Huey Long and Trump, Vetoes, and Other Stories
Bruce gives his best imitation of a PBS telethon and reveals a special offer for donors. Also Huey Long visits the show (well you know, not really) a discussion of vetoes and the naming of wars...and ...
19 Jan 201632min
LIncoln Goes to China
Even while dealing with a Civil War, Lincoln was focused on foreign policy. And one key nation was China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Nov 201552min
Mad Man Finale, 1980 Election and Many Other Side Dishes
The 1980 GOP primary, a year with a large field of candidates- larger than remembered - makes up Your Tasty Entree in this delicious podcast of TV history and politics. Also the series finale of Mad M...
20 Maj 201551min
The Return and Return of Nativism
Know Nothings were once derided but their ideas do return again and again in politics, from 2007 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Jan 201523min
Social Security Had Its Glitches Too
In the wake of Obamacare problems, we look at the frustrations of those attempting to implement Social Security. The first consultant told Congress to drop the idea. When they refused, an incredible s...
25 Dec 201449min
The Creation of Children: Child Labor in the U.S. and Child Labor Laws
In this episode we look at the history of child labor laws and apply the story of this practice, from all angles, to today's politics. originally recorded in 2014, as relevant today. Learn more abo...
2 Dec 20141h 4min
They Shall from Time to Time?: History of The Opposition Answer to President's SOTU
history of the reactipon speech to the State of the Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Sep 201417min
King's Rook: When the President's Party Has the Senate, Not the House
Will President Obama retain his protective Senate, a very rare political situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Feb 201429min
