You Don't Know History
You Don't Know History

You Don't Know History

Michael McGuinness

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This is a history podcast that will discuss various items of history that many people might not know much about. From the most recent war in Artsakh to the Potato Famine to anything under the sun, hopefully the listener can learn something...and have a few laughs!

Recent Episodes

Episode 25: “Most gun control arguments miss the point. If all control boils fundamentally to force, how can one resist aggression without equal force? How can a truly “free” state exist if the indivi
AUG 13, 2021
Episode 25: “Most gun control arguments miss the point. If all control boils fundamentally to force, how can one resist aggression without equal force? How can a truly “free” state exist if the indivi
Hey everyone! Episode 25 is live! I'm joined with Dr. Drew McKevitt (@drewmckevitt) of Louisiana Tech University, and we're talking about Gun Legislation in the United States. From what exactly is a militia, to the effects of the NFA, FFA, how the Black Panther Party for Self Defense affected the gun control movement, to the Brady Bill, this episode will hopefully answer all your questions! YDKH's theme music is by the musician Smith the Mister called "Beach Buggy."
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98 MIN
Episode 24: “It’s a very special part of America that is full of promise but also full of pain, where poverty is acute.” The Rust Belt
JUL 29, 2021
Episode 24: “It’s a very special part of America that is full of promise but also full of pain, where poverty is acute.” The Rust Belt
What's up everyone? For Episode 24, I'm joined by Dr. Bradley Sommer (@historybrad on the Bird app), and we're talking about the Rust Belt, the place both he and I will always call home. We talk about it's importance to the growth of the country, the different sectors of manufacturing that made up the area, the policies that drove that manufacturing out, and how the area is bouncing back today. Enjoy the episode! YDKH's theme music is by the musician Smith the Mister called "Beach Buggy."
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116 MIN
“The ‘takings’ clause of the Fifth Amendment is for conservatives what the equal protection clause of the 14th is for liberals.” Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid and the Takings Clause
JUL 16, 2021
“The ‘takings’ clause of the Fifth Amendment is for conservatives what the equal protection clause of the 14th is for liberals.” Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid and the Takings Clause
Hey everyone! Once again, I'm joined by Jordin Dickerson (@Jordin_Aterria), professor at UNCP in PoliSci, holder of a history and law degree, and current public defender, and we're talking about the "Takings clause" of the Fifth Amendment and some important cases that have shaped the US in the last 20 years or so. While not TOO old as far as history goes, it's still vitally important. I hope you enjoy the episode!
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61 MIN
You Don't Know History Hits the Books 2: "Race, Crime, and Policing in the Jim Crow South," with Dr. Brandon Jett
JUL 2, 2021
You Don't Know History Hits the Books 2: "Race, Crime, and Policing in the Jim Crow South," with Dr. Brandon Jett
YDKH Hits the Books is back with our second episode, featuring Dr. Brandon Jett. His upcoming book, "Race, Crime, and Policing in the Jim Crow South" comes out on 7 July, and he came on to talk about it! You can grab a copy here: https://www.brandontjett.com/books and here: https://lsupress.org/books/detail/race-crime-and-policing-in-the-jim-crow-south/
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50 MIN
Episode 22: “The Weimar Republic gave nectar to the artists, social reformers, and progressive people of all classes. They drank it, unaware that they were sitting close to a dungheap.” The Weimar Rep
JUN 17, 2021
Episode 22: “The Weimar Republic gave nectar to the artists, social reformers, and progressive people of all classes. They drank it, unaware that they were sitting close to a dungheap.” The Weimar Rep
Hey everyone! For episode 22, I'm joined by Dr. Adam A. Blackler (@adam_blackerWY) and we're talking about the Weimar Republic. We cover A LOT in this episode, from the economic hardships, the amazing culture of the republic, how it wasn't doomed to fail, and ultimately, how it fell. This was an amazing episode, and I hope you enjoy it! YDKH's theme music is by the musician Smith the Mister called "Beach Buggy."
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104 MIN