My History Can Beat Up Your Politics Podcast
1) Notes of 1884: Thoughts on That Election, and the Current One
We discuss the tight election that elected the first Democratic President in 25 years and some comparisons and contrasts to the current election. A President's umbrella, salutes for his "big foot," ch...Show More
2) CHESTER ARTHUR PART 2: I AM A STALWART!
We look at Chester Arthur and also at Roscoe Conkling, New York Senator and political "boss" of the post-Civil War period. The two are tied together in history. Arthur was, to a point, a Stalwart, whi...Show More
3) CHESTER ARTHUR PART 1: THE EARLY YEARS
He fought for civil rights and nearly saved New York City. But all we remember is his hair. We start our series on President Chester Arthur with a look at his boyhood / young lawyer years. Learn ...Show More
4) Andy Johnson Opposes The Telegraph, And Other Stories
An invention ties together the stories of many people. A frustrated painter, a faded novelist, and a future President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5) Truman v. Stark Primary
We almost had no Harry S. Truman as President, except that he was able to beat a tough opponent, with his typical outworking handshaking and self-driving campaign. Head to https://www.homeaglow.co...Show More
6) BECOMING NATIONS AGAIN, w/ Adam Crepelle
"It shouldn't be that hard" says our guest. Americans first recognized Indians as tribes and as nations, at least at a national level. North America's indigenous peoples had government and effective g...Show More
7) ST. LOUIS ARCH - CORRUPTION AND BEAUTY - NOW ON THE PATREON
We discuss the Gateway Arch Memorial in St. Louis, and its improbable story, in a special Patreon episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8) SHOW UPDATE: "PATREON SUMMER" AT MHCBUYP
Until mid-September we will be updating this program Only on the Patreon. So consider joining (as little as $5 a month). Join at www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com episodes include Clinton 199...Show More
9) IRAN-IRAQ WAR - PART TWO
Stalemate breaks in a surprise operation. An apathetic America gets involved, and, it's soon revealed, involved on both sides. The fighting stops, but nothing is the same after 1988. Learn more abou...Show More
10) 1989 MAYORAL PRIMARY, IN NEW YORK CITY, AND TODAY
Ed Koch is a pretty popular guy in the 1980's. He's come to personify New York. But after 3 terms and two easy victories, he's in the fight of his political life. We talk about it, and why people are...Show More