We look at the sophisticated computer systems used for the flight to the Moon, and how they changed technology. And we finish the appendix from the ‘Stop Talking About Momentum’ episode where Joe Biden’s aides confront him about his 1988 … 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.
I interviewed C-SPAN a week ago. For premium subscribers, here’s the interview with Brian Lamb and Susan Swain. Those who watch C-SPAN will know them as very familiar faces. We talked about their book on the ranking of Presidents. … Continued
Bruce and Chris of ‘Don’t Worry About the Government’ podcast talk current politics and John Tyler, a President Chris has been researching. For Extra Podcast subscribers.
for Extra subscribers an interview on VPs and Presidents. I enjoyed this discussion with author Cohen much. It is a rough cut, we’ll be improving it a bit for the episode. Work on the Ark of Commerce Part 3 Goes … Continued
Update on the Premium cast – now the Extra Cast. Bruce Discusses his latest series the Ark of Commerce and where it’s going, and tells a story by a man named William Monks about settling the Southern Missouri country in … Continued
Part Three of Our Umbrella Man Series on Neville Chamberlain.
Part two of the series about Neville Chamberlain.
We read from a 1980 book were the author visited every VP grave, an talk about some of the interesting ones. Plus some VP factoids. Eventually, this will be on the Vice Presidents podcast – here is a sneak peak.
A replay of our podcast about the context between the oft referred to Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and Munich
Again Bruce and Chris discuss politics, current situation. Poor performance behind DNC win in midterms, Russia issue and how it hurts both sides. Trump’s likely reelection (barring some dramatic change) and other topics. Some controversial takes in this ep.
A sneak early peek at an episode of The Vice Presidents podcast for MHCBUYP premium subscribers.
A bit about the hat that defines the Revolutionary War, as well as the surprisingly common weapon/tool that colonial troops and militia had, as Bruce explores Revolutionary War clothing from the American side as part of this sub-cast within the … Continued
We get into more detail about the crafty attempted political machinations of Emerson Etheridge and how Lincoln and his Republicans thwarted a takeover of the House of Representatives.
A little bit more from Bob Drury and Tom Clavin on Valley Forge, a bit about FDR’s treatment of reporters, and an unused cast about Ambassador Wendy Sherman and her new book on foreign policy make up some of the … Continued
A look at President’s who are able to keep the Senate but lose the House, such as Reagan and Obama.
Bruce is joined by Chris Novembrino to discuss the recent Bob Woodward book on the Trump Administration, its possible accuracy, and how The Bob Woodward Book has become a thing for each Presidency.
“Nixon’s Nixon” Spiro Agnew went from unknown ticket balancer to an asset for the administration after speeches attacking protesters, and the media. But he would fall from grace when his time as a local politico would catch up with him. … Continued
An early preview for MHCBUYP listeners of the Vice Presidents Podcast, a project that we are planning to launch later in the year. This early partial episode is on Rutherford B. Hayes’s forgotten VP – William Wheeler.
Listener Questions not covered in the most recent episode, including petitions against Andrew Jackson’s removal policy.
Russian spying, counter protest and its long history. A draft of an episode that will air on MHCBUYP later in the fall as I for the first time open the notebook of my Soviet Union cast, which is a project … Continued