My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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The Fib That Your Side is Going to Win Mar 09, 2016

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From 1812 to today, a lesson: Neither side will win. Your'e side probably won't win, not for long, per this episode. It was recorded before 2016, and still I think it applies.

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Scots Irish in American History and Politics Jan 21, 2016

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a look at an older historic nationality that was/is very influential.

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Huey Long and Trump, Vetoes, and Other Stories Jan 19, 2016

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Bruce gives his best imitation of a PBS telethon and reveals a special offer for donors. Also Huey Long visits the show (well you know, not really) a discussion of vetoes and the naming of wars...and because not even MHCBUYP can avoid it, we talk about Trump...and the Kingfish.

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LIncoln Goes to China Nov 25, 2015

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Even while dealing with a Civil War, Lincoln was focused on foreign policy. And one key nation was China.

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Mad Man Finale, 1980 Election and Many Other Side Dishes May 20, 2015

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The 1980 GOP primary, a year with a large field of candidates- larger than remembered - makes up Your Tasty Entree in this delicious podcast of TV history and politics. Also the series finale of Mad Men and how it links to historical discussion. Call this Your Starch Dish. For Your Veggies, a discussion of the 13 other prominent British Colonies that didn't rebel, and why. Finally for Your Dessert Pie, a discussion of the plot of House of Cards and its plausibility regarding the resignation of a VP based on history. It's a hodge-podcast that you'll enjoy, so get your tray table ready.

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The Return and Return of Nativism Jan 06, 2015

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Know Nothings were once derided but their ideas do return again and again in politics, from 2007

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Social Security Had Its Glitches Too Dec 25, 2014

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In the wake of Obamacare problems, we look at the frustrations of those attempting to implement Social Security. The first consultant told Congress to drop the idea. When they refused, an incredible system was developed in the Pre Computer Age.

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The Creation of Children: Child Labor in the U.S. and Child Labor Laws Dec 02, 2014

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In this episode we look at the history of child labor laws and apply the story of this practice, from all angles, to today's politics. originally recorded in 2014, as relevant today.

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They Shall from Time to Time?: History of The Opposition Answer to President's SOTU Sep 03, 2014

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history of the reactipon speech to the State of the Union

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King's Rook: When the President's Party Has the Senate, Not the House Feb 02, 2014

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Will President Obama retain his protective Senate, a very rare political situation.

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