Best Jeffrey Farmer Podcasts (2024)

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

18d 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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"The Game that Saved the NHL" with Ed Gruver 57:20

1M ago57:20

57:20

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

2M ago59:06

59:06

"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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Jeffrey Hudson: The Queen's Dwarf 23:00

2M ago23:00

23:00

Now 10 years old, young Jeffery is sent as part of an envoy for Queen Henrietta Maria to her home country of France. Jeffrey will learn what it is to be loved and adored and yet..... events beyond his control will teach him a stark reminder of what the outside world away from the royal courts is truly like. If this is the first time you have found …

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

2M ago50:40

50:40

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

3M 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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The Green Mist 27:47

3M ago27:47

27:47

In the depths of Lincolnshire, time was that the coming of Spring was hurried with certain rituals to the spirits of the land. People looked for the Green Mist, for only on its arrival was Winter truly over. The Green Mist is a tale that warns about things unseen that are always listening.... The Chat section discusses Boggarts, bogles and ancient …

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The Miller of Mansfield 27:25

4M ago27:25

27:25

Yuletide greetings and cheer! Back home in Nottinghamshire, this month's tale sees King Henry II getting himself lost whilst hunting in Sherwood Forest.... until he meets a very strange individual indeed. December's chat includes a talk about wassailing. So grab yourself a mulled wine, put your feet up and enjoy this winter tale of hospitality, gen…

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

4M ago57:06

57:06

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

5M ago57:09

57:09

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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Black Dog- Shag Dog 20:24

6M ago20:24

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In her home village of Birstall, Leicestershire, Katie learns to her horror that the stories surrounding the haunting of Black Lane by a black ghostly hound might not just simply be a ghost story..... The Chat section of this month's episode examines the differences between a Black Dog and a Barguest in folklore as well as what the two share in the…

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

7M 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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"If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania" Volume 2 with Scott Mingus & Eric Wittenberg 57:23

7M 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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Guest Episode: The Dragon of Wantley 28:02

7M ago28:02

28:02

The people of Wantley in South Yorkshire have a problem. A BIG problem! There's a dragon eating everything and everyone and the local knight to protect them is a foul mouthed drunk. This is a reading of the bawdy tale as recorded by Bishop Percy's 1767 book Reliques of Ancient English Poetry and contains the rude language from the time. Sensitive l…

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"Prisoners of Congress" with Norman Donoghue 53:11

7M 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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"Digging in the City of Brotherly Love" (2nd Edition) with Rebecca Yamin 56:49

7M ago56:49

56:49

Historic Philadelphia has long yielded archaeological treasures from its past. Excavations required by the National Historic Preservation Act have recovered pottery shards, pots, plates, coins, bones, and other artifacts relating to early life in the city. This updated edition of Digging in the City of Brotherly Love continues to use archaeology to…

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The Derby Ram 19:55

8M ago19:55

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WARNING! This episode contains Dylan singing and therefore contains a Government health warning...... You have been warned, therefore all side effects are your own responsibility. The Derby Ram is a favourite English folk song, but what has it got to do with people dressing up as animals, Christmas, and links to a Scandinavian creation myth? The Ch…

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The Boggart and The Farmer 20:33

9M ago20:33

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In this Northamptonshire tale, a poor farmer starts working on his small plot of land only to find it is haunted by a menacing and ugly boggart.... will the farmer be driven away? Or does he have what it takes to deal with the supernatural forces that have presented themselves? This episode's chat talks about the difference between brownies, bogles…

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Prophecy of the Blue Boar 20:12

10M ago20:12

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Richard III comes to Leicester to stay at the reputable White Boar Inn before going to war. Only for him to be approached by a mysterious woman with strange news indeed.... This month's chat involves talking about "Cunning Folk" and who these mysterious people were. You can contact Dylan by email on: talesfromtheotherwood@gmail.com And Instagram: @…

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George Marshall's "Memoirs of My Services in the World War, 1917-1918" with Tom Bruscino 1:53:09

10M ago1:53:09

1:53:09

George Marshall was one of America's most significant statesmen during the mid twentieth century. He was born and raised in Uniontown, PA and attended VMI before earning a commission in the U.S. Army in 1902. During World War II he led the Army as Chief of Staff and after the war served as Secretary of State where he initiated the Marshall Plan for…

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"George Nakashima Woodworkers Process Book" with Mira Nakashima 50:25

11M ago50:25

50:25

George Nakashima began his furniture business as a reactionary movement against the practice of 20th century "modern" architecture, design, and art. With a solid background in architectural history and design, engineering and building practice, George turned towards a simpler life in which direct contact with materials, tools, clients, and craftsme…

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"The Whiskey Rebellion" with Brady Crytzer 57:28

11M ago57:28

57:28

In March 1791 Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton shocked the western frontier when he proposed a domestic excise tax on whiskey to balance America's national debt. As the months passed however the people of Western Pennsylvania grew restless with the inadequacy of the government's response and they soon turned to more violent means of political …

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Holiday Special: The Traveller and the Devils 9:45

11M ago9:45

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This episode was recorded and produced whilst on holiday in Madeira! So it’s only appropriate that for this episode I found a story from Madeira. This story was found online with a passage from the book ‘Madeira Folktales and Legends’ by José Viale Moutinho. A rich traveller from Madeira stays in a local hotel and encounters the supernatural with a…

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"Are All Politics Nationalized?" with Stephen Medvic, Matthew Schousen, and Berwood Yost 58:07

11M ago58:07

58:07

Given the news media's focus on national issues and debates, voters might be expected to make decisions about state and local candidates based on their views of the national parties and presidential candidates. The editors and contributors of this book examine the 2020 elections in six Pennsylvania districts to explore the level of nationalization …

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Jeffrey Hudson: The Boy in the Pie 20:25

12M ago20:25

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The year is 1626 and it's the reign of King Charles I. The Duke of Buckingham has rivalry to the left of him, jealousy to the right, and here he is: stuck in the middle with too much going on.... yet he is about to completely transform the life of one VERY small boy forever. 'The Boy in the Pie' is the first in the Jeffrey Hudson series, which will…

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"Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs" with Bruce Mowday 55:50

12M ago55:50

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The sniper killings of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, policemen William Davis and Richard Posey shocked the American public in November 1972 and garnered national coverage on the major news networks at the time. Fifty years later, this book, the first to cover the slayings, details the cold-blooded ambush of the two small-town law enforcement office…

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"American Ramble" with Neil King 57:15

1y ago57:15

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A memoir about a 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City - an unforgettable pilgrimage to the heart of America across some of our oldest common ground. Neil King Jr.'s desire to walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City began as a whim and soon became an obsession as he was determined to rediscover what matters in life and to see o…

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"Donora Death Fog" with Andy McPhee 57:54

1y ago57:54

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In October 1948, a seemingly average fog descended on the tiny mill town of Donora, Pennsylvania. With a population of fewer than fifteen thousand, the town's main industry was steel and zinc mills—mills that continually emitted pollutants into the air. The six-day smog event left twenty-one people dead and thousands sick. Even after the fog lifted…

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"Surviving the Winters" with Steven Elliott 58:53

1y ago58:53

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George Washington and his Continental Army braving the frigid winter at Valley Forge form an iconic image in the popular history of the American Revolution. Exploring the inner workings of the Continental Army through the prism of its encampments, this book is the first to show how camp construction and administration played a crucial role in Patri…

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The Woodman and the Hatchet 15:39

1y ago15:39

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This month sees us take a detour from the East Midlands and straight to Dylan's native Sheffield. Here we encounter the story of a very sorry woodman who not only has a lot of trees to fell in one day, but he's lost his axe! With missing tools and others that fall apart and the fact he seem's to have awoken a water fairy, can he finish his work? In…

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"Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn" with Ed Gruver 58:26

1y ago58:26

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During the memorable summer of 1941, no sports story loomed larger than Joe Louis versus Billy Conn, the hard-hitting heavyweight champion, Detroit's "Brown Bomber," battling the stylish and cocky "Pittsburgh Kid." Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, the fight saw the underdog Conn well ahead on points until Louis knocked him …

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"A Most Gallant Resistance" with James McIntyre 57:08

1y ago57:08

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The Delaware River defenses played a crucial role for the Americans in Philadelphia during the American War of Independence in 1777. Maintaining the integrity of the river defenses involved an attritional campaign waged by an intrepid group of defenders which brought together the efforts of the Continental Army, the Continental Navy and the Pennsyl…

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The Lincoln Imp 20:44

1y ago20:44

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The year is 1092 and the very first Bishop of Lincoln is looking forward to seeing the cathedral completed.... only it seems to have attracted the attention on unholy eyes. Dylan tells this story of spiritual warfare, mischievous entities and how throwing salt over your shoulder just might stop you from being dragged to Hell! You can contact Dylan …

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"Vigilance" with Andrew Diemer 58:56

1y ago58:56

58:56

The remarkable and inspiring story of William Still, an unknown abolitionist who dedicated his life to managing a critical section of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia. Learn the full range of Still's life and accomplishments. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-signup pcntv.comBy PCN - Pennsylvania Cable Network

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"Street Diplomacy" with Elliott Drago 57:19

1y ago57:19

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Although Philadelphia's Black community lived in a free city in a free state, they faced constant threats to their personal safety and freedom. The political and physical conflicts that arose over fugitive slave removals and the kidnappings of free Black people forced Philadelphians to confront the politics of slavery. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/me…

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"American Sirens" with Kevin Hazzard 55:42

1y ago55:42

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Until the 1970s, if you suffered a medical crisis, your chances of survival were minimal. But that all changed with Freedom House EMS in Pittsburgh, a group of Black men who became America's first paramedics. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-signup pcntv.comBy PCN - Pennsylvania Cable Network

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The Wizard of Lincoln 30:02

1y ago30:02

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A farmer and his wife are aghast to learn they have been burgled! Not only have their valuables been stolen, there's no sign of how nor whom has taken them..... when all obvious steps have been explored and even the local police can't help, who you gonna call? The Wizard of Lincoln of course! Join Dylan in a tale of theft, shapeshifting, shadow mag…

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"Feeding Washington's Army" with Ricardo Herrera 57:16

1y ago57:16

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In this major new history of the Continental Army's Grand Forage of 1778, award-winning military historian Ricardo A. Herrera uncovers what daily life was like for soldiers during the darkest and coldest days of the American Revolution: the Valley Forge winter. Here, the army launched its largest and riskiest operation to feed itself and prevent st…

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Robin Hood and the Monk. 30:54

1+ y ago30:54

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Robin Hood wants to attend mass on a very holy day in Nottingham, even if the Sheriff is watching out for him. Little John wins a bet of five shillings, but this leads to Robin's capture! Listen and find out how Little John sets on a daring, cheeky and bloodthirsty mission to get his friend out of gaol. Dylan Knight tells the earliest published sto…

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"All Roads Led to Gettysburg" with Troy Harman 58:46

1+ y ago58:46

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Most Civil War battles occurred along major roads, railroads, and waterways; the armies needed to move men and equipment, and they needed water for men and horses. And yet this perspective hasn't been fully explored when it comes to Gettysburg, until now. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-signup pcntv.com…

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"If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania" with Scott Mingus & Eric Wittenberg 57:43

1+ y ago57:43

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Gen. Robert E. Lee began moving part of his Army of Northern Virginia from the Old Dominion toward Pennsylvania on June 3, 1863. Lee believed his army needed to win a major victory on Northern soil if the South was to have a chance at winning the war. Transferring the fighting out of war-torn Virginia would allow the state time to heal while he sup…

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Croatia/Bosnia: Angry Matrons, Goat Farmers, and War Ruins 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

56:52

Follow us as we road trip around Croatia and Bosnia with two other travelers we encountered on the way! In this episode, we climb castles, swim in ice-cold waterfalls, get scolded by a Bosnian matron, and share a joint with a Croatian goat farmer.By Christian and Josh

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Berlin: Drunken Fools, Karaoke Bars and Memories of the Holocaust 47:28

1+ y ago47:28

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Berlin. What a city. Full of history that both humbled us and brought us to tears at some points. These emotions were offset by the crazy nights, loud music and drunken singing of the karaoke bars. We felt the full spectrum of emotions in this city. Germany surprised us as a country that not only recognizes its mistakes but makes memorials and monu…

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"River Boots" with Robert Lynn Steiner 56:35

1+ y ago56:35

56:35

River Boots is a career synopsis, a training manual, a history book and one conservation officer's slightly twisted view of a quarter century in the business. It is a sometimes "belly laughing" look at a profession that can turn deadly serious in a second and can leave tears running down your face from laughter a few minutes later. The 253 stories …

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Budapest-Jeffrey Dahmer, French Tacos, and Enjoying Your Life 53:10

1+ y ago53:10

53:10

Join us in Budapest! Once the center in the Hungarian Empire, now a country recovering from hard years of communism and current political strife. That's not what we talk about though--we talk about French Tacos! One of Budapest's amazing restaurant owners sits down with us to tell the stories of his travels and how his wanders around the world land…

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"Pirates & Privateers from Long Island Sound to Delaware Bay" with Jamie Goodall 56:42

1+ y ago56:42

56:42

Illicit commerce was key to the survival of the mid-Atlantic colonies from the Golden Age of Piracy to the battles of the American Revolution. Out of this exciting time came beloved villains like Captain William Kidd and Black Sam Bellamy, as well as inspiring locals like Captain Shelley and James Forten. From the shores of New York to the oceans o…

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Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Dead Poets, and the Space Force! 48:44

1+ y ago48:44

48:44

Get excited to get spooky! This Halloween episode takes you to the Carpathians, the birthplace of the Lord of Darkness himself, Dracula. We tell you all about the folklore of Romania long with it's true, dark history, which ranges from Vlad the Impaler to the hard years of Communism. Want something more fun for Halloween? Don't worry, we end by tal…

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"Death of the Daily News" with Andrew Conte 56:22

1+ y ago56:22

56:22

The City of McKeesport in southwestern Pennsylvania once had a population of more than fifty thousand people and a newspaper that dated back to the nineteenth century. Technology has caused massive disruption to American journalism, throwing thousands of reporters out of work, closing newsrooms, and leaving vast areas with few traditional news sour…

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Istanbul (Not Constantinople) 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

45:18

Istanbul, once the center of the world is now the world's largest cat cafe. It is full of cats and stray dogs, great food, and interesting characters. In this episode, we explore the sounds, politics, cuisine, and culture of Turkey's largest metropolis.By Christian and Josh

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"The Lion of Round Top" with Hans Meyers 56:10

1+ y ago56:10

56:10

Citizen-soldier Strong Vincent was many things: Harvard graduate, lawyer, political speaker, descendent of pilgrims and religious refugees, husband, father, brother. But his greatest contribution to history is as the savior of the Federal left on the second day at Gettysburg, when he and his men held Little Round Top against overwhelming Confederat…

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