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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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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
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The Craziest Speaker Election Ever and Other Ephemra

Dec 20, 2015
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Why Did the Founders, Signers, Framers Wear Wigs And Other Stories... (FROM THEY SIGNED PODCAST)

Dec 15, 2015
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LIncoln Goes to China

Nov 25, 2015
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How Wilson Carried Ohio in 1916, and Other Listener Questions

Nov 19, 2015