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Episode #220: Antony Loewenstein (Independent Journalist, “Disaster Capitalism)

Antony Loewenstein (Independent Journalist, “Disaster Capitalism: Making a Killing Out of Catastrophe”) joins the show. We discuss how disaster capitalism has spread across the globe completely unchecked, and threatens every citizen on the planet.   Show Notes You can purchase

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Episode #208: John Ferling (“Whirlwind: the American Revolution and the War that Won It”)

John Ferling (“Whirlwind: the American Revolution and the War that Won It”) returns to the show. While many people still think the American Revolution is ongoing, we explore the early days of the movement and war that lead to the

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Episode #207: H.W. Brands (“Reagan”, History Professor)

H.W. Brands (History Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, “Reagan: The Life”) joins the show. We discuss how a middling actor in Hollywood catapulted himself into becoming one of America’s most iconic political figures.   Show Notes You

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Episode #201: Benjamin Johncock (“The Last Pilot”)

Benjamin Johncock (“The Last Pilot”) joins the show. We discuss the debut novel that tackles complicated domestic issues during the Space Race.     Show Notes You can purchase The Last Pilot wherever books are sold. Follow Ben on Twitter.

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Episode #195: Dean Jobb (Journalism Professor, “Empire of Deception”)

Dean Jobb (Journalism Professor, “Empire of Deception: The Incredible Story of a Master Swindler Who Seduced a City and Captivated the Nation”) joins the show. We discuss how Leo Koretz pulled off one of the largest and most expensive scams

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Episode #194: Hampton Sides (“In the Kingdom of Ice”)

Hampton Sides (“In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette”) joins the show. We discuss the world’s fascination with the North Pole in the 19th century as well as the people obsessed with

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Episode #191: Richard Fox (Professor, “Lincoln’s Body”)

Richard Fox (“Lincoln’s Body: A Cultural History”, Professor of History University of Southern California) joins the show. We discuss how a completely unassuming man not only embodied the American spirit, but is still remembered as one of the truly iconic

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Episode #168: James McPherson

James McPherson (George Henry Davis ’86 Professor Emeritus of United States History at Princeton University, “Embattled Rebel: Jefferson Davis as Commander in Chief”) joins the show. Jefferson Davis has had many accusations thrown at him including losing the Civil War,

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Episode #164: Nomi Prins

Nomi Prins (“All the Presidents’ Bankers: The Hidden Alliances that Drive American Power”) joins the show. We discuss the intimate relationships that have developed over the years between bankers and politicians. For better or worse, Wall Street and the White

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Episode #150: Gerard Helferich

Gerard Helferich (“Theodore Roosevelt and the Assassin: Madness, Vengeance, and the Campaign of 1912”) joins the show. We discuss some of the shocking events that transpired on the hugely influential 1912 Presidential Election. Show Notes You can purchase Theodore Roosevelt

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