

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
Episodes
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Nov 12, 2008 • 22min
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

Nov 11, 2008 • 45min
Why Cant We Lean on a Shovel?
Would a WPA style program work in modern times? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2008 • 44min
Financial Panics in America
a look at America's financial panics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2008 • 28min
Guns and 2nd Amendment (2008)
a look at the origins of the Second Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2008 • 18min
Monroe's First Year as President - 1817
A look at the first presidential year of James Monroe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2008 • 52min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 2008 • 21min
All About Coattails -Does the President Wear a Coat, or a Windbreaker?
Presidents and House Elections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 2008 • 12min
Staying in Iraq, Staying in Vietnam
a bit of history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 2008 • 8min
Missouri - The Show Me Swing State
A look at Missouri as a swing state Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2008 • 2h 3min
History Picks the President 2008
Using History to Decide the 2008 election and telling some stories along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


