The General Who Saved Democracy: Washington's Farewell to Power
What makes a leader truly great? In 1783, George Washington did something that shocked the world: he voluntarily gave up absolute power. Then he did it again in 1796. This week on Bahr's History Hits,...
17 Okt 202510min
The Filibuster: Democracy's Kill Switch
The filibuster—democracy’s safeguard or democracy’s kill switch? In this episode of Bahr’s History Hits, Michael Bahr unpacks the strange and surprising history of the Senate’s most controversial rule...
2 Okt 20259min
Benedict Arnold: The Man Behind the Treason
Was Benedict Arnold simply a villain — or a betrayed hero who made a terrible choice? In this episode, Michael Bahr examines The Real Benedict Arnold by Jim Murphy to reveal the human side of America’...
18 Sep 20259min
The Darkness That Made Him Great: How Struggle Forged A President
We often think of depression as a roadblock to greatness — but what if it can also be a forge? This episode of Bahr’s History Hits connects modern conversations about mental health to Abraham Lincoln’...
12 Sep 202511min
When Words Become Weapons
In the wake of Charlie Kirk's tragic murder at Utah Valley University, host Michael Bahr delivers a powerful special episode examining the escalating crisis of political violence in America. From the ...
11 Sep 202512min
Labor Day--the Struggle Continues
In this special edition of Bahr's History Hits--Michael discusses Labor Day. Why it is important, and how we can keep honoring the legacy of those who stood their ground for the rights that we enjoy! ...
1 Sep 20258min
More Than a Political Stunt: The Real Story of Impeachment from Johnson to Trump
Impeachment gets thrown around like political confetti every election cycle, but do we actually know what it means? Spoiler alert: it's not a "you're fired" button—it's more like a giant constitutiona...
26 Aug 20259min
When The King Met The President: Elvis, Nixon, and the Strangest White House Visit in History
What happens when the King of Rock 'n' Roll shows up unannounced at the White House gates? On December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley—decked out in purple velvet and gold sunglasses—walked into the Oval Offi...
14 Aug 20259min
