My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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U.S.-Mexico Relations w/ Bob Crawford and Ben Sawyer of "The Road to Now " Podcast Live in Mexico Feb 24, 2018

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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

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President by Accident: Truman, Atomic Warfare, Russians and Trump w/ A.J. Baime Oct 17, 2017

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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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Patrick Henry, Underrated Founder - Interview with Jon Kukla Sep 05, 2017

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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 Aug 22, 2017

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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 Aug 15, 2017

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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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Charleston 1860 and Secession: Interview with Paul Starobin Jul 22, 2017

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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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JFK at 106 – Searching for The True Kennedy (Interview with Thomas Oliphant) Jul 10, 2017

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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.

Music by Lee Rosevere and Theme Song by Chris Novembrino

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Interview with Kevin Lacz, Decorated Navy SEAL and Star of "American Sniper" Jun 23, 2017

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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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Public Sector vs. Blue Collar Unions and Other Questiions May 29, 2017

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We tackle a group of topics in this episode.

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Lincoln Over Easy: The Creation of a President's Image May 20, 2017

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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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