History of a Holiday: The History of Martin Luther King Day

This was a holiday that was not obtained without struggle. There were strikes, debates, shaming and strange political bedfellows. In one of the first casts on this podcast from back in 2007, We took a look at this history and some well-known and lesser known actors in its occurrence. https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV9673481467.mp3?updated=1642277061

The 1890’s – Part I: Mauve Decade

A look at the 1890’s, a decade where America developed in many ways. This is part of a FOUR PART series of podcasts on My History Can Beat Up Your Politics. X-rays, flying machines, oyster pirates and basketball. Also strikes, war, populism and long-forgotten literature. How did things get modern in America? The popularity of…

D.C. Representation: A Love Story

EPISODE LINK: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ADV1329580829?selected=ADV7055465576 This episode is all about voting in the federal capital we now call the District of Columbia. We talk about a movement to get voting rights that succeeded for a group of (then) D.C. residents 180 years ago, And about the petitions, committees, tea parties, bus trips and statements by Presidents over…

Support MHCBUYP on Patreon and Get Extra Episodes!

  Now you can support My History Can Beat Up Your Politics on Patreon. Support the show, help us keep great content going and get extra stuff. You’ll get extra episodes, including DRAFT JOHNSON – Did Johnson Really Want to Run in 1968? His Speech Says One Thing, His Actions (and Some Allies) Say Another…

About Those Hessians: Realities of the Revolution

It’s easy to forget that Hessians were people too, with the way they are discussed in history. A bit about the German “mercenaries” for the British Side in the Revolution in this episode. We discuss their true purpose and story, the impact on the Revolution and American motives. How some Hessians switched sides, or just settled down in…

Harris and the Vice Presidency in a Historical Context

Office or incumbent? The office has been described as a nullity and a spare tire. The historic incumbents include many ‘also-rans’ and some did very little to speak of in office, or anywhere.. A few did not speak to the President while in office. One VP was described as a “smiling mediocrity” (and that was…

The 1890’s Part II: Tin Man

In this second look at the decade of the 1890’s. Economic disaster and marching citizens. Pitchfork and tin making rebellion. Competing metals and ideas. An election only makes clearer the divisions in socie In this second look at the decade of the 1890’s. Economic disaster and marching citizens. Pitchfork prairie populists and industrial workers revolt…..

Inflation Gardens and Other Stories

Some economic stats are the concern of governments. Inflation is personal. In a sense, it’s all on us. Inflation has turned Presidents into crusaders. And sometimes turned the American people into the critical actors, volunteers or even “the problem.” We may or may not be there yet, but it’s worth a walk through the inflation…

Follow Jon Blackwell’s Feed on Twitter for News From 100 Years Ago

Just a note, if you want to keep following Jon Blackwell, the WSJ editor who was featured on our podcast Nov 1, 2021 – do so at https://twitter.com/100YearsAgoNews I’ve been amazed with the news that comes in every day from that source. And yes, Jon will be continuing to cover the news into 2022.

News Stories From 1921 That Matter Today – with Jon Blackwell

Jon Blackwell, Wall Street Journal Production Editor and news of the past maven [follow him on Twitter at @100YearsAgoNews] comes on the program to discuss some significant news stories of one hundred years ago. Auctioning people for paid jobs, Resisting smoking and liquor bans, Actors in trouble, Fistfight in Congress, Prosperity around the corner and…

Ashamed in the Day of Judgment – Resistance to Jackson Indian Removal Policy in its Time

This photo shows an example of an Anti-Removal petition from Ohio in the 1830’s. Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren’s policy of Indian population removal, which lead to the Trail of Tears and thousands of deaths, was not uncontested or passively allowed at the time. Nearly half of Congress opposed it, as did petition writers…

The Anti-Masonic Party and Conspiracy Theory Politics Old & New

We look at the Anti-Masonic Party of the 1820s and 1830s from backwater movement to national stage and its lasting influence on one of the two major parties today, and on political conventions. Was it truly a conspiracy theory-based movement? What can it say about today’s politics. And a candidate who didn’t want to run…

Biden’s Tough on Crime History, Crime Bill, His Election and Other Thoughts with Matthew Howland of The Political Darkside Podcast

WIth Matthew Howland from the Political Darkside podcast, Bruce discusses Joe Biden, his story, and the issues of crime, business, busing and more. https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV7753582945.mp3?updated=1632271760 Find Matthew’s podcast at http://www.politicaldarkside.com

Grover Cleveland Cake, and Other Stories

Of the many things Grover Cleveland is remembered for, his still extant wedding cake stands out for the few visitors to his birthplace home in Caldwell, N.J. He’s not a President much remembered though podcasts have revived knowledge about him a bit. We discuss Cleveland, his legacy, and a great fight of the 1880’s that determined executive…