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102- J. Edgar Hoover’s Dirty Deeds
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10/02/19 • 82 min
The FBI’s director, J. Edgar Hoover, has a long and wild history. He’s a man who made a lot of enemies and crushed a lot of people in the name of purging America of internal threats. Jess and Joe are joined by Moxie of Your Brain on Facts to look into the wild stories of Hoover crushing other people, being visited by Elvis, and the rumors swirling about his penchant for wearing frilly dresses.
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105 – America’s Most Influential Loser Part 1
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11/13/19 • 55 min
America has spawned many “losers” over the course of it’s existence. Many of them live and die as nobodies. But occasionally one of those losers is a real somebody despite his/her tenacity for supporting the losing side throughout their life. Meet William Jennings Bryan. This guy was THE mover and shaker in the early 20th century and despite being a general loser at all his endeavors he really changed a lot!
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115 – A Man, A Hat, A Dream of Black Equality
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04/01/20 • 57 min
Joe gives us the overview of an often overlooked hero of the “first civil rights movement” that took place in the 1920s. Marcus Garvey is an excellent example of one of the many different approaches people had to gaining black equality at the early 20th century. Learn about how fancy hats, 30 year old ships, and befriending the KKK were all parts his his wild plans to attain black equality.
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113 – Valentine’s Day Massacre
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03/04/20 • 26 min
No this episode doesn’t recall Joe’s high school dating experience. We take a brief look at the infamous gang wars of the early 20th century as Al Capone and his crew faced off against “Bugs” Moran. What could be more fun than bootlegging, bosses, and bloodshed?
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44- The Spanish American War
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09/05/18 • 73 min
“Here I come to save the daaaay!” Mighty Mouse’s motto is a perfect backdrop for America’s intervention into the Cuban independance movement. In the second story of American Imperialism we look as the US seizes control of Cuba in their efforts to “help.” If you’ve never heard this story of America’s treatment of their neighbor you gotta hear it! It’s got lies, deception, war, and all that goodness! Check it out!
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43- Hammurabi’s Code of Fun
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08/29/18 • 58 min
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind right? Well apparently not for Hammurabi and his impressive set of codes. Jess and Joe dive into one of mankind’s oldest records of law. We dig into the history of the codes, where they came from and how we have them today. Then we have some real fun looking at some of the draconic laws the could get you put to death. If you don’t like it, then we promise your money back!
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80- Accidentally Nuking Spain
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05/01/19 • 41 min
In today’s episode we look at the 1966 Palomares incident in which the US accidentally dropped 4 Hydrogen bombs over the little town of Palomares Spain. Why did this happen and how have I not heard about this before!? Find out on today’s show!
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64- Desert Storm and HW Bush Part 3
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01/16/19 • 57 min
In this final episode we look at the end of Bush Sr’s time as President. Desert Storm! We look at the infamous NEW WORLD ORDER speech given during this time. Illuminati anyone? We discuss Saddam Hussein’s great folly and the International Response. Finally, we look at what brought about Bush’s failed re-election campaign and the infamous campaign promise that brought him down. Join us for the final HW Bush episode!
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