Historical Controversies
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The Attack on Marijuana During the 1930s
Historical Controversies
08/16/17 • -1 min
Season 1, Episode 2. How did Americans fall for the government's reefer madness? Chris Calton explains how junk science, overt racism, and myths of bloodthirsty soldiers all played a role in the criminalization of marijuana in America.
Controlling Missouri, Part 1: Nathaniel Lyon in St. Louis
Historical Controversies
08/09/18 • -1 min
Season 3, Episode 17. Nathaniel Lyon, a notoriously harsh officer in the US army, is sent to St. Louis to ensure Missouri’s place in the Union. His policies have the effect of alienating much of the population of the city, which is predominantly Unionist, leading to the formation of a secessionist resistance group at Camp Jackson.
Live Question and Answer Session
Historical Controversies
08/08/18 • -1 min
To celebrate the one year anniversary episode of Historical Controversies, host Chris Calton broadcast a live Question-and-Answer session in the Mises Studio on August 6, 2018.
The Burnside Expedition
Historical Controversies
12/26/18 • -1 min
Early in 1862, General Ambrose Burnside conquered the North Carolina coast, providing an important — but often overlooked — strategic victory for the Union.
Chris Calton recounts the controversial history of the Civil War. You may support this podcast financially at Mises.org/SupportHC. Subscribe today at Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or via RSS.
Indians and the Confederacy, Part 1: "Civilizing" The Five Nations
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11/15/18 • -1 min
In 1861, the Five Civilized Tribes — the Cherokees, Creeks, Chickasaws, Choctaws, and Seminoles — would be faced with the decision of staying neutral or choosing a side in the Civil War. To understand their decision, Chris Calton takes a look at the long history of Indians becoming, in the eyes of Americans, "civilized".
Chris Calton recounts the controversial history of the Civil War. This is the 31st episode in the third season of Historical Controversies. You may support this podcast financially at Mises.org/SupportHC.
Controlling Missouri, Part 4: The Battle of Wilson’s Creek
Historical Controversies
08/29/18 • -1 min
Season 3, Episode 20. The second large scale battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Wilson’s Creek would prove to be one of the bloodiest battles of the entire war, in proportion to the number of men participating. Lyon initiates the battle in an aggressive early morning ambush, hoping to cripple the larger Confederate forces before ordering the Union retreat to safer territories.
Chris Calton recounts the controversial history of the Civil War. This is the 20th episode in the third season of Historical Controversies. You may support this podcast financially at Mises.org/SupportHC.
The Election of 1856: A Victorious Defeat
Historical Controversies
12/27/17 • -1 min
Season 2, Episode 9. The passage of the Kansas-Nebraska act drove many northerners to form Anti-Nebraska coalitions that ultimately yielded the Republican Party. The election of 1856 did not yield a Republican presidential victory, but it did produce a party that, through compromise and political maneuvering, was able to emerge as the dominant new party to compete with the bitterly divided Democrats.
A Bad Trip: The US Government and LSD
Historical Controversies
09/13/17 • -1 min
Season 1, Episode 6. Learn why Chris Calton believes that "of all the drugs we've talked about on this podcast, the history of LSD may be the most difficult to believe."
The Christiana Resistance: The First Shots of the Civil War
Historical Controversies
11/22/17 • -1 min
Season 2, Episode 4. Chris Calton looks at one of the first episodes of armed resistance to the Fugitive Slave Acts. He explains how abolitionist William Parker, a free black man, changed America forever.
Then Came Nixon
Historical Controversies
09/20/17 • -1 min
Season 1, Episode 7. In this episode, Chris Calton explains how the Nixon Administration kicked off the modern War on Drugs, featuring no knock raids, fictional crime stats, and the expansion of the American police state.
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How many episodes does Historical Controversies have?
Historical Controversies currently has 92 episodes available.
What topics does Historical Controversies cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Historical Controversies?
The episode title 'Reefer Madness: Government Efforts to Criminalize Marijuana' is the most popular.
How often are episodes of Historical Controversies released?
Episodes of Historical Controversies are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Historical Controversies?
The first episode of Historical Controversies was released on Aug 9, 2017.
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