http://odeo.com/channels/115720-My-History-Can-Beat-Up-Your-Politics Underdog no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics is a podcast that examines the historical foundation behind today's politics and provides layers and layers of historical insight to help you better understand politics today. My History Can Beat Up Your Politics is a podcast that examines the historical foundation behind today's politics and provides layers and layers of historical insight to help you better understand politics today. TV pundits discuss politics in a vacuum. Cable news tells you everything is 'breaking news' but in most cases, events have long roots in history. In this podcast, we smash and bash the politics of today with a healthy dose of history - bringing you a bett en 40 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:19:51 -0800 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:19:51 -0800 Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25503834-Two-Dollar-Bill-vs-Ten-Dollar-Bill A broad survey of American history from the perspective of Jefferson vs. Hamilton, the rivalry that seems to continue through our politics even today. From William Jennings Bryan to Ronald Reagan, we look at Jeffersonian and Hamiltonian policies and why Ten Dollar is more common, but Two Dollar is more treasured. A broad survey of American history from the perspective of Jefferson vs. Hamilton, the rivalry that seems to continue through our politics even today. From William Jennings Bryan to Ronald Reagan, we look at Jeffersonian and Hamiltonian policies and why Ten Dollar is more common, but Two Dollar is more treasured. A broad survey of American history from the perspective of Jefferson vs. Hamilton, the rivalry that seems to continue through our politics even today. From William Jennings Bryan to Ronald Reagan, we look at Jeffersonian and Hamiltonian policies and why Ten Dollar is more common, but Two Dollar is more treasured. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25503834 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:19:51 -0800 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25466165-New-Jersey-Off-Year-Gov-Race-and-the-Presidency-Q-AA-Questions-and-Attempted-Answers In this cast, We look at the pattern of the off-year NJ governor's race, which occurs after a Presidential election. From the time of Joel Parker and Abe Lincoln to the time of Chris Christie and Barack Obama, there's at least a "more often than not" trend that the party that wins the White House loses NJ the next year. [time didn't permit a full look at VA's off-year but since 1989 there's been the same trend] We also do some Q&AA on Fox News and Reagan's tax cuts. In this cast, We look at the pattern of the off-year NJ governor's race, which occurs after a Presidential election. From the time of Joel Parker and Abe Lincoln to the time of Chris Christie and Barack Obama, there's at least a "more often than not" trend that the party that wins the White House loses NJ the next year. [time didn't permit a full look at VA's off-year but since 1989 there's been the same trend] We also do some Q&AA on Fox News and Reagan's tax cuts. In this cast, We look at the pattern of the off-year NJ governor's race, which occurs after a Presidential election. From the time of Joel Parker and Abe Lincoln to the time of Chris Christie and Barack Obama, there's at least a "more often than not" trend that the party that wins the White House loses NJ the next year. [time didn't permit a full look at VA's off-year but since 1989 there's been the same trend] We also do some Q&AA on Fox News and Reagan's tax cuts. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25466165 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:24:03 -0800 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25466167-Bipartisanship In this cast we look at various compromises and bipartisan/bifactional efforts, including the Compromise of 1850 and a great bipartisan coup that never happened but came very close, as the two great figures of 1990's politics came together to forge a conensus on Social Security. In this cast we look at various compromises and bipartisan/bifactional efforts, including the Compromise of 1850 and a great bipartisan coup that never happened but came very close, as the two great figures of 1990's politics came together to forge a conensus on Social Security. In this cast we look at various compromises and bipartisan/bifactional efforts, including the Compromise of 1850 and a great bipartisan coup that never happened but came very close, as the two great figures of 1990's politics came together to forge a conensus on Social Security. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-22,25466167 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:45:32 -0800 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25466169-Socialism Now a joke on most American ballots, near the turn of the century things were going the Socialists' way. They were clearly the largest third party and the fastest growing -Eugene Debs would get nearly a million votes in 1912 and 1920. Famous writers and celebs joined the cause, and non-craft labor unions mingled with comrades. Socialism has gotten more play in American politics 2009 [in the negative perhaps] than any time since the 30's. We'll examine this and also look at some surprising facts - Why the smartest man in the world was a Socialist and why a leading capitalist thought that's not surprising at all... Why the 1896 Socialist Party platform may have been a winner long-term...how the party suffered from its issues being stolen - but not just by Democrats...and how the only party in America to oppose Stalin in the 1940's was...you guessed it, the Socialists. Now a joke on most American ballots, near the turn of the century things were going the Socialists' way. They were clearly the largest third party and the fastest growing -Eugene Debs would get nearly a million votes in 1912 and 1920. Famous writers and celebs joined the cause, and non-craft labor unions mingled with comrades. Socialism has gotten more play in American politics 2009 [in the negative perhaps] than any time since the 30's. We'll examine this and also look at some surprising facts - Why the smartest man in the world was a Socialist and why a leading capitalist thought that's not surprising at all... Why the 1896 Socialist Party platform may have been a winner long-term...how the party suffered from its issues being stolen - but not just by Democrats...and how the only party in America to oppose Stalin in the 1940's was...you guessed it, the Socialists. Now a joke on most American ballots, near the turn of the century things were going the Socialists' way. They were clearly the largest third party and the fastest growing -Eugene Debs would get nearly a million votes in 1912 and 1920. Famous writers and celebs joined the cause, and non-craft labor unions mingled with comrades. Socialism has gotten more play in American politics 2009 [in the negative perhaps] than any time since the 30's. We'll examine this and also look at some surprising facts - Why the smartest man in the world was a Socialist and why a leading capitalist thought that's not surprising at all... Why the 1896 Socialist Party platform may have been a winner long-term...how the party suffered from its issues being stolen - but not just by Democrats...and how the only party in America to oppose Stalin in the 1940's was...you guessed it, the Socialists. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-17,25466169 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:36:15 -0800 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25466171-How-To-End-a-War-re-podcast-2006 Since we had some trouble with the latest podcast, I thought I'd give listeners something while you wait. How to End a War from 2006. About WWI and Vietnam and talking about Iraq pre-surge. A couple of notes. Apologize for the cheesy intro and the production quality which is on a Radio Shack [no joking] microphone. I make a flub when i say 'The eleventh hour, the eleventh minute, the eleventh day.' The armistace of World war I was just at the top of the hour. Still, the content sort of applies today, doesn't it? Nixon takes over a war with high hopes of ending it in his first year. He does end the war, but its a much longer story than anyone - including the American people, expect. Since we had some trouble with the latest podcast, I thought I'd give listeners something while you wait. How to End a War from 2006. About WWI and Vietnam and talking about Iraq pre-surge. A couple of notes. Apologize for the cheesy intro and the production quality which is on a Radio Shack [no joking] microphone. I make a flub when i say 'The eleventh hour, the eleventh minute, the eleventh day.' The armistace of World war I was just at the top of the hour. Still, the content sort of applies today, doesn't it? Nixon takes over a war with high hopes of ending it in his first year. He does end the war, but its a much longer story than anyone - including the American people, expect. Since we had some trouble with the latest podcast, I thought I'd give listeners something while you wait. How to End a War from 2006. About WWI and Vietnam and talking about Iraq pre-surge. A couple of notes. Apologize for the cheesy intro and the production quality which is on a Radio Shack [no joking] microphone. I make a flub when i say 'The eleventh hour, the eleventh minute, the eleventh day.' The armistace of World war I was just at the top of the hour. Still, the content sort of applies today, doesn't it? Nixon takes over a war with high hopes of ending it in his first year. He does end the war, but its a much longer story than anyone - including the American people, expect. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-16,25466171 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:49:16 -0800 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25446234-Socialism Socialism is getting more play in 2009 [at least as a target] than it has gotten in a long time; perhaps since the 30's or the early teens when it actually was thriving as a political movement. In this podcast we look at: The 'radical' Socialist Labor Platform of 1896 which lost then (but may have won in the long term) Writers and other famous people who advocated socialism How Socialism polls a little higher even today than we might think [Why that would be no surprise to a capitalist economist] The one American political party that oppposed Stalin in the 1930's and 40's (you guessed it, the Socialists) A few old Socialist Party of America ideals are commonly advocated by Republicans (I&R, recall of governors, strong local government) Socialism is getting more play in 2009 [at least as a target] than it has gotten in a long time; perhaps since the 30's or the early teens when it actually was thriving as a political movement. In this podcast we look at: The 'radical' Socialist Labor Platform of 1896 which lost then (but may have won in the long term) Writers and other famous people who advocated socialism How Socialism polls a little higher even today than we might think [Why that would be no surprise to a capitalist economist] The one American political party that oppposed Stalin in the 1930's and 40's (you guessed it, the Socialists) A few old Socialist Party of America ideals are commonly advocated by Republicans (I&R, recall of governors, strong local government) Socialism is getting more play in 2009 [at least as a target] than it has gotten in a long time; perhaps since the 30's or the early teens when it actually was thriving as a political movement. In this podcast we look at: The 'radical' Socialist Labor Platform of 1896 which lost then (but may have won in the long term) Writers and other famous people who advocated socialism How Socialism polls a little higher even today than we might think [Why that would be no surprise to a capitalist economist] The one American political party that oppposed Stalin in the 1930's and 40's (you guessed it, the Socialists) A few old Socialist Party of America ideals are commonly advocated by Republicans (I&R, recall of governors, strong local government) tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25446234 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:34:03 -0800 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25393437-Ink-by-the-Barrel-Obama-and-Bush-Those-Whiggs We examine the old ink by the barrel saying and see if it has validity in current times, esp. with the current Obama vs. Fox battle. Thanks for some great listener questions and comments, which i make my 'attempted' answers to in this one.. Is Obama the same as Bush? Do Democrats win when the economy flops? Who were those crazy Whiggs? Happy Halloween from MHCBUYP We examine the old ink by the barrel saying and see if it has validity in current times, esp. with the current Obama vs. Fox battle. Thanks for some great listener questions and comments, which i make my 'attempted' answers to in this one.. Is Obama the same as Bush? Do Democrats win when the economy flops? Who were those crazy Whiggs? Happy Halloween from MHCBUYP We examine the old ink by the barrel saying and see if it has validity in current times, esp. with the current Obama vs. Fox battle. Thanks for some great listener questions and comments, which i make my 'attempted' answers to in this one.. Is Obama the same as Bush? Do Democrats win when the economy flops? Who were those crazy Whiggs? Happy Halloween from MHCBUYP tag:odeo.com,2009-10-31,25393437 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:57:24 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25366089-Savings-and-Loan-Crisis As we've seen a run of speculation that required a national bailout, its worthwhile to go back just 20 years or so ago and examine the the savings and loan crisis of the 1980's. the similarities are there: an unchecked industry, dependent on real estate in a time of falling prices, lack of regulation from either party. We'll look at FHLBB Edwin Gray and his attempt to curb the deregulation, which lead to his own career being curbed. And we'll think about some ways to control speculative bubbles in the future. As we've seen a run of speculation that required a national bailout, its worthwhile to go back just 20 years or so ago and examine the the savings and loan crisis of the 1980's. the similarities are there: an unchecked industry, dependent on real estate in a time of falling prices, lack of regulation from either party. We'll look at FHLBB Edwin Gray and his attempt to curb the deregulation, which lead to his own career being curbed. And we'll think about some ways to control speculative bubbles in the future. As we've seen a run of speculation that required a national bailout, its worthwhile to go back just 20 years or so ago and examine the the savings and loan crisis of the 1980's. the similarities are there: an unchecked industry, dependent on real estate in a time of falling prices, lack of regulation from either party. We'll look at FHLBB Edwin Gray and his attempt to curb the deregulation, which lead to his own career being curbed. And we'll think about some ways to control speculative bubbles in the future. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-24,25366089 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:36:05 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25279095-Nobel-Prize-Clue-of-62-Fifty-Somethings In this quick cast we look at the Nobel Peace prize. I was as stunned as anyone of the announcement that President Obama had won the Nobel prize While it doesn't match the award given to other Presidents, looking into the history behind the award least shows that the Nobel committee of Norwegians (Norway handles the peace prize, Swedes the others) it is consistent with the historical purpose. We also look at a possible Clue of '62 - why Kennedy's first term Midterm. along with Bush's in 2002 and FDR's in 1934 reveal what will happen next year. And based on an idea from Howard Dean - we look at Healthcare for those over 50. With all the talk of raising age on Social Security, could lowering it on Medicare be the solution for the post-industrial economy. And is it, as Dean thinks, the key for Democrats next year? In this quick cast we look at the Nobel Peace prize. I was as stunned as anyone of the announcement that President Obama had won the Nobel prize While it doesn't match the award given to other Presidents, looking into the history behind the award least shows that the Nobel committee of Norwegians (Norway handles the peace prize, Swedes the others) it is consistent with the historical purpose. We also look at a possible Clue of '62 - why Kennedy's first term Midterm. along with Bush's in 2002 and FDR's in 1934 reveal what will happen next year. And based on an idea from Howard Dean - we look at Healthcare for those over 50. With all the talk of raising age on Social Security, could lowering it on Medicare be the solution for the post-industrial economy. And is it, as Dean thinks, the key for Democrats next year? In this quick cast we look at the Nobel Peace prize. I was as stunned as anyone of the announcement that President Obama had won the Nobel prize While it doesn't match the award given to other Presidents, looking into the history behind the award least shows that the Nobel committee of Norwegians (Norway handles the peace prize, Swedes the others) it is consistent with the historical purpose. We also look at a possible Clue of '62 - why Kennedy's first term Midterm. along with Bush's in 2002 and FDR's in 1934 reveal what will happen next year. And based on an idea from Howard Dean - we look at Healthcare for those over 50. With all the talk of raising age on Social Security, could lowering it on Medicare be the solution for the post-industrial economy. And is it, as Dean thinks, the key for Democrats next year? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25279095 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:00:11 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25259783-Harris-Wofford-and-Richard-Nixon-on-Healthcare Harris Wofford, the former Senator from Pennsylvania, brought the healthcare issue to light with a concise campaign theme. But where is Harris Wofford's theme? Gone. It's missing from today's debate between motivated conservatives and considerate moderates on healthcare. Actually, that's not completely true. Opponents of healthcare reform use Harris Wofford's argument more often than supporters. Speaking of Healthcare Plans... we look at the Nixon Plan, his little talked-about plan to fix healthcare in the 1970's. In many ways it is more radical than the Obama approach. Also Nixon's surprising take on health, Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan, as transcribed to his assistant in his later years, Monica Crowley. Harris Wofford, the former Senator from Pennsylvania, brought the healthcare issue to light with a concise campaign theme. But where is Harris Wofford's theme? Gone. It's missing from today's debate between motivated conservatives and considerate moderates on healthcare. Actually, that's not completely true. Opponents of healthcare reform use Harris Wofford's argument more often than supporters. Speaking of Healthcare Plans... we look at the Nixon Plan, his little talked-about plan to fix healthcare in the 1970's. In many ways it is more radical than the Obama approach. Also Nixon's surprising take on health, Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan, as transcribed to his assistant in his later years, Monica Crowley. Harris Wofford, the former Senator from Pennsylvania, brought the healthcare issue to light with a concise campaign theme. But where is Harris Wofford's theme? Gone. It's missing from today's debate between motivated conservatives and considerate moderates on healthcare. Actually, that's not completely true. Opponents of healthcare reform use Harris Wofford's argument more often than supporters. Speaking of Healthcare Plans... we look at the Nixon Plan, his little talked-about plan to fix healthcare in the 1970's. In many ways it is more radical than the Obama approach. Also Nixon's surprising take on health, Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan, as transcribed to his assistant in his later years, Monica Crowley. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25259783 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:58:12 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25195734-Radical-Conservatives-Czars-Ike-on-Ike-and-More In this cast we look at if conservatives are more radical than icons of the past, 'czars' in the Federal Government, and we 'interview' Eisenhower about several topics. Mostly from listener questions. In this cast we look at if conservatives are more radical than icons of the past, 'czars' in the Federal Government, and we 'interview' Eisenhower about several topics. Mostly from listener questions. In this cast we look at if conservatives are more radical than icons of the past, 'czars' in the Federal Government, and we 'interview' Eisenhower about several topics. Mostly from listener questions. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-27,25195734 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:24:49 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25195735-Radical-Conservatives-Czars-Ike-on-Ike-and-More In this cast we look at if conservatives are more radical than icons of the past, 'czars' in the Federal Government, and we 'interview' Eisenhower about several topics. Mostly from listener questions. In this cast we look at if conservatives are more radical than icons of the past, 'czars' in the Federal Government, and we 'interview' Eisenhower about several topics. Mostly from listener questions. In this cast we look at if conservatives are more radical than icons of the past, 'czars' in the Federal Government, and we 'interview' Eisenhower about several topics. Mostly from listener questions. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-27,25195735 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:23:16 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25195736-Radical-Conservatives-Czars-Ike-on-Ike-and-More In this hodge-podge of listener questions and attempted answers we discuss conservatives today vs. icons of the past, we 'interview' Eisenhower on several big questions and we look at federal government czars U.S. history In this hodge-podge of listener questions and attempted answers we discuss conservatives today vs. icons of the past, we 'interview' Eisenhower on several big questions and we look at federal government czars U.S. history In this hodge-podge of listener questions and attempted answers we discuss conservatives today vs. icons of the past, we 'interview' Eisenhower on several big questions and we look at federal government czars U.S. history tag:odeo.com,2009-09-27,25195736 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:20:23 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25156281-Incredible-Passages Looking at three major changes in Federal domestic policy: Social Security in the 1930's, Medicare in the 1960's and Civil Service Reform in the 1880's we see some interesting points of comparison to today's healthcare debate and a preview of what might happen in Congress. Despite the common view that Social Security and Medicare were pushed through by Presidents, they are both hybrid programs, with bi-partisan or bi-faction elements in the legislation. Both program dissapointed or at least did not satisfy completely the supporters of the ideas behind them. Looking at three major changes in Federal domestic policy: Social Security in the 1930's, Medicare in the 1960's and Civil Service Reform in the 1880's we see some interesting points of comparison to today's healthcare debate and a preview of what might happen in Congress. Despite the common view that Social Security and Medicare were pushed through by Presidents, they are both hybrid programs, with bi-partisan or bi-faction elements in the legislation. Both program dissapointed or at least did not satisfy completely the supporters of the ideas behind them. Looking at three major changes in Federal domestic policy: Social Security in the 1930's, Medicare in the 1960's and Civil Service Reform in the 1880's we see some interesting points of comparison to today's healthcare debate and a preview of what might happen in Congress. Despite the common view that Social Security and Medicare were pushed through by Presidents, they are both hybrid programs, with bi-partisan or bi-faction elements in the legislation. Both program dissapointed or at least did not satisfy completely the supporters of the ideas behind them. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-20,25156281 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:14:18 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25097363-Eisenhower-Profiles-in-Courage-Two-Way-Primaries-Ted-Kennedy-and-More What did Eisenhower mean in his final speech to the nation when he described a 'millitary industrial complex?' In the course of addressing some great questions from listeners that have been simmering for a while, we look at Ike's farewell address and Washington State's top two primary, other podcasts - who really deserves a profile in courage and more. Of course I'll also talk about Ted Kennedy and Obama's school speech. What did Eisenhower mean in his final speech to the nation when he described a 'millitary industrial complex?' In the course of addressing some great questions from listeners that have been simmering for a while, we look at Ike's farewell address and Washington State's top two primary, other podcasts - who really deserves a profile in courage and more. Of course I'll also talk about Ted Kennedy and Obama's school speech. What did Eisenhower mean in his final speech to the nation when he described a 'millitary industrial complex?' In the course of addressing some great questions from listeners that have been simmering for a while, we look at Ike's farewell address and Washington State's top two primary, other podcasts - who really deserves a profile in courage and more. Of course I'll also talk about Ted Kennedy and Obama's school speech. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25097363 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:02:18 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25042282-Assessing-TARP-and-Active-Government This is the most widely anticipated and aggressively handled economic recession in US history. Although the actual crash took many by surprise, the decline in housing prices and the economic downturn was apparent since the end of 2007. The government of George W. Bush was not the passive government of Grant, Cleveland or Hoover. It moved immediately, proposing to buy toxic assests, propping up AIG and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, funding commercial paper and helping the auto industry. We look at the TARP program, and the other government actions, how did the actions look now and compared to history. This is the most widely anticipated and aggressively handled economic recession in US history. Although the actual crash took many by surprise, the decline in housing prices and the economic downturn was apparent since the end of 2007. The government of George W. Bush was not the passive government of Grant, Cleveland or Hoover. It moved immediately, proposing to buy toxic assests, propping up AIG and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, funding commercial paper and helping the auto industry. We look at the TARP program, and the other government actions, how did the actions look now and compared to history. This is the most widely anticipated and aggressively handled economic recession in US history. Although the actual crash took many by surprise, the decline in housing prices and the economic downturn was apparent since the end of 2007. The government of George W. Bush was not the passive government of Grant, Cleveland or Hoover. It moved immediately, proposing to buy toxic assests, propping up AIG and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, funding commercial paper and helping the auto industry. We look at the TARP program, and the other government actions, how did the actions look now and compared to history. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-29,25042282 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:42:09 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24990735-Partisanship-and-Ugly-Politics With screaming activists attending healthcare town halls this month, counter crowds, guns at Presidential rallies, we look at the history of partisanship of disagreement and politics getting ugly. It's not at all hard to do. Politics is a battle for power and not surprisingly, things get ugly quite often. It would be harder to find a time when things weren't so tense. We focus on key areas - The Jay Treaty, McCarthy/La Folette and Nixon-Voorhis and the start of Communism politics, and how could we forget Preston Brooks and his cane. Was Ben Franklin right? That our politics will be run by the "bold and violent?" Or is there aother way. [PS: new intro - experimental at this point] With screaming activists attending healthcare town halls this month, counter crowds, guns at Presidential rallies, we look at the history of partisanship of disagreement and politics getting ugly. It's not at all hard to do. Politics is a battle for power and not surprisingly, things get ugly quite often. It would be harder to find a time when things weren't so tense. We focus on key areas - The Jay Treaty, McCarthy/La Folette and Nixon-Voorhis and the start of Communism politics, and how could we forget Preston Brooks and his cane. Was Ben Franklin right? That our politics will be run by the "bold and violent?" Or is there aother way. [PS: new intro - experimental at this point] With screaming activists attending healthcare town halls this month, counter crowds, guns at Presidential rallies, we look at the history of partisanship of disagreement and politics getting ugly. It's not at all hard to do. Politics is a battle for power and not surprisingly, things get ugly quite often. It would be harder to find a time when things weren't so tense. We focus on key areas - The Jay Treaty, McCarthy/La Folette and Nixon-Voorhis and the start of Communism politics, and how could we forget Preston Brooks and his cane. Was Ben Franklin right? That our politics will be run by the "bold and violent?" Or is there aother way. [PS: new intro - experimental at this point] tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24990735 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:06:56 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24988452-Partisanship-and-Ugly-Politics With screaming activists attending healthcare town halls this month, counter crowds, guns at Presidential rallies, we look at the history of partisanship of disagreement and politics getting ugly. It's not at all hard to do. Politics is a battle for power and not surprisingly, things get ugly quite often. It would be harder to find a time when things weren't so tense. We focus on key areas - The Jay Treaty, McCarthy/La Folette and Nixon-Voorhis and the start of Communism politics, and how could we forget Preston Brooks and his cane. Was Ben Franklin right? That politics will be run by the "bold and violent?" He might have been, but there could be some ways out. But not any hokey "bi-partisan efforts." The only solution is with us. [PS: new intro - experimental at this point] With screaming activists attending healthcare town halls this month, counter crowds, guns at Presidential rallies, we look at the history of partisanship of disagreement and politics getting ugly. It's not at all hard to do. Politics is a battle for power and not surprisingly, things get ugly quite often. It would be harder to find a time when things weren't so tense. We focus on key areas - The Jay Treaty, McCarthy/La Folette and Nixon-Voorhis and the start of Communism politics, and how could we forget Preston Brooks and his cane. Was Ben Franklin right? That politics will be run by the "bold and violent?" He might have been, but there could be some ways out. But not any hokey "bi-partisan efforts." The only solution is with us. [PS: new intro - experimental at this point] With screaming activists attending healthcare town halls this month, counter crowds, guns at Presidential rallies, we look at the history of partisanship of disagreement and politics getting ugly. It's not at all hard to do. Politics is a battle for power and not surprisingly, things get ugly quite often. It would be harder to find a time when things weren't so tense. We focus on key areas - The Jay Treaty, McCarthy/La Folette and Nixon-Voorhis and the start of Communism politics, and how could we forget Preston Brooks and his cane. Was Ben Franklin right? That politics will be run by the "bold and violent?" He might have been, but there could be some ways out. But not any hokey "bi-partisan efforts." The only solution is with us. [PS: new intro - experimental at this point] tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24988452 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:29:42 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24896530-The-Unfinished-9th-Five-States-of-Texas-Single-Payer-and-More More on the Ninth Amendment, its mysterious language and its potential use in the healthcare and gay marriage debates. Also we talk about Texas and its possible five states, single payer healthcare and more. Current legal consensus is that the Ninth is not a 'fountain of rights' as one justice said. Robert Bork said it was an 'inkblot' that we could never understand and thus shouldn't use. Still, it lingers in the Constitution as evidence that the 'people' have more rights than those specifically mentioned. More on the Ninth Amendment, its mysterious language and its potential use in the healthcare and gay marriage debates. Also we talk about Texas and its possible five states, single payer healthcare and more. Current legal consensus is that the Ninth is not a 'fountain of rights' as one justice said. Robert Bork said it was an 'inkblot' that we could never understand and thus shouldn't use. Still, it lingers in the Constitution as evidence that the 'people' have more rights than those specifically mentioned. More on the Ninth Amendment, its mysterious language and its potential use in the healthcare and gay marriage debates. Also we talk about Texas and its possible five states, single payer healthcare and more. Current legal consensus is that the Ninth is not a 'fountain of rights' as one justice said. Robert Bork said it was an 'inkblot' that we could never understand and thus shouldn't use. Still, it lingers in the Constitution as evidence that the 'people' have more rights than those specifically mentioned. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-01,24896530 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:19:48 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24834034-Healthcare We look at the biggest unresolved policy issue in America since tarrif reform: healthcare, from the early days, when it wasn't entirely clear if the "care" was helping the "health", to the first fight for national healthcare and eventually, the passage of Medicare. What are the eight reasons we do we not have a national healthcare system? How did we get the patchwork employer AND government-based system we have, and should it be scrapped in favor of a single system for all? What are the problems with government funded healthcare and market-based healthcare, and what are the problems with an individual mandate system. Finally, how will the politics play out? (It's a HUGE issue, so it's a big podcast, and this one is a mix of facts and opinions....grab a seat. ) We look at the biggest unresolved policy issue in America since tarrif reform: healthcare, from the early days, when it wasn't entirely clear if the "care" was helping the "health", to the first fight for national healthcare and eventually, the passage of Medicare. What are the eight reasons we do we not have a national healthcare system? How did we get the patchwork employer AND government-based system we have, and should it be scrapped in favor of a single system for all? What are the problems with government funded healthcare and market-based healthcare, and what are the problems with an individual mandate system. Finally, how will the politics play out? (It's a HUGE issue, so it's a big podcast, and this one is a mix of facts and opinions....grab a seat. ) We look at the biggest unresolved policy issue in America since tarrif reform: healthcare, from the early days, when it wasn't entirely clear if the "care" was helping the "health", to the first fight for national healthcare and eventually, the passage of Medicare. What are the eight reasons we do we not have a national healthcare system? How did we get the patchwork employer AND government-based system we have, and should it be scrapped in favor of a single system for all? What are the problems with government funded healthcare and market-based healthcare, and what are the problems with an individual mandate system. Finally, how will the politics play out? (It's a HUGE issue, so it's a big podcast, and this one is a mix of facts and opinions....grab a seat. ) tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24834034 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:23:26 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24832947-Healhcare We look at the biggest unresolved policy issue in America since tarrif reform: healthcare, from the early days, when it wasn't entirely clear if the "care" was helping the "health", to the first fight for national healthcare and eventually, the passage of Medicare. What are the eight reasons we do we not have a national healthcare system? How did we get the patchwork employer AND government-based system we have, and should it be scrapped in favor of a single system for all? What are the problems with government funded healthcare and market-based healthcare, and what are the problems with an individual mandate system. Finally, how will the politics play out? (It's a HUGE issue, so it's a big podcast, and this one is a mix of facts and opinions....grab a seat. ) We look at the biggest unresolved policy issue in America since tarrif reform: healthcare, from the early days, when it wasn't entirely clear if the "care" was helping the "health", to the first fight for national healthcare and eventually, the passage of Medicare. What are the eight reasons we do we not have a national healthcare system? How did we get the patchwork employer AND government-based system we have, and should it be scrapped in favor of a single system for all? What are the problems with government funded healthcare and market-based healthcare, and what are the problems with an individual mandate system. Finally, how will the politics play out? (It's a HUGE issue, so it's a big podcast, and this one is a mix of facts and opinions....grab a seat. ) We look at the biggest unresolved policy issue in America since tarrif reform: healthcare, from the early days, when it wasn't entirely clear if the "care" was helping the "health", to the first fight for national healthcare and eventually, the passage of Medicare. What are the eight reasons we do we not have a national healthcare system? How did we get the patchwork employer AND government-based system we have, and should it be scrapped in favor of a single system for all? What are the problems with government funded healthcare and market-based healthcare, and what are the problems with an individual mandate system. Finally, how will the politics play out? (It's a HUGE issue, so it's a big podcast, and this one is a mix of facts and opinions....grab a seat. ) tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24832947 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:19:47 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24773049-What-is-Statehood What is statehood in America? The suffix 'hood' is deliberately abstract, denotes a concept. But as we examine in this podcast, there is no rhyme or reason to what a state is. States were various shapes and sizes from the start of the U.S., and they were in a sense the people that showed up to the room. Politics, not geography have defined new states, and as we look at the immediately plausible 51st state candidates, Puerto Rico and DC included, and some crazy/fantastic candidates for 51st - 55th states (moon bases, underwater exploration, long time occupied areas) we see politics will always be in the offing. What is statehood in America? The suffix 'hood' is deliberately abstract, denotes a concept. But as we examine in this podcast, there is no rhyme or reason to what a state is. States were various shapes and sizes from the start of the U.S., and they were in a sense the people that showed up to the room. Politics, not geography have defined new states, and as we look at the immediately plausible 51st state candidates, Puerto Rico and DC included, and some crazy/fantastic candidates for 51st - 55th states (moon bases, underwater exploration, long time occupied areas) we see politics will always be in the offing. What is statehood in America? The suffix 'hood' is deliberately abstract, denotes a concept. But as we examine in this podcast, there is no rhyme or reason to what a state is. States were various shapes and sizes from the start of the U.S., and they were in a sense the people that showed up to the room. Politics, not geography have defined new states, and as we look at the immediately plausible 51st state candidates, Puerto Rico and DC included, and some crazy/fantastic candidates for 51st - 55th states (moon bases, underwater exploration, long time occupied areas) we see politics will always be in the offing. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-09,24773049 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:59:15 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24746829-Does-Voting-Make-Us-Happy-Did-the-Founders-Care-if-We-Starved-And-Other-Questions Did the Founders care if we starved? Did Henry Clay fuel our modern day healthcare debate? And does Voting Make us Happy? these are questions not directly asked by listeners but which have come in the course of answering the questions as best I can. we take a look at the various voting sytems designed to produce more happiness than straight plurality voting does, and we discuss the big classic question of who looks out for our welfare - state or federal government? Note: They Signed - The Signers of the Declaration Audiobook now available for $3.99. Hear all about the men who signed the document and the document's history, in time for July 4th. Get Your Copy today! Did the Founders care if we starved? Did Henry Clay fuel our modern day healthcare debate? And does Voting Make us Happy? these are questions not directly asked by listeners but which have come in the course of answering the questions as best I can. we take a look at the various voting sytems designed to produce more happiness than straight plurality voting does, and we discuss the big classic question of who looks out for our welfare - state or federal government? Note: They Signed - The Signers of the Declaration Audiobook now available for $3.99. Hear all about the men who signed the document and the document's history, in time for July 4th. Get Your Copy today! Did the Founders care if we starved? Did Henry Clay fuel our modern day healthcare debate? And does Voting Make us Happy? these are questions not directly asked by listeners but which have come in the course of answering the questions as best I can. we take a look at the various voting sytems designed to produce more happiness than straight plurality voting does, and we discuss the big classic question of who looks out for our welfare - state or federal government? Note: They Signed - The Signers of the Declaration Audiobook now available for $3.99. Hear all about the men who signed the document and the document's history, in time for July 4th. Get Your Copy today! tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24746829 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:39:32 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24743162-Shifters-of-American-Foreign-Policy We look at Presidents who have significantly shifted American foreign policy, including (but not limited to)Richard Nixon, James Madison Teddy Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan and Harry Truman. these Presidents contradicted the current policy of the United States in a way that changed the relationship between American and the world. Will Obama be a shifter? we address this in this episode. We look at Presidents who have significantly shifted American foreign policy, including (but not limited to)Richard Nixon, James Madison Teddy Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan and Harry Truman. these Presidents contradicted the current policy of the United States in a way that changed the relationship between American and the world. Will Obama be a shifter? we address this in this episode. We look at Presidents who have significantly shifted American foreign policy, including (but not limited to)Richard Nixon, James Madison Teddy Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan and Harry Truman. these Presidents contradicted the current policy of the United States in a way that changed the relationship between American and the world. Will Obama be a shifter? we address this in this episode. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-21,24743162 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:33:16 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24693117-Pursuit-of-Happiness-Haymarket-Square-Even-More-about-GHWBush-vs-Perot-vs-Clinton-other-topics A few comments and questiions from listeners. The labor movement, Can a constitutional amendement really be unconstitutional?, and listeners take on the GHWBush v Clinton v Perot race of 1992 and whether the race was won by Perot for Clinton. A shout out for Zune listners (roughly 14% of total right now) A few comments and questiions from listeners. The labor movement, Can a constitutional amendement really be unconstitutional?, and listeners take on the GHWBush v Clinton v Perot race of 1992 and whether the race was won by Perot for Clinton. A shout out for Zune listners (roughly 14% of total right now) A few comments and questiions from listeners. The labor movement, Can a constitutional amendement really be unconstitutional?, and listeners take on the GHWBush v Clinton v Perot race of 1992 and whether the race was won by Perot for Clinton. A shout out for Zune listners (roughly 14% of total right now) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24693117 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:29:13 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24702885-Pursuit-of-Happiness-Haymarket-Square-Even-More-about-GHWBush-vs-Perot-vs-Clinton-other-topics A few comments and questiions from listeners. The labor movement, Can a constitutional amendement really be unconstitutional?, and listeners take on the GHWBush v Clinton v Perot race of 1992 and whether the race was won by Perot for Clinton. A shout out for Zune listners (roughly 14% of total right now) A few comments and questiions from listeners. The labor movement, Can a constitutional amendement really be unconstitutional?, and listeners take on the GHWBush v Clinton v Perot race of 1992 and whether the race was won by Perot for Clinton. A shout out for Zune listners (roughly 14% of total right now) A few comments and questiions from listeners. The labor movement, Can a constitutional amendement really be unconstitutional?, and listeners take on the GHWBush v Clinton v Perot race of 1992 and whether the race was won by Perot for Clinton. A shout out for Zune listners (roughly 14% of total right now) tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24702885 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:29:13 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24618857-Shall-Propose-Amendments It's a high bar. 2/3rds of Congress and 3/4ths of the state legislatures, but the Constitution permits its own editing through the amendment process. Twenty seven times, this has occurred. from the right to free speech, to electors for DC, to obscure rules about Congressional salaries, we look at these amendments and their impact and discuss why we may be due for more amendments in the future. It's a high bar. 2/3rds of Congress and 3/4ths of the state legislatures, but the Constitution permits its own editing through the amendment process. Twenty seven times, this has occurred. from the right to free speech, to electors for DC, to obscure rules about Congressional salaries, we look at these amendments and their impact and discuss why we may be due for more amendments in the future. It's a high bar. 2/3rds of Congress and 3/4ths of the state legislatures, but the Constitution permits its own editing through the amendment process. Twenty seven times, this has occurred. from the right to free speech, to electors for DC, to obscure rules about Congressional salaries, we look at these amendments and their impact and discuss why we may be due for more amendments in the future. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24618857 Thu, 28 May 2009 02:11:35 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24702886-Shall-Propose-Amendments It's a high bar. 2/3rds of Congress and 3/4ths of the state legislatures, but the Constitution permits its own editing through the amendment process. Twenty seven times, this has occurred. from the right to free speech, to electors for DC, to obscure rules about Congressional salaries, we look at these amendments and their impact and discuss why we may be due for more amendments in the future. It's a high bar. 2/3rds of Congress and 3/4ths of the state legislatures, but the Constitution permits its own editing through the amendment process. Twenty seven times, this has occurred. from the right to free speech, to electors for DC, to obscure rules about Congressional salaries, we look at these amendments and their impact and discuss why we may be due for more amendments in the future. It's a high bar. 2/3rds of Congress and 3/4ths of the state legislatures, but the Constitution permits its own editing through the amendment process. Twenty seven times, this has occurred. from the right to free speech, to electors for DC, to obscure rules about Congressional salaries, we look at these amendments and their impact and discuss why we may be due for more amendments in the future. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24702886 Thu, 28 May 2009 02:11:35 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24600451-Specter-Defection-American-Socialism-Obama-as-Centrist-Perot-Hurting-GHW-Bush-and-other-Listener-Questions Are we getting socialistic? Does Specter's defection mean Republicans are finished?, Did Perot truly hurt George H.W. Bush in the 1992 race? Some great questions from the listeners. Are we getting socialistic? Does Specter's defection mean Republicans are finished?, Did Perot truly hurt George H.W. Bush in the 1992 race? Some great questions from the listeners. Are we getting socialistic? Does Specter's defection mean Republicans are finished?, Did Perot truly hurt George H.W. Bush in the 1992 race? Some great questions from the listeners. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-23,24600451 Sat, 23 May 2009 13:06:44 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24702887-Specter-Defection-American-Socialism-Obama-as-Centrist-Perot-Hurting-GHW-Bush-and-other-Listener-Questions Are we getting socialistic? Does Specter's defection mean Republicans are finished?, Did Perot truly hurt George H.W. Bush in the 1992 race? Some great questions from the listeners. Are we getting socialistic? Does Specter's defection mean Republicans are finished?, Did Perot truly hurt George H.W. Bush in the 1992 race? Some great questions from the listeners. Are we getting socialistic? Does Specter's defection mean Republicans are finished?, Did Perot truly hurt George H.W. Bush in the 1992 race? Some great questions from the listeners. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-23,24702887 Sat, 23 May 2009 13:06:44 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24702888-Flotsam-and-Jetsam-of-the-2008-Election A Presidential election with several high profile historic events, including the 2nd nomination of a woman for Vice President and the election of the first African American president, meant that some little, interesting, but not as significant events got lost. But there were several smaller events of historical what we might call 'micro' events that also are visible: the first win of a single electoral vote from a state that allowed electoral vote splitting, the 2nd time an IL candidate beat a NY candidate and offered the Secretary of State job to his rival, the slow 'blueing' of the state of Arizona -- missed because John McCain happened to be from that state, the first President elected born in one of the '1959' States of Alaska and Hawaii, as well as other trends. A Presidential election with several high profile historic events, including the 2nd nomination of a woman for Vice President and the election of the first African American president, meant that some little, interesting, but not as significant events got lost. But there were several smaller events of historical what we might call 'micro' events that also are visible: the first win of a single electoral vote from a state that allowed electoral vote splitting, the 2nd time an IL candidate beat a NY candidate and offered the Secretary of State job to his rival, the slow 'blueing' of the state of Arizona -- missed because John McCain happened to be from that state, the first President elected born in one of the '1959' States of Alaska and Hawaii, as well as other trends. A Presidential election with several high profile historic events, including the 2nd nomination of a woman for Vice President and the election of the first African American president, meant that some little, interesting, but not as significant events got lost. But there were several smaller events of historical what we might call 'micro' events that also are visible: the first win of a single electoral vote from a state that allowed electoral vote splitting, the 2nd time an IL candidate beat a NY candidate and offered the Secretary of State job to his rival, the slow 'blueing' of the state of Arizona -- missed because John McCain happened to be from that state, the first President elected born in one of the '1959' States of Alaska and Hawaii, as well as other trends. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-16,24702888 Sat, 16 May 2009 04:14:26 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24569040-Flotsam-and-Jetsam-of-the-2008-Election A Presidential election with several high profile historic events, including the 2nd nomination of a woman for Vice President and the election of the first African American president, meant that some little, interesting, but not as significant events got lost. But there were several smaller events of historical what we might call 'micro' events that also are visible: the first win of a single electoral vote from a state that allowed electoral vote splitting, the 2nd time an IL candidate beat a NY candidate and offered the Secretary of State job to his rival, the slow 'blueing' of the state of Arizona -- missed because John McCain happened to be from that state, the first President elected born in one of the '1959' States of Alaska and Hawaii, as well as other trends. A Presidential election with several high profile historic events, including the 2nd nomination of a woman for Vice President and the election of the first African American president, meant that some little, interesting, but not as significant events got lost. But there were several smaller events of historical what we might call 'micro' events that also are visible: the first win of a single electoral vote from a state that allowed electoral vote splitting, the 2nd time an IL candidate beat a NY candidate and offered the Secretary of State job to his rival, the slow 'blueing' of the state of Arizona -- missed because John McCain happened to be from that state, the first President elected born in one of the '1959' States of Alaska and Hawaii, as well as other trends. A Presidential election with several high profile historic events, including the 2nd nomination of a woman for Vice President and the election of the first African American president, meant that some little, interesting, but not as significant events got lost. But there were several smaller events of historical what we might call 'micro' events that also are visible: the first win of a single electoral vote from a state that allowed electoral vote splitting, the 2nd time an IL candidate beat a NY candidate and offered the Secretary of State job to his rival, the slow 'blueing' of the state of Arizona -- missed because John McCain happened to be from that state, the first President elected born in one of the '1959' States of Alaska and Hawaii, as well as other trends. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-16,24569040 Sat, 16 May 2009 04:14:26 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24702889-Souter-Torture-and-Other-Topics A bit about Justice David Souter and some other topics from listener questions on Facebook. Souter will be remembered I think most for his role in the Casey vs. Planned Parenthood of Southeast PA decision. and for a story (along with Oliver Wendell Holmes and Earl Warren) of a Justice who ended up not delighting the man who appointed him. Also I address to some extent questions about the recent release of CIA'torture' memos and other topics. A bit about Justice David Souter and some other topics from listener questions on Facebook. Souter will be remembered I think most for his role in the Casey vs. Planned Parenthood of Southeast PA decision. and for a story (along with Oliver Wendell Holmes and Earl Warren) of a Justice who ended up not delighting the man who appointed him. Also I address to some extent questions about the recent release of CIA'torture' memos and other topics. A bit about Justice David Souter and some other topics from listener questions on Facebook. Souter will be remembered I think most for his role in the Casey vs. Planned Parenthood of Southeast PA decision. and for a story (along with Oliver Wendell Holmes and Earl Warren) of a Justice who ended up not delighting the man who appointed him. Also I address to some extent questions about the recent release of CIA'torture' memos and other topics. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24702889 Mon, 04 May 2009 06:02:45 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24535743-Souter-Torture-and-Other-Topics A bit about Justice David Souter and some other topics from listener questions on Facebook. Souter will be remembered I think most for his role in the Casey vs. Planned Parenthood of Southeast PA decision. and for a story (along with Oliver Wendell Holmes and Earl Warren) of a Justice who ended up not delighting the man who appointed him. Also I address to some extent questions about the recent release of CIA'torture' memos and other topics. A bit about Justice David Souter and some other topics from listener questions on Facebook. Souter will be remembered I think most for his role in the Casey vs. Planned Parenthood of Southeast PA decision. and for a story (along with Oliver Wendell Holmes and Earl Warren) of a Justice who ended up not delighting the man who appointed him. Also I address to some extent questions about the recent release of CIA'torture' memos and other topics. A bit about Justice David Souter and some other topics from listener questions on Facebook. Souter will be remembered I think most for his role in the Casey vs. Planned Parenthood of Southeast PA decision. and for a story (along with Oliver Wendell Holmes and Earl Warren) of a Justice who ended up not delighting the man who appointed him. Also I address to some extent questions about the recent release of CIA'torture' memos and other topics. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24535743 Mon, 04 May 2009 06:02:45 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24702890-Monroe-1817 James Monroe is both one of the most important, and obscure Presidents. It is probably because there he's one of many Virginian Presidents between 1801-25, and he followed a President (James Madison) with the same initials. Yet his Presidency was significant as a less partisan President who wanted to influence Congress and use American power on the world stage. The first year of his Presidency, 1817, would see these trends take shape. James Monroe is both one of the most important, and obscure Presidents. It is probably because there he's one of many Virginian Presidents between 1801-25, and he followed a President (James Madison) with the same initials. Yet his Presidency was significant as a less partisan President who wanted to influence Congress and use American power on the world stage. The first year of his Presidency, 1817, would see these trends take shape. James Monroe is both one of the most important, and obscure Presidents. It is probably because there he's one of many Virginian Presidents between 1801-25, and he followed a President (James Madison) with the same initials. Yet his Presidency was significant as a less partisan President who wanted to influence Congress and use American power on the world stage. The first year of his Presidency, 1817, would see these trends take shape. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-01,24702890 Fri, 01 May 2009 08:47:49 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24524725-Monroe-1817 James Monroe is both one of the most important, and obscure Presidents. It is probably because there he's one of many Virginian Presidents between 1801-25, and he followed a President (James Madison) with the same initials. Yet his Presidency was significant as a less partisan President who wanted to influence Congress and use American power on the world stage. The first year of his Presidency, 1817, would see these trends take shape. James Monroe is both one of the most important, and obscure Presidents. It is probably because there he's one of many Virginian Presidents between 1801-25, and he followed a President (James Madison) with the same initials. Yet his Presidency was significant as a less partisan President who wanted to influence Congress and use American power on the world stage. The first year of his Presidency, 1817, would see these trends take shape. James Monroe is both one of the most important, and obscure Presidents. It is probably because there he's one of many Virginian Presidents between 1801-25, and he followed a President (James Madison) with the same initials. Yet his Presidency was significant as a less partisan President who wanted to influence Congress and use American power on the world stage. The first year of his Presidency, 1817, would see these trends take shape. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-01,24524725 Fri, 01 May 2009 08:47:49 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25366090-Pubs-and-American-Politics-Veeps-and-Tea-Listener-Questions In this episode we discuss the importance of pubs (taverns, really) in American politics and three in particular. We discuss the trend of 'tea parties' to protest taxes, and vice presidents, in reaction to listener questions. Some great questions on the Facebook group and on this site, keep them coming. I can't always address questions but I'm glad to hear about what you are thinking and some of them generate ideas as we move along. In this episode we discuss the importance of pubs (taverns, really) in American politics and three in particular. We discuss the trend of 'tea parties' to protest taxes, and vice presidents, in reaction to listener questions. Some great questions on the Facebook group and on this site, keep them coming. I can't always address questions but I'm glad to hear about what you are thinking and some of them generate ideas as we move along. In this episode we discuss the importance of pubs (taverns, really) in American politics and three in particular. We discuss the trend of 'tea parties' to protest taxes, and vice presidents, in reaction to listener questions. Some great questions on the Facebook group and on this site, keep them coming. I can't always address questions but I'm glad to hear about what you are thinking and some of them generate ideas as we move along. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,25366090 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:04:22 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24485228-Pubs-and-American-Politics-Veeps-and-Tea-Listener-Questions In this episode we discuss the importance of pubs (taverns, really) in American politics and three in particular. We discuss the trend of 'tea parties' to protest taxes, and vice presidents, in reaction to listener questions. Some great questions on the Facebook group and on this site, keep them coming. I can't always address questions but I'm glad to hear about what you are thinking and some of them generate ideas as we move along. In this episode we discuss the importance of pubs (taverns, really) in American politics and three in particular. We discuss the trend of 'tea parties' to protest taxes, and vice presidents, in reaction to listener questions. Some great questions on the Facebook group and on this site, keep them coming. I can't always address questions but I'm glad to hear about what you are thinking and some of them generate ideas as we move along. In this episode we discuss the importance of pubs (taverns, really) in American politics and three in particular. We discuss the trend of 'tea parties' to protest taxes, and vice presidents, in reaction to listener questions. Some great questions on the Facebook group and on this site, keep them coming. I can't always address questions but I'm glad to hear about what you are thinking and some of them generate ideas as we move along. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24485228 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:04:22 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24702891-Pubs-and-American-Politics-Veeps-and-Tea-Listener-Questions In this episode we discuss the importance of pubs (taverns, really) in American politics and three in particular. We discuss the trend of 'tea parties' to protest taxes, and vice presidents, in reaction to listener questions. Some great questions on the Facebook group and on this site, keep them coming. I can't always address questions but I'm glad to hear about what you are thinking and some of them generate ideas as we move along. In this episode we discuss the importance of pubs (taverns, really) in American politics and three in particular. We discuss the trend of 'tea parties' to protest taxes, and vice presidents, in reaction to listener questions. Some great questions on the Facebook group and on this site, keep them coming. I can't always address questions but I'm glad to hear about what you are thinking and some of them generate ideas as we move along. In this episode we discuss the importance of pubs (taverns, really) in American politics and three in particular. We discuss the trend of 'tea parties' to protest taxes, and vice presidents, in reaction to listener questions. Some great questions on the Facebook group and on this site, keep them coming. I can't always address questions but I'm glad to hear about what you are thinking and some of them generate ideas as we move along. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24702891 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:04:22 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25366092-Taft-1909 The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,25366092 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:57:00 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24702892-Taft-1909 The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24702892 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:57:00 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24453825-Taft-1909 The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24453825 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:57:00 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24462538-Taft-1909 The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency. And how he set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform, and found challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24462538 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:57:00 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24452544-Taft-1909 The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform and find challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform and find challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. The story of William Howard, a President with his own limited (one might say old fashioned) view of the Presidency set out to process a big issue in American politics at the time, tarrif reform and find challenges strong enough to put him on the outs with Republicans. He would have some foreign policy successes in this first year, but all the while lurking in the background was the man who came before, Teddy Roosevelt, in Africa much of this year but still a factor. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24452544 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:51:24 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25366094-Pirates-Progressives-Lincoln-and-Bush-Legacy-Harvey-Milk-other-Listener-Questions In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-11,25366094 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:48:37 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24439571-Pirates-Progressives-Lincoln-and-Bush-Legacy-Harvey-Milk-other-Listener-Questions In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-11,24439571 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:48:37 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24702893-Pirates-Progressives-Lincoln-and-Bush-Legacy-Harvey-Milk-other-Listener-Questions In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-11,24702893 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:48:37 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24462539-Pirates-Progressives-Lincoln-and-Bush-Legacy-Harvey-Milk-other-Listener-Questions In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. In this cast , we talk about the return of pirates, the Progressive Era, more on former President George W. Bush's legacy, and other topics. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-11,24462539 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:48:37 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25366095-American-Financial-Panics Financial panics like the one we experienced in 2008 and are continuing to experience in 2009 are actually common in American history. In this cast we look at the paper money crash of 1819, the bank bust of 1834 and the overzealous land and railroad bubble burst of 1857. What is clear with even a cursory look is the factors are the same: too much banking activity, too much land bought on speculation with leveraged funds, too little government watchdoging. We look at these 19th century situations mostly to see how common what we are experiencing now is (even Thomas Jefferson was a 19th century victim of a mortgage gone bad) but also for any lessons about recovery today. Financial panics like the one we experienced in 2008 and are continuing to experience in 2009 are actually common in American history. In this cast we look at the paper money crash of 1819, the bank bust of 1834 and the overzealous land and railroad bubble burst of 1857. What is clear with even a cursory look is the factors are the same: too much banking activity, too much land bought on speculation with leveraged funds, too little government watchdoging. We look at these 19th century situations mostly to see how common what we are experiencing now is (even Thomas Jefferson was a 19th century victim of a mortgage gone bad) but also for any lessons about recovery today. Financial panics like the one we experienced in 2008 and are continuing to experience in 2009 are actually common in American history. In this cast we look at the paper money crash of 1819, the bank bust of 1834 and the overzealous land and railroad bubble burst of 1857. What is clear with even a cursory look is the factors are the same: too much banking activity, too much land bought on speculation with leveraged funds, too little government watchdoging. We look at these 19th century situations mostly to see how common what we are experiencing now is (even Thomas Jefferson was a 19th century victim of a mortgage gone bad) but also for any lessons about recovery today. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,25366095 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:21:25 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/24415369-American-Financial-Panics Financial panics like the one we experienced in 2008 and are continuing to experience in 2009 are actually common in American history. In this cast we look at the paper money crash of 1819, the bank bust of 1834 and the overzealous land and railroad bubble burst of 1857. What is clear with even a cursory look is the factors are the same: too much banking activity, too much land bought on speculation with leveraged funds, too little government watchdoging. We look at these 19th century situations mostly to see how common what we are experiencing now is (even Thomas Jefferson was a 19th century victim of a mortgage gone bad) but also for any lessons about recovery today. Financial panics like the one we experienced in 2008 and are continuing to experience in 2009 are actually common in American history. In this cast we look at the paper money crash of 1819, the bank bust of 1834 and the overzealous land and railroad bubble burst of 1857. What is clear with even a cursory look is the factors are the same: too much banking activity, too much land bought on speculation with leveraged funds, too little government watchdoging. We look at these 19th century situations mostly to see how common what we are experiencing now is (even Thomas Jefferson was a 19th century victim of a mortgage gone bad) but also for any lessons about recovery today. Financial panics like the one we experienced in 2008 and are continuing to experience in 2009 are actually common in American history. In this cast we look at the paper money crash of 1819, the bank bust of 1834 and the overzealous land and railroad bubble burst of 1857. What is clear with even a cursory look is the factors are the same: too much banking activity, too much land bought on speculation with leveraged funds, too little government watchdoging. We look at these 19th century situations mostly to see how common what we are experiencing now is (even Thomas Jefferson was a 19th century victim of a mortgage gone bad) but also for any lessons about recovery today. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24415369 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:21:25 -0700 no My History Can Beat Up Your Politics