My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

Bruce Carlson

History News

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422 episodes

Show Update, Zachary Taylor Question, Commentary on Recent News
1/15/2026 | 28 mins.
Mostly a pitch for the Patreon. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ZACHARY TAYLOR PART 2
1/12/2026 | 48 mins.
They thought he was an illiterate frontier colonel. They thought he'd never use the veto. Never comment on issues. Let Congress do the heavy lifting. But he has a plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ZACHARY TAYLOR - Part 1
1/06/2026 | 56 mins.
A new President comes to Washington. No one knows what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WAR POWERS
1/04/2026 | 58 mins.
Presidents and Congress and use of military. A look at history. Presidents and Congresses, and a specific legislation that applies that is used, ignored, lightly used, skirted, enforced, unenforced and criticized throughout its 53 year history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EVEN MORE 90's EPHEMERA
12/31/2025 | 1h 10 mins.
CNN confirms that a missile strike hit for the White House, Japanese politics implodes, a grunge music tragedy and strange local traditions make mainstream in our extra episode of leftovers from the previous 1990's ephemera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today's political debates. "The perfect antidote to bloviating talking heads, My History is thoughtful, nuanced, and highly engaging." -Columbia Journalism Review

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