Best Ty Wycoff Podcasts (2024)

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The Ghost of the Confederacy Part 3: Judgement Day 1:08:49

5M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

In the series conclusion, we explore how the clash between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass would come to define the moral contours of the Civil War, what their collusion means for us now, and what it demands of us as Americans that the ghost of the Confederacy lives on today. Written, produced, and hosted by Ty Wycoff Music by Ty Wycoff Reso…

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Gas Light: Disinformation and Weaponizing Doubt in Politics 34:53

2+ y ago34:53

34:53

Disinformation is based in the Soviet military strategy of reflexive control, and its use arguably enabled Russia to annex Crimea. But Russian disinformation’s failure to accomplish in 2022 what it did in 2014 is due to one person, and he just might provide the key to defeating disinformation in another goal of the Russian government: dividing the …

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Bad Bets: Infrastructure Week and the Midterms Outlook 16:01

2+ y ago16:01

16:01

As Democrats bet on bucking historical trends and Republicans bet on Donald Trump’s better angels, the midterm elections have become a battle of which party can do worse. Written, produced, and hosted by Ty Wycoff Music by Ty Wycoff Follow the show on Instagram @thishistoric for political updates in between episodes. Check out Ty’s articles on Medi…

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Warning Shot: The Democratic Filibuster and the G.O.P’s Pathway Back to the White House 28:00

2+ y ago28:00

28:00

Democrats saw a foreshadowing of the midterm elections to come in Virginia’s gubernatorial election on Tuesday. It might mean a pathway for the Republican Party to recapture Congress and the White House. But what does it mean for the Democratic Party and President Joe Biden’s agenda? And what does it mean for the fate of the filibuster? Written, pr…

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The Ghost of the Confederacy Part 2: States’ Rights 1:04:03

3y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

States’ rights is one of the arguments we hear today to justify the G.O.P.‘s sweep in passing restrictive voting laws. But what does states’ rights actually mean? Where does the idea come from? And why is it that something the Democratic Party of the 1800’s argued for is now argued by the Republican Party of today? Join host Ty Wycoff as he explore…

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The G.O.P. Blows A Golden Opportunity in the Golden State 23:51

3y ago23:51

23:51

California Governor Gavin Newsom dominated the election to recall him. But it doesn’t say much about how the state feels about Newsom. Instead, it says a lot more about the current state of the G.O.P. and the collapse of moderate Republicanism. ***Updates Since Recording*** I totally did pronounce Falconer wrong Currently, the results of the recall…

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The Ghost of the Confederacy Part 1: The Lost Cause and the Right to Vote 54:27

3y ago54:27

54:27

In 1965, the Civil Rights Voting Act empowered the federal government to protect voting rights from the former Confederate states determined to maintain white supremacy. After a 2013 Supreme Court decision, today the Voting Rights Act now lies in comatose - as an unprecedented blitz of restrictive voting laws sweep state legislatures across the cou…

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The Price We Pay: The Gun Crisis and the Secret Behind the N.R.A.'s Power 48:04

3+ y ago48:04

48:04

Two events, four decades apart: One is the murder of a 15 year old boy in 1930's Texas. The other is the attempted assassination of a U.S. President. These two events collide in ways no one could have imagined, setting the stage for a war between common sense and one of the most powerful forces in American political history: The National Rifle Asso…

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The Politics of No: The Covid Relief Bill, Dr. Seuss, and The Republican Party's Gambit 23:35

3+ y ago23:35

23:35

With a strategy crafted by legislative politics mastermind Mitch McConnell, the GOP laid waste to House Democrats in 2010, picking up the Senate in 2014, and capturing the White House in 2016. As President Joe Biden signs the latest covid relief bill - the American Rescue Plan Act - the Republican Party is deploying that same strategy they used in …

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Slaying Trolls: How to Engage Your Political Opponents (And that one time Abraham Lincoln was in a duel) 29:59

3+ y ago29:59

29:59

Engaging our political opponents has become a seemingly impossible task. It often feels like we are screaming at a brick wall. Though we might put our best selves into convincing others - the articles, the words, the arguments, the passion - often our effort reveals itself to be a fruitless exercise in hearing the sound of our own voice. How do we …

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Bluster: The Filibuster and the Democratic Party’s Gambit 18:45

3+ y ago18:45

18:45

Some believe the filibuster is an invention of the framers of the Constitution, a counter-device created to protect the minority party. But the filibuster isn’t that at all - it’s actually a mistake, leading to gridlock and stalemate in the Senate. The Democratic Party may find itself in the position to end the filibuster once and for all, opening …

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No Heroes Here: The Capitol Attack and The Fundamental Truth of Democracy 24:27

3+ y ago24:27

24:27

On January 6th, MAGA-clad insurrectionists attacked the U.S. Capitol, there to fulfill Donald Trump's call to "stop the count." But more than the building, they attacked what Ronald Reagan called "the bulwark of our Republic," the continuity of government; the peaceful transfer of power. In that moment, Americans were exposed to the fundamental tru…

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The Myth of Donald Trump: 5 Reasons You Should Reject The Voter Fraud Talk 21:03

3+ y ago21:03

21:03

Threatening to upend the GOP’s chances in Georgia, Trump loyalist Sidney Powell has vowed to “unleash the Kraken,” the proof that voter fraud is the reason the President lost the election. But just like Powell’s Kraken, Donald Trump is built on a myth, too. Mentioned in the Episode A House Built On Sand: The GOP Civil War in Georgia Will Test the F…

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How to Keep Hope in Politics 32:51

3+ y ago32:51

32:51

Politics has always been a long game, but on a political landscape reduced to circus and conspiracy, it can be defeating, overwhelming, and despairing. How do you keep hope in politics? How can you stay engaged without drowning? Key Topics Joseph R. Biden will be the 46th President of the United States Politics is Like Getting on the Highway We Nee…

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Does My Vote Count? 32:24

4y ago32:24

32:24

Questions about the legitimacy of this historic election are rising out of the chaos: a hindered postal service, claims of voter fraud, and a global pandemic. But another question is the legitimacy of our votes. So let's talk about your ballot: What do all the different races mean? Which races are important? How do I pick a candidate? Can my vote a…

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Cut the Mic: The First 2020 Presidential... Debate? 22:19

4y ago22:19

22:19

The first 2020 Presidential Debate was brutal. The media has compared it to a dumpster fire. But that's completely unfair to dumpster fires. We've come a long way from Kennedy and Nixon, but what does it mean for the future? Key Topics Kennedy versus Nixon: Debates Are Not About Facts Biden versus Trump Trump's Strategy - Rattle Biden Biden's Strat…

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The Vulnerable Republicans Caucus: Susan Collins of Maine 21:04

4y ago21:04

21:04

Fighting to keep her decade-and-a-half Senate seat against Democrat Sara Gideon, Republican Senator Susan Collins is in the fight of her career. Collins won her last re-election by 37 points, but today, Gideon leads her by 5. Can she turn things around before it’s too late? Or will the Supreme Court fight about to erupt put an end to any hope she h…

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The Dissenter's Hope: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and What Comes Next 13:44

4y ago13:44

13:44

Giant of the Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away last weekend. The Republican Party is pressing forward with filling her seat only weeks before the election, a reversal from the GOP's 2016 position on nominees during an election year. Between Mitch McConnell, SCOTUS, and the 2020 election, what does this historic moment mean for t…

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A President Without A Country 20:17

4y ago20:17

20:17

The conventions have wrapped and election season is in full swing. But with only 2 months to go, Donald Trump had a rough week. If its any indication, we're in a for a wild ride to the most consequential elections of our life time. Support the showBy Ty Wycoff

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[Un]Convention Part 2: Panic! At the RNC 20:48

4y ago20:48

20:48

Sound the alarms and seal the exits; this is not a test. The 2020 Republican National Convention warns of a desolate wasteland if Democrats take the White House. But does that message move the needle in this election? Support the showBy Ty Wycoff

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[Un]Convention Part 1: Sleepy Joe Is Awake 25:16

4y ago25:16

25:16

Democrats made history with the first nominating convention held virtually. What happened at the Democratic National Convention 2020? How well did it go for being a new format? Did Dems send the right message to the right voters? And what does it mean for the election? Support the showBy Ty Wycoff

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Who Owns The Crisis? 40:13

4y ago40:13

40:13

As COVID-19 tears through the Sun Belt and the U.S. surpasses 150,000 deaths, the next few months look grim. How did we get here? What was the bet the White House was making on reopening? What can we learn from previous Presidents about what Donald Trump should do next? And with drowning numbers and less than 100 days before the election, can the P…

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Helping Friends and Harming Enemies 59:44

4y ago59:44

59:44

An ousted prosecutor. A freed friend. A toothless Congress. Donald Trump has claimed that under Article II of the Constitution, "I can do whatever I want to." Last week, however, the Supreme Court put him on notice. But the expansive power of the Presidency goes back much further than Donald Trump. And the consequences, crucially, go far beyond him…

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Trailer 1:24

4y ago1:24

1:24

Whether you're a seasoned politics addict or wanting to be engaged but don't know where to begin, The Millennial's Guide gives you the bigger picture, putting today's events into historical context with intellectual honesty, authenticity, and millennial snark. Support the showBy Ty Wycoff

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The Millennial's Guide to This Historic Moment

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The Ghost of the Confederacy Part 3: Judgement Day 1:08:49

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Gas Light: Disinformation and Weaponizing Doubt in Politics 34:53

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Bad Bets: Infrastructure Week and the Midterms Outlook 16:01

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Warning Shot: The Democratic Filibuster and the G.O.P’s Pathway Back to the White House 28:00

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The Ghost of the Confederacy Part 2: States’ Rights 1:04:03

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The G.O.P. Blows A Golden Opportunity in the Golden State 23:51

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The Ghost of the Confederacy Part 1: The Lost Cause and the Right to Vote 54:27

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The Price We Pay: The Gun Crisis and the Secret Behind the N.R.A.'s Power 48:04

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The Politics of No: The Covid Relief Bill, Dr. Seuss, and The Republican Party's Gambit 23:35

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Slaying Trolls: How to Engage Your Political Opponents (And that one time Abraham Lincoln was in a duel) 29:59

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Bluster: The Filibuster and the Democratic Party’s Gambit 18:45

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No Heroes Here: The Capitol Attack and The Fundamental Truth of Democracy 24:27

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The Myth of Donald Trump: 5 Reasons You Should Reject The Voter Fraud Talk 21:03

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How to Keep Hope in Politics 32:51

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Does My Vote Count? 32:24

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Cut the Mic: The First 2020 Presidential... Debate? 22:19

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The Vulnerable Republicans Caucus: Susan Collins of Maine 21:04

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The Dissenter's Hope: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and What Comes Next 13:44

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A President Without A Country 20:17

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[Un]Convention Part 2: Panic! At the RNC 20:48

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[Un]Convention Part 1: Sleepy Joe Is Awake 25:16

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Who Owns The Crisis? 40:13

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Helping Friends and Harming Enemies 59:44

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Trailer 1:24

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