My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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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

Episode List

DONALD TRUMP'S 1987 NEW YORK TIMES AD Attacking Oil Ship Escorts and More

Mar 20th, 2026 11:52 PM

The political world was shocked in 1987 when a 41-year old developer put an ad in the NY Times. Now it's 2026: he's consistent, sorta. What does it say about today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24TH AMENDMENT AND POLL TAXES in The Context of The "Save America" Bill

Mar 20th, 2026 10:14 PM

In 1962, A civil rights champion and a civil rights opponent join on one thing - to ban poll taxes. The Court later rules that it applies to fees. What does it mean for today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RONALD REAGAN PART SIX: Hands Across America

Mar 19th, 2026 1:46 PM

Homelessness, education, healthcare and other domestic issues under constant evaluation during the time of the Reagan Presidency. We look at the personal Ronald Reagan and the contention of critics that his policies didn't match the person. We look at first term and second term policy differences on homelessness, and the contention by supporters that homelessness was focused on by media in the 80's but not during other Presidencies. Finally, we look at Reagan's response to AIDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RONALD REAGAN PART FIVE: THE 1976 CONVENTION

Mar 16th, 2026 3:33 PM

Reagan Battles Ford for the GOP Nomination. He loses. And becomes President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RONALD REAGAN PART FOUR: Central America, Lebanon, Poland and Grenada

Mar 9th, 2026 12:56 PM

James Baker called Reagan's foreign policy "a witches brew." In one country, a longshot try for peace. In others, alliances with warmakers. Reagan's policy towards seven nations - El Salvador, Lebanon, Poland, Nicaragua, China, Grenada and Guatemala examined in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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