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Empire, Republic and Shadow Wars

Empire, Republic & Shadow Wars connects the battles you know to the battles you’re not supposed to notice. I’m Shawn—teacher and historian (B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. coursework in U.S. military history & empire). You’ll still get cinematic arcs on the Pacific War and Vietnam—and we’ll dive into the shadow wars: the war on terror, the war on drugs, covert finance, BCCI, and alleged/Documented intersections of intelligence services and the drug trade. We follow the paper trails, declassified files, and institutional incentives that move power.

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3.24 American Society in the 1920's part 2

Send a text A continuation of our look at American society in the 1920s. Fable Beard Company is the official beard products company of the American history podcast. For great oils, beard balms and butters as well as beard wash and conditioner check out the link below. Use the coupon code: Shawn15 at checkout so you can receive 15% off all orders. https://fablebeardco.com/discount/SHAWN15 Fable also has AMAZING CBD products, including CBD tinctures, beard butter, beard oil, beard balm and even be...

Jan 18, 202127 min

3.23 American Society in the 1920s part 1

Send a text Today we discuss American Society in the 1920s. This is part one of a multi part mini series within season 3. Enjoy. Fable Beard Company is the official beard products company of the American history podcast. For great oils, beard balms and butters as well as beard wash and conditioner check out the link below. Use the coupon code: Shawn15 at checkout so you can receive 15% off all orders. https://fablebeardco.com/discount/SHAWN15 Fable also has AMAZING CBD products, including CBD ti...

Jan 04, 202135 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Bonus Episode: Germany and the United States

Send a text This special cross over episode is with the host of the On Germany podcast, Jacob Collier. In it we take all things Germany and the US in the lead up to WWI and briefly talk about the aftermath of that conflict. Enjoy! Fable Beard Company is the official beard products company of the American history podcast. For great oils, beard balms and butters as well as beard wash and conditioner check out the link below. Use the coupon code: Shawn15 at checkout so you can receive 15% off all o...

Dec 14, 202048 min

3.22 The Paris Peace Conference

Send a text In this episode we go into the Paris Peace Conference and say goodbye to the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. Fable Beard Company is the official beard products company of the American history podcast. For great oils, beard balms and butters as well as beard wash and conditioner check out the link below. Use the coupon code: Shawn15 at checkout so you can receive 15% off all orders. https://fablebeardco.com/discount/SHAWN15 Fable also has AMAZING CBD products, including CBD tinctures, b...

Dec 07, 202024 minSeason 3Ep. 22

3.21 The U.S. in WWI part 2

Send a text Today we finish our discussion of the United States in WWI. Fable Beard Company is the official beard products company of the American history podcast. For great oils, beard balms and butters as well as beard wash and conditioner check out the link below. Use the coupon code: Shawn15 at checkout so you can receive 15% off all orders. https://fablebeardco.com/discount/SHAWN15 Fable also has AMAZING CBD products, including CBD tinctures, beard butter, beard oil, beard balm and even bea...

Nov 27, 202035 minSeason 3Ep. 21

3.19 The Imperial Moment part 4

Send a text Today we finish our discussion of the so-called "Imperial Moment." Support the show

Nov 02, 202022 minSeason 3Ep. 19

3.18 The Imperial Moment Part 3

Send a text Today is part 3 of our discussion on the "Imperial Moment." Please note: I made a mistake in the recording and said the song "Hey Frisco!" was by Oliver Kline. It's actually by Olive Kline. Sorry for the mistake. The artwork for this episode is a cartoon published in the late 19th century by Puck Magazine depicting Uncle Sam instructing his new colonial subjects. Support the show...

Oct 17, 202024 minSeason 3Ep. 18

3.17 The Imperial Moment Part 2

Send a text Today we continue the discussion of American Imperialism. Support the show

Sep 30, 202020 minSeason 3Ep. 17

3.16 The Imperial Moment Part 1

Send a text Today we start a mini-series within season 3 discussing American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th century. Support the show

Sep 21, 202029 minSeason 3Ep. 16

3.15 The Progressives Part 4

Send a text Today we wrap up our look at the "progressive" movement. Although, in truth, we will continue to look at progressives throughout the season. Support the show

Sep 05, 202021 minSeason 3Ep. 15

3.14 The Progressives Part 3

Send a text Today we discuss the presidency of William Howard Taft and quickly look at Woodrow Wilson. Support the show

Aug 17, 202026 minSeason 3Ep. 14

3.13 Teddy Roosevelt

Send a text Today we discuss the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Support the show

Aug 03, 202019 minSeason 3Ep. 13

3.12 The Progressives Part 2

Send a text Today we continue our discussion of the Progressives. Support the show

Jul 20, 202017 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Bonus Episode: 3rd anniversary special

Send a text Today is a special day and a special treat. We are celebrating our 3rd anniversary! To celebrate it properly, we are discussing FDR's 3rd term with Jerry Landry from the Presidencies Podcast. If you haven't listened to his show, what are you waiting for? Get over there and check it out (after you listen to this episode of course!). Support the show...

Jul 11, 202054 min

3.11 Progressives Part 1

Send a text Today we finally begin discussing the actual Progressives. Support the show

Jun 30, 202021 minSeason 3Ep. 11

3.8 Late 19th Century Politics 2

Send a text We wrap up our discussion of politics in the late 19th Century. Support the show

May 17, 202023 minSeason 3Ep. 8

3.7 Late 19th Century Politics 1

Send a text Today is the first two shows on politics in the late 19th century. Support the show

May 04, 202022 minSeason 3Ep. 7

3.6 The Rise of Labor

Send a text Today we discuss labor in the late 19th century. Support the show

Apr 20, 202023 minSeason 3Ep. 6

3.4 The Railroads

Send a text Today we talk about the building of the transcontinental railroads. Support the show

Mar 16, 202023 minSeason 3Ep. 4

3.3 Austrian economics part 2

Send a text The second of a two part primer on Austrian economics. Remember, this is not the entirety of this school of thought. If you are interested in learning more, feel free to drop me a message and I'll recommend a book or two (they can probably be obtained in pdf format for free). Support the show

Mar 09, 202024 minSeason 3Ep. 3

3.2 Austrian economics part 1

Send a text This is the first part of a 2 part series on Austrian economics. Support the show

Feb 29, 202021 minSeason 3Ep. 2

3.1 Introduction

Send a text Today we begin season 3, covering the Populists, the Progressives and the Great Depression (as well as everything in between). Support the show

Feb 29, 202013 minSeason 3Ep. 1

2.32 Season 2 Finale

Send a text Today we finally wrap up season 2 with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Support the show

Feb 10, 202030 minSeason 2Ep. 32

2.31 The Battle of Mexico City

Send a text Today we get to the final major battle of the war: Mexico City. Support the show

Dec 09, 201927 minSeason 2Ep. 31

2.29 The Siege of Veracruz

Send a text Today we start the bloodiest phase of the war. Scott lands at Veracruz and lays siege to the city. Support the show

Sep 25, 201929 minSeason 2Ep. 29
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