Best Mazal Horesh Podcasts (2024)

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D List Announcement 0:51

12d ago0:51

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Keep up with us here or at www.DListersofHistory.com; once this minor crisis passes, lots of fun things are coming. Thank you so much! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.By Fayge and Mazal Horesh

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[Sidebar] Violins, Buttons, and Peasant Revolts - A Look at the Little Ice Age 13:31

20d ago13:31

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If you are in the United States, there is a good chance that you will suffer from a heat wave this summer. Cool down with Fayge and dive into the Little Ice Age and its many impacts on Europe. It will involve fashion, politics, and a tiny bit of science, the best combination. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ www.DListersofHistory.com D Listers of History on Su…

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What Sewing Machines Teach Us About AI 1:16:28

27d ago1:16:28

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Dive into the surprisingly dramatic story of the invention of the sewing machine, if anyone can decide who did it first anyway. This story has it all: revolutions, bonfires, poorly managed paperwork, patent theft... and it all relates to Artificial Intelligence (AI), no, really. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ www.DListersofHistory.com D Listers of History on…

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[D List Stories] The Heroes of the 1793 Yellow Fever Epidemic 11:40

1M ago11:40

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This week, join Fayge on a boat sailing the Delaware River to chat about Philadelphia's 1793 Yellow Fever epidemic. Please excuse the audio. The mic did really well, given the amount of wind that day, but there is only so much one can do in post. We will be back with a full-length episode next week. https://northwindsail.org/ Further Reading: (some…

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[Sidebar] Fast and Furious: Presidential Edition 10:21

1M ago10:21

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Former President Trump is the first President to be incited in a criminal court, but he is far from the first President to break the law. There is one story of another President ending up on the wrong side of the law, but how it was handled and remembered is very different. Further Reading: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/was-general-grant-arreste…

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Making the GOP a Little More Gay 52:42

2M ago52:42

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"Gay" and "Republican" might seem like identities that don't really go together, but to the Log Cabin Republicans, that is exactly who they are. The origins of the Log Cabin Republicans, though, are about as far from what you are probably imagining as you can get. Reverend Raymond Broshears worked tirelessly for the rights of LGBTQ+ people, the eld…

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[Sidebar] The Canned Heat Wave of 1963 10:05

2M ago10:05

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There is quite a bit of disagreement regarding how to handle the results of our modern opioid epidemic. In Philadelphia, Mayor Cherelle Parker, amidst heavy criticism, "cleaned up" one of the largest encampments where people lived and used out in the open. This is not Philadelphia's first brush with a neighborhood overwhelmed by addiction. In 1963,…

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It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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The Chevalier d'Eon is one of those historical figures who pop up now and again, mostly because no one knows what to do with them. Were they a trans woman? A man masquerading as a woman for political reasons? Outside of salacious curiosity about their sex and gender, do they actually matter? This week, Fayge and Mazal dive into d'Eon's life to expl…

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[Sidebar] Four Dead In Ohio 10:16

2M ago10:16

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Note: We had a lot of technical difficulties with this one so please forgive the significantly lower than usual production values On this week's D Lister's of History Sidebar, Fayge reflects on one of the most infamous protests, the May 1970 protest at Kent State University. You can learn more about the Kent State anti-war protests at Kent State's …

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Slow, and Daily, Tampering With the Mysteries of the Brain 53:19

3M ago53:19

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“I hold this slow, and daily, tampering with the mysteries of the brain to be immeasurably worse than any torture of the body.” Charles Dickens, 1842 Eastern State Penitentiary dominates Fairmount Ave in Philadelphia. The physical structure is intimidating, but the stories of the horrors that happened there are even more terrifying. Interestingly, …

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(REPUBLISH) The Man Who Would Be God 1:10:14

3M ago1:10:14

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Does declaring yourself God automatically make you a cult leader? Turns out, like most things, it is complicated. Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp. Today's audio drop is a recording of Father Divine from the International Peace Mission Movement ~~~~~~~~~~…

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Girlbossing: A Historical Perspective 1:09:48

3M ago1:09:48

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Have you ever wondered why that girl you haven't spoken to since high school ~really~ wants to sell you essential oils/leggings/makeup/nail wraps/etc? One of the men to blame is David McConnell, the founder of the company now known as Avon. Fayge and Mazal dive into Avon's history, and how we got to that weird social media message, you don't know h…

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[Sidebar] Basketball on the Basis of Sex 5:30

3M ago5:30

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How did Title IX come to be, and why is it so closely associated with collegiate sports? Keep the conversation going on our NEW Substack! (You don't need a Substack account to subscribe) Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp. In Episode audio from the BBC's Mr…

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Superhero But Make It 18th Century 57:08

4M ago57:08

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In today's episode, Mazal and Fayge discuss one of Fayge's favorite authors, Baroness Emma Orczy. Orczy is best known for writing the Scarlet Pimpernel series. Was the Scarlet Pimpernel the world's first modern superhero? Was Marguerite actually the cleverest woman in Europe? Can you still access the treasure trove of early 2000s Scarlet Pimpernel …

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[Sidebar] The Most Powerful First Lady in History 9:04

4M ago9:04

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What happened when a US President was unable to discharge the duties of his office? The answer to this is absolutely bonkers and is worth exploring today. Keep the conversation going on our NEW Substack! (You don't need to belong to Substack to read or subscribe!) Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Albu…

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Hold On To What You Must Do feat. Jack Maher 1:19:44

4M ago1:19:44

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On today's episode, author Jack Maher discusses his novel "Poppy: A Novel About A Colorful Colorado Life" and the titular "Poppy," Eric Douglas. Fayge and Mazal explore the incredible life of the man who, as curator for the Denver Art Museum, worked tirelessly to teach White America about and to love Native American art. His work still resonates to…

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[Sidebar] Alabama's Foray Into Medical History 8:03

4M ago8:03

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CN: This episode discusses abortion, infant death, IVF, and modern far-right white supremacy In Colonial America, abortion of early pregnancies was not only legal but was viewed as a typical medical procedure. February 2023, the State of Alabama ruled that frozen embryos have the same rights as a child after birth. How did we end up here? Support A…

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The Famous Composer France Forgot 1:10:15

5M ago1:10:15

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People call the Chevalier de Saint-George the "Black Mozart" but frankly, they should be calling Mozart the "White Chevalier." Mazal and Fayge dive into the history of one of the 18th century's most skilled and famous composers you've never heard of (but you should have.) Keep the conversation going on Threads and Instagram Thank you to April Keez …

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[Sidebar] What do Tucker Carlson and the NYT have in common? 7:07

5M ago7:07

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How unique was Tucker Carlson's big adventure to Russia? American journalism has a long and sordid history when it comes to talking about and interacting with dictators. So, what do we do about it? Discussion between Mary Louise Kelly and Martin Baron - NPR: How should the media cover Trump and Biden in 2024? One man has an answer Further Reading: …

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Grand Theft Tea feat. Nicole Wilson 58:35

5M ago58:35

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When we sit down to drink a relaxing cup of tea, most of us aren't thinking too much about the journey it took to get into our cups. Nicole Wilson, though, is a tea blogger and educator so knowing all the ins and outs of tea is kind of her thing. Nicole and I talk about Robert Fortune, the man who stole tea from China, launching the machine that wo…

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[Sidebar] Ethically Managing Unethical Museum Collections 6:38

5M ago6:38

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The Penn Museum recently raised the ire of community groups and historians for their handling of the Morton Collection. We will explore what the Morton Collection is, its legacy and why people are once again upset with the Penn Museum. A few places to get more information: https://www.phillyvoice.com/penn-museum-burial-ceremony-morton-cranial-colle…

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In Which Antisemitism is Solved By Repeatedly Slapping it In the Face Feat: Robert Neumark Jones 1:25:44

5M ago1:25:44

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There are a lot of ways to approach bigotry. Some call it out loudly, others encourage conversation, and then there is Uriah Levy. Levy tackled antisemitism in the US Navy head on through law, public opinion and of course, a good slap across the face. Fayge and actor Robert Neumark Jones discuss Levy's life and what we can learn from his legacy. Ch…

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[Sidebar] Powerful Men Behaving Badly and the Women Who Got the Last Word 4:49

6M ago4:49

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A rich an powerful man like former President Trump is not the first, nor unfortionately, the last man to assault someone. This week E Jean Carroll got the last word in and we remember Nan Britton, another woman who got one up on the most powerful man in the nation. Interstitial Music: "SOME OF THESE DAYS" Sophie Tucker Composed by Shelton Brooks Ac…

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Slavery, Servitude and Solidarity feat: Mack Little 41:55

6M ago41:55

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Fayge sits down with author Mack Little to discuss slave revolts in 17th century Barbados and all the fascinating complexity of Barbados in that era. The lines between race and class were very different from our modern expectations. We also discuss how to research less discussed topics and the importance of seeing yourself in history. See Mack Litt…

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[Sidebar] Jew Tunnels and Mitzvah Tanks - What is Chabad Anyway? 8:32

6M ago8:32

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Everyone was shocked when the NYPD had to break up a civil disturbance in the world headquarters of the Chabad movement, but how did they come to be there in the first place? In this sidebar, we talk about the origins of the Hassidic movement in Judaism in general and Chabad in particular. If you want to learn more about the tunnels, here are a few…

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How To Off a Moth feat: Lucas Zellers 52:14

6M ago52:14

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Fayge and Isa sit down with Lucas Zellers, author of the new Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual "Book of Extinction" to discuss the life and legacy of the entomologist JD Tothill. What Tothill a hero or a villain? Why do the British always make a mess of everything? Will Fayge ever say "insect" instead of "bug?" (No.) Get the Book of Extinction at…

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[Sidebar] Nikki Haley and the Lost Cause of the Confederacy 6:34

7M ago6:34

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Why does Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley seem reticent to say that slavery was the cause of the American Civil War? It might be a bit more complicated than simple politics. Thank you to April Keez for the use of the song "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ www.DListersofHistory.com D…

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Jewish Christmas and the Inventor of General Tso's Chicken with David Page 46:15

7M ago46:15

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Jews have enjoyed Chinese food, especially on Christmas, since both communities made their way to the United States. We chat with the creator of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, David Page, about the connection between these immigrant groups and the most popular of American Chinese dishes, General Tso's Chicken. If you want to support the "No Arena in …

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The Courteous World of Daniel of Beccles feat. Daniele Cybulskie 58:54

7M ago58:54

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Put down your turkey leg and churro because it is time to learn how to be a proper Medieval boy-clerk. It's really fun, I promise, and you don't even have to give up the corset. Check out all the super cool Medieval stuff Daniele Cybulskie is up to on her website https://www.danielecybulskie.com/ Audio drop is from Disney's 1973 movie "Robin Hood" …

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What Does it Take to Get an NYC Highway Named For You? feat. Rebecca Bratspies 57:31

8M ago57:31

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Who was Major Deegan before his name was given to a parking lot masquerading as an expressway? Why do New York apartments have windows to a brick wall? How much public money can you spend on lunch in NYC before getting in trouble? Check our Rebecca Bratspies on her website! Audio Drop from @farkakteapartments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ www.DListersofHist…

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She Hid Ectoplasm WHERE? feat. Charming Disaster 1:08:57

8M ago1:08:57

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I don't let just anyone touch my ectoplasm on a first date, but you know who does? The famous medium (charlatan) Mina "Margery" Crandon. Find Charming Disaster at: www.charmingdisaster.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Audio drop is Charming Disaster's Single "Cherry Red" www.DListersofHistory.com D Listers of History on TikTok D Listers of History on Insta…

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Teaching Queer History feat. Lee Wind 1:03:29

9M ago1:03:29

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In which we discuss the importance and pitfalls of researching queer history. Also, what Lincoln got up to when Mary Todd was away, probably. See all of Lee Wind's amazing work at https://www.leewind.org/ Buy No Way, They were Gay? Hidden Lives and Secret Loves Historically Queer Kickstarter by Nerdy Keppie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Keep the conversatio…

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He Was More Than a Hero, He Was an (Anarchist) Union Man! 1:16:47

9M ago1:16:47

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Listen to us chat with author Charlie Allison about one of the biggest badasses of Ukrainian history, Nestor Makhno. Read Charlie Allison's book No Harmless Power: The Life and Times of Nestor Makhno ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Keep the conversation going on Threads and Instagram Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow U…

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The History of American Food Feat. David Page 1:07:14

10M ago1:07:14

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Three Jews walk into a combination bagel shop / Chinese food restaurant... David Page is the creator and was an executive producer for the hit Food Network show: Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. We chat about the legacy of American food and where he gets a bagel when in New York City. Check out his book, Food Americana ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Keep …

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The Glory of The Corp of Bridges and Roads feat. Xandy Schiefer 1:23:17

11M ago1:23:17

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Augustin Fresnel just wanted to do science and apply that science to the problem of visible lighthouses, why did they keep putting him on bridge duty? Check out all of our Xandy's podcast Beach Too Sandy Water Too Wet and his Twitch stream from his website: https://www.xandyschiefer.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Keep the conversation going on Th…

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The OG Rock Collector 1:22:08

12M ago1:22:08

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Learn about the Franklin Hough, the father of American Forestry with our wonderful guest, Jeffrey Ryan. There is also some bonus Gifford Pinchot and his ghost girlfriend content. Check out all of our Jeffrey's amazing books at his website: https://www.jeffryanauthor.com/ Keep the conversation going on Threads and Instagram Thank you to April Keez f…

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The Worst Halloween "Treat" 1:14:31

1y ago1:14:31

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If you ever wondered who to blame for the existence of those little Christian comic books your most annoying customer gave you instead of a tip, well, welcome to Jack Chick. Jack Chick is a lion of the world of religious tracts. You might not know his name but you definitely know his work. Keep the conversation going on Threads and Instagram Thank …

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The Man Who Hated Everything He Built 1:10:07

1y ago1:10:07

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Victor Gruen was a trailblazing retail architect. While we have him to thank for many standards of retail spaces today, what he is most remembered for is the development of the American indoor mall. A development he turned around and universally lambasted. Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mounta…

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The Grandmother of Rock and Roll 1:05:01

1y ago1:05:01

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe wasn't just a musical child prodigy and guitar virtuoso, she influenced every musician who came after her. So why don't we learn about her? Referenced Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB6IqbNi5mU&ab_channel=SisterRosettaTharpe-Topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-88l-M0KgkI&ab_channel=WalterRobinson https://www.yo…

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The World Is Actually Cheese - Stay With Me Here! 1:27:19

1y ago1:27:19

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Menocchio would just be yet another victim of the Inquisition but for one trait. That trait probably got him killed but it gives us a view into the otherwise opaque world of peasant philosophy. That trait? A complete inability to shut up. Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her a…

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The Best Performance Of Her Life! 1:10:44

1y ago1:10:44

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Florence Foster Jenkins was a meme of the analog age. Some see her and an example of the sorts of vanity projects the ultra wealthy can do while other see her as a dedicated philanthropist and supporter of the arts. No one, however, thinks that she was a good singer. Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the A…

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The Idea Wasn't Mine Alone, But Mine feat. Labor Jawn 1:23:20

1y ago1:23:20

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Sam and Gabe from the podcast Labor Jawn are here to celebrate May Day by talking about the Anarchist who killed President William McKinley, Leon Czolgosz. This episode also features several unfortunate attempts at a Swedish accent. https://linktr.ee/laborjawn Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mo…

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How One Article Changed America's Economy 1:06:22

1+ y ago1:06:22

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Ida Tarbell grew up around the new, American oil industry and knew the danger the monopolizing Standard Oil posed. In the process of taking Standard Oil down, she invented investigative journalism and inspired an entire governmental department. Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find…

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Slaves Are Free... Now What? 1:08:39

1+ y ago1:08:39

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Tunis Campbell was an absolute rock star in the realm of politics. He tirelessly worked to keep American Reconstruction on the right track and paid dearly for his devotion. Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp. Today's audio drop is from the the Gullah Geeche…

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Just Because You're Queer Doesn't Mean You Aren't a Cult Leader 1:04:21

1+ y ago1:04:21

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The Public Universal Friend has gained some internet fame recently for living openly as a trans person in the 18th and 19th centuries. That isn't all there is to their story, though, dive deep and find a history of fraud, murder and high control. Keep the conversation going on Threads and Instagram Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "…

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The First Rule of Senator Fight Club... 55:02

1+ y ago55:02

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Charles Sumner is mostly remembered for surviving a beating on the floor of the US Senate but there is SO MUCH more to his story! Keep the conversation going on Threads and Instagram Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp. Audio drop from Drunk History - Presto…

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The Death of Jewish Children's Sundays (z"l) 1:00:28

1+ y ago1:00:28

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What is an unmarried upper class woman in Philadelphia going to do with her time? If you are Rebecca Gratz, the answer is to reinvent Jewish education and get a mildly antisemitic character named after you. Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp. Today's audio …

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~A~ god or ~THE~ God? 1:09:37

1+ y ago1:09:37

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Does declaring yourself God automatically make you a cult leader? Turns out, like most things, it is complicated. Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp. Today's audio drop is a recording of Father Divine from the International Peace Mission Movement ~~~~~~~~~~…

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Philly Santa's Mixtape 44:08

1+ y ago44:08

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Sam Byck wanted all the typical things in life, family, a job, the right to protest inflation at the White House in a Santa costume... you know, like all of us. Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp. Today's audio drop is from History Channel documentary "The …

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D Listers of History Trailer 1:14

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