The History Ese Podcast
1) A tale of two California Governors: Pete Wilson, Jerry Brown & California Immigration Policy.
The history of immigration policy in the state of California has been a long and storied history. In this episode we look into the immigration policy of two former California governors; the Repu...Show More
2) The Merits of a Moderate Revolution
In this episode we will introduce you to three men, Jacobo Arbenz (President of Guatemala 1951-1954), Jose Figueres Ferrer (President of Costa Rica 1948-1949), and Alexander Dubcek (First Secret...Show More
3) The Cultural Revolution: A lesson from history worth revisiting.
Those who don't listen to history are doomed to repeat it. For many who oppose the social justice movements of today, the United States of America is in the midst of it's own Cultural Revolution. Is t...Show More
4) Eurovision: the secret ingredient of European Unity?
The Eurovision Song Contest or Eurovision for short, is a competition which has everything. It has drama, it has questionable lyrics, it has live performances which will have you saying "is that perso...Show More
5) You have asked and I will answer, class is in session
This is part of a series I am going to continue in the future, the Q & A series. If you follow me on Instagram (@the_history_ese) I put out a survey question of sorts which asked what it is you might ...Show More
6) Mexico and its Imperial Dream
Soon after Mexico achieved its independence from Spain, there were several people within Mexico who looked at the remaining Spanish possessions in the region and started to develop dreams of expansion...Show More
7) La Opinion an it's reaction to the Zoot Suit Riots
The Zoot Riots of the 1940's were a series of clashes between white U.S. servicemen based in Los Angeles, California and Mexican American youth who lived in the city as well. While it is certain that ...Show More
8) Belgium, the Congo, and the Crimes Against Humanity.
Often times when you think about the evils of colonialism, the country or countries that come to mind are Great Britain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, maybe even the United States. In this episode...Show More
9) Imelda Marcos: a controversial legacy worth exploring.
Part 2 of You may not want to here this, takes a look at the legacy of one Imelda Marcos. She was and still is often seen as a woman who should be scorned and forgotten. Yet, in this episode we will t...Show More
10) The Torreon Massacre
Part 1 of You may not want to hear this; It's 1911 and the Mexican Revolution has just started. The oppressed rise up and decide that enough is enough. Tired of privileges for the elite and fore...Show More