Age of Confusion
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Age of Confusion
03/08/21 • 2 min
Welcome to the Age of Confusion!
This is the Age of Confusion podcast, an alternate history show that presents a reimagined version of American and world history in the 20th century.
In 1963, an era of upheaval and rapid change, President John F. Kennedy was tragically assassinated in Dallas. Age of Confusion begins with this event, except with a different outcome: Kennedy survives and the history within the show takes a sharp divergence from the true history that unfolded in the real world.
The series is presented as a narrative history podcast, from the standpoint of a neutral historian looking back on events. The show is projected to cover the years 1963 to 1985, a uniquely tumultuous period in the world.
Episodes are expected to be released every other week beginning March 14, 2021. The first few episodes will go up at the same time.
Website For This Podcast: https://ageofconfusion.net/
Bonus Episode: Mid-Season 1 Recap and Explainer
Age of Confusion
04/18/21 • 13 min
In this bonus episode, we provide a brief recap of the story from Episodes 1 through 5, as well as some commentary on the real history it departs from and is based on. The purpose of this episode is to bring listeners up to speed on the storyline, if they did not start with Episode 1, and also put the story in the context of actual history.
These bonus episodes will come out twice a season: once at mid-season (between episodes 5 and 6), and again in the gap between seasons.
Length: 13:29
Next Episode: April 25, 2021
Episode 9: Sunset in Saigon
Age of Confusion
06/06/21 • 21 min
Coming to the end of his term, President John F. Kennedy finally moves to bring an end to American involvement in the now-unpopular war in Vietnam. Even as negotiations with the North Vietnamese lead nowhere and the U.S. military begins harboring resentment about JFK's handling of the conflict, Kennedy, with an eye toward securing his historical legacy, and battered by the doctors' scandal, begins troop withdrawals. But to secure his legacy politically and to help his likely successor Lyndon B. Johnson, Kennedy proposes a "Saigon Declaration" which, though politically expedient, may eventually result in unintended consequences.
Length: 21:23
Next Episode: June 20, 2021
Bonus Episode: Post-Season 1 Recap and Explainer
Age of Confusion
07/19/21 • 16 min
In this bonus episode, I'll recap the story from Episodes 6 through 10, and also say a few words on the real history that is the basis of the story. The purpose of this episode is to bring listeners up to speed on the storyline, if they did not start with Episode 1, and also put the story in the context of actual history.
These bonus episodes will come out twice a season: once at mid-season (between episodes 5 and 6), and again in the gap between seasons.
Length: 16:01
Next Episode: August 1, 2021
Episode 11: Minority President
Age of Confusion
08/01/21 • 21 min
The new U.S. President George Romney, elected by a razor-thin margin in 1968, takes office in early 1969 amidst a welter of problems. The economy is tanking, his own party hates him, and the Soviets won't talk about anything. Romney struggles to find his footing as President in the midst of these challenges, but his own legislative priorities and political missteps begin to suggest he's in over his head. Will he get on track, or will the country continue to decline?
Length: 21:36
Next Episode: August 15, 2021
Bonus Episode: Mid-Season 2 Recap and Explainer
Age of Confusion
10/03/21 • 12 min
In this bonus episode, we'll do a brief recap of Episodes 11 through 15 (the first half of Season 2) as well as some thoughts on the real history that it's based on. The purpose of this episode is to bring listeners up to speed on the storyline, if they did not start with Episode 1, and also put the story in the context of actual history.
These bonus episodes will come out twice a season: once at mid-season, and again in the gap between seasons.
Length: 12:24
Next Episode: October 10, 2021
Episode 6: Decision on Vietnam
Age of Confusion
04/25/21 • 25 min
President John F. Kennedy, re-elected with a narrower margin of victory than he expected in 1964, has spent most of the last year deferring the big decision on policy in Southeast Asia: commit U.S. forces directly, which seems to be the only way to prevent a Communist takeover of South Vietnam, or give up and go home. In spring 1965 he finally makes a decision. As American combat boots start to touch the soil of Vietnam, Kennedy finds himself boxed in by further difficulties on civil rights and the dissatisfaction of his most trusted adviser: his own brother.
Length: 25:01
Next Episode: May 9, 2021
Episode 3: A Distant Corner of Asia
Age of Confusion
03/14/21 • 19 min
As the 1964 election season begins to heat up, the Kennedy administration’s “limited” involvement in propping up the repressive government of Vietnam becomes increasingly unglued, undermined by coups within the Vietnamese military and pressure by North Vietnam and its Communist allies, Russia and China. Kennedy dithers on a decision to begin involving American forces directly, but finally acts in response to domestic political concerns. Whether his actions will backfire very much remains to be seen.
Length: 19:25
Next Episode: March 28, 2021
Episode 2: Civil Rights Stalemate
Age of Confusion
03/12/21 • 20 min
In December 1963, the proposed legislation that John F. Kennedy thinks will be his crowning achievement—the Civil Rights Act—is coming to a head in Congress. But just when he needs to throw his back into the push to get it passed, the start of his re-election campaign, derailed by the failed assassination attempt in Dallas the month before, diverts his attention. Within the movement itself, the public face of the Civil Rights Movement begins to shift from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to other leaders, especially Stokely Carmichael. This will have profound consequences for the African-American liberation struggle down the road.
Length: 20:44
Next Episode: No Later Than March 14, 2021
Episode 17: Summit
Age of Confusion
10/24/21 • 22 min
In the aftermath of the nuclear war scare, President George Romney decides his highest calling--and his key to reelection in 1972--is to make peace with the Russians and end the Cold War. But will Soviet leader Shelepin play ball? As the clock ticks down to major political shenanigans at home, and both Senators Ronald Reagan and Robert Kennedy position themselves for the game, Romney throws the dice on a high-stakes summit in Oslo with Shelepin to discuss a comprehensive peace treaty. It could be a new dawn for humanity...or another craven trick by the Stalinist Soviet leader.
Length: 22:10
Next Episode: November 7, 2021
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FAQ
How many episodes does Age of Confusion have?
Age of Confusion currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does Age of Confusion cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Story, Drama and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Age of Confusion?
The episode title 'Episode 2: Civil Rights Stalemate' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Age of Confusion?
The average episode length on Age of Confusion is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Age of Confusion released?
Episodes of Age of Confusion are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Age of Confusion?
The first episode of Age of Confusion was released on Mar 8, 2021.
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