My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
Bruce Carlson
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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
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NOV 14, 2024
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.
23 MIN
NOV 10, 2024
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.
16 MIN
NOV 10, 2024
What I said back in 2016
In case it's interesting, here's some of what Bruce said back in 2016 when President Trump won his first full term.
31 MIN
NOV 5, 2024
WALTER JENKINS: THE LAST-MINUTE NEAR-SCANDAL OF THE 1964 ELECTION
The October Surprise scandal that could have been, but almost brought down LBJ. What it says about history and today.
32 MIN
OCT 28, 2024
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?
58 MIN
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