We spoke with A.J. Baime 2 years ago, and he’s back on again. This time to discussion the election of 1948, The Marshall Plan and Truman. Parts of te interview will be used on an upcoming episode of the podcast … Continued
We talk about the transition of Coolidge from Vice President to President. His style, his politics, and the challenges he would face, including a potential challenger. How he became President was one of his greatest assets.
Though he’d eventually win them over, Jimmy Carter had a tough time with the political establishment as he ran for President. In the ’76 election, the establishment, unions and machines use a variety of methods to stop insurgent candidate Jimmy … Continued
In 1987, Baltimore would elect a new mayor with great hope and promise. He didn’t come from any of the political clubs. He could see things differently. When he looked at the drug trade, he came up with a unique … Continued
The Spanish Flu was devastating, and in this episode we tell stories about the devastation, it’s impact on New York and on the art world, and how the epidemic victims were counted. I enjoyed my conversation w/ science journalist Laura … Continued
My interview with Dr. Laura Spinney from 2017 on this world epidemic.
A little late for the Nevada caucuses, but a cast from the past on Nevada and its importance.
An early cut and preview of my podcast on Levi Morton, Benjamin Harrison’s vice president.
I talk about the 2020 race.
What happened after the shots were fired on May 4, 1970? Bruce opens up the legal pad for all of the things that we didn’t have time to discuss on our podcast with Paula Stone Tucker. The story of … Continued
Hi and Happy New Years and thanks for your support this year. A few words from me on what’s coming up, what I’m reading. A little more about Robert Caro and Robert Moses, and more.
A special preview of my episode on the VIce Presidents of the United States Podcast. We discuss Thomas Marshall. I use some of Marshall’s sayings and jokes on MHCBUYP. He could be considered the funniest VP. Known for calling the … Continued
I am currently reading Robert Caro’s On Working, a neat book of stories about how he does his work as a historian. That brought up a story about Lyndon Johnson’s 948 election in the Teas Primary over a popular governor, … Continued
Would you be kind enough to tell me whether or not you exercise any premptories? that sound you heard right there, you may not know it, but it’s a little bit of history. That’s Clarence Thomas, Justice of the Supreme … Continued
Extras from the legal pad of You Break Everybody’s Back, about the 1988 Election. More about Dole, Hart, Dukakis, Biden and more.
As part of our Revolutionary War sketches, we look at the story, or more the ordeal o a Hessian soldier who was captured twice.
Bruce responds to listener questions on a variety of topics and gets more into the topics of Impeachment and Switching Vices.
good conversation with Alex Hastie of Ohio vs. the World on a bunch of things, but mostly about John Glenn’s 1984 run. Be sure to subscribe to Alex’s podcast. His Ohio vs. The World is about Ohio, but brings in … Continued
When Maine anti-slavery Senator Hannibal Hamlin was added to the 1860 ticket, a few signs blended the two names of the ticket and boasted ‘Abrahamlincon’ However, Hannibal’s stint as Lincoln’s first VP would not be that much of a partnership. … Continued
If we think we are only discussing socialism now, that’s not true, why it was a big issue in 2009 when i did this podcast. While there’s a few things I’d put scotch tape on today in this cast, about … Continued
Some of the ‘leftovers’ that we didn’t have a chance to work into the Ark of Commerce Part IV. What are gunboats and why did Jefferson favor them? A bit more about the Embargo and the Railroad takeover. And … Continued
[00:00:00] When I hear your new ideas I’m reminded of that ad. [00:00:03] Where’s the beef. [00:00:30] One candidate and one large axe. Large blade huge handle. [00:00:40] Using both hands he holds it. He smiles and he hurls the … Continued
Bruce and Chris Novembrino of Don’t Worry About the Government Podcast talk about Sanders and his own Self-comparison to FDR, Biden, more on the 1984 campaign and other topics, mostly related to the 2020 primary race. How Trump won in … Continued
A bit abut Gary Hart and 1984, a couple good books and Stephen Douglas, the railroad owner and Senator discussed in the Ark of Commerce III.
Bruce’s approach to the third Ark of Commerce, what he left out. And plus – his ranking of the Presidents.