Best Wilson Center History Podcasts (2024)

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REFUSE TO COMPLY: How the Stamp Act Was Nullified 35:58

4h ago35:58

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Refuse to comply. That’s exactly what the people did to bring down the Stamp Act once it went into effect on November 1, 1765. We’ve all heard about the fiery protests and the bold resistance, but there was so much more to the story. On this episode, learn their hidden strategies of defiance – the methods they used that government-run schools never…

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Repeal the 17th Amendment: Ignored Anti-Federalist Warnings on the Senate 31:30

2d ago31:30

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Repealing the 17th Amendment is the right move to help restore federalism – but is it enough? The Anti-Federalists warned us about dangers in the Senate’s structure long before the 17th came along, and without understanding those warnings, we could still end up with the same problems: corruption, power grabs, and more centralized control. Path to L…

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John F. Kennedy 32:19

2h ago32:19

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On today's episode of Presidents and Politics, former Congressman Dennis Ross and Southeastern Professor Caleb McGee discuss the legacy of the 35th President John F. Kennedy. This episode discusses how an unlikely man rose to become a war hero and eventually, President of the Untied States.By SEU Media Network

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Actor, singer and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz portrays legendary coach Bill Belichick in FX's 'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez' 26:18

3h ago26:18

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Actor, singer and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz portrays legendary coach Bill Belichick in FX's American Sports Story: Aaron HernandezBy Doug Doyle

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How to Read Teresa of Ávila / Carlos Eire 52:53

1h ago52:53

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St. Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582) was a sixteenth-century Spanish nun and one of the most influential mystics in all of Church history, writing two spiritual classics still read today: The Way of Perfection and The Interior Castle. Her autobiography (more accurately, a confession to Spanish Inquisitors) is The Life of St. Teresa of Avila, detailing h…

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The Arc | Climate Justice in the Arctic: Part 3 34:25

13h ago34:25

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In today’s episode of The Arc, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Eva Maria Fjellheim, a southern Saami researcher at the Arctic University of Norway, for the final episode of our mini-series focused on climate justice in the Arctic. We explore Eva Maria’s research on strengthening indigenous peoples' land rights in the face of growi…

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World's Largest Political Memorabilia Collector Austin C. Wright 25:36

4d ago25:36

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Austin C. Wright is the son of the late Jordan M. Wright & serves as Chairman of the Museum of Democracy. In this capacity, he has been able to share his father's ginormous collection with the world through the Museum & its national exhibitions. As Wright continues to grow his father’s collection, his emphasis is on ensuring it remains accessible t…

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Most Important (and Ignored) Veto in History: James Madison’s Last Stand 32:12

5d ago32:12

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On his very last day in office, James Madison shocked Congress by vetoing an infrastructure bill – even though he supported the idea behind it. Madison refused to sign off on the measure, saying it didn’t follow the strict limits of the Constitution, even if it aligned with his own political goals. This might be the most important – and most ignore…

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Devils fan and AW Chang Corporation's Terence To brings his passion to FE's 'The Legends Collection' 30:36

6d ago30:36

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Devils fan Terence To joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about FE's 'The Legends Collection' of NHL apparelBy Doug Doyle

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Articles of Confederation vs Constitution: 6 Key Differences You Need to Know 31:08

7d ago31:08

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A deep dive into six key differences that demonstrate how the Articles were much closer to a pure system of federalism than the Constitution for the United States. We’ll cover topics like representation, the executive branch, the taxing power – and more. Path to Liberty: October 23, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitch…

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History Speaks the Spirit of Justice / Jemar Tisby 46:20

7d ago46:20

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History reveals a lot of things about human nature: our innate drive towards progress, discovery, relationship, community. Often motivated by a drive to feel safe and flourish. But despite this instinct, history also shows that we’re prone to inflicting and being complicit to grave and violent injustices. We fail, regularly, at living well with our…

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Patrick Henry vs the Constitution: Ignored Anti-Federalist Warnings 33:29

14d ago33:29

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This government “will swallow the liberties of the people, without giving them previous notice.” That’s the stark warning Patrick Henry gave us in 1788. In a series of fiery speeches, he laid out some of the most powerful anti-Federalist arguments against the Constitution—predicting all kinds of abuses of power and the eventual destruction of liber…

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Boston Tea Party? It Actually Started in Philadelphia! 31:26

14d ago31:26

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“The active business of the American Revolution began in Philadelphia.” That’s what Benjamin Rush and John Adams believed – because the spark that ignited the Boston Tea Party wasn’t in Boston. It was lit in Philadelphia on October 16, 1773. This forgotten piece of history involves fiery protests, bold resolutions, and even letters from the Committ…

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Unity in Diversity, Empathic Wisdom / Christy Vines 56:20

16d ago56:20

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In our American quest for a more perfect union, we often mistake unity for sameness. We mistake unity for conformity. But the functional unity of a system—seems to actually require diversity, distinction, and difference. In this episode, Christy Vines (Founder/ CEO, Ideos Institute) reflects on the problem of division today; how we increasingly inv…

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Forgotten 1774 Declaration: Precursor to Independence and Bill of Rights 43:27

16d ago43:27

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“To these grievous measures, Americans cannot submit.” That’s the bold declaration that helped spark a coordinated resistance across the colonies in 1774. On this episode, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress, we’ll dive into what turned out to be not only a precursor to the Declarati…

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Cato vs the Constitution: Forgotten Anti-Federalist Arguments 31:35

22d ago31:35

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“A vile and arbitrary aristocracy or monarchy” – that’s what the Anti-Federalist writer Cato warned we’d get. In a series of seven essays, he laid out his strongest arguments against ratification of the Constitution, predicting all kinds of abuses of power, and the destruction of liberty. In this episode, we’ll break down his forgotten warnings – w…

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Baseball as a Road to God / John Sexton 1:17:20

19d ago1:17:20

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To true fans, baseball is so much more than a sport. Some call it the perfect game. Some see it as a field of dreams. A portal to another dimension. Some see it as a road to God. Others—”heathen” we might call them—find the game unutterably boring. Too confusing, too long, too nit-picky about rules. In this episode, Yankee fan John Sexton (Presiden…

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Legendary radio and television sports host Bill Daughtry gives his take on the NY teams 32:54

19d ago32:54

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Retired radio and television sports host Bill Daughtry joins SportsJam with Doug DoyleBy Doug Doyle

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Fellow Travelers: Series Creator Ron Nyswaner Gets Us Hot for Queer History 40:03

20d ago40:03

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Host Gabe González speaks with Ron Nyswaner, creator of Peabody-Award winning historical romance, Fellow Travelers. In a far-reaching, in-depth conversation, Gabe and Ron discuss the evolution of gay identity, how to write complex queer characters, and why foot-licking scenes are an important part of getting young folks interested in queer history.…

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Jury Nullification: The People’s Secret Weapon Against Tyranny 30:23

23d ago30:23

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Thomas Jefferson called the trial by jury as the only anchor ever imagined by man that can hold a government to the constitution. And jury nullification is how to get that done. In this episode, learn what it is, the history behind it and how it works. Plenty from the founders and old revolutionaries all the way to Lysander Spooner. Path to Liberty…

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Most Important and Most Ignored: James Wilson’s State House Yard Speech 31:14

29d ago31:14

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Everyone’s heard of the Federalist Papers – Hamilton, Madison, Jay – but the most important Federalist speech in the entire ratification debate didn’t come from any of them. It came from James Wilson – a name most people have never even heard of. His 1787 State House Yard Speech laid the foundation for the entire Federalist playbook. In this episod…

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Bill of Rights: 5 Hidden Truths They Never Teach 43:47

1M ago43:47

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Most of what they teach about the Bill of Rights completely skips over much of the real history. From the reason the Federalists opposed it, to Madison’s flip-flop, and the totally ignored preamble – on this episode, I’ve got 5 key – and mostly hidden – truths about that just might change the way you view the Bill of Rights. Path to Liberty: Octobe…

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Anti-Western Influence Campaigns in Latin America: Understanding the Russia-Venezuela-Iran Triangle 46:04

1M ago46:04

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Latin America has long been a playground for Russia’s anti-Western influence operations. But today Russia isn’t alone in this game: In recent years Iran has become an increasingly prominent player on the continent as well—particularly in Venezuela. In this episode, Izabella Tabarovsky talks with Emanuele Ottolenghi of the Foundation for Defense of …

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Dwight D. Eisenhower 28:18

29d ago28:18

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On today's episode of Presidents and Politics, Professor Caleb McGee and former Congressman Dennis Ross discuss the 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower.By SEU Media Network

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Harry S. Truman 31:09

1M ago31:09

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This week, Professor Caleb McGee and former Congressman Dennis Ross explore the 33rd President Harry S. Truman.By SEU Media Network

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Love and Judaism / Rabbi Shai Held with Miroslav Volf 1:01:54

28d ago1:01:54

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There’s a common misconception that Judaism is a religion of law and Christianity is a religion of love. But the very love commandments at the heart of Jesus’s teaching are direct quotes from Deuteronomy 6. Jesus, after all, was Jewish. Joining Miroslav Volf in this episode is one of the most important Jewish thinkers alive today: Rabbi Shai Held—t…

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NULLIFY THEM: Jefferson’s Rightful Remedy from the American Revolution 31:28

1M ago31:28

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“A nullification of the act is THE rightful remedy.” That’s how Thomas Jefferson said we should respond to any federal act that goes beyond the limits of the Constitution. But here’s the thing – Jefferson wasn’t inventing something new in 1798. He was reminding us of principles that were at the heart of the American Revolution – ideas the people us…

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RESIST THEM: Samuel Adams’ Forgotten Call for Liberty 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Nearly five years before the Declaration of Independence, Samuel Adams wrote an essay urging the people to resist tyranny – not tamely submit and hope for the best. For Adams, it was a moral imperative to stand up for what’s right, even against the most powerful government in history. Unfortunately, his bold call for liberty has been almost entirel…

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Rebellion to Tyrants: The Sermon that Sparked the Revolution 41:44

1M ago41:44

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“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.” Just after the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, a committee of Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin worked to design a great seal for the United States – and it included that powerful phrase on the reverse. While we don’t know who originally wrote it, we can trace its roots to Jonathan Mayhew’s …

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Franklin D. Roosevelt 35:08

1M ago35:08

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On this episode of Presidents and Politics, former Congressman Dennis Ross and Southeastern Professor Caleb McGee talk about President Franklin D Roosevelt's great legacy.By SEU Media Network

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Herbert Hoover 32:32

1M ago32:32

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On this episode of Presidents and Politics, former Congressman Dennis Ross and Professor Caleb McGee discuss Herbert Hoover's time as President.By SEU Media Network

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Join or Die: Benjamin Franklin’s Forgotten Call for Union (1754) 43:41

1M ago43:41

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Before the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, Benjamin Franklin had a bold idea to unite the colonies – an idea most people have never heard of. In 1754, just before the Albany Congress, he published his famous “Join or Die” cartoon, symbolizing his forgotten call for colonial unity. Although it was rej…

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The #1 Thing That Destroys Liberty (Wisdom from the Founders) 19:35

1M ago19:35

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Government has always been a massive threat to liberty – we can all agree on that. But there’s something even more dangerous, what the founders and old revolutionaries called the doctrine of “passive obedience and non-resistance.” Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: September 20, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitche…

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Love's Braided Dance / Norman Wirzba 1:04:53

1M ago1:04:53

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Problem-solving the crises of the modern world is often characterized by an economy and architecture of exploitation and instrumentalization, viewing relationships as transactional, efficient, and calculative. But this sort of thinking leaves a remainder of emptiness. Finding hope in a time of crises requires a more human work of covenant and commi…

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The Arc | Climate Justice in the Arctic: Part 2 28:39

1M ago28:39

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In today’s episode of The Arc, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Dr. Benno Fladvad, Junior Professor for Natural Science Peace Research with a focus on Climate and Security at the University of Hamburg. Dr. Fladvad unpacks the potential environmental justice issues that arise as renewable energy deployment across the globe accelerat…

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2 Ignored Warnings from George Washington’s Farewell Address 32:43

1M ago32:43

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George Washington warned us – and we ignored him. In his Farewell Address, he gave crucial advice that’s been totally rejected for years, and today we’re paying the price. In this episode, learn about two of his most important warnings – that we can’t afford to ignore any longer. Path to Liberty: September 18, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podb…

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Constitution: The Wisest Part According to James Madison 42:56

2M ago42:56

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The wisest part of the Constitution – James Madison specifically singled out one clause where he said the most wisdom is found. And what a surprise – not only is his view completely ignored today, the clause itself has been twisted into exactly what he warned against. Path to Liberty: September 16, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtub…

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Somebody Somewhere: Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller on Platonic Love and Why Dreams Don’t Have Deadlines 28:11

2M ago28:11

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In this episode, host Gabe González introduces us to the loving, incisive, and decidedly off-beat humor of Somebody Somewhere, a show that is redefining home, friendship, family, and even traditional narrative structure. He interviews the series’ stars Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller and they discuss the importance of making friends after 40, found…

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Music & Joy / Daniel Chua 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Can music teach us how to live? In this interview Evan Rosa invites Daniel Chua—a musicologist, composer at heart, and Professor of Music at the University of Hong Kong—to discuss his latest book, Music & Joy: Lessons on the Good Life. Together they discuss the vastly different ancient and modern approaches to music; the problem with seeing music f…

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Null and Void: Thomas Jefferson’s 1774 Radical Declaration 37:33

2M ago37:33

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Two years before the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson penned a long and detailed list of grievances regarding British acts going back more than a century. He not only referred to them as a “nullity” but pointed out that “we declare them void.” Jefferson’s pamphlet, “A Summary View of the Rights of British America,” is an incredibly imp…

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Free and Independent States: Forgotten Conclusion of the American Revolution 31:16

2M ago31:16

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Signed on Sept 3, 1783 – the Treaty of Paris was intended to end the war for independence. But the war didn’t officially end on that date with the signatures of Franklin, John Adams and John Jay. The treaty, made with 13 free, sovereign, and independent states, still needed their approval, and it almost didn’t happen. This forgotten history reveals…

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DOJ vs Missouri 2nd Amendment Preservation Act: Round 2, Feds Win 30:52

2M ago30:52

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The feds just won round two against Missouri’s 2nd Amendment Preservation Act. But here’s the kicker – they didn’t say it’s unconstitutional for what it does, but for the words it uses. In this episode, get a full breakdown of what happened in the Eighth Circuit – and the very clear path to liberty going forward. Path to Liberty: August 30, 2024 Su…

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10 Overlooked Founders Who Helped Shape the Constitution 43:51

2M ago43:51

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While names like Madison, Hamilton, and Washington often dominate discussions about the Constitution, many other Founders played vital roles in shaping it. In this episode, we’re uncovering the contributions of ten often-overlooked figures who significantly influenced the Constitution – some you may know, and others that might surprise you. Get rea…

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How to Read Genesis / Marilynne Robinson & Miroslav Volf 53:40

2M ago53:40

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“The whole of human existence is like some sweet parable told in the most improbable place and circumstances. … God values our humanity. … One of the things that's fascinating about the Hebrew Bible is that it declared and was loyal to the fact that God is good and creation is good.” Novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson joins Miroslav Volf to d…

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Illusion of Freedom Under the Largest Government in History 32:06

2M ago32:06

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With the largest government in history controlling almost every aspect of our lives, it’s time to ask: are we truly free, or just told we are? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal the uncomfortable truth. Path to Liberty: August 26, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | More Platf…

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Hollywood Secrets and Scandals - with Sue Cameron of The Hollywood Reporter 32:45

2M ago32:45

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Sue Cameron has known, interviewed and befriended a plethora of Hollywood and Music A Listers. In fact they are so famous, they would belong in an A+ list category if there was one. She has been a daily columnist & TV editor for The Hollywood Reporter, Hamptons & a Cosmo contributor. She is an original founder of Women in Film, an organization of 2…

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17th Amendment Myth Busted: There was no Recall Power 24:13

2M ago24:13

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A lot of people believe that before the 17th amendment, state legislatures had the power to recall and replace senators in congress. But that’s nothing more than a myth. Records from the ratification debates show that this power never existed under the Constitution. Path to Liberty: August 23, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Mus…

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Poverty / Rev. William Barber & Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove 40:40

2M ago40:40

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Rev. William Barber and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove discuss the political, moral, and spiritual dimensions of poverty. Together, they co-authored White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy, and they’re collaborators at the Center for Public Theology and Public Policy at Yale Divinity School. About Rev. W…

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Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski gives a sports history lesson in 'Gut Punch' 38:11

2M ago38:11

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Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski's talks about his career and his new book Gut PunchBy Doug Doyle

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Mercantilism Before the Tea Party: Forgotten Grievance of the Revolution 41:04

2M ago41:04

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When government-run schools teach that the American Revolution was mostly about “taxation without representation,” the underlying message is clear: today, you have representatives, so if you don’t like what they do, just get new ones. But this ignores a deeper cause – a centuries-old system called mercantilism. Murray Rothbard described it as “a sy…

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