History, Politics and Beer

Matt and Jeff finish their discussion on Civil War Reconstruction and ponder a "What if?" of history.

In celebration of Black History Month Matt and Jeff examine a local African American Hero from the Civil War. 

This pod was made pre-Capital invasion. 

Check out what Jeff and Matt are drinking this week! The Most Wonderful Beer of the Year Sampler from Tröegs.

Matt and Jeff explore the history of polling and try to find out what went wrong in 2016. How could the polls have been so wrong and can they be trusted now? Stay till the end to hear our presidential election predictions.   Oktoberfest Beer https://southcountybrewing.com   Yuengling/Hershey's Porter https://www.yuengling.com/our-beer/#tab_all-beer   Polls https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2020-election-forecast/   North Carolina Election Returns https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/election-results

Take the trip from election to inauguration with History, Politics and Beer. Join us while we examine the Bangles voting, voter fraud and of course, drink some beer.  Here are some links to information we reference in the show.  1. Bangles https://medium.com/@rachel_macari/theres-more-than-meets-the-eye-to-the-bangles-9bfdb968ec2e 2. Recount https://youtu.be/GVd1LuadnDk 3. Find Your Polling Place in Pennsylvania  Polling Place Information - PA Voter Services 4. Track Your Ballot in Pennsylvania Online/Absentee Ballot Tracking - PA Voter Services  

Matt and Jeff finish their discussion on the legalization of marijuana! HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

The first part, of a two part program, on the history of Marijuana in the US. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Jeff and Matt discuss President Trump's possible Impeachment and the power of the Commerce Clause in the Constitution.

A discussion on the possible impeachment of President Trump.

Matt and Jeff start their multi-pod exploration of the Constitution.

Welcome to Season III of History, Politics and Beer. We start of this season with a great discussion on the Declaration of Independence.

Matt and Jeff provide the historical background to help understand our current immigration issues and laws

For the final pod of season 2, Matt and Jeff poke holes each other's arguments! Are we up to the challenge. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Enjoy the second part of this "rewind"!

Welcome everyone to History, Politics and Beer. This week we will be jumping into the “way back” machine to revisit two pods that Jeff and I put together in season one. In the first pod, we explored the history of abortion and birth control and in the second, we examined the controversial Supreme Court case Roe versus Wade. Today, many states are attempting to challenge the Roe decision by passing what are known as “heartbeat bills”. No matter where you stand, these pods will provide you with great background to help you better understand the issue…hope you enjoy.   

Enjoy the second part of our conversation with Mustafa Nurr

Matt and Jeff sit down with Somali refugee Mustafa Nurr to listen to an incredible story of survival as well as to learn what it really means to be refugee. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff jump into dangerous waters as they try to define the modern day Republican Party....gulp HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff take a swing at trying to figure out the Republican Party....wish us luck! HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff take a look at the Democratic Party to discuss it's origins and what it stands for today....don't worry the Republican Party is next. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.comHistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff examine President Trump's Emergency Declaration and his attempt to finally build the wall. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

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Matt and Jeff take and second and third look at what happened in DC after the Right To Life March. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

This week Matt and Jeff examine the National Emergency Act of 1976 and discuss how it might be used to fund Trump’s border wall. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff count down their top 10 presidential campaign commercials of all time. Hope you enjoy! HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

They say "your home is your castle" but is that really the case? Matt and Jeff explore the fourth amendment and your right to privacy.

Welcome WITF listeners! If this is your first time or you’ve been with us from the beginning. Drop us a line and let us know why you listen and we will send you a free t-shirt! HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff explore the origins of our two-party system and explain why we have one even though it isn’t mentioned anywhere in the Constitution. HistoryPoliticsandBeer@gmail.com

Who Wants a Free T-Shirt?? Matt and Jeff are giving away History, Politics and Beer swag…just give a listen to find out how to get one! Oh, there is also a great podcast on President Trump’s relationship with the press. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff dissect the 2018 mid-term elections and discover that more happened than what you might think. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff jump back into current events and try to make sense of birthright citizenship and the caravan of migrants trying to “invade” America. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff try figure out the failures of the post Civil War years. The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s should have been fought and won during the 1860s and 70s!

 Matt and Jeff discuss what Lincoln does with the complex issue of slavery during Civil War. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff travel to Gettysburg Pennsylvania to explore the origins and causes of the Civil War. Feel free to drop us a line and let us know what you think. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff travel to Gettysburg Pennsylvania to explore slavery and the origins of the American Civil War. Feel free to drop us a line and let us know what you think. HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff try to make sense of our current immigration policy and why immigration has become such a political hot button issue.   Contact us at HistoryPolicticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff provide the historical background to help understand our current immigration issues and laws….which we will tackle next week.

Matt and Jeff sit down with Dr. G. Terry Madonna to try to understand the 2016 election and what the future holds for both Republicans and Democrats….wish us luck. Production note: The AC system was running and our recording picked up that hum. We tried to remove as much as possible in post-production but some still remains. Contact us at HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Picking up where they left off last week Matt and Jeff examine Supreme Court decisions and how the Court strikes a balance between both liberal and conservative thought. Contact us at HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff lay the groundwork for understanding our religious liberties and explain why a secular government is so important for religious freedom. Contact us at HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff sit down with the owner of Shank's Tavern and get history lesson on ghosts, biker gangs, green walls and much more. Shank's Tavern Please take the time to rate us on itunes and leave a comment....thanks and happy listening. Contact us at HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff travel to Marietta PA to enjoy a cold beer at Shank's Tavern and discuss the origins of our powerful federal government and how one President and one Supreme Court Justice started it all. Check out Shank's Tavern! Contact us at HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff look at the history of Iranian and US relations, disect the Iranian nuclear deal and how US withdrawl may impact the upcomeing summit between the US and Korea. Contact us at HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff connect the history of the Korean War with current events happening on the peninsula. Contact us at HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff try to figure out who really decides when the US goes to war. Contact us at HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff discuss the morality of abortion and how culture, history and religion influence public opinion. Contact us at HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff explain how  Roe v. Wade was decided and discuss the issue of privacy and the Constitution. Contact us at HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com

Matt and Jeff wonder why Congress, with such a low approval rating, has such a high re-election rate. Contact us at HistoryPoliticsAndBeer@gmail.com