Levi Morton, Vice President
An early cut and preview of my podcast on Levi Morton, Benjamin Harrison’s vice president.
Iowa Caucus Fracas and Aftermath
I talk about the 2020 race.
Kent State Aftermath
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
New Year’s Eve Brief Talk
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 Sense of Humor as a Weapon: Thomas Marshall, Wilson’s VP
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
Lyndon Johnson, Box 13 and the 1948 Election, Visited and Revisited
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
Transcript of “Bruce Talks About Everything” Podcast 08/03/19t
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 “You Break Everybody’s Back” More about 1988
Extras from the legal pad of You Break Everybody’s Back, about the 1988 Election. More about Dole, Hart, Dukakis, Biden and more.
A Hessian’s Story: Revolutionary War Sketches
As part of our Revolutionary War sketches, we look at the story, or more the ordeal o a Hessian soldier who was captured twice.
Interference by Foreign Governments, 1836 and 1920 Elections, Other Topics
Bruce responds to listener questions on a variety of topics and gets more into the topics of Impeachment and Switching Vices.
More John Glenn and Other Thoughts
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
“Abrahamlincon” – Lincoln’s First Vice President Hannibal Hamlin
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
Socialism Episode from 2009
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
Extra Cast – Gunboats, Putting a Man on the Moon, Madison on Spending, More about Railroads and Embargo
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
Transcript to ‘Stop Talking About Momentum’
[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 DWATG on the 2020 Primary, Hitting Hickenlooper, Sanders FDR Selfsay, Robots and More
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
Bruce Talks About 1984 Primaries, Stephen Douglas Other Topics
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.
Leftovers from the Ark of Commerce III and Bruce’s Ranking of Presidents.
Bruce’s approach to the third Ark of Commerce, what he left out. And plus – his ranking of the Presidents.
Advance release of C-SPAN interview, rough cut.
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
John Tyler, Current Political Landscape 2020 Campaign – Discussion w/ Chris Novembrino
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.
Accidental Presidents – Arthur, Tyler and Others – Preview of Jared Cohen Interview
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
Monk’s Tale and Other Observations
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
Umbrella Man, Part III
Part Three of Our Umbrella Man Series on Neville Chamberlain.
Umbrella Man, Part II
Part two of the series about Neville Chamberlain.
Vice Presidential Graves and Monuments, and Factiods
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.