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My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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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The Real Story of the 1948 Election

Nov 1, 2016
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The Incredibly Shrinking Fourth

Sep 5, 2016
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Rottenborough Delegates: A Quirk in Party Nominations From Lincoln to Trump

Jul 7, 2016
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1840 -Clowns With Pink Noses and Lofty Tumbling

Jul 7, 2016
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Schedule of Conventions: Why is the GOP Convention First, Democrats Second, Brexit Other Topics.

Jun 16, 2016
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The "Manhattan Project" in the Clinton 1992 Campaign

May 9, 2016
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The Fib That Your Side is Going to Win

Mar 9, 2016
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Madison Can't Get a Seat at the Starbucks, and How to Read a Constitution

Mar 9, 2016
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Scots Irish in American History and Politics

Jan 21, 2016
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Huey Long and Trump, Vetoes, and Other Stories

Jan 19, 2016