies, cassette tapes of Vladimir Vysotsky, how to save money, USSR style, faking out the KGB and more. What we left behind in the notebooks from the six-part FALL OF USSR series.
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FALL OF USSR: Part 6 - Two Bears in a Cave
A country is removed from the map in a week. There's more too than that, but it's not far from the most truthful description. The final episode of our series on the fall of the Soviet Union finds a rescued Gorbachev quickly realizing that he might be in yet another seizure of power. But this one happening quietly over a few tiring days. And with the support of the Russian people.
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FALL OF USSR: Part 5 - I Cannot Forsake Principles!
The first blood is spilled. We look at the right-wing of Soviet Society which triggered the putsch. And the rebellious elements that also existed. Jeans, rock and roll, religion, revisionism and weakness.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 Bea
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FALL OF USSR: Part 4 - Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears
As barricades are built and citizens turn to a protective barrier, the Soviet culture they come from might be the very thing that keeps them going.
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FALL OF USSR: Part 3 - Athens vs. Sparta
Two institutions, the press and the military, may well determine the fate of the USSR on the night of August 19th, 1991. The Emergency Committee decides, it's time to explain themselves on TV. A reporter makes a fateful decision. So does another. A motley crowd is fashioned into an instant militia.
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FALL OF USSR: Part 2 - The Steam Bath of History
Yeltzin has stood on a tank, but few have seen it. Crowds shift from the traditional protest places to a new one. They bring heavy metal. What on Zemlya is happening?
It all starts in a steam bath. Sort of.
In order to understand the events of August 19th, 1991, it's necessary to look back. Particularly at 1989, when the most orderly country on earth became the most unpredictable.
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FALL OF USSR: Part 1: Wake Up, Cassandra!
Soviet citizens wake up to tanks outside their windows in 1991. Media is censored. The President is detained. Another president escapes, maybe just escapes... A third President is powerless. Is this the end of everything?
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About Classified Documents and Politics, and our upcoming USSR cast
Get ready for the FALL OF USSR podcast which launches Feb 6th. If you can't wait for all of the episodes, you can get 5 now at Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/mhcbuypAlso a whole bunch about classified documents.We are part of Airwave Media Network. Some great shows - Age of Napoleon, TeaTime History, History of The Second World War, Infamous America and Ben Franklin's World. www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Sense of Humor as a Weapon - Vice President Thomas Marshall
We look at Woodrow Wilson's Vice President Thomas Riley Marshall and his unique wit and approach to government. Some felt he should have become President given Wilson's condition. Outward indications are, he didn't want the place. The Hoosier lawyer turned national player's story, and about the relationship between VP and POTUS in the past compared to now.
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"WRONG FOREVER ON THE THRONE!" - William Jennings Bryan and the Democratic Party in His Later Years
The Democratic Party had a problem in the nineteen teens and twenties. What to do with a candidate that could stir up crowds but not enough electoral votes? Though pleased to nominate him in 1896 and introduce a new kind of politics to their party, some Democrats grew tired of William Jennings Bryan especially in his later years as his fundamentalism turned to alcohol, evolution and an arguable Southern favoritism.
Also a brief look at his daughter, Ruth Bryan Owen
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Speaker Election of 1855, 20th Amendment and a Show Update
We talk a bit about Nathaniel Banks, the Speaker of The House of Representatives that (still) took the most ballots to be elected. Kevin McCarthy joins the ranks of Speakers that needed multiple ballots - we discuss the implications. A brief look at Frederick Gillett, the last Speaker to even need two ballots in 1923, and then a look at why Congress starts on January 3rd.
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We Need to Talk. About the 72nd Congress.
The 72nd Congress of 1931 was, as elected, a very narrow Republican House 218 R - 217 D. Close, but for President Hoover, good enough. That is until, 14 Congressmen-elect died. Not all at once - that would be weird - over 13 months, for all kinds of reasons but heart attacks and pneumonias leading the list. When special elections were held, it went 218 D and 216 R. 1 Farm Laborer supported the Democrats so 219-216.
We talk about this curious case. We also talk about the 14 Congressmen-elect who
Valley Forge Myth and Reality - Interview with Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, Authors of Valley Forge
Valley Forge Myth and Reality - Interview with Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, Authors of Valley Forge
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INFLATION VS. SPACE: How The Cost of Things Limited the Space Program
When President Kennedy inspired the nation to put a man on the Moon, he did so at a time when the word "inflation" was not on the mind of most Americans. Why should it have been, the rate was a paltry 1.1%. And we needed to beat the Soviets to the Moon. Once we did, and as the cost of goods, materials and rocket fuel rose over time, The United State's space dreams were limited.
Inflation didn't kill space, but it sure changed what the goals of going to space became. We look at the trends of infl
Leap to Freedom: Hans Konrad Schumann's Story
One three-second period changed the life of an East German soldier. Stories of freedom and oppression feature heavily on this hodge-podcast episode, the Berlin Wall, the Uruguay dictatorship of the 70's and 80's, a bit about Grover Cleveland and a bit about Charles III. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drinking With FDR
From his bamboo shaker to his views on prohibition, all about Franklin Roosevelt and drinking.
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The Mystery of the Black Bands on the Goalposts? and Other Stories
A few 'leftover' stories from the previous episode on the World Cup in Argentina, 1978. One story about the black bands that were on the goalposts has been challenged by Argentine newspapers, Reddit threads and other sources. Although there is a story that it was there to remind people of the victims, we probably have to write this one off to urban legend, as the original source could not be found to verify it.
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Soccer and Repression: The 1978 World Cup in Argentina
As the world attention focuses on a soccer game, behind the surface is a disturbingly hidden suppression of a previously strong democracy.
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Close Encounters of the CONGRESS KIND: The (Relatively Few) Times When the House Was Close Between the Parties
The average difference between the two major parties in the House of Representatives at any time in American history is sixty. That being said, there are a few times where one, two or nine seats separated the two major parties in Congress. Sometimes it was Democrats and Republicans. Sometimes it was Whigs and Democrats. You want to be speaker, you scramble. You make a deal with a Socialist, or a Know-Nothing. You find a guy who nobody hates and make him Speaker, hoping that person will
The Youth Vote: John Lennon's Dream, Nixon's Nightmare
A discussion of the 26th Amendment, the story behind it. John Lennon and his attempt to mobilize youth voting, and how Nixon countered it. And a look at the 18-29 year-old vote in recent elections including the recent midterm. Parts from 2013 and parts recorded this year.
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One Vote Grant Didn't Want
A look at Susan B Anthony's Story, Also a Promising 1908 Candidate that was not too be.
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You Can't Always Get What You Want? The 2022 Midterm Result, and Listener Questions
Call 2022 the Mick Jagger midterm - neither party got fully what they wanted. Both parties experienced win and losses. It is, so far, largely a "stave midterm" where the President's party lost less seats than expected - we've discussed a few of these on this podcast, and thus for the party expected to have lost seats a kind of win. Yet in this case as opposed to other 'stave' midterms, the President's Party looks like they will lose the house. So when is a win a win and a loss a loss? Is this li
Something Happened: Eugene McCarthy's 1968 Primary Run
The race for the Democratic Nomination in 1968 a complicated one, as one candidate would drop out and another die tragically. But for a while, with other candidates choosing not to enter primaries, the '68 Democratic primary became a fight between two concepts of being left in politics and two individuals that couldn't be more different. Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy.
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Introducing: They Did That
Who built the modern world? The answer to that question might surprise you. (Or maybe not...) There's a long list of global innovators and trailblazers who’ve been erased from history books because of who they were; women, people of color LBGTQ and more. Each week They Did That tells one of these people's stories and how their life’s work has changed our lives for the better. Hosted by Takara Small. A Somethin’ Else & Sony Music Entertainment production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m
Lonely Midterm, 1970
Nixon's first presidential midterm election (the election in which the House and Senate would be up for election) would turn out to be his last, but no one knew it at the time. Nixon tried something Presidents hadn't tried and took off in Air Force One to boost GOP candidates and attack hippie "thugs" across the country. He hoped to reverse the midterm trend. He did not, and he blamed bad audio and unhelpful political science. He may have done better than he thought.
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Nineteen Seventies Ephemera
PROGRAM ONE: Ford's Bad Day - Dylan's Troll - Howard Cosell's Politics
PROGRAM TWO: Skylab's Fall Nixon Shako Warriors - One Hit Wonder
PROGRAM THREE: High School Riot - Global Cooling and Warming
PROGRAM FOUR: Austin Gets Weird
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Savings and Loan Crisis
One reaction to the inflation stagnation and interest rates of the 1970's was to loosen up on a particular 'harmless' form of banking. It didn't work out so well.
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Midterms: They Don't Always Work Out Badly for Presidents (But Mostly They Do)
In the past 100 years, over 80% of the first term midterms went badly for Presidents, and their party lost seats. But in a few cases they did not. And a few times when they did, the result was very little real change or even a kind of win. A look at first term midterms during the Presidencies of Chester Arthur, Harding, FDR, GW Bush, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton.
A combo of new and previously recorded MHCBUYP episodes reveals that while many first term midterms have devastated the President'
Whiskey, Ice and Federal-State Powers
The American system is one of divided and concurrent power. Where state starts and federal ends has not always been easy to clarify. A heat wave and a rebellion are among the many incidents that filled in the gaps.
Most importantly, The Whiskey Rebellion went a long way to define federal and state powers. The actions taken by President Washington to enforce Federal tax authority, his behavior in regards to contentions of the Pennsylvania governor asserting state power, as well as the large size
That Time when John. F. Kennedy Ran for Vice President
In 1956 JFK made his first attempt for an Executive Branch office. Thank God he didn't win it, many thought afterward.
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Truman's Vice: Alben Barkley and the Creation of the "Veep"
Among other things, we owe the word 'Veep' to Alben Barkley. But more than that. The stumper, legislator and hog caller was a bridge between the 19th century and the 20th. Alben Barkley was an energetic if older Vice President and his actions, along with those of Truman, made the office of VP stronger than it was.
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The Force that Could Not Be Stopped
The way Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. approached civil rights was not passive - it was in your face, give no "Fs" style as might be said today. He made some enemies but also got a lot done. In telling the story of Congress's seating powers we tell two stories. One of Emerson Etheridge, the Clerk of the House who during the Civil War attempted to use his powers to take over the House for him and his more conservative Unionist party and to steer policy away from Lincoln administration policy. It almost
And to the Republic: Thoughts about Everything Going on in Politics
A trip to DC inspires me. I try to talk about just about everything going on in this episode from midterms to J6 to Mara Lago to the Republic as it stands, to third parties in US politics, to former Presidents running to a town name in New York that I butchered. And in case we think things are crazy today, we look a bit at how a poet and a writer viewed Washington in 1963 and 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Now That's The Right Way to Lose an Election
Samuel Tilden is visited by throngs of supporters who want him to proclaim from his balcony that he is President. His answer takes place in a closed meeting, but we are privy to the moment thanks to a political reporter's account. 1876 is the key historical example of an election in American history so bitterly contested, with wrong committed on both sides: Democrats intimidated voters, Republicans responded by ignoring vote returns and merely claiming they won the states. It might have meant a
Benevolent Policeman? The History of Congressional 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
"We Gotta Go and Never Stop Going!" The Modern American Year of 1948
The Elvis before Elvis. Making stores out of jukebox technology. World human rights. What a concept? From sending simian astronauts (read monkeys) into space, to the writing of Jack Kerouac - his roadtrip to Cassidy which will beget On the Road begins this year. And of course, there's Truman's election surprise.. We scour the My History Can Beat Up Your Politics archives to look at post war America in the year 1948. Knowing the atmosphere around 1948 in culture and in economics can shed light on
Smiling Like He Meant It: Vice President Schuyler Colfax
Last week we looked at Thomas Hendricks as part of our summer look at Vice Presidents. Today we look at his Indiana political opposite, Schuyler Colfax, GOP Vice President under Grant for his first term and [notably] not for Grant's second. Hero, smiler, progressive-minded politician, crook, orator, storyteller, friend to Lincoln. These are the labels that have been put on this forgotten Vice President of the United States.
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Martyr or Villain?: Thomas A. Hendricks
As part of our summer series on obscure Vice Presidents, About Grover Cleveland's first vice President, Thomas A. Hendricks. The Indiana Democratic partisan, stumper, soft money ticket balancer and sometimes issue-straddler is the only Vice President who didn't become President who had his image on the currency.
His views were moderate at his time and disturbing in modern times. He opposed the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments but also opposed the Confederacy in the Civil War.
And he was the high
My History Can Beat Up Your Politics on C-SPAN - July 30th, 9:15AM - also midterms and inflation.
We will be on C-SPAN - check out Bruce Carlson live on C-SPAN on Saturday, July 30th at 9:15 AM.
Bruce Carlson will be interviewed about his podcast and of course history and politics.
Thanks to CSPAN for featuring us.
We talk a bit on this quick update episode about midterms and inflation.
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Wills On Duty: The Story of Watergate Security Guard Frank Wills
We are a month beyond of the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, but it does seem appropriate to note an obscure player in the story. Frank Wills discovered a door had been deliberately held unlocked in the basement of The Watergate Office Complex. The rest became history. But for Wills it was bittersweet. His intersection with history also became a story of race and the choppy waters of a "proto-reality TV" 1970's America.We also tell the story of an intern in the wrong place a
STUDENT LOANS; A History of Ed Financing in the United States
Re running this episode from 2022. There's been no letdown in the relevancy of this topic since then. College costs have been an issue since the founding of the Republic, as we discuss in this issue, And equally, the desire to provide education to young minds has been strong. What's different about the era we live in is that college is closely associated with debt. Debt that cannot be removed by bankruptcy, and debt that is now considered a national problem.
We look at student loans, their histo
A Midterm Election About Nothing, and Other Stories
Not all midterms are bad for the President's party. It's just that, most of the midterms in history go against the party in The White House.. We'll discuss 1990's "Seinfeld Midterm," (the midterm about nothing, 1978 Carter first "not that bad" midterm, and others. We'll look at these and others where the party in the White House lost a lot less than the 31 seat average loss in the House, or gained seats and had a similar positive or not so bad result in the Senate.
1990, that gave Democratic Gi
George B. McClellan Junior Would Like a Word
George B. McClellan Junior, son of the Union general and Mayor of New York City for two turn-of-the century terms is not history's usual voice, his takes are different. He saw Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson at their most base and political. He became mayor of the nation's largest city and talked about for its highest office, only to earn the displeasure of his sponsors for acting independently (and probably, prudently). He thinks at least one story about Lincoln was overplayed, he was
About That War of 1812
We are just a few days shy of the 210th anniversary of the War of 1812, the declaration of war by Congress was June 17th, 1812. And you know it because there are celebrations and events all across America.., Oh wait, there's not.
The War of 1812 is a little understood war, known mostly for its ending battle in New Orleans and the song that originated from one of its battles. We look at the War of 1812 and one of the battles that was critical, but little talked about today. We talk about what hap
Presenting: History Is Us
Pleased to introduce History is US. It is a 6-part documentary podcast from C13Originals Studios and Jon Meacham, the team behind the 2021 Webby Award-Winning Best Podcast Series It Was Said.
Written and narrated by Dr. Eddie Glaude, award-winning author and professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, History is US journeys back to face the truths about race at the heart of the American story. From the aftermath of the Civil War to the mid-twentieth century struggle for fre
Nixon Versus Plywood, and Other Presidential Inflation Stories
Stories of Presidential inflation fighting and fund-raising that seem to have a similar ring to today's events, in this episode. Nixon's plans to cut housing costs by reducing prices on the key element of housing inspires timber companies but riles environmentalist.
Johnson uses his air fleet to shuttle the right people around to get the price of electrical wiring down.
Eisenhower, Reagan, Hoover and Clinton raise the gas tax.
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Introducing: History Daily Podcast (Story of D.B. Cooper / The Treaty of Ghent Ending the War of 1812)
Pleased to introduce History Daily podcast and feature two episodes. One on D.B. Cooper, the mysterious 1970's hijacker. And the second on the resolution of The War of 1812.
Find out more about History Daily at https://www.noiser.com/history-daily:
On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history.
Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of
The Underrated Patrick Henry
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!
When Henry said it, he might have been committing treason. Yet the words also made him famous and indicated his superior bravery and patriotism to his country. The trouble is, that's often all he's remembered for. But without Henry the Revolution may not have succeeded and the Constitution may not look like it does. We get into why. From a 2017 interview - a bit about Patrick Henry and his times. Why the forgotten American "founder," one who was often too busy
Lincoln Over Easy - A Look at a President's Image
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So, There Was No Smoke-Filled Room After All? And Other Presidential Election Stories.
It's the classic story of the 1920 election, but it's probably not true, not in the way it's told at least - that Warren Harding was chosen in a smoke-filled room. Sure, there was probably smoking in a Chicago hotel room in 1920, Sure, there was some Presidential -picking chatter going on. But the story of a single, smoke-filled room that picked a President appears to be more of a legend. Not only that it may be a legend on purpose, or as we now say, fake news. And that may be on purpose,
The Zinger That Saved America: Daniel Webster's Reply to Hayne
The Union threatened by legislative fiat, a Senator rose to reply to another. For Daniel Webster, it was a real comeback, What we might call a "zinger" today.
"Not Liberty First and Union Afterwards! ...but Liberty and Union now and Forever One and Inseparable,"
Though since it was a 19th century zinger, it took 4 hours to deliver the line. Still it would become some of the most famous oratory in Senate history.
When South Carolina's Senator Robert Hayne spoke in the Senate in 1830 to criticize
What's Going on Across the Pond w/ Steve Byrne of What Am Politics Podcast
Lockdown drinks, Partygates, Boris, Brexit, Ukraine, Keir Starmer's wanting and Eurovision: An update on UK, Irish and Northern Ireland politics with Steve Byrne, formerly of What Am Politics Podcast (recently stopped but still with a huge archive). We talk about where things stand in British politics and Bruce and Steve agree with what's likely to happen with Boris. Steve has a favorite if something happens to Keir Starmer. Also Steve complements UK and Bruce Norway in their respective Eurovisi
Free Speech is Easy, and Hard w/ Lynn Greenky of Syracuse University School of Law
Freedom of speech is boundless and yet has boundaries, according to our guest, Lynn Greenky of Syracuse University School of Law. She is the author of 'When Freedom Speaks' There are areas where the First Amendment of The U.S. Constitution protects, and areas where it does not. And this is no normal time. Social media, hate speech, violence in speech, lawsuits against media have all seemed to become more prominent in news. We discuss.
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Nine Kings, One Room: Introducing the Everything Everywhere Daily Podcast
Something happened in May 29th 1910. It had never happened before. And it has never (so far) happened again. To explain, we turn things over to Airwave Media network podcast Everything Everywhere Daily. Highly recommend subscribing to this podcast if you want to learn interesting facts about a new topic every day. Check out Everything Everywhere Daily's casts on solar power, the history of Friday the 13th (it will surprise you) and other topics.
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Stare Decisis and Spider Man, and Other Stories
We discuss the recent leaked SCOTUS interim decision, we discuss Casey, Roe cases, as well as abortion and anti-abortion politics of the 70s through the 90s. We also answer listener questions on - U.S. Grant and his image, favorite podcasts, which President to go on a bus ride with, why John Kerry lost and George W. Bush won in '04, Clinton impeachment, historical novels, First Past the Post voting systems, and conspiracy theories, oh and the signs of the end of the republic, all from MHCBUYP li
History of a History: KEN BURNS'S "THE CIVIL WAR"
As Ken Burns moves on to Ben Franklin and Ernest Hemmingway, Vietnam and other topics. it's worthwhile to note how much of our history and historical sense on things, comes from his programs. As old VHS tapes fade, we look at the series that gave so many modern Americans their 'vision' of the Civil War. We take a look at his groundbreaking series, its impact, and how it looks amid today's controversies. In the process, Bruce sees commonality in Burns's approach and his own podcast.
This was orig
Like the Visions of a Fever: America in Pre-War 1941
A look at pre-war America, 1941, the passage of Lend-Lease, and the sinking of four ships in the Atlantic. Robin Moor, Greer, Kearny and Ruben James, each inflicting a body blow but not yet producing war. As Americans waited for war in one ocean, it came in another.
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Politics and Margarine
When America's politicians were scared of a edible spread. When James Blaine and Roscoe Conkling first squared off, setting in motion a political rivalry for the ages. And ranking the Secretaries of State. We are part of Airwave Media Podcast NetworkAdvertise on this podcast: sales@advertisecast.comSupport us on Patrion - patreon.com/mhcbuypMake a one=time donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KCK98X972XWWU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi
In The Arena - Adlai Stevenson and Other Losing Candidates w/ Peter Shea
We talk about Adlai Stevenson, a candidate with a critical flaw and operating in a tough political environment, and the other people who have sought the Presidency but lost. Our guest is Peter Shea, author of In The Arena, His book looks not only at candidates, but at the memorials that have been made to honor them. Presidents get most of the statues, but there are some for the Presidential also-rans, such as the Stevenson statue in an Illinois airport.
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Didn't Mean to Make a Country: First Congress, 1774
We think about the American Revolution beginning in 1776. Our textbooks tell us that was the signing of the Declaration, thus the beginning, right? Not really. The events of 1774 are very important to understanding. Before we discuss the Congress that assigned Jefferson to write a Declaration and officially broke off relations with Britain, we should study the first congress that Jefferson was unable to get into.
We do that in this episode, and look at a few decisions the Congress made and didn'
The Man Who Saved Biden, And Other Stories
Maybe, just maybe, a quick scheduling decision by an overworked and now obscure VP candidate in the 1970's changed politics in 2022. The current President thinks so. This, and a Reagan Ford ticket? How would that have worked? Lincoln appoints a judge, and other stories.
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Ukraine and History w/ Ben Sawyer of Middle Tennessee State and "The Road to Now Podcast"
Where and when did Ukraine begin? What role did the Rus, the Cossacks, the post Tsarists and the Soviets play? What is Putin’s motive and what his seriously questionable historical justification? Why should we not say ‘The Ukraine?’ in discussions. How does nationalism play into world politics, and what place does it have in the future? These are all questions that Ben Sawyer, Professor at Middle Tennessee State University, podcaster and comedian is qualified to answer.
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Millions Fall: The Destruction of Trees During The Civil War / Taft and Television
An army moves on its stomach, the saying goes. But a 19th century army also moved on its wood. A look at the environmental impact of the Civil War, particularly on forests. Millions of trees were needed for the conflict, to provide very temporary housing, roads, bridges, and fuel. They could stop cavalry charges, pretend to be cannons or provide a place to hide for a blue or grey soldier. No surprise one newspaper compared the armies to tree-eating monsters.This and a bit about William
The War in the Former Yugoslavia (Bosnian War) and the Dayton Accords, w/ Alex Hastie of "Ohio v. The World" Podcast
In the early 1990's, few outside the Balkans could foresee the brewing conflict as parts of a former communist country sought independence. The result was destructive war with multiple actors, civilian deaths and war crimes in a civilized area. In no area was this felt more than the city of Sarajevo, where the world had watched the Winter Olympics just 8 years before.
We will relay a timely podcast from Ohio v. the World podcast from 2018 on the War in the former Yugoslavia, known as the Bosnia
The Anguish of Calvin Coolidge ( w/ David Priess )
The President Calvin Coolidge most know in history is the man who put American's business squarely with business and said very little Less known is that Coolidge suffered a great tragedy while in the White House, and it may have affected what kind of President he was. or not. We talk to David Priess. Chief Operating Officer of Lawfare Institute and co-host of The Chatter Podcast also the author of "How to Get Rid of a President," which deals with issues of inability to serve. We discuss how peop
Abyssinia: The Italian-Ethiopian War and its Consequences
A bit about the brief Italian-Ethiopian War. The brief conflict between an aggressor and an outmatch defender presaged the Second World War. It also split the European countries, tested the boundaries of international collective security and created a heroic figure.
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Congressional Stock Trading and The Pan-Electric Scandal
A scandal of the 1880's involving Congress, an Attorney General and telephone company stock was big enough to nearly derail an inventor's legacy, and brought unwanted attention to the House and the Cleveland Administration. What does it say about congressional stock trading today?
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I'll Take Presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers For $1000.
A look at prime ministers and their relationship with the United States, including one named Trudeau.
Side B: Also a look at what might happen if tickets were reversed?
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Ramsay MacDonald / What Happened to the Gold Standard?
Two Stories of Politics, Peace and Gold on this episode with two main topics.
"Side A" of this episode is about Ramsay MacDonald, the first Prime Minister of the UK for the Labour Party what was in the 1920's considered the most radical elements of society. He becomes the sometimes forgotten proponent of the special relationship with America.
"Side B" is about the 1982 Gold Commission, The obscure commission which during the Reagan administration and with the support of Alan Greenspan, put the n
The "Send a Dime" Chain Letters of 1935 and The Lost Subway System
You don't need social media to spread an idea. Or a small coin, in this case, which was representative of a badly thought-out get-rich scheme. We discuss the fad of 1935 that tied up post offices and its political implications. And Grover Cleveland takes on a powerful lobby group, while a city slowly discovers a lost subway system.
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Listener Questions: Jan 6th, Gingrich, Inflation, Free Speech, Medical Speech, Rogan Controversy, Size of The House
A lot of listener topics, which we do our best to address. Not answered fully, but good questions where history can be of some help.
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Judge Lincoln, Orval Faubus and Bill Clinton, Millard Fillmore
Four stories of politics and history, starting with, the relationship between Bill Clinton and Orval Faubus. Clinton would see the segregation proponent Faubus on the television as young man and swell with rage, later he'd run against him. But the relationship, like anything with Clinton I guess, gets more complicated than that.
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The Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion and Other Disasters
The story of the Challenger Explosion 35 years ago, along with the crowning of the USS Princeton during the Tyler administration and the resulting explosion as well as other Disasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iranian Side of Iran Contra, Gladstone and Disraeli, Cranks at the White House, Unknown Facts About Presidents
The Iran-Contra Scandal was a significant moment of the Reagan Administration and the 80's, but its rarely seen from the other country's side. In Iran, the event was not insignificant. A mix of unreleased content and some long-lost episodes that were quite popular in their time and still have some points today on this podcast.
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The History Behind a Holiday: Martin Luther King Day
This was a holiday that was not obtained without struggle including strikes, shaming and strange political bedfellows. In one of the first casts on MHCBUYP from 2007, We took a look at this history and some well-known and lesser known actors in its occurrence.
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Drug Legalization Before it Was Cool: The Story of Kurt Schmoke
timore Mayor Kurt Schmoke was called a madman, a "brilliant spokesman for a bad idea," and e even the most dangerous man in America when he called for drug legalization in the late 80s and early 90s. Those were forbidden ideas then. Yet Schmoke's statements seem prophetic now, and his radical plans are the basis of drug policy in many cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Disorder at the Capitol in History
Comments from Jan 7, 2021 about the events of 1/6 and the historical context of the Capitol and safety of the government on this episode, previously unreleased. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Forgotten Forage War of 1777: Realities of the Revolution
Did New Jersey Save the Revolutionary Cause? Maybe. Amid a sea of troubles, irregular units fight off the British and make their stay in New Jersey less than hospitable. A bit about George Washington's offensive campaign to be sure that the new nation would not be garrisoned. And it happened in New Jersey (we should be clear with a large contingent of soldiers from all across the Eastern Seaboard).
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Tricornes and Tomahawks - Realities of the Revolution Part I
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About Those Hessians: Realities of the Revolution
It's easy to forget that Hessians were people too, with the way they are discussed in history. A bit about the German "mercenaries" for the British Side in the Revolution in this episode. We discuss their true purpose and story, the impact on the Revolution and American motives. How some Hessians switched sides, or just settled down in the country they were assigned to conquer.
And we tell one Hessian's story, found in his diary by German relatives.
Since Hessians figure prominently in the Ba
Shooting Behind Trees? Realities of The Revolution
We look at a unsung Revolutionary War battle, The Battle of Camden, a loss for the American side that would nonetheless have some positive long-term effects, and demonstrate a common theory about the Revolution is wrong.
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What Would Cicero Say? Interview with Professor Rob Goodman of Ryerson University on Speech Issues, Modern and Ancient
Through most of American history, calling someone a Cicero was the highest democratic honor. John Adams wrote of the Roman orator, that “as all the ages of the world have not produced a greater statesman and philosopher united in the same character, his authority should have great weight.” Thomas Jefferson said Cicero was “the father of eloquence and philosophy” John Quincy Adams dramatically said that if he did not have book of Cicero at hand it was having to live without "of one of my limbs.”
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.
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Harris and the Vice Presidency in a Historical Context
Office or incumbent? The office has been described as a nullity and a spare tire. The historic incumbents include many 'also-rans' and some did very little to speak of in office, or anywhere.. A few did not speak to the President while in office. One VP was described as a "smiling mediocrity" (and that was supposed to be a good thing). So can you judge an occupant?The media certainly thinks so, and has made Kamala Harris a topic of attention. Is this fair? On one hand, there's an overal
The 1890's Part IV: Imperialism Just Happened
A look at not only the Spanish-American War but the events leading up to it, including those events in Spanish politics that made tough talk as desirable in The Cortez as it was in the Congress. A look at the drift of American projection of power in the Harrison and Cleveland administrations. How McKinley wins an election on curing depression and the money supply, but his Presidency quickly is defined by foreign policy as the U.S. begins a war with Spain. Also the aftermath of that war, and the
Near-President Bob Dole?
Bob Dole's passing has us thinking again about the fateful 1988 election and its consequences. Extra's from a series of podcasts we did on that election that were not aired to the main audience. After the series of episodes on the 1988 election, Bruce discussed the making of those episodes and some leftover stories that didn't make it in. Among them - the Kitty Dukakis story, one that focuses needed attention on the personal toll of politics. Also a re-emphasis on the forgotten fact that it was
The 1890's Part III: No, Not That Winston Churchill
The nation goes to Mars. In a book, at least. A look at the cultural 1890's decade. Science fiction, A new form of voiced patriotism, Exploding growth in cities. And an American Winston Churchill.
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The 1890's Part II: Tin Man
In this second look at the decade of the 1890's. Economic disaster and marching citizens. Pitchfork and tin making rebellion. Competing metals and ideas. An election only makes clearer the divisions in society - it does not create them. An author struggle to captures these modern conflicts and develop a new fairy tale.
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The 1890's: Part I : Mauve Decade
How did things get modern in America? The popularity of a color derived from coal tar is just one of the ways. A look at the 1890's, a decade where America developed in many ways. A look at the 1890's, a decade where America developed in many ways. This is part of a FOUR PART series of podcasts on My History Can Beat Up Your Politics. X-rays, flying machines, oyster pirates and basketball. Also strikes, war, populism and long-forgotten literature. How did things get modern in America? The popula
Inflation Gardens and Other Stories
It's the most abstract of the economic stats and yet, it's the most personal. It's the one that often has turned Presidents into crusaders. And sometimes turned the American people into the critical actors, volunteers or even 'the problem'. Pins, gardens and tough talk on this episode about Presidents, shrinking dollars, and rising prices.
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News Stories From 1921 That Matter Today - with Jon Blackwell
Auctioning people for paid jobs, Resisting smoking and liquor bans, Actors in trouble, Fistfight in Congress, Prosperity around the corner and News articles spreading fear and encouraging violence. With Jon Blackwell, Wall Street Journal Editor and creator of the Twitter handle This Day in 1921, we discuss significant news stories of 1921 that have meaning for today involving racism, poor economic times, censorship, government mandates and attacks on science, among others. Jon's twitter
Introducing "Smoke Screen: The Sellout"
Jose Huizar grew up in Boyle Heights – a working-class Latinx neighborhood in L.A. Eventually, he became their councilperson. He ran on promises of solidarity and community. And, for the most part, people trusted Huizar... until the day the FBI raided his home and offices, looking for evidence of corruption. The Feds would go on to say that Huizar led a criminal enterprise based in city hall. He stands accused of taking bribes from luxury developers as his constituents were displaced from their
Ashamed in the Day of Judgment - Resistance to Jackson Indian Removal Policy in its Time
Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren's policy of Indian population removal, which lead to the Trail of Tears and thousands of deaths, was not uncontested or passively allowed at the time. Nearly half of Congress opposed it, as did petition writers all over the nation. So did one of the President's former friends and of course, most of the elected representatives of the Cherokee people. These debates happened not in modern times but then. One of Jackson's friends voted against so he would not be A
The Miserable Daniel D. Tompkins, Vice President
Vice President under Monroe, Tompkins was a popular populist republican governor of New York and symbol of young America. But he had a problem.
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The Anti-Masonic Party and Conspiracy Theory Politics Old & New
We look at the Anti-Masonic Party of the 1820s and 1830s from backwater movement to national stage and its lasting influence on one of the two major parties today, and on political conventions. Was it truly a conspiracy theory-based movement? What can it say about today's politics. And a candidate who didn't want to run for President. We look at all that.
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Elephant in the Room: Former Presidents and Their Parties
About Presidents and their parties, particularly situations where a former President who was not re-elected is still in the political picture. There can be some interesting challenges for the party. We look at four cases in history, Gerald Ford's golfing and soft-pedaling in 1980, Truman's attack on a front-runner in 1956, Bush's largely successful exeunt from the stage in 1993 and Carter's absence in 1981-3 which still became an invisible influence.
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Joe Manchins of History, Clinton's 50-50 Senate, and Harold Wilson's 1970's Virtual School
We take a look at a few topics, the "Joe Manchins" of History, Senators who have disagreed with their own parties Presidents, while also helping in some ways. FDR, Clinton and Lyndon Johnson dealt with their own versions of the dynamic in politics today. We are also reminded in telling this story that Clinton had a 50-50 Senate, in a form. And a bit about British Prime Minister Harold Wilson and his idea for a University of The Air, long before today's online learning.
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Biden, Crime Bill, How and Why He Was Elected and More: Interview w/ The Political Darkside Podcast
WIth Matthew from the Political Darkside podcast, Bruce discusses Joe Biden, his story, and the issues of crime, business, busing and more. Find Matthew's podcast at www.politicaldarkside.comSponsored by Conflict of Nations App - Check out Conflict of Nations WW3 Player to Player Strategy GameSupport the Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/mhcbuypEmail sales@advertisecast.com to enquire about advertising on the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Grover Cleveland Cake and Other Stories
Of the many things Grover Cleveland is remembered for, his still extant wedding cake stands out for the few visitors to his birthplace home in Caldwell, N.J. He's not a President much remembered though podcasts have revived knowledge about him a bit. We discuss Cleveland, his legacy, and a great fight of the 1880's that determined executive power. We also look at another President's argument for why Cleveland should be remembered. We also look at Lincoln's coat, Hayes's oysters and dominos, Wash
Andrew Carnegie Questions
Andrew Carnegie went from a bobbin-boy child worker to becoming the richest man in America. He also inspired generations of philanthropists, and his money is still at work today educating minds, funding books and pushing for world peace. But his story raises questions. His attitude towards unions was friendlier than most business people of his day on paper, but his actions differed from his words. And even in his philanthropy, is the model of giving after successful business a good one? We look
Introducing "9/12" from Wondery
How did 9/11 the day become 9/11 the idea? That question drives award-winning host Dan Taberski (Missing Richard Simmons, Running From COPS, The Line) to shift his focus to what happened on 9/12, and every day after that. 9/12 is a poignant, surprising, and surprisingly funny seven episode series about people who wake up on 9/12 having to navigate a new, radically altered world. A teenager gets caught up in an out-of-control conspiracy theory that he helped start. A Pakistani business owner find
Snack, Dessert, Dinner, Supper: The Paris Peace Accords
Nixon's first bombing campaigns had the names of mealtimes which seem to also correspond with the years of his first term: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972. In this episode we look at Nixon, Kissinger and the Paris Peace Accords that ended the Vietnam War. In addition to providing some additional context for the Saigon 1975 situation so much in the news today, we revisit whether the accord was a sham peace or a true deal. The deal left hundreds of thousands of enemy troops in South Vietnam as U.S. troops
Mike Duncan on The Marquis de Lafayette and His Two Worlds
With podcast host of Revolutions and History of Rome Mike Duncan, we talk about the Marquis de Lafayette. He left an aristocratic life in France to fight in the American Revolution, and did so with bravery and zeal. He remains the central figure of American-French cooperation. Mike talks about Lafayette's role not just in American history but in French history. He also talks about his book, Hero of Two Worlds. We also chat about Napoleon and Lafayette, French generals and other stories. Music by
D.C. Representation: A Love Story
This episode is all about voting in the federal capital we now call the District of Columbia. We talk about a movement to get voting rights that succeeded for a group of (then) D.C. residents 180 years ago, And about the petitions, committees, tea parties, bus trips and statements by Presidents over the years, and the reactions of Congress to them. Why Lincoln and Jefferson Davis found common ground on one issue about D.C. and neither got their wish. And about the rioting soldiers that may have
Saigon Comparisons: The Events of April 29th and 30th 1975 and Today
We look at the 1975 Operation Frequent Wind - the evacuation of Saigon and the comparisons to today's events, the politics at the time and now and more. Also - FOR UNBIASED NEWS (or to have a fair chance at seeing the bias), download the app at Ground.News/myhistory. Support our sponsor.
The first thing to know is, despite the image of failure, those days were an operational success in a sea of bad policy decisions. In this episode we look at that and: the original plan that was ditched, what M
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 in
Charles Dawes: The Anti-Filibustering Musician Vice-President
Opponent of the filibuster and sometimes a royal pain for the President he served under, Dawes is probably one of the most accomplished Vice Presidents of the United States. In his life time he would win a Nobel Peace Prize, posthumously he would win a Grammy. Friend to both William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan, a banker who could play that piano. We don't know him as well today but in his times, he was oft larger than life.
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Extras from the Airline Deregulation Episode
Stories of baseball, banking and love. More from our episode on airline deregulation. What was left on the legal pad and didn't make it into the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friendly Skies? - The Story of Airline Deregulation
A Democratic President and a liberal Senator push a free-market reform in the late 1970s that affects us all today. We look at the story of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. Among the topics - legroom politics, cold fried chicken, consumer rights, cargo politics, Carter's legislative ability or lack of it, champagne denial, mistreated pets, and the deregulator now wearing a robe at SCOTUS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard Bey of "The Richard Bey Show" on Cancel Culture, Iraq War, The Alamo and The Truth - 15th Anniversary Episode Part II
We are joined by Richard Bey of "The Richard Bey" show and "People are Talking" fame for a talk on a lot of things. We are pleased to have Richard as a long time listener of the show. Richard takes aim at the current depiction of cancel culture as a new thing, which is especially easy for him as he was canceled himself at least twice. Richard and Bruce also talk Iraq War, the 2016 election and what happened, and other topics.
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15th Anniversary Show Part I: Speaking w/ Listeners, Reviewing Clips of Past Episodes - James Monroe and Lyndon Johnson and More
Bruce reviews favorite old clips and speaks to two listeners from all the way back at the beginning, Kevin Willis and Tom Morris.
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Afghanistan - The Soviet War
A look at the first Afghan War, that the Soviets found themselves in for strange reasons.
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Vaccines Then and Now
Vaccine history, acceptance and denial. The man who saved Boston and never got credit. Law and the citizen and medicine. FDR's polio - if it was polio - and what it meant for America. From 2014, with an update for our times. And we encourage all - Get your COVID-19 shot when eligible.
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What You May Not Know About Lexington and Concord
You know about the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the shot heard around the world, the minutemen and their trifold hats and muskets. But how much do you really know about the day's events? This episode we look at the day of fighting at Concord, when a British raiding party turned into a display of American resistance and a trial run for American independence. We look at the stories from that day, and deal with some misconceptions and discuss the impact of the American origin story.
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Dennis Kucinich on Public Service, Public Power and His Book - "The Division of Light and Power'
We speak to Dennis Kucinich about his fight to save Cleveland's municipal power system as mayor of the city in 1970's. He risked not only his career but his life during that battle, and he gives us some of the details from his new book -"The Division of Light and Power"
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The Man in the Cave and Other Stories of the Signers of The Declaration of Independence
We know Jefferson and Franklin, but what about the other signers - John Hart, John Penn, William Williams, Richard Stockton, William Whipple, John Morgan, William Floyd, George Read and others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hannibal Hamlin Stood Up: A Look At an Overlooked Vice President
Known for being Lincoln's first VP and dropped from the ticket, Hamlin was actually as well-known as the President he served under. He was a fighter against the expansion of slavery and an important Senator. It was not out of the question that Hamilin could have been in Lincoln's spot. History has forgotten, but we'll give him a few words in this look at Vice Presidents this summer.
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Terrible Tuesday 1987 (The Ark of Commerce, Part 6b)
For Wall Street Insiders, Black Monday was not the worst day. The next day, Terrible Tuesday was an agonizing test of the financial system. As part of our series on the commercial history of the United States, we examine the events of Tuesday the 20th. And we look at the history of insurance in America, the reasons there is a stock market, what was learned and not learned from 1987 and a few other things. A Note - We are pleased to be part of the Airwave Media Network.
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On The Lincoln Train: The 13-Day Journey of a President-Elect
Lincoln's turbulent period as President-elect also featured a novel twist: a thirteen-day train ride through the states that had cast their votes for him, and two that had not. He countered large cheering crowds and some security risks, while he managed to avoid opining on the fast-paced events of the day and to avoid compromising with violence. We look at some of his speeches, how he handled being President-elect, and the last-minute change and secret voyage conducted for safety reason
Black Monday 1987 and The Shock of Risk (Final Ark of Commerce Series, Part 6a)
Worried hands gripping phones. Black screens with green digits, going downward. Faces pressed against fancy brokerage office glass. Busy signals. The history of Black Monday 1987 crash and the history of what came before it, from stock commodities and even butter and eggs. This is the first of what will be a two-parter on commerce, risk and the attempts to control that risk, insurance. All of it came together on one day in 1987 which made history, but has been somewhat forgotten about. Don't for
American Epidemic: Philadelphia's Yellow Fever of 1793
5,000 or more people died in Philadelphia between August and November of 1793. Thousands of others, including the President, fled the capital of the country. In this recast of a 2014 episode, we look at this epidemic and the reaction to it at the time, what healthcare looked like in the 1790's, and other topics.
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We've Got Problems. We've Always Had Problems.
In this episode, no big deal, we just tackle about every significant problem we have in our politics today. norm-breaking, free-speech and free-speech limits, threats and violence, double impeachments, pushing envelopes and reverse virtue signaling is all part of this episode. Also, Abigail Adams, a treaty won by a forceful speech, a shadowy organization rising up to oppose a President's agenda, two Founders debate and trade charges of hypocrisy. And a bowling ball. Lee Rosevere -music.
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1995: A Story of Politics On The Information Superhighway
Stealth ads. Secret advice. Kids in uniforms. Soft money and hard choices in the information age. As we discuss in this cast, a Presidential election was almost completely settled a year before it happened. Some knew an election was going on and some didn't. In a time when money was soft and people said things like: 'This website's taking a long time to load because it has a picture,' we look at Clinton's not-so-certain re election
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Leftovers From the Black Monday and Terrible Tuesday Casts.
A Plane Crash, a Taxi Driver's panic and more. What didn't make it into the 'Black Monday' and Terrible Tuesday casts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leftovers from the Mechanics Institute Attack Podcast Episode - About Mayor Monroe and Lt. Governor Dunn
More about New Orleans Mayor Monroe and Louisiana's first black lieutenant governor.
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The Man Behind the UN Who Never Got Credit - Edward Stettinius, Jr. w/Bill Scher
Edward Stettinius, Jr. served a short but important time as Secretary of State serving F.D.R. and Truman. Without him, there may not have been a UN. And because he got very little credit, he was able to be successful. With journalist Bill Scher, host of the "When America Worked" Podcast we discuss Stettinius and pragmatists in general, and Bill talks about the new podcast.
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Golden Beauty Boss: Madame Sara Spencer Washington w/ Cheryl Woodruff-Brooks
In this episode, we speak with Cheryl Woodruff Brooks, author of Washington was a cosmetic entrepreneur whose company turned her into one of of America's first black millionaires. She was founder and president of Apex Enterprises consisting of Apex Beauty Colleges, Apex Publishing Company, Apex News & Hair Company, Apex Laboratories and Apex Drug Company. Offices were located in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Newark, Richmond, Brooklyn, Washington, DC, Baltimore and Atlantic City.
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The Young Dick Cheney
We know the globe-running, meeting master Vice President Cheney, but did you know his parents were hardcore Democrats? or that he thought his father turned into a bird (albeit at a pretty young age). As we discuss with Tim Pearson, author of Second Fiddle, a book about Vice Presidents. Cheney's story goes from the football field, to Yale, to the slammer and eventually to the Oval Office. As part of our summer Vice Presidents series, we discuss Cheney before the first Bush Presidency.
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Introducing: Death At The Wing
Death at the Wing” is a narrative documentary series looking at the generation of basketball stars and prospects that fell victim to the historical, socioeconomic and political forces that defined the ‘80s. As the new generation of basketball players — players like Magic, Bird and Dr. J — took their mantle as the league’s stars, basketball’s faster and flashier style of play would captivate TV audiences. But along that way to wealth and stardom, the excess of the ‘80s took its toll on the nex
1921 - One Hundred Years Ago
Events 100 years ago have nothing at all to do with today's events, unless you consider new technologies changing the pace of life, the immigration issue, a new administration changing messaging and policies, racism and racial violence, crime, labor struggles, international conflicts and government spending on the poor.
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new kinds
of
poems.
(Music by Paul Whiteman band (from 1921) and Lee Rosevere )
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The 25th Amendment, Section Four Explained, w/ Brian C. Kalt
The Constitution contains two possible forms of presidential removal outside of election, one is the much-discussed impeachment process. The other is the 25th Amendment's fourth section. We discuss 25 Section 4 with Professor Brian C. Kalt, Professor of Law & Harold Norris Faculty Scholar at Michigan State University, including how the amendment works, its uses and its common misunderstanding by the public and Hollywood writers.
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This is William Rufus King w/ Thomas Balcerski - The Forgotten VP, His Role in The Compromise of 1850, His Relationship with James Buchanan and More
The 13th Vice President of the United States remains obscure. Where King's name does come up, it's often with the wrong picture. Or he's confused with Rufus King. According to our guest, Thomas Balcerski, Associate Professor of History at Eastern Connecticut University, he should be in the discussion. Balcerski is author of Bosom Friends: The Intimate World of James Buchanan and William Rufus King (Oxford University Press, 2019). We get into the Presidential Ratings Game too. Lear
Mario Cuomo is Not Running: A Tale of Politics
A look at Governor Andrew Cuomo's father Mario, a classic tale of American politics and the potential campaign for President that he ran.
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Cholera and Benjamin Harrison
In 1892, a dreaded disease caused a President to navigate local health situation and created a new law. We look at the precedent-setting quarantine order of the 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison. While we are at it, we look at Harrison's presidency, policies, his influence on future events, his failed attempt to obtain fair elections for both African Americans and city dwellers, and how he annoyed Theodore Roosevelt.
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Unfriending From Jefferson and Adams, to today
A look at the famous series of letters between Jefferson and Adams. Friends as young diplomats, they 'unfriended' and 'refriended' from the time of their Presidencies and politics to their old age.
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Elvis Meets Nixon - The Insider Story
It was a strange series of event that lead to the King of Rock and Roll and President Nixon to meet at the White House. A look at a frenetic day at the Nixon White House and the reasons behind the meeting.
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Statue Removal: National Valhalla: Statues, Confederates, Slaveowners, Washington, Trump, Memory and Time
From the early attempts to depict Washington, to the first Congressional attempts to block Confederate statues, to today's debate. In this episode Bruce examines the history behind statues in America, and Bruce looks at every debating point and angle he can think of regarding Confederate statues, the dates of their construction and their removal. Please remember our sponsor Mack Weldon and their great clothes - www.mackweldon.com Use promo code "history" for 20% off.
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You Break Everybody's Back Part II: The 1988 Election
Attack videos, apology tours, inoculation ads, presidential circles and glib phrases make up the scuttle for the Presidential race in 1988. Part II of our series. Biden's all, Dole's rise, Hart's second coming and the 3x5 card that won the race.
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You Break Everybody's Back: The 1988 Election - Part One
The quote from Atwater sums up the race 31 years ago nicely. Gephardt eyes a rusty belt. Dole proto-snarks, Jackson thunders, Biden runs a post route, Bush looks for his soul. Dukakis tries error free ball. Simon finds his inner bow tie and Bruce Babbit also runs. Find leadership where you can. What could it possibly say about today's times?
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Enemies: Nixon Goes to China
Nixon Goes to China, and what it might mean for the Iran Deal
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George Romney
A look at the Senator's father, his 1968 run, and time as HUD secretary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Obscure Facts About Presidents w/ Jeremy Anderberg of The Art of Manliness and Readmorebooks.co
Who was Chester Arthur's secret pen pal? How did Herbert Hoover spend his last day in office? What was McKinley's obscure accomplishment? What was Rutherford B. Hayes passionate hobby? What event hurt Taft's Presidency from the get-go? How did Martin Van Buren contribute to today's politics? For Presidents Day, a conversation with Jeremy Anderberg of The Art of Manliness website and podcast and ReadMoreBooks.co newsletter. Music -"Swallow" by Pistol Jazz
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Calvin Coolidge Became Somebody
A look at Harding's Vice President and future President
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The Power to Pardon
From Eugene Debs to Richard Nixon, from a previously run episode, the President's power to pardon is examined.
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Alcatraz: The American Indian Movement
The 1969 occupation of the former federal prison by Native American activists was the beginning of a movement and a shift in perception that lives on today. http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/alcatraz.mp3 We discuss: Why Alcatraz? The 1973 Standoff at Wounded Knee, South Dakota Vine Deloria and “Custer Died for Your Sins” and Other Items.
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Why is There an Electoral College?
A look at the Senator who tried to end the Electoral College and the original reasons for it. It has as much to do with 1969 as it does with 1787
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Democracy w/ Dr. Paul Cartledge of Cambridge University: The Life, and Hopefully Not Death, of Democracy (2017)
We speak often of Democracy, but do we really know what it is? We point to Athens as an example. But what was Greek Democracy really like? A conversation with Dr. Paul Cartledge, A.G. Leventis Senior Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, author of "Democracy: A Life." A lot of topics here and while we chose not to break it up in 2 parts, you might want to listen to it in 2 parts. Music from Lee Rosevere on this episode.
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The Original Adlai Stevenson, Cleveland's 2nd Vice President
a bit about Adlai Stevenson I who had an opposite ideology from the President he served.
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Your TV Lied To You...All About Presidential Scandals
Presidential Scandals from Nixon to Grant
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The Story of Samantha Smith
Story of a very young cold warrior for peace.
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Masks Then and Now, 1960 Election Presidents Leaving and Not Leaving Oval, Also 14 Years of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
Host Bruce Carlson reflects on 14 years of the podcast, provides a show update. Plus some listener questions on masks then and now, Presidents leaving (or not leaving) the Oval, and Kennedy's 1960 election and allegations of fraud.
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Geeks, Orcs and Herbert Hoover
The invention of radio and government intervention in recreation.
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I Don't Want to Trick You: The Lyndon Johnson - Richard Nixon Presidential Transition, and Other Stories
Nothing starts a good presidential transition like charges of treason, and thus it was in 1968 that a tense election ending started a transition between Presidents of two parties. Yet all things considering, Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson's transition is considered one of the better ones. We also look at contemporary news stories, and stories of other presidential transitions. Some mysteries examined, and some LBJ-Nixon phone calls analyzed. Lee Rosevere - music
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There Must Be Some Trick in It - Constitution Advocates Take on Conspiracy: Madison, Wilson, "Mr Union" and Others.
To sell the Constitution, advocates had to get around some reasoned arguments, and also some wild conspiracy theories. How they did it could be a lesson for future political battles.
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Etiquette and Social Media: Where are Our Manners? Social Etiquette from Ben Franklin to Dale Carnegie to Today, w Jessica Weisberg
Jessica Weisberg has traced Ben Franklin's early advice-writing, read the "Lord Chesterfield" letters that early Americans read to learn how to act, attended Dale Carnegie workshops and spoke with Miss Manners all in a quest to track down why Americans are so obsessed with advice. We speak with Jessica about her book "Asking For a Friend" and discuss whether we've gotten far away from Dale Carnegie or Chesterfield, the selfless advice of our early American ancestors.
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Pirates and America, w/ Rebecca Simon, Author of "Why We Love Pirates"
America's fascination then and now with sea rebels, sea dogs, privateers, smugglers, and pirates by other names is pretty clear. Books, movies and video games with pirates sell. We talk with pirate expert and historian Rebecca Simon, Ph.D. and author of "Why We Love Pirates: The Hunt for Captain Kidd and How He Changed Piracy Forever" We talk about connections between the American Revolution and piracy, and the different ways pirates were viewed in Britain and America.
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Why Do Nebraska and Maine Vote for President The Way They Do? And Other Esoterica of The 2020 Election
We look at the Maine and Nebraska congressional district system of Presidential elector assignment and its history as both the NE2 and ME2 went for different candidates than the statewide winner for the first time in history. That and other 2020 Election thoughts.
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Did Nixon Win the Popular Vote in 1960? And Other Stories
In this episode we look at an enduring mystery, one that didn't matter too much in the 1960 election but has since taken on significance. Could it be that Kennedy lost, and Nixon won, the popular vote nationally in 1960. We looked at it a decade ago, and at that time MHCBUYP declared that Richard Nixon may have won the pop vote. Now, we think it's complicated. But still possible. This, plus the "Gumps of History" and other listener questions.
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The War Powers Act (from 2011)
If the Congress hadn't tried to give Nixon trouble, they might have not handed the Presidency so much power, and other thoughts.
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The Creation of Children: Child Labor in the U.S. and Child Labor Laws
In this episode we look at the history of child labor laws and apply the story of this practice, from all angles, to today's politics. originally recorded in 2014, as relevant today.
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Flotsam and Jetsam of the 2020 Election
Trump's loss and the ensuing court fight is getting the news. There were a few other historical things to note about the election.
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I Am James Buchanan
He's the President that is on the bottom of most lists. But why? And is it fair? What did he think about his place in history? We talk about POTUS 15 and look at the events of the run-up to the American Civil War, and we hear from Buchanan, and get his take on his Presidency, through his memoirs.
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Post Election Talk w/ Chris Novembrino of Dont Worry About the Government
a bit about Trump's ex-Presidency and Other Things
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Kent State: After the Bullets
We know that on May 4th, 1970, fifty years ago, four students were killed by the National Guard at Kent State in Ohio. What is not always known is everything that happened after that. Opinion wasn't universally with the slain students, the school had little interest in memorializing and the criminal justice system focused not at those who killed students but at the students themselves. We talk to Howard Ruffner, author of "Moments of Truth" and an eyewitness to the events.
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You Must Run if Drafted: Blaine and General Sherman, McKinley and Admiral Dewey
Both Blaine and McKinley dodge possible challenges to their Presidential hopes from military generals. But in different ways.
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Notes of 1884: Thoughts on That Election, and the Current One
We discuss the tight election that elected the first Democratic President in 25 years and some comparisons and contrasts to the current election. A President's umbrella, salutes for his "big foot," chain-armor clad parades, and the importance of a concern for the "general weal." all in this episode. Music by Stephan Siebert, About Life.
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The 1796 Presidential Election: Placing us in a Point of Opposition to Each Other
The 1796 Presidential Election was America's first with two candidates with true campaigns. Before it was over there would feature negative ads, misconstructions of candidate statements, foreign interference and backlash to that interference, and election count disputes.
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Don't Run for President: Candidates Who Ran, Didn't Run, Didn't Want to Run, Couldn't Run or Didn't Know They Were Running for President
A candidate who didn't run for President. A candidate who ran, but didn't know he was running. A candidate who didn't want to run, but had no choice. A candidate who ran without seeming to run, and a candidate who ran but died before the votes were counted. A history of running for President, not running for President and running for President in the worst way. Grab a mug of hard cider and enjoy the tales of infinite jest and educational interest.
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What You Haven't Been Told About The 1860 Election: Houston vs. Lincoln, Woke Volunteers, Fossil Politicians and More
Abraham Lincoln running against...Sam Houston? It is not a far-fetched idea that Abraham Lincoln might have faced Texas hero Sam Houston in the election of 1860, as he was under serious consideration to be one of the candidates in what became a four-way Presidential election of 1860. And he would have been a formidable one, except backroom candlelight politics ended Houston's presidential dreams. Also, how Lincoln benefit from "woke" political "armies," a houseless candidate and other stories.
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The "Gaffe-a-thon" of the 1976 Election
Jimmy Carter's speechwriter said "We were 30 points up, but unfortunately we had to campaign." A tight race turns to a veritable battle of gaffes between two newbie Presidential candidates. A surprise challenger and an unelected President. We go over the close '76 election, including a last-minute event that almost changed history.
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Dewey Gets Mad: Another Look at the 1948 Election
Truman's high-tech train, Dewey's We Go High optimism and the defeat that made him cling to it, Truman's risky calling of a Session of Congress and how it went badly for him in a few ways, and Dewey's decision to get angry, unfortunately first at an average citizen and only later at his opponent. This and other lesser-known stories of the 1948 Election.
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The Fifth Debate That Never Happened - 1960
After the four TV debates between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy in 1960, there was talk of a fifth. That talk didn't result in another TV debate, but did provide one more campaign issue for a very tight election, and developed a new thing - TV debate negotiations. We look at 1960, the fifth debate talk, and other reasons besides the debates that affected the 1960 election results.
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Blaine's Faint, Washington's Flu, Defoe's London and SARS: Stories of Health and Sickness and Politics
From James Blaine's fainting spell days before Republicans chose a candidate, to Washington's extreme flu scare, to the SARS epidemic and a look at the Ever-So-Prescient Defoe's Journal of a Plague Year, Health and Sickness and Politics.
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John W. Davis Also Ran
When an obscure lawyer won a party's nomination for President in a surprise convention choice, he used his platform to take on a hate group.
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Introducing: The Fault Line: Bush, Blair & Iraq
Why did we go to war in Iraq in 2003? What happened in the 18 months between 9/11 and March 2003 that drove that decision? What was it about George Bush and Tony Blair that meant war was in the cards? And what motivated these two men at the peak of their powers – with the world on their side – to pursue a war that would prove to be historically unpopular
Earl Warren Replacement, Election Year SCOTUS Battles, Mario Cuomo and Court Packing
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has brought forth a week of mourning but also politics over the Supreme Court. We discuss the history behind election-year appointments, most notably 1968 and we look at the thorny issue of Court-Packing.
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The 1880 Election and The Morey Letter: a Tale of October Surprise, Immigration, Memes and Counter Memes and Nothing to Do with Today's Politics
The 1880 election was close, with Democrats and Republicans seeking an advantage in its waning days when a letter hits a major city newspaper purporting to be in the hand of a candidate. It is a letter that could turn the election. With Todd Arrington, a historian at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor, Ohio, we discuss James A. Garfield's surprise nomination and the Morey letter. We also discuss what could have been had Garfield lived. Learn more about your ad choice
George Washington's English Ancestors, Coolidge's Electric Horse and Other Stories
A hodge-podcast of bits of things. A bit about the Washington family, and ancestors he didn't know that he had. And some follow ups from other casts. About that 'Electric Horse' that Coolidge used for exercise. And Lincoln deals with fake news like a pro.
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All That Stuff Before the Debate Happens
From belt buckles, to town-halls to whether the veeps get to debate, a brief history of debate negotiations.
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"IT LOOKED LIKE HELL" - The Story of The 1980 DNC Convention
The Democratic Convention in New York City in 1980 was not the example to follow for how to run a convention. With the help of "Reaganland" author and historian Rick Perlstein, we look at one of the most frustrating modern conventions. The fight between Ted Kennedy and Carter for the nomination, obscure rules challenges, delegates cajoled by generals, men in green and white, just a blip of Bill Clinton, Communists and fireworks and the handshake that doomed a ticket are among the items discussed
A MYSTERY OF THE 1992 ELECTION: Did Clinton Win, Or Did Perot Lose it For Bush?
We look at a question that's important for understanding future presidential races: Did Clinton Win Because of Ross Perot? Or Not.
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Granting of Certiorari: The Hidden Process Behind the Supreme Court
A bit about an obscure procedure that can mean everything, from a 2011 episode.
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Top 10 Worst VP Picks in History
Usually a choice at the top of the ticket helps. But sometimes it doesn't. Bruce goes into his Top 10 Worst VP Picks.
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What the Old Country America Was Like, per William Monks
The early settlement of Southern Missouri, through the tale of William Monks told in 1908.
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Bruce Interviewed on Intellectual Property...Frequently Podcast with David Pridham and Brad Sheafe
Why do people spend so much time watching the news? Bruce Carlson is interviewed by David, Brad at the IP...Frequently Podcast (hah) We discuss current events in the context of historical ones. Also, reverse virtue signaling. If interested in intellectual properties, business and some politics, check out Brad and Dave's podcast here: https://anchor.fm/ip-frequently Twitter: @IP_Frequently
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King Corn, Story of Ethanol (from 2013)
A bit of an American political story about politics, corn, common sense.
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Valley Forge Myth and Reality - Interview with Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, Authors of Valley Forge
One of Bruce's favorite interviews he's done on the podcast. These guys love Valley Forge and have some surprising insights. In this episode: Separating truth from lore about what is perhaps the most important moment of American Independence, along with authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin. A very different Valley Forge emerges than the one in the textbooks. Politics, not the British nor the snow is the enemy. An integrated army of lower middle class soldiers, along with immigrants and Indians suffe
Operation Eagle Claw and the 1979 Iran Embassy Storming
Eagle Claw, popularly known as Desert One, was the unsuccessful attempt to rescue hostages in Iran in 1980, hostages that had been held since the storming of the embassy in 1979. Replaying two previous podcasts on the topic, we look at the hostage-taking and the rescue attempt. How the plan may have worked? What went wrong? Also, why the embassy was stormed in 1979 and why it was the second time that year. Why one hostage was mad that he was rescued. These topics are discussed and more.
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Partisanship, 1850's Style w/ Josh Mensch, co-author of The Lincoln Conspiracy
Baltimore in the 1850's was a fearsome place where politics and gangs were hard to separate. Yet it was the connecting stop for new Presidents and Union Soldiers getting to Washington D.C. We speak with Josh Mensch. Josh is the co-author with Brad Meltzer of the New York Times bestselling nonfiction history book The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America’s 16th President—and Why It Failed
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A Powder Keg About to Explode: Newark, NJ 1967
Newark N.J. suffered a brutal and consuming riot, or rebellion, depending on how you see things, in the hot summer of 1967. Through the voices of history, we hear about those events, what caused it, and the musician who got caught up and became an unlikely spark. Caught off guard, police and National Guard and a scuffle became a war. How the '67 events caused a change in government, was noticed in national politics, and how it remains an influence even for today's events.
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The Cabinet, George Washington's Creation, with Lindsay M. Chervinsky
George Washington did not get a Cabinet as President. He created it. His precedents forged the institution and the President's relationship to the Executive Departments. Washington didn't fire a cabinet member, but he set the precedents in this area and in others. We are joined by Lindsay M. Chervinsky, a historian with the white house historian Her book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution has been published by Harvard University Press. Learn more
What The Great Depression Felt Like, And Other Things
What caused The Great Depression, did FDR do anything to fix it, and how does it compare to our recent recessions? A 2008 cast that holds up well As events started to take shape in '08, , I remember sitting down in a park and scribbling the base of this podcast, with factoids thrown in later and stories from letters to the editors of newspapers of those who suffered through the Great Depression, and some from Studs Terkel's work.
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Protests: The Whole World is Watching - Chicago 1968
In the wake of Occupy Movements, we took a look at what happened at the Democratic Convention in Chicago in 1968.
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History's Nine Most Insane Rulers w Scott Rank of "History Unplugged" Podcast
We talk Idi Amin, Kim Jong-il and other despots with Scott Rank of History Unplugged Podcast joins us to talk about his book History's Nine Most Insane Rulers. We get into Amin's awful suppression of opposition, deportation of Indian and Pakistani Ugandans, and extra judicial killings. Other insane rulers were more amusing, and we talk about that too. Lee Rosevere provides music on this program - check out his music on bandcamp.com
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Rules of Political Debate: Godwin's Law is Not a Law
Godwin's Law is Not a Law. And yet, it probably should be followed in most cases. (re-do of past episode that contained an error). The surprising history of the rule that one should not discuss Nazis in debates, and the person who is not a scientist nor a lawmaker who came up with it. Also, when you can violate the rule and what the rule says about meme-driven discussions in 2017.
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Eyewitness to Kent State Shootings: Paula Stone Tucker
The May 4, 1970 shootings at Kent State killed 4 students and wounded 9. Paula Stone Tucker was a student going through her work and studies on campus when she witnessed a historic event. We talk about Kent State, how the 4 days unfolded, and get Paula Stone Tucker's take on events. She is the author of the book Surviving a Kent State Memoir. We are grateful to Ohio vs. the World Podcast for lending the story of another Kent State shooting survivor Dean Kahler. Sign up for Alex's podcast.
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Measure Everything: Ark of Commerce Part 5
An unknown man in a forgotten office develops a number that makes and breaks Presidents. A poet turns his song towards a metal object. Two 19th century men tire themselves out making machines. They can't know their work will one day put us on the Moon And a man tries to invent an un-commerce, but may have built the 21st century economy instead. In the fifth episode of our series on American commerce, we look at the appraisal and measuring and counting of business.
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Make It Stop: When Commerce Stopped (Ark of Commerce Part 4 Replay)
When we aired this last year, the topic of commerce shutting down did not seem timely. Thus a re-run of our fourth of a series on American commerce, a look at three instances of when U.S. commerce was stopped seems appropriate. From an offensive war effort, to a bid for peace, to a management of peacetime. And we look at the effects of those interventions. The embargo of 1807 is an important part of the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson, not often examined in detailed compared to other events.
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Truman, the Marshall Plan and the 1948 Election w/ A.J. Baime
A look at Truman,, the Marshall Plan and the 1948 Election. Why Truman thought he won, and why his opponent Dewey thought he ended up losing. How he pulled it off. With A.J. Baime, author of Dewey Beats Truman. This is A.J. Baime's second appearance on the podcast. Big national projects, big sacrifice and an incumbent President up for election all figure in.
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Stop Carter: A Story of 1976 Politics
The last-minute bid of California Governor Jerry Brown to unseat Jimmy Carter's nomination raised a lot of questions about politics that are still present today. Should electability be a factor among primary voters? Can you out-new the new candidate? What time is the right time for candidates to 'get out' Should critics shut up to help a nominee in the general or speak their mind? This, and the surprising figure still very much in politics today who tried to Stop Carter.
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Rum, Romanism and Rebellion - The 3 Words That Changed Presidential History
In this episode we look at a historic campaign episode and try to solve a mystery of history of the 1884 election. Did GOP candidate Blaine hear the bigoted comments of a supporter, or didn't he? We also get an insider's view from a adept political reporter of how the other side jumped on the political opportunity created by the unfortunate comments of a reverend.
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Swan Events: Democratic Debates, COVID19 and Other Topics w/ Chris Novembrino of Don't Worry About the Government Podcast
Big discussion with Chris Novembrino of Don't Worry About the Government Podcast. The Democratic campaign started with over 20 people but ended up in a retro pattern of two candidates by March, a virus has entered politics, an incumbent is up for re-election. What does it all mean?
The Spanish Flu of 1918 and Its Aftermath - Conversation with Laura Spinney
We speak with Laura Spinney, science journalist and author of "Pale Rider: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and How It Changed the World" and discuss the dreadful disease that claimed 50-100 million lives, more than the Great War that preceded it. The so-called 'Spanish Flu' caused global damage but also caused scientists to reflect and develop bettter science and public health strategies. But how much have we learned those lessons? We discuss these topics.
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DISCO DEMOLITION and The First SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY
From 2020 - A look at 1980's first South Carolina primary and its intended role at the time as a firewall for conservative politics. We also look at how disco sucked, Dylan went Christian and some events that happened at the same time, all unrelated but in their own way meaningful.
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Washington and The Bill of Rights: A Mystery
George Washington was highly influential in constructing a Constitution, but less so when it comes to the Bill of Rights. A few of them he said in one letter, he even found unnecessary. We just don't know which ones. We talk about Washington's role in the convention, his influence on government and what clues he gave in his politics of silence.
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Iowa, Impeachment and the Universe
A stubborn impeached governor, odd caucus locations, real estate and politics. Bruce talks about the Iowa Caucus, how it works, changes in 2020, its history and influence and what things look like this year. Impeachment and the current universe of politics in the United States. He finds a silver lining in the whole impeachment discussion, and discuss impeachment and political fallout, and Trump's chances.
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Too Minnesota Nice - Examining 1968 Even Closer
The scandal at the end of the 1968 election - the Chennault affair was obscure in history but recently has been examined in great detail. We look at one component - simply why Hubert Humphrey, Democratic candidate that had information about Nixon's actions, didn't reveal it? One explanation we don't buy, nor do Humphrey's friends - he was too Minnesota Nice to reveal what he knew. This belies what Humphrey did know exactly and what LBJ had held back.
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Skokie, Neo-Nazis and Free Speech
In the wake of the events of Charlottesville, a look at the Neo Nazi rally in Skokie, IL in 1977 and the resulting Supreme Court Case and the ACLU's role. In recent days Skokie has been brought up; and a look at the history of events is useful. We look at Louis Brandeis's great speech on the First Amendment, Chief Justice Robert's view of it recently, Alito's other take. Finally Bruce wonders about the consequences of these rights in a social media world.
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The Surprising, Perhaps, History of Martin Luther King Day
The history of the federal holiday starts with a strike and ends with a battle between President and Senate
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More Obscure Facts About Presidents - Congress in the 1890's from one Congressman's Point of View: Racism, Regionalism, Party Conflict and Intra Party Conflict
We get into some additional facts about Presidents we didn't cover in the last episode. Plus we talk about George B. McClellan Jr, Congressman from New York and his experience in Congress in the 1890's.
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Truman's Mild Support of JFK
HST and JFK did not have a close relationship.
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Mister 22 and Mister 24: Grover Cleveland
A look at Grover Cleveland, the only president in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms in office.
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Impeachment - Conversation with David Priess and Bruce Carlson
It's all of those things. Conversation with David Priess, MHCBUYP listener, COO of Lawfare, Author of several books - about impeachment and the decision to impeach, and the many sides to this question from Tyler to Clinton to Trump.
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A World Disrupted - Interview w/ Charles Emmerson, Author of "Crucible - The Long End of the Great War and the Birth of a New World, 1917-1924"
The years from 1917 to 1924 are fractured yet formative for the world. After a terrible war, Germany, Russia and Ukraine are forever changed. New movements and scientific developments occur. We speak with Charles Emmerson, author of "Crucibe The Long End to the Great War and the Birth of a New World" about the period between 1917 and 1924 and what it says about today.
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Lincoln and Zachary Taylor
Lincoln's career was partially built on his support for another President. We get into that, and why you wouldn't want Lincoln as an opponent.
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A Deep Dive into The Emancipation Proclamation
What was the true function of the Proclamation and the context surrounding it? How did people react at this time? Was slavery the true cause of the Civil War, and should North and South fit into liberal and conservative boxes. Could Congress pick the President? And what podcast advice does Bruce have? Bruce takes Listener Questions in this episode. Music from Chris Zabriskie, Chris Novembrino and Lee Rosevere on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic
Switching VIces
We look at vice presidential and vice presidential candidate switches throughout history. And we speculate if a tactic last used in 1976 might find its way into the 2020 Election. We also get into the McGovern-Eagleton 1972 events and talk about Nixon and Hunter Thompson's car ride.
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Butterfield: Nixon’s Watergate Frenemy
Alexander Butterfield, Nixon’s deputy COS who revealed the existence of the taping system in the White House, gets only a small mention in Watergate history but he has a lot to contribute to the understanding of it. He recently spoke to Bob Woodward in a new book and his account and the records he kept for decades.
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Stop Talking About Momentum: The Race for President 1984
It wasn't supposed to be a race. Gary Hart, Walter Mondale, Jesse Jackson, John Glenn battle to take on Ronald Reagan in 1984. As do some other candidates. We look at the race that year and mine it for any insights into 2020 and American politics in general.
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The Mystery of Impeachment - How it Works, What Happened in 1868 and More
We look at the Chase, Clinton and Johnson precedents for attempted impeachment, we attempt to answer questions about this oft-discussed, rarely used, and perhaps, poorly understood Constitutional function. Why is impeachment so rarely used? Why does the Senate try the President? Does the Senate become a Court when it does, or stay the Senate? What is a High "Misdemeanor?" And what does Aaron Burr have to do with all of this?
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Beam Me Up: The James Traficant Story w/ Alex Hastie of The Ohio v. The World Podcast
We discuss the life and career of Youngstown, Ohio congressman James Traficant with Alex Hastie of Ohio v. The World Podcast. We rerun part of the episode from his podcast. We hear from Eric Murphy, director of the documentary "The Congressman from Crimetown" https://vimeo.com/ondemand/traficant The frumpled congressman was a fixture of Ohio politics and a national controversial figure until his death in 2014. We discuss do as you please politics and if there is similarity between Traficant an
Small Money and Big Hope / Dasher's Run
A bit about small money donors in history, and about Jimmy Carter's (Code name Dasher) 1976 run. A rebroadcast of an episode that seems apt as another campaign begins.
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Bruce Talks About Everything, Dem Debates Trump 2020 and Clinton 1996, Supreme Court
Trump Reelection, Democratic Debates and Recent Court decisions discussed on the episode. It's a bit more lose than the norm, bear with Bruce as he tackles a lot in a short time and provides some sketches of things to come.
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Brown vs. The Board of Education
The history and context of the famous court case, and its aftermath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brexit, Boris and UK and Irish Politics w/ Steven Byrne from What am Politics
We talk about the new UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Brexit, and Irish politics with Steven Byrne of What Am Politics Podcast.
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Holden Caufield and Xerox: The Corporate Personhood Debate (from 2013)
we discuss a recent Supreme Court decision and corporations as people.
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How to Rank The Presidents, with Susan Swain and Brian Lamb of C-SPAN
With C-SPAN's Susan Swain and Brain Lamb we talk Theodore Roosevelt and LBJ. And we discuss their book The Presidents, and the unique ranking system they use to assess and order America's POTUSes. e also talk abut some of the historians who helped them.
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Colonel Franklin - Benjamin Franklin's Decision to Use Force (from THEY SIGNED PODCAST)
In the Pennsylvania colony, Benjamin Franklin was a force in convincing Quakers to protect the colony with militia
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The Ark of Commerce Part IV: Make It Stop
In our fourth of a series on American commerce, a look at three instances of when U.S. commerce was stopped, for a variety of reasons. The embargo of 1807 is an important part of the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson, not often examined in detailed compared to other events. It brought serious economic problems, but was held up by Jefferson as an experiment by a peaceful power. We also examine his Treasury Secretary Gallatin, who had to implement the plan.
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Sedition, Presidents and the Press
From John Adams and the Alien Sedition Act, Lincoln's rage and FDR's giggling sidekicks, from JFK's light warnings to Trump and the press as the people's enemy, we look at the relationship between President and the Press. Plus we are joined by Chris Novembrino of the Don't Worry About the Government podcast to discuss why actions of the 18th century may still be alive in today's politics. Music from Lee Rosevere, Nctrnm, AAAlato and Chris Zabriskie in this episode.
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Surprising Facts About Accidental Presidents - Interview w Jared Cohen
Surprising facts about the presidencies of John Tyler, JFK, LBJ, Chester Arthur and Millard Fillmore from Jared Cohen, author of Accidental Presidents, Eight Men Who Changed America. From Tyler's Grandkids, Arthur's Secret Correspondent and Adviser, and a new fact about LBJ's place on the ticket we discuss some surprising facts about those who became president by surprise.
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Young Jefferson, Signer of The Declaration and Other Virginia Signers (FROM THEY SIGNED PODCAST)
From a podcast on the signers completed in 2012 the story of Thomas Jefferson's early years, and other stories.
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Third Parties: The Moped and the Maserati - Why Third Parties Haven't Won in American Politics
About 3rd parties, with a focus on John Anderson's campaign and many others.
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The Myth of "The Founding Fathers Said..This or That!"
In this episode we look at the concept of "Founding Fathers." It's not a term common to use on this podcast, but it's not without any meaning either. We look at the early Americans that helped to 'found' the nation. One thing is clear - there's a lot of them.
Woodrow Wilson Has No Friends: Wilson, His Politics and His Image Today with Patricia O'Toole
Or so it seems these days. Liberals, conservatives, anti-globalists, Fed haters, socialists, libertarians all have a bone to pick with him. how much criticism does he deserve? We speak with Patricia O'Toole, the author of 'The Moralist - Woodrow Wilson and the World He Made."We look at the politics of tariffs, foreign policy, intervention, immigration, war and race through the lens of Woodrow Wilson. Remember to subscribe to My History Can Beat Up Your Politics on iTunes/Apple Podcast
The Slaughter Could Not Be Ignored -
Rerun from 2013, but obviously seems very relevant now. A look at this attempt at a single, fix it amendment, to get over a reluctant President, which didn't work but has impacts on today's politics.
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The Making of the Franklin Pierce Cast
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You Don't Know About Franklin Pierce
The 14th President is among the most unknown, as he was when he won in a surprising election. Yet he started with great promise. Youthful, regal in manner and style, with celebrity friends, many thought his Presidency was a renewal for the country. Instead he provoked a resistance movement. His fall in the wake of the Kansas-Nebraska act reveals a lot about the Presidency in a time of scattered politics. Bruce goes through his four-year Presidency and the reasons why he's one of the few to
Nixon in Full
A look at the life and career of Richard Nixon, from childhood to Presidency, originally aired in 2014 as 'Get Your Nixon On' This title feels more descriptive. I don't know whether time has changed this cast, or if this cast has more meaning now, or less, that is for the listener to judge. Music by Lee Rosevere.
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LBJ 's Cell Phone and His Decision to Jump on the Ticket in 1960
In answering a question about JFK's health and its role in Lyndon Johnson's decision to accept the Vice Presidency, Bruce takes a look at the people and factors surrounding Johnson's decision, Kennedy's motivations, Eisenhower's indirect role, and the confusing hours in a Los Angeles hotel that changed history.
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Interview with Sidney Blumenthal - Putting Lincoln in a Political Context, Stephen Douglas, Jefferson Davis, The Whigs and More
We are joined by the author of Wrestling With His Angel: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol II, Sidney Blumenthal. In this cast, he talks about Lincoln in the 1850's, as he emerges as a small-time lawyer to being 'woke' by the passage of the Kansas Nebraska Bill to make a stirring speech and come to a definite conclusion about the future of the nation.
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28 Minutes: A Classic Debate Moment of Silence
Carter Ford '76, and the Presidential debate snafu that lead to an unplanned moment of silence.
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Dueling -The Bad Side and The Secret Good Side to a Tragic American Practice - PLUS a Call to Fill Out the MHCBUYP Survey
The Two Hamiltons, and other Americans lost to the practice of dueling. We explain what dueling is and what dueling is not and explore the issues around a practice that was common, if somewhat illicit in the time of the founding of America. Please fill out our survey - it is here https://survey.libsyn.com/mhcbuyp It will greatly help the program out as we seek sources of support.
Mexico's Contribution to World War II and Other Stories
a forgotten ally gets some credit in this episode.
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The Shays Rebellion and Its Implications
The history behind a rebellion against a state of the new United States, why it happened, its impact on our Constitution, and what it means today. From a 2014 cast, but it's been a while. Our sponsor is Warby Parker - excellent glasses (wearing them now as I write the shoow notes) check them out at www.warbyparker.com/myhistory
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Investigating the Executive Branch: The Trial of Thomas Jefferson, Governor
"Public offices are, what they should be, burdens to those appointed to them which it would be wrong to decline, though foreseen to bring with them intense labor and great private loss." So wrote a newly elected governor Jefferson to a friend. We take a look at his experience and the Revolutionary War in Virginia, discover a forgotten hero and learn a bit about Executive branch meets Legislative branch in the process.
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Searching for Eisenhower: Ike on War, Civil Rights, Big Government and Political Moderation (with William Hitchcock)
We discuss all things Ike with William Hitchcock - author of "The Age of Eisenhower." We talk about how President Eisenhower was a surprisingly good politician, how he navigated Civil Rights, Social Security and other domestic programs, how he dealt with LBJ. We discuss the failure that upset him the most, and what he may have gotten wrong. We also get to the bottom of that Military Industrial Complex. (PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS - get a special episode on the 1957 Civil Rights Bill).
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Economy and Jobs: Debunking "The Good Old Days" Argument with Gregg Easterbrook
Was the past better? Were the "Good Old Days" really all they are chalked up to be? Gregg Easterbrook, author of It's Better Than it Looks: Reasons for Optimism in an Age of Fear, has a bold argument. Things are better now then they have ever been. A reminder about our sponsor Warby Parker eyeglasses - get your try on pack of 5 frames at www.warbyparker.com/myhistory
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The Ark of Commerce, Part III: Loco
A mysterious crash. A strange contraption. A fateful race, an outbreak of violent activity and a crafty watch-seller. A look at the railroad history of America and the changes the railroad brought.
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Curtis LeMay, Warrior, Candidate - with Alex Hastie of Ohio v. The World Podcast
Bruce is interviewed on Ohio v. The World Podcast, which is the creation of MHCBUYP fan Alex Hastie. The subject is Curtis LeMay. Politically we know him as George Wallace's reluctant running mate in 1968. But there was much more to him, as Bruce and Alex discuss. His career spanned World War II, Kennedy, Vietnam, The Cold War and more.
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LBJ and The Creation of Medicare - 50 Years Ago
50 years ago, Medicare was created and some of it was recorded.
We'll look at the original conversations that demonstrate LBJ's work on the bill, and compare the enactment of Medicare to the Affordable Care Act. And we'll contrast the two bill's passages and implementation, effect and popularity.
Based on a previous cast called 'Medicare Atmosphere' from 2010... but updated and re-recorded.
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The Ark of Commerce, Part II: Two If By Sea
A unique boat is built to overcome a powerful challenge in interstate water commerce. a revolution is fed by fish. A writer turns commerce into words. A well known Revolutionary figure finds an agreeable industry, while young workers take a stand. A new high tech monopoly is broken, and a young boy gets his dream.
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The Ark of Commerce - Part I: Crash Party
In this look at American commercial history we discuss the Black Thursday Stock market crash, the early career of Thomas Edison, how a popular game evolved from a anticorporate activist, and how Wall Street was once in Philadelphia, so to speak.
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The Craziest Speaker of The House Election, Indian Removal Petitions and Other Thoughts
A few questions, some from an older cast that now bears repeating in the wake of a new speaker election, and others from the premium channel now elevated. Was Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal allowed to happen by a quiet public, or was thee resistance? And what would Revolutionary protests look like.
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Saturday Night Nixon: The Firing That Sealed Watergate
The Saturday Night Massacre was the name given to the triple firing of a special prosecutor investigating President Nixon, the AG and the deputy AG on the same night in 1973. After the firing of the FBI Director by President Trump, all eyes are looking back on this historical event. Are they right to do
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Twenty-Fifth Amendment: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the 25th Amendment, But Were Afraid to Ask.
Chester Arthur's dilemma. Woodrow Wilson's secret. Robert Kennedy's concern. The Framers of the Constitution and the unnerving though of a disabled President. A look at the history of Presidential Succession, from the Constitutional Convention to the passage of the 25th Amendment nearly two hundred years later. How does it work? Who does it affect? Why does it exist?
George H.W. Bush, 03 30 81
Bruce takes a look at one day in the life and career of President George H.W. Bush - not in his presidency but in his vice-presidency. That day revealed his leadership style and set future precedents, perhaps. March 30, 1981 the day of the attempted assassination of President Reagan. We also look at Bush's Presidency and legacy.
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Presidents After Midterms with Matt K. Lewis
Bruce and Daily Beast/CNN correspondent Matt K. Lewis talk about midterms, and Presidents post midterms. Bruce tells a story about Lincoln that he told 11 years ago. (more information on that story in the premium podcast).
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David Priess on the Realities of Impeachment and the History of Presidential Removal
We are joined today by David Priess, former CIA intelligence officer and author about his new book on the history and the realities of impeachment, what people think it is, and what has really happened in history. He is the author of How To Get Rid of a President: History's Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives.
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The Black Bands on the Goal Post -'Leftovers' from the Argentina 1978 Episode
More insights from our Episode 'Soccer and Repression' about the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
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Introducing: The City
The City tells true stories of how power works in urban America. Season 1 begins in Chicago, 1990. After years of disinvestment, highways are rebuilt, old buildings demolished, and new skyscrapers erected. All that rubble has to go somewhere, and its destination isn’t a landfill—it’s a pair of vacant lots in a predominately black, working-class neighborhood called North Lawndale. The man behind this operation is a white guy sporting a Cosby sweater and underworld connections. What follows is a
Posse Comitatus and Billy The Kid
A law that may have given Billy The Kid a few more months of life, long enough to build a legend is still a part of today's politics. The rich history of the Posse Comitatus law that separated military from law enforcement and forbids, in some cases, the use of military on American soil. , Music by Lee Rosevere, Squire Tuck and Lucas Gonze at freemusicarchive
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Thomas Paine, Common Sense and The American Mind
A look at one of America's earliest blockbusters, the little book that changed American minds: Common Sense, its author Thomas Paine, the impact it had at the time and what it might mean today. We also examine the creative differences Paine had with his printers, and how much it might have cost to advertise for a book in that time.
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About That Court-Packing Idea. SCOTUS Discussion Part II w/ Chris Novembrino
With some fringe talk about adding members to the court, a look FDR's court-packing scheme of 1937, why it failed and why it is a cautionary tale of a defeat of a powerful political figure. However, the story also has unique qualities and may not be the exact precedent some people use it for. What would be the consequences of an expansion of the Court's members, and what will happen with the Court post-Kavanaugh? Chris Novembrino of Don't Worry About the Government Podcast joins.
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SCOTUS Discussion Kavanaugh, Abe Fortas, Nixon and LBJ - w Chris Novembrino Part I
The Kavanaugh nomination and a bit of Supreme Court nomination history. A discussion and at times debate with Chris Novembrino of Don't Worry About the Government podcast. This one does get a bit opinionated.
Small Money and Big Hope - Small Donations in Elections
Back and forth on the significance of small donors, and other stories.
Healthcare: Doctor Nixon, President Nixon on Healthcare
The views of the 37th President on healthcare, his reaction to Clinton's healthcare plan and his own 1974 healthcare plan. Also: Nixon on Ike and Reagan.
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Republic vs. Democracy: Radical Revolution - The Pennsylvania Radicals and the State Constitution of 1776
The Pennsylvania State Constitution of 1776, born in the fever of the signing of the Declaration and the radicalization of the city of Philadelphia expanded the rights of many but turned off a great many of those who had fought for independence. In this episode we look at the history of the singing of the Declaration and Pennsylvania's state Constitution, we examine its contents, and we look at the men - radicals of their time that helped organize the streets of Philadelphia to the independence
Presidential Scandals: Watergate, Whiskey Ring and Others
All about Presidential Scandals. From how Watergate may have seemed like in 1972 on Election night, to Grant and Carter's troublesome friends, to the Iran Contra story, we look at White House mess-ups and election impact. Though recorded in 2012, and originally titled 'You're TV Lied to You' I believe it's just as relevant today.
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Midterms: They Don't Always Work Out Badly for Presidents (But Mostly They Do)
In the past 100 years, over 80% of the first term midterms went badly for Presidents, and their party lost seats. But in a few cases they did not. And a few times when they did, the result was very little real change or even a kind of win. A look at first term midterms during the Presidencies of Chester Arthur, Harding, FDR, GW Bush, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. Music by Josh Woodward and Lee Rosevere in this episode. Find them on the Free Music Archive website.
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Leon Neyfakh of The 'Slow Burn' Podcast on Watergate and Whitewater
With Leon Neyfakh of The 'Slow Burn' Podcast, now in its Season 2, (make sure to subscribe) we take a look at Presidential scandals and investigations including Watergate, Whitewater, the Travel Office snafu during the Clinton administration and others. Are there connections between the Nixon and Clinton troubles? Do supporters care about investigations? How would Clinton fare with the Me Too Movement today? Music by Lee Rosevere in this cast.
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War: 1983 and How Close We Came to Nuclear War w/ Marc Ambinder
Examining the moment in 1983 when nuclear war was possible with new research and stories from the Soviet side. How close did we come to war? And could that war have been accidental? w/ White House Correspondent for National Journal and Political Editor of The Atlantic Marc Ambinder, author of "The Brink - President Reagan and the Nuclear War Scare of 1983." We double down on some of the points made in the Reagan podcast with Marc's exhaustive research. We also get into the recent Trump-Putin su
Tariffs: Smoot - The Man Behind the Tariff
You may know his tariff, but not him. A look at the man behind the Smoot-Hawley Tariff. Reed Smoot, Senator from Utah. His history, his politics, his views on tariffs. His battles for a mix of conservative issues and progressive stands. And his battle to keep his own seat from religious intolerance. Plus a discussion on tariffs in history and the variety of different historical figures who have positive and negative views of tariffs.
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RFK Anniversary: Chris Matthews on Bobby Kennedy and the Missing Element in Today's Politics
Chris Matthews of Hardball joins the program!! He has just finished his book Bobby Kennedy - A Raging Spirit. Chris talks about RFK and how his history and childhood, and his relationship with Joe Kennedy Senior that informed his own politics. Those politics, according to Matthews, were just starting to develop at the end of his life, as he sought to defend society's less fortunate, while keeping working people of all races in mind.
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Wild Times in the North Dakota Bakken Fields w/ Maya Rao = Dark Side of Booms Part 2:
All about the Bakken oil region of North Dakota and the recent boom. Fast money and fast growth in a state that had peaked in the 1930's High volume trucking on unsuited roads, High wages matched by high rents and local price inflation, hungry outsiders and upset locals, and ubiquitous "Man camps". We speak with Maya Rao,,author of "Great American Outpost: Dreamers, Mavericks, and the Making of an Oil Frontier" Music by Lee Rosevere, Squire Tuck and Josh Armistead.
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Russia: Everything You Know About The Russian Revolution is Wrong - Russian Journalist Mikhail Zygar on 1917, History, Putin, Democracy and More
Everything you know about the Russian Revolution is wrong, and understanding that is the key to understanding today's Russia as well. A very interesting conversation with Mikhail Zygar, Editor in Chief of the TV Dozhd and the Author of All the Kremlin's Men. He joins us to speak about his book The Empire Must Die - Russia's Revolutionary Collapse. We talk Russia 1917 and the revolution before the Bolsheviks. We also talk Russia 2017 and Putin, America, democracy, struggle and more.
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GERRYMANDERING: Gerry and His "Mander" (from 2013, with an Update on Gerrymandering Supreme Court case)
Elbridge Gerry lent his name to a tricky political maneuver. Not that he wanted to, or perhaps, deserved it. With gerrymandering of congressional districts and state legislative districts on the agenda of the Supreme Court, Bruce discusses the court case Gill v. Whitford and then revisits his cast from 2013 about Elbridge Gerry
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Howard Cosell on Politics, 1976 and Other Leftovers from the "Most Effective Political Convention DNC 1976 Episode"
The idea behind the episode, an obscure book, an obscure form of art, Howard Cosell from a public TV interview, and a few other thoughts about 1976 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Good Economic Times: The Dark Side of Booms: The 1920s
Are economic good times always good? A look at the 1920's and the other side of booming economic times. This episode was recorded in 2014.
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Civil War Bonds - The Importance of Commerce to the Civil War
In this quick episode, a missing part from the Ark of Commerce series, we look at the role of money in the battle between Confederate and Union governments.
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Soccer and Repression: 1978 and the World Cup in Argentina
The story of the 1978 World Cup, a cautionary tale about democracy. The world spotlight on the junta that controlled Argentina that year helped focus some attention on the plight of the victims of a vicious dictatorship, but locally, may have enhanced support for the regime. We talk about soccer and politics, we talk about democracy and the dangers of losing it, we read a bit of Eduardo Galeano's Excellent Soccer in Sun and Shadow. Music from Lee Rosevere
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Tariffs: Taft Walks Away - The Payne-Aldrich Tariff of 1909
Taft fails in trying to lower tariffs, setting up his successor to do it. In frustration, he walks away from the White House. Meanwhile, his opponent, William Jennings Bryan, destroys the tariff in several populist arguments. A look at Payne-Aldrich, the 1909 tariff bill that was as least as important as Smoot Hawley.
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Generations and Politics: I Was Born in 1869: A Look at a Generation
A generation defined by a technology that shook off the yoke of their parent's Civil War and took on the world, and took over the country by the turn of the century. This cast, which was previously recorded. It is as he reveals, Bruce's own favorite cast that he recorded in the show's 12-year history. Music from Lee Rosevere and KieLoKaz
Marc Ambinder on Being a White House Correspondent
What it is like, the state of the profession and other thoughts.
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Infrastructure: The Bad Side and Good Side of Infrastructure - Robert Moses and Other Tales with Greg Young of the Bowery Boys NYC Podcast
Is infrastructure always good? We talk with Greg Young of the Very Popular "Bowery Boys NYC" podcast, about infrastructure. In particular the story of Robert Moses and his career reforming New York's infrastructure. Until he met his match. We also talk about Trump's career in NYC, and whether Mark Zuckerberg is the new Vanderbilt. Music from Chris Forsyth and the Solar Motel Band in this episode.
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US Intelligence Services: The Secret Intelligence of All The President's Men: Interview with David Priess on CIA Briefings, History, Trump, Mueller and More
We speak once again to David Priess, former CIA Briefer and the author of The President's Book of Secrets. While last time we spoke mostly about Presidents and intelligence, this time we get into the other people who use intelligence and how they support the President. In the course of the discussion, we talk about what we can know about Trump's briefings, what it's like to be a briefer, and what it's like to work with Robert Mueller.
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Hungover at the Gettysburg Address, Fun with County Election Results, a 13th Reagan We Didn't Discuss? And More..
Counties and the role they play in the election. How they are over hyped in some memes but yet can provide some purpose as well. Also in this hodge-podcast we look at John Hay, Lincoln's Secretary and later McKinley's Secretary of State. What if healthcare was in the Constitution? And we open the mailbag for some listener comments and questions.
Rigged Elections: That Time the DNC Rigged a Nomination
A look at 1944 and how intrigue, manipulation, misrepresentation, a few martinis, a song, an axe and a finger in the page of a book changed the history of the Presidency.
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Movies and Politics: Writing History With Lightning: The Controversial Mix of Movies and Politics and History
from D.W. Griffith to today, we look at the controversial use of movies and film in politics. And how using video instead of argument may be popular, but it has its flaws. We also look at some recent projects, Lincoln, Boardwalk Empire, Game Change to see how faithfully the history is treated.
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America and Rome: w/ Mike Duncan
Populism, Corruption, Citizenship and Immigration. Rome struggled with these issues in its Republic phase. Bruce is joined by Mike Duncan, host of The History of Rome Podcast, to talk about the pre-fall of the Roman Republic, period of 146 to 78 BC and the cast of characters that struggled for power at the time. Mike has come out with a recent book called "The Storm Before the Storm," which delves into this topic.
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Political Alignments: Archie and Meathead America - w/ Chris Novembrino
We are joined by Chris Novembrino of The All in the Family Podcast and also Don't Worry About the Government Podcast. We discuss All in the Family and Roseanne Barr, the political situation in 2018, the Mueller investigation, Congress, Tariffs, Debt, and Just about everything.
Presidential Power: Democracy's Diet? The Two-Term Presidential Limit of the 22nd Amendment
With the leader of China erasing that country's 2 term limit, we are taking a look back at the 2 term presidential limit in the United States, how recent it is and whether it's a good thing. This episode is from 2012. BTW - As you listen this will make more sense - Hilmar Moore, Mayor of Richmond Texas - died in 2012 and thus is no longer mayor of Richmond Texas, his wife is currently mayor. Probably makes the case in a way.
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U.S.-Mexico Relations w/ Bob Crawford and Ben Sawyer of "The Road to Now " Podcast Live in Mexico
The Mexican War, current U.S. politics, Mexican history are all topics Bruce joins Bob Crawford of the Avett Brothers and Dr. Benjamin Sawyer of Middle Tennessee State University, hosts of the Road to Now Podcast in Mexico where they discuss Mexico relations in front of a live audience. But first a little commentary about Benito Juarez. Thanks to the Road to Now for hosting us at the Avett Brothers at the Beach Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where's Reagan? Reagan in Our Politics Today - The Final of the Dozen Ronald Reagans Series - Episode Twelve
Where does Reagan fit into politics today? Would he fit in the modern GOP? Or somewhere else. Can you compare and contrast Reagan and Trump in any meaningful way? How was his Presidency? How do his accomplishment stack up and what can future politicians learn from his example? We review the dozen episodes of our series on President Reagan and attempt to answer a few questions.
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Did Reagan Win the Cold War? A Dozen Ronald Reagans - Episode Eleven
Did Gorbachev? Did anyone? Starting with the Reykjavik Summit of 1986 and a fly on the wall view of the events there, we look at the pro-Reagan and anti-Reagan arguments regarding his role in the ending of the Cold War, and try to capture everything. This is part eleven of A Dozen Ronald Reagans. Remember to support the podcast by subscribing to the premium podcast, as little as $2 a month: http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpoliticspremium.com
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Year of the Missile: Reagan's First Term Cold War Steps - A Dozen Ronald Reagans, Part 10
It's 1983 and the world is scared. In answering the question of Reagan's credit for "winning the Cold War." it's necessary to break up the first-term pre-Gorbachev moves from the second-term moves. We do that in this episode. Remember to take advantage of the Special Offer from our Sponsor Bombfell internet Styling Service for Men www.bombfell.com/myhistory Use the URL for 25% off your first order.
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Shockwave 1981 - A Dozen Ronald Reagans Part Nine
An Election Changes Everything...A Secretary of State Loses Favor with the White House...A President Defies Norms...Secretaries Make Shocking Statements...Springsteen is Angry -A tremendous upheaval in politics occurred with a new President influenced by new media and speaking new political language, with a willingness to bend the rules. The upending culminates in a radical foreign policy no one expected and few, at that time, understood, so different it was literally thought to be from outer sp
White House on Fire: Iran Contra - A Dozen Ronald Reagans Part 8 -REPLAY
In the eight part of our series on the Presidency of Ronald Reagan, we look at the scandal that engulfed his administration, and management style mistakes that may have led to it. In the course of doing this we peel back a few layers, including the Walsh investigation and the critical Senate investigation.
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Reformation: Tax Reform , Immigration, S&Ls - A Dozen Ronald Reagans - Part Seven
Reagan is not often seen as a reformer but in many cases, there were massive shifts on domestic policy in the 1980s and not all of them were to the standard political right. Strange bedfellows Bill Bradley and Ronald Reagan work together to achieve something that hasn't been done since. Also an incredible failure that could paint the economic picture of the Reagan yea
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Hands Across America:: A Dozen Ronald Reagans Part Six
Homelessness, education, healthcare and other domestic issues under constant evaluation during the time of the Reagan Presidency. We look at the personal Ronald Reagan and the contention of critics that his policies didn't match the person. We look at first term and second term policy differences on homelessness, and the contention by supporters that homelessness was focused on by media in the 80's but not during other Presidencies. Finally, we look at Reagan's response to AIDS. Learn m
1976 Convention: A Dozen Ronald Reagans - Part Five
Reagan Battles Ford for the GOP Nomination
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That "OTHER Part" of The DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE: The Grievances and What They Say About Executive Power, Immigration, and Other Issues
We know about the first half of the Declaration of Independence and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But the Declaration also contains a listing of facts submitted to a "candid world" detailing what was wrong in the American colonies. The Grievances are the second half of the Declaration of Independence. We discuss with Tim Patrick, listener and author of "Self-Evident: Discovering the Ideas and Events That Made the Declaration of Independence Possible"
Tim Patrick is known as Tim Od
A Telephone Scandal, and People Giving Their Money to the Treasury
Bell's telephone was not the first. Another competing company had a unique marketing method - bribing Congress. And Bell spent his life dealing with it. About the Pan-Electric Telephone Company. Also about citizens giving their money to the Treasury without the IRS asking. It has a longer history than you might think. From a bonus episode, recorded in 2018 but released in 2021 to the public site.
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Witches' Brew: Central America, Lebanon, Poland - A Dozen Ronald Reagans: Part Four
James Baker called Reagan's foreign policy "a witches brew." In one country, a longshot try for peace. In others, alliances with warmakers. Reagan's policy towards seven nations - El Salvador, Lebanon, Poland, Nicaragua, China, Grenada and Guatemala examined in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rubik's Cube: Two Reagan Mysteries Solved - A Dozen Ronald Reagans: Part Three -
We seek to solve two puzzles: How did Reagan the Truman booster become Reagan the Goldwater acolyte? And when he entered politics, became GOP nominee and President, what were the economic results of his Presidency? Over 30 Bonus Episodes for those who are subscribed to the My History Can Beat Up Your Politics Premium EXTRA Podcast, you'll get more content and help the support the podcast as well. Go to www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpoliticspremium.com to sign up! . Learn more about your ad
A Taxing Second Year - A Dozen Ronald Reagans Part Two
1982 doesn't go as well for Ronald Reagan as 1981 did. Recession hits, a recession that challenges cuts of the previous year. Compromises, new taxes, the reality of deficits hit hard. David Stockman, the chief budget czar of Reaganomics is blocked by others and gets frustrated. Reagan makes a defining speech. Part 2 of 12 of our series. For more My History Can Beat Up Your Politics sign up for premium at www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpoliticspremium.com
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Rawhide is OK - First of Our Series on a 'Dozen Ronald Reagans'
Replay from 2016 First in our series on Ronald Reagan that will have twelve episodes. The Presidency we discuss almost didn't happen. A look at the attempt on Reagan's life, his first year and why the shooting was not an unimportant incident of his Presidency but directly connected to his performance in the first year. We also go over the Dozen Ronald Reagans Concept - that there are twelve different aspects to him to examine both in reality and in the perception of Reagan.
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The Making of A Dozen Ronald Reagans
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Briefing Ronald Reagan
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Charles I, Monarchy and Mobs, 1640's Fake News and War on Christmas w/ Leanda deLisle, Author
Charles I of England was executed after losing the English Civil War to Oliver Cromwell and the Parliamentary Forces. We take a look at his struggle with author Leanda de Lisle. In her book, The White King, she portrays King Charles I as a defender of the law and notes the mob-like and fanatical actions of the King's opponents. We also compare events of the 1640's, including Fake News and Wars on Christmas, to the politics today. (Music by Lee Rosevere was used in this cast. )
Star Spangled Banner History and Special Fundraiser Episode
A bit of history about America's national anthem, and a special offer for the Premium Extra podcast - extra archive episodes for membership levels.
Lincoln Faces a Blue Tsunami: The 1862 Midterm
A look at Lincoln's first midterm, and the troubles he faced in trying to hold on to Congress in the midst of a war and an energized base in the opponent's party.
William McKinley Got Us Here: Interview with Robert W. Merry about POTUS 25, American Expansion, Income Taxes, Presidents and Press and More
He's more than the President that was shot in office, more than just the guy before Teddy Roosevelt. And he wasn't handled by anyone. William McKinley set in motion the America that we have now. His views on expansion, free trade, taxes, and money set up modern America. We speak with Robert W. Merry, the author of President McKinley - The Architect of the American Century about these topics. Merry previously authored a significant book that put James K. Polk back on the historical radar, an
Bruce Takes Twenty Questions on History and Politics
The ERA, DNC primary rigging. A little alt his where Ford becomes VP under Reagan...Bruce takes questions and offers his attempted answers.
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What if there was no Constitution? Emoluments, Tariffs, the 17th
get more into a bunch of topics
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Rutherford B Hayes Presidency
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President by Accident: Truman, Atomic Warfare, Russians and Trump w/ A.J. Baime
In a day everything changed and a new President inhabited the chair in the White House. The country and the world were anxious. Russia and Asia Pacific were frightening foreign policy issues. We are speaking of 1945, but as A.J. Baime, author of The Accidental President suggests, there are some similarities to today. A.J. Joins us on the program.
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A Question on Multiple Impeachments, from 2017
Can a President be impeached more than once. Been there, addressed that on the podcast, before it happened.
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The Grand Ol' Democratic Party?
Yes, the term was once used. What's in a party name, and who gets to call a party a name? And other questions.
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How JFK's Death was Felt in The Soviet Union
it may surprise you.
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Patrick Henry, Underrated Founder - Interview with Jon Kukla
He was essential to the colonial resistance to the Stamp Act. He was the bulwark of the American Revolution in Virginia. and supported Washington when others did not. Yet for many Americans, Patrick Henry is known for making one speech and uttering the words 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death.' In this interview with Jon Kukla, author of Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty, we seek a fuller picture of this important man and discuss the Revolution, the Constitution and Slavery.
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The Split on The Left of Politics and Why it Matters, w/ Chris Novembrino
While so much attention is focused on splits in the GOP, there is a gaping split on the left that while, perhaps not large, is important to understanding both what happened in 2016 and the politics of 2017 and moving forward. Special guest Chris Novembrino, of the 'Don't Worry About the Government' Podcast, has an interesting analysis of the splits between Progressives and Technocrats that will determine what happens in the future.
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Elvis Presley and America
On the 40th Anniversary of the rock star's death, We talk to Bob Crawford and Dr. Ben Sawyer of The Road to Now Podcast about Elvis Presley, American life, rock and roll, drugs, the 'Shut Up and Sing' debate and many other things. Music (theme www.dontworry.tv and www.bensound.com -background)
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Avoiding War Between The U.S. and China: Interview with Dr. Graham Allison of Harvard Kennedy School
We discuss the "Thucydides's Trap" n this cast with Dr. Graham Allison, who has advised Defense Secretaries from the Reagan to the Obama Administrations. He is the author of Destined for War: America, China, and Thucydides's Trap. Dating back to Athens and Sparta, the historical idea is that a rising power will conflict with an establishment power and generally this will lead to war. That this could happen with China sounds incredible, but there are scenario's where involuntary actions or ex
Sinking of the Lusitania
About the tragic event and its impact on Wilson and the U.S. entering the war.
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The Sculptor, The Activist and The Senator - More Characters from Andrew Johnson's 1868 Impeachment
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Written Out of History? Robert Yates, Luther Martin, Mercy Otis Warren
James Otis, Robert Yates and Mercy Otis Warren are not names that roll off the tongue, but they did make important contributions to Constitutional debate. Senator Michael Lee's recent book Written Out of History details Founders he says have been 'written out of history.' Bruce looks at some of these men and women, and weighs in on the claim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charleston 1860 and Secession: Interview with Paul Starobin
Polarized politics, fear, a media with intent to inflame and make its owners famous, no budging on either side, confidence and even mania - that's the combo that author Paul Starobin of the Atlantic and the New Republic describes as the factors that lead to South Carolina's secession in 1860. We talk to him about his book "Madness Rules the Hour:" Charleston 1860 and the mania for war.
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John Jay's Horse , George Washington's Mill and the Emoluments Clause
Emoluments Clause discussed, with a look at George Washington
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Now on the Premium Podcast: Ford's Short and Difficult Tenure as VP, Plus Carlson Interview with DWATG Podcast
Ford became the first Vice President to be appointed as a result of the 25th amendment, and his eight month long tenure as VP occurred during the Watergate scandal. A preview of the episode on the Premium cast, available at www.myistorycanbeatupyourpoliticspremium.com Plus an interview with Chris Novembrino of the Don't Worry About the Government Podcast. he is at www.dontworry.tv
Tricorne Hats, Hunting Shirts and Tomahawks: The Stuff Behind the American Revolution
What did the King's troops fear the most? A shirt, it turns out. and other stories.
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Interview with Kevin Lacz, Decorated Navy SEAL and Star of "American Sniper"
In this episode, I interview decorated Navy SEAL and "American Sniper" Star Kevin Lacz. He is he author of THE LAST PUNISHER, A Seal Team Three Sniper's True Account of the Battle of Ramadi. He served with Chris Kyle, the subject of the movie American Sniper and played himself in the film.
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Listener Questions June 2017 - The Unknown Noble, British History, Veeps, States from States and Textualism
A French nobleman whose face adorns Congress never knew America. But it's OK, most Americans don't know him. We talk about Simon de Montfort. We also talk about making new states, and textualism and Joe Biden. Bruce settles a score and takes a well-deserved victory lap over a statement he made in 2008. Listener questions, and hopefully answers. Don't forget to fill out the listener survey at www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com
The Strange Story of John Morrissey
A cartoon leads to a tangent for Bruce, but an interesting one.
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A Bit About Gorsuch
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Public Sector vs. Blue Collar Unions and Other Questiions
We tackle a group of topics in this episode.
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We Almost Got Rid of the Vice Presidency
Everything about Vice Presidents running for President, why the office was almost eliminated after an election, a little about me, more about Nixon and Kissinger and a What If about the 1976 election.
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It's Not Common to Be Unconstitutional
The rareness of SCOTUS actually finding laws of Congress unconstitutional might surprise some, though it does act in big ways when it feels it hast to. That and SCOTUS judges who have surprised Presidents.
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Lincoln Over Easy: The Creation of a President's Image
How does history create a Presidential image? We try to answer this with a look at how Lincoln became an image. Not only were historians involved but the family, a sculptor, some oddballs and some really good Lincoln friends.
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Explaining Brexit and The U.K Election to Americans – Conversation with Stephen Byrne of WhatAmPolitics Podcast
In this episode, we go ‘across the pond’ and think about politics, with our special guest Stephen Byrne from WhatAmPolitics Podcast, a listener to the program and someone that Bruce has spoken to whenever UK events happen. We discuss: Why is Britain voting for the 3rd or 4th time in 3 years? What does this […]
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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.
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Bryan On the Tariff
With all the tariff talk recently, it's worth noting where former Presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan stood, for free trade - though not out of a concern for business.
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Shockwave – A President Upends Politics in 1981 - Part Nine, A Dozen Ronald Reagans
A tremendous upheaval in politics occurred with a new President influenced by new media and speaking new political language, with a willingness to bend the rules. The upending culminates in a radical foreign policy no one expected and few, at that time, understood, so different it was literally thought to be from outer space. We discuss: […]
Textual Healing? Gorsuch, Scalia, Hugo Black and the Words of Law on the Supreme Court
The textualism of conservative Justice Scalia and liberal Justice Hugo Black is contrasted and compared as we anticipate the arrival of Neil Gorsuch to the Court. Gorsuch is a committed textualist. What does that mean? We look at that, we look at all of the different ways judges think, and the (often straw-manned) concept of living constitution.
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The President’s Book of Secrets: Interview with David Priess
Presidents and Intelligence, from Kennedy to Trump. With a particular focus on the PDB or the Presidents Daily Briefing with Dr. David Priess, the Author of The President’s Book of Secrets. We discuss: Tension Presidents and The CIA, In History and Today How Kennedy’s Pace Dictated How Agencies Work What the President’s Daily Brief Does
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All Politics is Social - and Other Observations About The New Politics of 2017
It’s a crazy time, but Bruce’s Fourteen Points about Politics in 2017 seeks to provide some clarity on what’s going on and where both parties stand. The points include going Back to the Past, Clarity on Reelections and Midterms, About Town Halls, The 8 Million Ignored People and Getting a Media Game. We discuss: Presidents are […]
Labor Unions in Five Angles
A look at labor unions from their historical beginnings and their height in the 30s to 60s to today.
The Budget: Path of Extravagance?
When congressmen complained about the size of the budget reaching a billion dollars for the first time, a Speaker of the House snarled - It's a billion dollar country. Another Speaker saw the budget as a Path of Extravagance. We look at the U.S. Budget, and it's upward movement.
The Dark Side of Rights
It's always assumed that rights are a good, but as Bruce discusses in this cast, a replay of one of the most popular My History Can Beat Up Your Politics casts, this is not always the even trade off it appears. Rights complicate democracy and the political process, though it may be for a very good reason. So long as we are not blind to how they are working, they may have great merit. But a recent court case brings up the challenges with rights.
Four Stories of #Resistance
Looking at the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Freedom Summer, Mothers of the Disappeared and the American Revolution, we look at change, from despair to anger to moderation. These stories are used to answer the question – What does political change take? What numbers does it take? How do you know when it’s happening? We looked at […]
That Time When a Presidential Candidate Actually Was Bugged
…and probably for a good reason. 1968 and an announcement of a bombing halt over Vietnam by LBJ in the last week of the election has all sides moving in many directions. Evidence points to Nixon campaign involvement in scuttling talks through a third party connected to South Vietnamese elites, that the FBI became aware of […]
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How to Use George Washington in a Debate
Further conversation brought about from my interview with Daily Beast's John Avlon about his Washington's Farewell book. More specifically, how does one use George Washington in a debate? Then and now.
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Interview w/ John Avlon, Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Beast, Author of Washington’s Farewell
George Washington is a distant figure. Sometimes, because of the distance in time, he appears too ancient to influence America’s debates today. But he was a real person, and he was involved in politics and dealt with partisanship. He also left behind instructions for future generations. Daily Beast.com Editor-in-Chief, CNN Political Analyst John Avlon joins […]
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The First Hundred Days from Wilson to Trump
Not everyone can be an FDR, but everyone tries. A look at the American tradition of 100 days – the period in which the President, supposedly, must get everything done. A White House mastering it, and another White House, besieged by the press, not mastering it. A professor turned politician driving Congress in a forgotten fight. […]
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How Mandates Were Invented
The concept of a President earning a right to govern and direct the agenda on behalf of the People is, in historical terms, a new concept. No such concept is present in Constitution, nor does it appear, was imagined by Constitutional supporters or opponents. Instead it is the result of Andrew Jackson’s Presidency. A President that has […]
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Now on the Premium Cast: Thomas Eagleton and George McGovern 1972 More to the Story
Thomas Eagleton was selected as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Democrats and candidate George McGovern. It seemed like the right choice. Then everything went wrong. Yet there is more to the story than most know, and a recent book has revealed new details. What was the Nixon White House role? And what’s this about […]
The Census - The Original Big Data
Despite a tendency towards state action and small actions at the general level, even the early American government knew that data - seeking would have a role. and they put a man in charge of it up to the task - Thomas Jefferson. From the 1790's to the 1880's to today, a look at Big Data and the government. Based on an episode from 2013.
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The Power to Pardon
One of the President’s greatest and least checked powers is designed to overcome unfortunate guilt, legal error, or to take some action for national good. A look at what Alexander Hamilton called “the benign prerogative,” and its history. http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/pardon2.mp3 Recorded at the time of President Bush’s last days, it makes sense again.
The (Very Few) Rejected Cabinet Choices
From Roger Taney to Charles Warren (pictured) to John Tower, the few and the not so proud perhaps. It is rare for the choice of a President not to get their choice. But there have been a few rejections. And why? Were they rejected for great reasons? Not often. Politics sometimes very insider and even petty lead […]
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Emerson Ethridge - The Man Who Tried to Steal Congress
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Were Nazis Right or Left?
it's complicated, but evidence weighs on the right. Though we caution- Godwin's rule should apply and smart debaters shouldn't reverse and call right wingers Nazis. On one hand 'socialism' is in the party name, which pre-dates Hitler's involvement. On the other hand, they associated with right wing parties and killed those of left-wing parties. Communists, the ultimate left was always and forever their targets. Only Nazis, or neo-nazis should be called by that name.
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Russian Intelligence and Control from Soviet Times to Putin
Russians, spying, Putin, Soviets, American responses.
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Fib That American President Creates Jobs
Based on a new book by Bruce, a look at the myth that the President creates jobs, from Monroe to Kennedy to Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More Post Election Thoughts (2016)
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Why Do Vice Presidents Out Number Presidents? And Other Questions?
Kamala Harris is the 49th Vice President, Biden the 46th President? Why is this - I looked at this in 2016, along with other listener questions.
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The 2016 Election, Taken with a Swig of History
A look at the election of 1916, also a surprise to supposed-President Hughes. And about 2016, how close all of us were and how far away, and what happens now.
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Bruce Carlson Interviewed on the Road to Now
An interview with Ben and Bob (who turned out to be a fellow college grad of mine) of the excellent Road to Now podcast we discuss all sorts of things about Presidential elections.
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The Real Story of the 1948 Election
Was it a comeback, really, or did the polls just get what was going on wrong. Days before the 2016 election, we looked at this question.
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Nasty Campaign Attacks, Set to Jazz Music
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Nasty Campaign Attacks of History, Set to Jazz Music
Nasty Campaign Attacks of History, Set to Jazz Music - some leftovers from casts on elections.
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The History of Vice Presidential Debates
From the first VP debate in 1976 to now, a look at the No. 2's and how their one big campaign moment can change things, or not.
NAVY BLUE NIXON and other 2nd Debate Stories
From 2016 - The history of 2nd debates in American History. Often this is where the action happens. In 1960, it changed the election campaign even if no one noticed.
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All That Stuff That Happens Before the Debate
From negotiations, to locations, to dress - everything in a Presidential debate matters. Why wouldn't it, when it was felt by many that the first debate ever was won on style points.
1884: A Very Unpleasant Election - Cleveland vs. Blaine
Two candidates. Both disliked by their parties. Not loved by voters. One maybe slightly better than the other. Until a scandal breaks, making the election a squeaker.
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5 Factors for Trump, 5 Factors for Clinton
Looking at historical trends for both sides of the election, Bruce finds five for Hillary, but also five for Trump and tells a story about how Coolidge didn't like Hoover so much.
Walter Jenkins and the 1964 Election
The October Surprise scandal that could have been, but almost brought down LBJ. What it says about history and today.
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From Dump the Hump to Near Victory: The Final Days of 1968
The wild last days of one of the closest elections ever.
Concession
The final speech of a candidate throughout history. It's usually a smooth process, but sometimes there's a story.
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White House on Fire: Iran-Contra – A Dozen Ronald Reagans – Part Eight
In the eight part of our series on the Presidency of Ronald Reagan, we look at the scandal that engulfed his administration, and management style mistakes that may have led to it. In the course of doing this we peel back a few layers, including the Walsh investigation and the critical, laid-back investigation style of […]
Reformation - Tax Reform , Immigration A Dozen Ronald Reagans - Part Seven
Reagan is not often seen as a reformer but in many cases, there were massive shifts on domestic policy in the 1980s and not all of them were to the standard political right. Strange bedfellows Bill Bradley and Ronald Reagan work together to achieve something that hasn't been done since. Also an incredible failure that could paint the economic picture of the Reagan years.
Hands Across America - A Dozen Ronald Reagans Part Six
Homelessness, education, healthcare and other domestic issues under constant evaluation during the time of the Reagan Presidency. We look at the personal Ronald Reagan and the contention of critics that his policies didn't match the person. We look at first term and second term policy differences on homelessness, and the contention by supporters that homelessness was focused on by media in the 80's but not during other Presidencies. Finally, we look at Reagan's response to AIDS.
1976 Convention: A Dozen Ronald Reagans - Part Five
Reagan Battles Ford for the GOP Nomination
A Dozen Ronald Reagans: Part Four - Witches' Brew
James Baker called Reagan's foreign policy a witches brew. In one country, a longshot try for peace. In others, alliances with warmakers. In one country, an invasion, others aversion to invade. In one country, an odd combo of labor unions, the Catholic church and the CIA led to a successful result, in others people suffered. And finally the GOP's staunchest anti-communists completes the approval of trade with Red China. Reagan's policy towards seven nations - El Salvador, Lebanon, Po
A Dozen Ronald Reagans: Part Three - Rubik's Cube
We seek to solve two puzzles: How did Reagan the Truman booster become Reagan the Goldwater acolyte? And when he entered politics, became GOP nominee and President, what were the economic results of his Presidency? Also, Reagan and the KAL007 incident that reveals a bit about his personality and approach.
A Dozen Ronald Reagans: Part Two - A Taxing Second Year
Reagan's second year was much harder than the first - a look at 1982 and the compromises Reagan had to make, a midterm election and more.
A Dozen Ronald Reagans: Part One - Rawhide is OK
First in our series on Ronald Reagan that will have twelve episodes. The Presidency we discuss almost didn't happen. A look at the attempt on Reagan's life, his first year and why the shooting was not an unimportant incident of his Presidency but directly connected to his performance in the first year. We also go over the Dozen Ronald Reagans Concept - that there are twelve different aspects to him to examine both in reality and in the perception of Reagan in political debates.
The Incredibly Shrinking Fourth
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The Five Biggest Fibs in American Politics - Book Available
Readings from Bruce's New Book, The Five Biggest Fibs in American Politics
In the End You Become Yourself: Talk with Chris Novembrino of Dont Worry About the Government
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Bob Seeger and the Steelworker - Manufacturing vs. Service in Political Debates
The debate rages over how to bring our factories back in the United States and in 2016, it crossed parties to the Republican side as well as the Democratic party side. We look at the issues behind this debate.
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Top 10 Worst VP Picks in History
Usually a choice at the top of the ticket helps. But sometimes it doesn't. Bruce goes into his Top 10 Worst VP Picks.
1840 -Clowns With Pink Noses and Lofty Tumbling
Story of the zany election in 1840 which some felt was to "Pop" for its time.
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Rottenborough Delegates: A Quirk in Party Nominations From Lincoln to Trump
Delegates to a party from a state that the party wont carry in an election. (Vermont for today's Republicans, Alabama for today's Democrats). Should they have an influence on party nominations. This question is as old as at least 1860, and it helped Trump as much as it helped Lincoln a bit.
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How Jimmy Carter Lost the Campaign and Won the Election
The Story of Jimmy Carter's 1976 Campaign and how a primary candidate genius faced a real difficult fall.
A Little Story About 1824
A Surprise populist candidate excites the electorate, and the attacks go back and forth. He almost upsets a Secretary of State that is well in the Washington establishment.
Schedule of Conventions: Why is the GOP Convention First, Democrats Second, Brexit Other Topics.
Convention scheduling, and the reasons for it.
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Bruce Carlson Interviewed on DWATG Cast - Trump VP, Conventions, If Biden Had Run, and More
Interview with the Don't Worry About the Government Cast from May 2016
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The First Presidential Farewell
As President Obama offers his farewell commentary, a look at our 2012 cast on George Washington‘s Farewell Address and a few other timely thoughts. http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/farewell.mp3
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How Much Did The Hostage Issue Affect 1980 Election: One Take
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The "Manhattan Project" in the Clinton 1992 Campaign
A campaign within a campaign to control and understand a novel candidate in this brief episode we look at how members of the Clinton Gore campaign sought to deal with a problem.
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JFK and The Story Behind the Berlin Speech - And Other Stories
A mixed episode, what we call a 'hodge-podcast' of listener questions
Madison Can't Get a Seat at the Starbucks, and How to Read a Constitution
How James Madison and Alexander Hamilton interpreted the Constitution, from a 2012 episode.
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The Fib That Your Side is Going to Win
From 1812 to today, a lesson: Neither side will win. Your'e side probably won't win, not for long, per this episode. It was recorded before 2016, and still I think it applies.
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South Carolina Primary History - Helping Ronald, Helping Ourselves
The story of the South Carolina primary is linked to Reagan's election as President, and a switch in its convention system to aid the conservative candidate from his only significant threat in the primary process.
Scots Irish in American History and Politics
a look at an older historic nationality that was/is very influential.
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Huey Long and Trump, Vetoes, and Other Stories
Bruce gives his best imitation of a PBS telethon and reveals a special offer for donors. Also Huey Long visits the show (well you know, not really) a discussion of vetoes and the naming of wars...and because not even MHCBUYP can avoid it, we talk about Trump...and the Kingfish.
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The Craziest Speaker Election Ever and Other Ephemra
There have been some pretty interesting elections for Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States, but only one where the Congressional Mace had to be pulled out in order to be used as a potential weapon. We go over the 1849 election, as well as some other past speaker elections. We look at the question: Could a coalition of party members elect their own speaker. While technically possible, it simply hasn't happened since 1855.What about the 1976 election? Carter's win
Why Did the Founders, Signers, Framers Wear Wigs And Other Stories... (FROM THEY SIGNED PODCAST)
a look a the Signers of the Declaration and their wig-wearing. Or in a lot of cases powdering. And other stories. From a 2012 podcast on the signers of the Declaration.
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LIncoln Goes to China
Even while dealing with a Civil War, Lincoln was focused on foreign policy. And one key nation was China.
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How Wilson Carried Ohio in 1916, and Other Listener Questions
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Damned Fool Mistake: Eisenhower's Real Feelings About the Supreme Court
We look at the famous - darn fool mistake comment.
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The Man Who Saved Boston But Never Got Credit, Also - the Last Lincoln?
A bit about Cotton Mather and the unknown man held in slavery to him (for a time) who saved Bostonians from smallpox.
The story is an odd mixture of religiousity and science. Since vaccines could not be proven for years to come, it took a man of faith to spread the word that they were a good thing.
Also, the Year of 13 Candidates. A Supreme Court plaintiff that wanted to lose. The very small Lincoln family tree (though that's controversial)
And more, in this hodge-podcast.
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Pigasus and Odd Presidential Candidates (2015)
A podcast from 2015 where we looked at odd Presidential candidates and Trump's chances as it seemed then in 2015. Did it age well? Maybe, maybe not. Hey, Bruce is not perfect. Still I think it brings up interesting discussion.
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Representation: A History
A history of government representing, or not representing, people.
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Mad Man Finale, 1980 Election and Many Other Side Dishes
The 1980 GOP primary, a year with a large field of candidates- larger than remembered - makes up Your Tasty Entree in this delicious podcast of TV history and politics. Also the series finale of Mad Men and how it links to historical discussion. Call this Your Starch Dish. For Your Veggies, a discussion of the 13 other prominent British Colonies that didn't rebel, and why. Finally for Your Dessert Pie, a discussion of the plot of House of Cards and its plausibility regarding the resignation of a
Your Inner Karl Rove
A look at the politics of 2015
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The Return and Return of Nativism
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Social Security Had Its Glitches Too
In the wake of Obamacare problems, we look at the frustrations of those attempting to implement Social Security. The first consultant told Congress to drop the idea. When they refused, an incredible system was developed in the Pre Computer Age.
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Midterm Defeats and Presidential Coattail in Previous Election
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They Shall from Time to Time?: History of The Opposition Answer to President's SOTU
history of the reactipon speech to the State of the Union
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The Fitzsimmons Challenge: How a 1790's Race Got Nasty and Maybe Started a Trend
From 2014, a story of a republican/democrat challenge to a Federalist stronghold.
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Logan Act
When does this law about helping foreign governments take effect?
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History of Education in the US and Other Thoughts
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King's Rook: When the President's Party Has the Senate, Not the House
Will President Obama retain his protective Senate, a very rare political situation.
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What's All This Talk About Swapping Horses?
War and the effect on Presidential elections. It's not as clear as we think from the Lincoln quote, which even Lincoln didn't mean to be applied the way it is today.
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Wilson Battles with is own Secretary of State, and Other Stories
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Will There Be a Bearded President Again?
About facial hair and the Presidency.
The Gettysburg Address, You Know, The Other One
About Gettysburg, Lincoln's speech, the other speech, and the reaction to Lincoln's speech at the time.
Three Mile Island and Other Topics
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Abolish the Senate!
or Don't. The Senate in history
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1913 One Hundred Years Ago
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The Cute Little Third
All about the third amendment and all that quartering
DC Statehood - from 2013
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Second Terms Worst Than the First
Second Terms Worst Than the First
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Transitions from one President to Another
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Debates Matter Because They Do
The importance of debates in a campaign, from 2012
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A Bunch of Topics, VP Hobart, Deportation
A Bunch of Topics, VP Hobart, Deportation
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The Key Bridge Factor
Virginia and incumbent Presidents in Elections..
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Losing VP Candidates
A bit about those that were VP candidates on a ticket, and their future prospects. Everyone thinks they will make great future Presidential candidates, but their status as part of a losing ticket usually doesn't help. Except this one guy...
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Strange Days at Conventions
Bruce Reacts to Clint Eastwood Talking to a Chair at RNC 2012
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Why The 1916 Election Matters
1916 was different in many ways.. including an electoral quirk.
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Events of 1916
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Did the Founders Care if We Starve?
From a 2009 Episode, answering a question about healthcare reform, Bruce delves into the Founders and if they were concerned with individual-level problems.
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Wendell Willkie and a Lighting Nomination
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In Which the Winner of the '12 Election is Revealed
All about the 1812 Election, a rough one for James Madison
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FDR's Newsreels, Coolidge's Microphone - Presidents and Their Fave Media
Some Presidents have mastered a certain kind of media or another. We look at this in this episode.
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The Whole 'Do Nothing Congress' Gambit
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A Cast from 2011 - Obama, Egypt, More..
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The Boston Police Strike of 1919 and Public Sector Unions
from 2011.
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Game Time in Politics and The Court
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald's Way of Writing
a bit from the now public Great Gatsby
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Tucson Shooting and American Political Violence
A tragic event has Bruce thinking about political violence and history
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A Little About Anarchism
and communism, and a few other things (from 2011)
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Does the Challenger Even Matter?
The last days of Ford and Carter 76 illustrates how close an election can get when the President is not popular but not unpopular. When it's a sitting President - does the person the party picks even matter or is it all about the Incumbent? We look at this.
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Does a President Lose the Presidency When they Lose the House? "The 2 Year Ditch" of American Politics
There appears to be a trend that when Presidents lose the House, the party loses the next Presidential Election.
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Autopsy of a Midterm 2010
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The Forgotten Other Great Depression (1893)
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Clayton's Meetings and Other Thoughts
When is a meeting not a meeting? When it's a Clayton's Meeting
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Bicameral Thoughts: Reflection on the 2010 Midterm Results
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Heller Decision on Guns and the 2A
looking at the decision, its meaning, its interpretation.
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Should A President Campaign in Midterms?
History Doesn't Look Kindly on it, and at least one advisor told a President to attack a country instead
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Social Security, Civil War Pensions
While Social Security was developed in the 1930's, it's possible to say that there were always some mechanisms for older persons, though not universal ones.
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Al Haig and Other Stories
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How the Battle for California Statehood Defined America
All About Statehood. What it means, how did Hawaii and Alaska get added, why aren't there more states?
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Is Healthcare a "Second Third Rail" of American Politics?
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Nobel Prize, Clue of '62? Minicare
Nobel Prize, Clue of '62? Minicare
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How Primary Became a Verb
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Drones
use of drones in history. Yes there's a history.
Famous Brokered Conventions
From 2008, when I thought we might get one.
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You Don't Take on Sitting Presidents Anymore, Because of 2 Elections
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The Aughts the Ohs, Burr, Fox, Cuba, Taxes
A bit about these subjects as a decade turns.
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What George W. Bush Says for Himself - A Brief Read of Decision Points
we look at former President Bush's memoir.
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Incredible Passages - Passing BIg Legislation is Not Easy
Story of big legislation
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The Cabinet
Serving at the Pleasure of the President..since 1790
History of the Primaries
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Obama and Bush Compared (2009)
A comparison between two Presidents.
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The Terrible Twos?
Second years of Presidencies just seem to bring trouble...
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Presidents in Times of Anxiety
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Did Stimulus Work? (2009)
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Clinton and Gingrich and the Moment That Didn't Happen, Clay and Webster and More.
Tales of Bipartisanship
Losing VP Candidates
Is a VP candidate on a losing ticket a good route to the Presidency?
Souter, Torture Memos, Tun Tavern and the Marines, and Other Listener Questions
Listener Questions
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Assessing TARP
We take a look at what happened with TARP and the history behind it.
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'Squeaker' Re-elections
A look at close re elections, starting w Truman. Is a trend apparent?
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Pennsylvania Swing State
The history of PA as a 'swing state' goes way back. We talked about it in 2008
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Ex Presidents
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Washington's First Year 1789
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Carter 1977
A look at a President's first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beer and Politics, Tea and Taxes, and Other Listener Questions
Let's talk about beer, tea and veeps.
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An Historic Election, for Many Reasons, Episode from 2008
About the 2008 Election
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Election of 2008 Review, with an eye to history
Why did the 2008 election go the way it did? we look at that.
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Hillary Clinton as SecState, Obama's Chances in 2012, Chester Arthur and Other Listener Questions
Cast from 2008 looking at the future
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Flotsam and Jetsom of the 2008 Election
The 2008 Election was big news, but a lot of little news happened too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Cant We Lean on a Shovel?
Would a WPA style program work in modern times?
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Coattails
Presidents pulling in congressmen and women of their party.
Financial Panics in America
a look at America's financial panics
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Obama Picks Biden for VP - Other Topics (2008)
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Guns and 2nd Amendment (2008)
a look at the origins of the Second
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Monroe's First Year as President - 1817
A look at the first presidential year of James Monroe.
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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.
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All About Coattails -Does the President Wear a Coat, or a Windbreaker?
Presidents and House Elections
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Ferraro
A Surprise VP Nomination
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The Palin Pick (2008)
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Staying in Iraq, Staying in Vietnam
a bit of history
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Missouri - The Show Me Swing State
A look at Missouri as a swing state
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Filibuster-Proof Majorities, Palin and Teddy, Why Look at History, Whigs: Listener Questions#9
listener questions from 2008
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History Picks the President 2008
Using History to Decide the 2008 election and telling some stories along the way.
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Charles II is Messing With Us, And Other Stories
There are still some kingly decisions in our governmental structure.
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President of the Senate
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Fifth and Market Moment - Jefferson and Adams, President and Vice President at Odds
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Tax Cuts - Historical Perspective
Though the first tax cut was in 1872, people werent' really aware they were getting a cut. The tax cut debate we know started in the 20's but really took shape in the early 60's when Kennedy introduced a stimulative tax cut.
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Old Dominion
Virginia Then and Now
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Fixing the Primaries
Attempts to make the primaries work better over time.
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"Super Duper" Tuesday
History of a Political Primary First
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British Prime Ministers and US Presidents
From MacDonald to Churchill to Blair, a little bit about British Prime Ministers and U.S. Presidents
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Survivor Island and the Bill of Rights
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Gerald Ford and His Times
From 2007, A Talk about Gerald Ford
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Three-Way Elections
Lincoln's creative plan to deal with a three way election in history.
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The Constitutional Conventioneers
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Jefferson and Adams Letters - What Did They Write To Each Other?
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History of Objectivity in the Media
How Objective Has the Media Been in History
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The Veto Override
The defense to a Presidential Power, and its usage over time.
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American Zig Zag on Immigration Policy
history of immigration
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The History of the Federal Reserve
A Brief history of the Federal Reserve.
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The Veto and its History
History of the presidential veto. Andrew Jackson to now.
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Forty Years of One Party In Congress
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Did the Founders Care if We Starve?
We look at the Federal government's role over time. Also we ask -- Does Voting Make Us Happy?
All About Polls
a history of polling and polls, and Truman 1948 is only part of it.
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Nevada and its Politics
A state born in politics, playing a big role in elections then and now.
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History of Fannie Mae
About the history of an important agency
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Objectivity and The Media (2006)
How objective was the media in the past. In Civil War America, it depended who you read and what their mood was.
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Filibuster: A Brief History
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How Do You End A War?
How wars are ended in Vietnam and elsewhere.
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Abe Lincoln That NeoCon, That Liberal...
many sides of the 16th POTUS
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A History of Speakers of The House
In one of our first episodes when we launched the podcast, we talked all about Speakers. From Mullenburg to Hastert, to Joe Cannon.
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Presidents and the Media - Coddling, Manipulating from Lincoln to Bush
The first episode of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics rom July 2006.
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Has Television Really Changed Politics? An Examination (from 2006)
We look at TV's history and its impact on politics from the beginning. One of my first episodes, perhaps the second. As we approach the 15th anniversary of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics, worth a listen.
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