Best Politics Private Feed Podcasts (2024)

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"Voices from Gettysburg" with Allen Guelzo 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Gathering a treasure trove of powerful, rare, and haunting original documents, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo presents a uniquely readable and intimate oral history of the Civil War's turning point. We hear from a Union staff officer, a Confederate amputee, artilleryman, a sympathetic Northern woman, a…

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Is this anyway to run a airline and other things that are upsetting 32:56

2M ago32:56

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Send us a Text Message. Flying Sucks, Jobs of the Future, why Bob Eubanks never liked Gary, And why Kenny needs new Porn! Support the Show.By Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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The Bully Pulpit 24:25

2M ago24:25

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Trump threatens to prosecute his political rivals... Why even a felony conviction won't upend this race... And does the bully pulpit still exist? Links we discussed: Trump Says He Has ‘Every Right’ to Prosecute His Rivals Even a Felony Conviction Likely Won’t Upend This Race Trump’s Vows Put Rule of Law on the Ballot How Much More Warning Do Voters…

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"Pennsylvania Government and Politics" with Thomas Baldino and Paula Duda Holoviak 57:18

2M ago57:18

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This book provides a comprehensive examination of the Keystone State's formal and informal political institutions and players, past and present, and elucidates the place each holds in governing the commonwealth today. Covering a period of more than three hundred years, this volume presents a clear and succinct overview of the commonwealth's politic…

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Pent Up Rants 34:04

3M ago34:04

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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes we need to let off a little steam Support the Show.By Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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"Work, Fight, Or Play Ball" with William Ecenbarger 48:07

3M ago48:07

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In 1918, Bethlehem Steel started the world's greatest industrial baseball league. Appealing to Major League Baseball players looking to avoid service in the Great War, teams employed "ringers" like Babe Ruth, Rogers Hornsby, and Shoeless Joe Jackson in what became scornfully known as "safe shelter" leagues. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-sig…

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"Gen X Pittsburgh" with David Rullo 57:39

3M ago57:39

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Beginning in the early 1990s, Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood began to transform from the post-industrial morass it had been suffering for the last few decades. Artists began to rent empty apartments, what were once shot-and-a-beer bars became hip dive bars and entrepreneurs found inexpensive real estate to follow their visions. It was in this…

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"Harrisburg in WWI and the 1918 Pandemic" with Rodney Ross 52:13

3M ago52:13

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In 1917, at the start of World War I, among global war and a global pandemic, Harrisburgers stepped up and served. The city experienced tribulations as residents feared espionage, suspected foreigners and demanded loyalty. Hospitals struggled with the 1918 flu at their doorstep. Join author Rodney Ross as he charts the World War I era and the Harri…

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Catch and Kill 22:21

4M ago22:21

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The Trump trial and the split screen campaign. And Mike Johnson's power is backed by Democrats. Links we discussed: The Split Screen for the Next 6 Weeks Trump Is Already Testifying Trump Is a Pretty Weak Strongman Being Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed Chaos and Oppression Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback…

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Original MTV VJ Mark Goodman 51:08

4M ago51:08

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Send us a Text Message. He host two shows on Sirius XM, he's got a new podcast and he shares what he really thinks about Kenny Support the Show.By Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Boxed In On Abortion 24:02

4M ago24:02

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Arizona's abortion ruling is a disaster for Trump and Republicans. Stubborn inflation is a problem for Biden and Democrats. Can red states knock Biden off the ballot? Links we discussed Trump Flails on Abortion Fed May Not Cut Interest Rates This Year Red States Threaten to Keep Biden Off the Ballot Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire …

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Susie Essman will no longer "Curb" her Enthusiasm 53:32

4M ago53:32

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Send us a Text Message. She yelled, she cursed, she insulted. And we're gonna miss her. Susie Essman talks about her years on "Curb", what's next and what made the show so funny. Support the Show.By Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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"George Washington in the French & Indian War" with Scott Patchan 56:42

4M ago56:42

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George Washington has frequently been criticized for his first military campaign, which sparked the French and Indian War. While his campaign failed to meet its objectives, Washington experienced his first taste of military command, dealing with situations that ultimately proved beyond his control, and learned lessons that made him into the man who…

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Watching Fox News 26:23

5M ago26:23

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Does watching Fox News make you less informed? Could the House flip to Democratic control? Does RFK Jr. hurt Biden or Trump more? Links we discussed Those Who Don’t Watch Fox Less Likely to Vote for Trump Democrats Need to Be Ready If GOP Loses Control Biden Holds Small Lead Nationally RFK Jr. the Spoiler Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political…

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Matt Perault, Ramya Krishnan, and Alan Rozenshtein Talk About the TikTok Divestment and Ban Bill 50:32

5M ago50:32

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Last week the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that would require ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the popular social media app TikTok, to divest its ownership in the platform or face TikTok being banned in the United States. Although prospects for the bill in the Senate remain uncertain, President Biden has said he wil…

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Jawboning at the Supreme Court 51:38

5M ago51:38

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Today, we’re bringing you an episode of Arbiters of Truth, our series on the information ecosystem. On March 18, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Murthy v. Missouri, concerning the potential First Amendment implications of government outreach to social media platforms—what’s sometimes known as jawboning. The case arrived at the Supreme Cou…

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Chances are Ed Zwick Made One of Your Favorite Movies 50:21

5M ago50:21

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Send us a Text Message. Writer/Director Ed Zwick talks to us about his new book and making movies. A partial list of his credits include: "Thirtysomething" (Co-Creator) "About Last Night" (Director) "Glory" (Director) "Shakespeare in Love" (Producer) "Courage Under fire" (Director) "Defiance" (Director, Co-Writer) "Legends of the Fall" (Director) "…

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Which GOP Candidates Were Worse: 2016 or 2024? 26:24

5M ago26:24

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Which set of candidates were worse — 2016 or 2024? What do the polls really say eight months before the election? Does RFK Jr. matter? Links we discussed There’s Plenty of Time for Biden to Catch Up Democracy Dies In Trumpian Boredom Why RFK Jr. Should Hurt Trump More Than Biden Democrats Go to War Against Third Party Candidates Some more links: Ta…

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"The Game that Saved the NHL" with Ed Gruver 57:20

5M ago57:20

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In late 1975 and early 1976, at the height of the Cold War, two of the Soviet Union's long-dominant national hockey teams traveled to North America to play an eight-game series against the best teams in the National Hockey League. The culmination of the "Super Series" was reigning Soviet League champion HC CSKA Moscow's face-off against the defendi…

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Trumpification 24:39

6M ago24:39

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The Trumpification of the Republican Party is now complete. Links we discussed Mitch McConnell’s Legacy Is Donald Trump Mitch McConnell Surrenders to Trump McConnell to Step Down as GOP Leader Trump Pushes Steve Daines to Run for Senate GOP Leader John Thune Soft Launches Bid for Senate GOP Leader Cornyn Talked to Trump About Running for Senate Lea…

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"Telling of the Anthracite" with Philip Mosley 59:06

5M ago59:06

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"Telling of the Anthracite" explores the various ways in which anthracite history has been represented and remembered since 1960, the chosen date for the start of the "posthistorical" era coinciding approximately with the Knox mine disaster (1959) and the beginning of the Centralia mine fire (1962-), two cataclysmic and fateful events that symboliz…

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"That Our Daughters May Be as Cornerstones" with Chad Leinaweaver 50:40

6M ago50:40

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Irving College was the first college to offer degrees in the arts and sciences to women and that two of its buildings still stand to this day. Named after famed author Washington Irving, this college for women was part of a nationwide trend in the nineteenth century to finally educate women, but a trend that was always fraught with opposition. pcnt…

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Biden Isn't Going Anywhere 22:06

6M ago22:06

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No one is replacing Biden on the ticket. Trump takes over the RNC. Democrats get a big win on Long Island. Links we discussed One in Five Believe Taylor Swift Conspiracy Replacing Biden Why Trump Needs to Take Over the RNC So Quickly Jon Stewart Returns Biden Campaign Joins TikTok Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's News…

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"On a Great Battlefield" with Jennifer Murray 57:13

6M ago57:13

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Of the more than seventy sites associated with the Civil War era that the National Park Service manages, none hold more national appeal and recognition than Gettysburg National Military Park. In "On a Great Battlefield," Jennifer M. Murray chronicles the administration of the National Park Service and how it educates the public about the battle and…

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One Year On 26:39

7M ago26:39

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Trial Balloon celebrates its first year with Taylor Swift. And then we unpack how Joe Biden was handed a gift by Republicans on immigration. Links we discussed Taylor Swift (The GOP’s Version) Lankford’s Make-or-Break Moment on the Border Quote of the Day Biden Campaign Builds Big Fundraising Lead Why Trump Needs Nikki Haley Out Now Some more links…

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Illeana Douglas: Movies Matter 53:09

7M ago53:09

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Send us a Text Message. Actress/Author Illeana Douglas is our guest. Her film credits include some of the most unforgettable movies of our time;“Cape Fear”, “Goodfellas” and “To Die For”. We talk about her very interesting upbringing, her love of movies and her new book “Connecticut in the Movies: From Dream House to Dark Suburbia”. Support the Sho…

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Rolling to the White House 21:12

7M ago21:12

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Is Donald Trump rolling to the White House or is he in trouble? Democracy and immigration are the toughest issues. Links we discussed Can Anyone Stop Trump’s March to the Nomination? Trump Could Wrap Up Nomination By End of February Even the Battle for Second Turned Out Well for Trump Trump Holds Solid Lead Over Biden in Georgia Some more links: Ta…

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Who Killed JFK and other things we forgot to mention in 2023 39:54

7M ago39:54

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Send us a Text Message. Plus! Do movies about real people have an obligation to the truth? And what should Kenny do about the mistaken text inviting him to a party and blueberry pie? Support the Show.By Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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14th Amendment Mailbag 28:08

8M ago28:08

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Should Democrats try to disqualify Trump from the ballot? Or will it backfire? Links we discussed: Trump Set to Appeal 14th Amendment Cases Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback

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How Are the TikTok Bans Holding Up in Court? 49:27

8M ago49:27

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In May 2023, Montana passed a new law that would ban the use of TikTok within the state starting on January 1, 2024. But as of today, TikTok is still legal in the state of Montana—thanks to a preliminary injunction issued by a federal district judge, who found that the Montana law likely violated the First Amendment. In Texas, meanwhile, another fe…

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Bankrupt 31:32

8M ago31:32

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Trump's eligibility in question. Rudy's moral bankruptcy leads to his financial bankruptcy. It's too early to worry about the horse race polls. Links we discussed: The Immediate Impact of the Colorado Ruling What Do Biden’s Poor Numbers Really Mean? Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter…

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Jeff Horwitz on Broken Code and Reporting on Facebook 53:58

8M ago53:58

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In 2021, the Wall Street Journal published a monster scoop: a series of articles about Facebook’s inner workings, which showed that employees within the famously secretive company had raised alarms about potential harms caused by Facebook’s products. Now, Jeff Horwitz, the reporter behind that scoop, has a new book out, titled “Broken Code”—which d…

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"Emotional Brandywine" with Karl Kuerner & Bruce Mowday 57:06

8M ago57:06

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The September 11, 1777, battle of Brandywine, a defeat for General George Washington, is too often forgotten by historians. Brandywine was one of the most important engagements of the war, also the largest land battle. Lafayette began his rise to an American hero that afternoon when he shed his blood for American freedom. Artist Karl J. Kuerner and…

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A Rug Story 53:33

9M ago53:33

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Send us a Text Message. Kenny is back from Istanbul and he’s learned a few things about rugs. And big time movie/TV/Theater mogul Mark Gordon calls in while we’re doing the show and tells Gary he may be in his next play! Support the Show.By Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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A Dictator for 'Just One Day' 19:04

8M ago19:04

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The House GOP's majority shrinks further. Donald Trump knew exactly what he was saying. Nikki Haley is number two. Links we discussed: The Inflation Disconnect Scared of Chris Christie Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback

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"Youghiogheny: Appalachian River" with Tim Palmer 57:09

9M ago57:09

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Turbulent rapids and wild shorelines of the Youghiogheny River highlight natural wonders of the Appalachian Mountains, and midway on the stream's revealing path, Ohiopyle State Park is a showcase of beauty and has become a recreational hotspot where the river thunders over its iconic falls and cascades through the wooded gorges of Pennsylvania. Now…

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Will Generative AI Reshape Elections? 49:03

9M ago49:03

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard a great deal over the last year about generative AI and how it’s going to reshape various aspects of our society. That includes elections. With one year until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, we thought it would be a good time to step back and take a look at how generative AI might a…

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Thanksgiving Mailbag 24:48

9M ago24:48

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We discuss Biden's chances, Trump's retribution, flipping congressmen, ranked choice voting, and our friend in Copenhagen. Some links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback

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One Year Out 35:11

9M ago35:11

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What the 2023 off-year elections mean for 2024. And what Joe Manchin not running for re-election means for Joe Biden. Links we discussed: The Polls Weren’t That Bad The Road to 2024 An Off-Year Blue Wave Who Knew Taking Away Rights Was So Unpopular? Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter…

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When Naturally Stupid meets Artificial Intelligence 36:56

10M ago36:56

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Send us a Text Message. Fortunately for us, Gary’s beautiful wife, Shannon, is a software designer and she helps explain it to us. And Kenny fills us in on some interesting facts that very few people care about Support the Show.By Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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It's a Later Problem 28:26

10M ago28:26

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Republicans finally settle on a House Speaker but he wasn't really vetted. Meanwhile, Trump's co-defendants are flipping. Links we discussed: The House Considers Mike Johnson Mike Johnson Is Trump’s Perfect Speaker The Speaker Candidates to Watch Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter…

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Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I'm a hundred and four? 27:42

10M ago27:42

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Send us a Text Message. Boomers parents are living into their 100s. It's predicted boomers will live even longer. Boy, our kids are gonna be pissed. Also, Kenny tells of the sexual encounter that still confuses him. And Gary finally shows us his halo. A don’t miss episode! (Unless you have something else to do) Support the Show.…

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The Crisis Facing Efforts to Counter Election Disinformation 57:00

10M ago57:00

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Over the course of the last two presidential elections, efforts by social media platforms and independent researchers to prevent falsehoods from spreading about election integrity have become increasingly central to civic health. But the warning signs are flashing as we head into 2024. And platforms are arguably in a worse position to counter false…

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Divided We Fall 22:06

11M ago22:06

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The political realities of the terrorist attack on Israel and it's not your father's Republican party anymore. Links we discussed: Father Strips Down at School Board Meeting The Politics of Israel’s Response Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback

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Eoin Macken's Got it Good 45:03

10M ago45:03

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Send us a Text Message. Eoin Macken star of the hit NBC series "La Brea" is our guest. Eoin shares his thoughts on acting, his thoughts on accents, working with Dinosaurs, dating Neanderthals, and would he rather die from the heat or the cold. Support the Show.By Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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"The Philadelphia Campaign, 1777" with Michael Harris 53:11

10M ago53:11

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The British Army in North America conducted two campaigns in 1777. John Burgoyne led one army south from Canada to seize control of the Lake Champlain-Hudson River corridor resulting in the battle of Saratoga. Rather than assist Burgoyne's campaign, William Howe led his army from New York City on the Philadelphia campaign. Although Howe captured Ph…

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Talking AI with Data and Society’s Janet Haven 46:22

11M ago46:22

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Today, we’re bringing you an episode of Arbiters of Truth, our series on the information ecosystem. And we’re discussing the hot topic of the moment: artificial intelligence. There are a lot of less-than-informed takes out there about AI and whether it’s going to kill us all—so we’re glad to be able to share an interview that hopefully cuts through…

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"If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania" Volume 2 with Scott Mingus & Eric Wittenberg 57:23

10M ago57:23

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The first installment (June 3-22, 1863) carried the armies through the defining mounted clash at Battle of Brandy Station, after which Lee pushed his corps into the Shenandoah Valley and achieved the magnificent victory at Second Winchester on his way to the Potomac. Caught flat-footed, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker used his cavalry to probe the mountain…

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The Divided Side Usually Loses 27:35

11M ago27:35

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Republicans running for president have a debate train wreck while Republicans in the House are about to shut down the government. Links we discussed: Republican Math Reaction to the Second Republican Debate Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire -- Get 20% off an Annual Membership Chris Riback's Newsletter…

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"Prisoners of Congress" with Norman Donoghue 53:11

11M ago53:11

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In 1777, Congress labeled Quakers who would not take up arms in support of the War of Independence as "the most Dangerous Enemies America knows" and ordered Pennsylvania and Delaware to apprehend them. In response, Keystone State officials sent twenty men-seventeen of whom were Quakers-into exile, banishing them to Virginia, where they were held fo…

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