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Really! This Week In History

Daniel Price
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News Commentary
A weekly current events podcast that puts an historical perspective on the news of the day by focusing on historical comparisons and prognostication from expert guests. Rarely will the focus be on the BIGGEST news of the day, rather this podcast will set its gaze on stories that may get lost in the 24-hour news cycle shuffle. Visit the website at www.rtwihistory.com to see upcoming guests. You can contribute to the podcast by sharing on social media and supporting the show financially at https://anchor.fm/rtwihistory/support. You can also make suggestions for future shows on the website.
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Episodes

RTWI History Episode 7 - Dr. Martin Louis Johnson on the American theater in a post-COVID world.

This week, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said there is no “going back” to previous state of the American theater after the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Martin Louis Johnson, author of "Main Street Movies: The History of Local Film in the United States," visits to discuss the several scares in the past that caused similar hysteria and where the American theater (and film making) is headed in a post-COVID world.  Get "Main Street Movies" at https://iupress.org/9780253032539/main-street-movies/

Mar 06, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 7

RTWI History Episode 6 - Dr. Ronald A. Smith on Notre Dame saying “no thanks” to EA Sports

Daniel speaks with Dr. Ronald A. Smith, author of “The Myth of the Amateur: A History of College Athletic Scholarships,” (available May 4, 2021) about Notre Dame’s and Northwestern’s decisions to NOT be in the upcoming college football video game by EA Sports. Dr. Smith delves deep into the history of college athletics and the “amateur” title that he says is neither important nor deserved. The Myth of the Amateur: A History of College Athletic Scholarships https://www.amazon.com/dp/1477322868/re...

Feb 27, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6

RTWI History Episode 4 - Elias Ahonen on Tesla’s Bitcoin Play

Elias Ahonen, author of “Blockland: 21 Stories of Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency,” joins Daniel for an in-depth conversation around Elon Musk and Tesla’s $1.5 billion investment in Bitcoin. DISCLAIMER: This episode delves into speculation of cryptocurrencies. Any projection of value is for discussion’s sake only and IS NOT intended to be, nor does it claim to be, investment advice.

Feb 19, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4

RTWI History Episode 3 - Dr. David Courtwright On Oregon Drug Legalization

Support this episode by sharing on social media and contributing at www.anchor.fm/rtwihistory/support . This week Daniel speaks with Dr. David Courtwright, Presidential Professor Emeritus at The University of North Florida and author of “The Age of Addiction: How Bad Habits Became Big Business.” Daniel and Dr. Courtwright discuss the historical precedence of the legalization of hard drugs in Oregon and what it might lead to in the future.

Feb 06, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

RTWI History Episode 2 - Jim Bell On Private Space Exploration

Daniel discusses Axiom Space's announcement of its first all-private crew and its upcoming trip to the International Space Station with Jim Bell, author, astronomer and planetary scientist at The School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University.

Jan 30, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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