<description>The Franco vote is something we’ve touched upon in earlier episodes but this week we’re doing a deep dive. This week we're joined by returning favorite  Juliana L'Heureux and first time guest and author of  How Maine Decides: An Insider's Guide to How Ballot Measures Are Won and Lost, Dr. Christian Potholm. They'll discuss if there's a Franco vote and how it's effected Maine Elections. This episode was recorded awhile ago and we've had problems editing it. Sorry for the delay but even thou some past elections are being discussed, it's still a great conversation. 

Buy How Maine Decides - https://www.amazon.com/How-Maine-Decides-Insiders-Measures/dp/168475206X

Dr. Potholm on WMTW - https://www.wmtw.com/article/political-scholars-new-book-explores-history-of-ballot-measures-in-maine/61100995</description>

The Franco vote is something we’ve touched upon i…

The Franco vote is something we’ve touched upon in earlier episodes but this week we’re doing a deep dive. This week we're joined by returning favorite  Juliana L'Heureux and first time guest and author of  How Maine Decides: An Insider's Guide to How Ballot Measures Are Won and Lost, Dr. Christian Potholm. They'll discuss if there's a Franco vote and how it's effected Maine Elections. This episode was recorded awhile ago and we've had problems editing it. Sorry for the delay but even thou some past elections are being discussed, it's still a great conversation. 

Buy How Maine Decides - https://www.amazon.com/How-Maine-Decides-Insiders-Measures/dp/168475206X

Dr. Potholm on WMTW - https://www.wmtw.com/article/political-scholars-new-book-explores-history-of-ballot-measures-in-maine/61100995

Episode 118 - The Maine Franco Vote with Dr. Christian Potholm & Juliana L'Heureux

<description>This week we’re joined by another amazing person Jesse met on his visit to Yale. Dr. Brendan Shanahan is a Associate Research Scholar, Committee on Canadian Studies at Yale University. You’ll learn how Dr. Shanahan found his way to Canadian Studies, including stops you’ll recognize from past episodes. They’ll talk about his book, Disparate Regimes: Nativist Politics, Alienage Law, and Citizenship Rights in the United States, 1865–1965 and how touch on the points that relate to French-Canadians. They’ll also talk about current projects Dr. Shanahan is working on.


Bio - https://history.yale.edu/people/brendan-shanahan


Disparate Regimes: Nativist Politics, Alienage Law, and Citizenship Rights in the United States, 1865–1965 - https://www.amazon.com/Disparate-Regimes-Nativist-Citizenship-1865-1965/dp/0197660541
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This week we’re joined by another amazing person …

This week we’re joined by another amazing person Jesse met on his visit to Yale. Dr. Brendan Shanahan is a Associate Research Scholar, Committee on Canadian Studies at Yale University. You’ll learn how Dr. Shanahan found his way to Canadian Studies, including stops you’ll recognize from past episodes. They’ll talk about his book, Disparate Regimes: Nativist Politics, Alienage Law, and Citizenship Rights in the United States, 1865–1965 and how touch on the points that relate to French-Canadians. They’ll also talk about current projects Dr. Shanahan is working on.


Bio - https://history.yale.edu/people/brendan-shanahan


Disparate Regimes: Nativist Politics, Alienage Law, and Citizenship Rights in the United States, 1865–1965 - https://www.amazon.com/Disparate-Regimes-Nativist-Citizenship-1865-1965/dp/0197660541


Episode 117 - Disparate Regimes with Dr. Brendan Shanahan

<description>Jesse is back behind the news desk again and then he'll let you know about next week's amazing guest, Dr. Brendan Shanahan. 

Dr. Brendan Shanahan Bio - https://history.yale.edu/people/brendan-shanahan

News Links - 
https://www.poutinefest.com/nh/tickets

https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/events/tag/franco/

https://www.facebook.com/LowellFrancoAmericanWeek</description>

Jesse is back behind the news desk again and then…

Jesse is back behind the news desk again and then he'll let you know about next week's amazing guest, Dr. Brendan Shanahan. 

Dr. Brendan Shanahan Bio - https://history.yale.edu/people/brendan-shanahan

News Links - 
https://www.poutinefest.com/nh/tickets

https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/events/tag/franco/

https://www.facebook.com/LowellFrancoAmericanWeek

FCL News 5-19 & Dr. Brendan Shanahan Preview

<description>This week we welcome Genealogist Nicole Gallant-Nunes to the podcast. You’ll learn about what inspired Nicole to become a Genealogist and her journey to become one. Nicole and Jesse also discuss how Genealogy lead her to learn about the history of the Acadians. Which leads to a fantastic project that she is currently working on.

Nicole’s Blog - progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com

Treasured Trees Genealogy Services Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TreasuredTreesbyNicole/

Association of Professional Genealogists - https://www.apgen.org/users/nicole-gallant-nunes

The History of the Acadians - Through Tranquility, Turmoil and Tenacity - https://youtu.be/8cbG87r9_Y4

The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Part One  - https://famillesdaigle.ca/en/the-acadian-expulsion-memorial-list-part-1/</description>

This week we welcome Genealogist Nicole Gallant-N…

This week we welcome Genealogist Nicole Gallant-Nunes to the podcast. You’ll learn about what inspired Nicole to become a Genealogist and her journey to become one. Nicole and Jesse also discuss how Genealogy lead her to learn about the history of the Acadians. Which leads to a fantastic project that she is currently working on.

Nicole’s Blog - progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com

Treasured Trees Genealogy Services Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TreasuredTreesbyNicole/

Association of Professional Genealogists - https://www.apgen.org/users/nicole-gallant-nunes

The History of the Acadians - Through Tranquility, Turmoil and Tenacity - https://youtu.be/8cbG87r9_Y4

The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Part One  - https://famillesdaigle.ca/en/the-acadian-expulsion-memorial-list-part-1/

Episode 116 - The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Project with Nicole Gallant-Nunes

<description>Get your calendars out because Jesse has some dates for some event you'll want to remember then he'll let you know about next week's guest, Nicole Gallant-Nunes. She's been working on an important project that you'll want to check out. 

Nicole’s Blog - progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com

 The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Part One - https://famillesdaigle.ca/en/the-acadian-expulsion-memorial-list-part-1/
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Get your calendars out because Jesse has some dat…

Get your calendars out because Jesse has some dates for some event you'll want to remember then he'll let you know about next week's guest, Nicole Gallant-Nunes. She's been working on an important project that you'll want to check out. 

Nicole’s Blog - progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com

 The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Part One - https://famillesdaigle.ca/en/the-acadian-expulsion-memorial-list-part-1/


FCL News 5-5 & Nicole Gallant-Nunes Preview

Today, there are more than 2 million descendants of French-Canadian immigrants living in New England.  This is our story.  Welcome to the French-Canadian Legacy Podcast.

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