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Don Livingston on "The Secession of an American State" at the 2003 Abbeville Institute Summer School.

Dr. Josh Mann, Adam Wittenberg, and Michaela Estruth review major stories from a busy week. They discuss the withdrawal of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid serious allegations, escalating tensions with Iran including U.S. strikes and sanctions, and the Supreme Court's significant rulings on women's sports, campaign finance, and more. Additional coverage includes the cross-country American flag run honoring veterans, subdued Pride Month observances, World Cup visitors praising American hospitality, school choice debates, and the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools controversy. The episode also features reflections on America's 250th birthday. A roundup of national and cultural news with a common-sense perspective.00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:16 – Graham Platner Withdrawal00:01:22 – Iran Tensions Update00:03:19 – Heartlander News Rebrand00:04:15 – Trump at NATO Summit00:06:30 – Charlie Kirk Trial Update00:08:02 – School Choice Debate00:11:27 – Kansas City Schools Controversy00:13:10 – State Fair Highlights00:18:38 – Jefferson Memorial Visit00:22:20 – American Values and UnityFollow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter and follow our coverage at ReadLion.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.#ChristianEducation #Education #EducationPolicy #EducationReform #FaithAndLearning #Family #FaithInEducation #Faith #Homeschool #ChristianSchool #PrivateSchool #EducationNews #News #Religion #ReligiousNews #PublicSchool #SchoolNews #NewsShow #SchoolChoice 

In Episode 562 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her visit to the Great America State Fair on the National Mall and related America250 festivities in and around DC public lands leading up to July 4th, 2026. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESGreat American State FairNational MallMake America Beautiful Again Commission Report

Rich visited the Virginia booth at the Great American State Fair in Washington D.C. and it was chained shut!

Host Nancy Derringer talks with seasoned lawyers Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. (Regular host Saeed Khan is on the road.)They talk about: the end of the U.S. Supreme Court term, with major decisions on birthright citizenship, executive power, and transgender rights; a bounty of hilarity—the reflecting pool and the Great American State Fair; Sen. Slotkin's call for new Democratic leadership, which draws criticism; University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker's apology after a university investigation confirms the lewd messages were real; and Schmuck of the Week.

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Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad to talk about the failures of the Great American State Fair in Washington DC and admit to the insane temperature he sets his air conditioning to during the summer.

America's 250th birthday calls for a big celebration, and that's exactly what the Great American State Fair is. It's an opportunity for each state to showcase what makes them unique and special. Joey Hoey joins us, he's the assistant deputy secretary at the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. He was in charge of putting together a display that shows off the best of what Wisconsin has to offer. Joey tells us about the road to the Great American State Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent, joins John Hancock and Michael Kelley. Garret says the Great American State Fair on the National Mall has been, 'underwhelming and beset by some problems,' and, 'stumbled out of the gate.' Could we see a return to lower prices at the gas pump? Garrett notes that when oil prices go up, fuel prices climb pretty fast, like taking an elevator, but those same prices 'take the stairs, very gradually so,' when coming down.

What Happened To The State Of PA Booth At The Great American State Fair? full 2778 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:46:30 +0000 urNEHocwHfzUUmIqqcscQSsGCPBCnGm9 news The Dom Giordano Program news What Happened To The State Of PA Booth At The Great American State Fair? Weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Dom Giordano talks about what you're talking about. The Dean of Philadelphia Radio and the people's watch-dog, Dom holds elected leaders accountable and gives you a platform to sound off. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwa

In this episode, Aaron goes bi(sesquicentennial) in DC. Hear his drama about getting there, his reactions to speaking with our Government leaders, the big event (with a certain headline speaker) by the White House, and the secrets of the Senate cafeteria and the secret underground train. There's a big surprise plus...  Believe it or not, hope is found.  

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On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the hilarious travesty of the Great American State Fair, Trump doubling down on the SAVE America Act, impending changes to the federal student loan system, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Great American State Fair begins in Washington D.C. Midterm Monday w/ Jim Kennedy. July 4th travel. World Cup update. Heat wave grips Europe, reigniting debate over AC. Trump says US and Iran to hold fresh talks after strikes strain ceasefire. 

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the hilarious travesty of the Great American State Fair, Trump doubling down on the SAVE America Act, impending changes to the federal student loan system, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the hilarious travesty of the Great American State Fair, Trump doubling down on the SAVE America Act, impending changes to the federal student loan system, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this edition of Japan vs. Trendzil, Miles and special guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan discuss their respective weekends, the start of 'Celebrate 250' and how everybody's feeling about the American dream, the Supreme Court pretending to rule on stuff, Texas' mandatory reading list (feat. The Bible), Noah Kahan's 'Poopgate' controversy, views from the Great American State Fair, the disappointing release of 'Supergirl' and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On 18 March 1959, Hawaii was brought into the United States of America as the 50th state with the passing of the Hawaiian Admission act.Five months later, on 21 August it was officially proclaimed the 50th state by President Eisenhower.Former governor of Hawaii, John Waihe'e, tells Jen Dale his memories of statehood and why Hawaii's history with America means it has become a divisive issue.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: President Eisenhower signs the proclamation admitting Hawaii as the 50th state. Credit: Getty/Bettmann)

This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina Governor Josh Stein's administration refused to participate in the Great American State Fair event in Washington where states had a booth to showcase their heritage and culture. So, private citizens organized a booth display and outrage ensued. AP Dillon joined me to discuss. Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal. Read her reporting at NSJonline.com. She publishes a Substack.com newsletter called More To The Story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

We're chatting with City Cast CEO David Plotz and Executive Producer Annie Rees about the news organization we're building within City Cast. Then, City Cast reporters Ben Brasch and Alyssa Fowers join to talk about the Great American State Fair and Alyssa's deep dive into mayoral campaign numbers. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, Ben's going to walk us through his reporting on the ongoing fallout over the campaign-finance charges against Janeese Lewis George that dropped right before election day.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ⁠(202) 642-2654⁠. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 29th episode: ⁠DC Department of Behavioral Health⁠ ⁠Spur Local⁠ ⁠Library of Congress⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

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As the United States marks its 250th birthday, the celebration has split into two: America250, the bipartisan effort Congress created in 2016, and Freedom 250, established by executive order from President Trump. The overlap has caused confusion — and some musicians backed out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., saying they weren't told about its ties to the Trump administration. Several states, including Illinois, declined to participate. But the 21st state will be represented after all — by the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Brian Mackey talks with museum president and CEO John Morris about how a downstate institution ended up filling in for Illinois, what visitors to its exhibit will see, and what it's like navigating a politically charged event. The Illinois exhibit is open through July 10 in Washington, D.C.

Newt celebrates America’s 250th birthday and his 1000th episode of Newt’s World with President Donald J. Trump and the kickoff to the Great American State Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Topher Field, Best selling author, documentary producer, and libertarian activist from Australia, joins to discuss the uniqueness and greatness of America. Discussion of the kickoff to the America 250 celebration, the push by one side to change the fundamentals of America, and ways to preserve America for another 250years. Discussion of lack of freedoms in nations like Australia, the UK, and more.  The Great American State Fair kicks off in Washington with a themed celebration everyday for the next two weeks. More musicians back out of the "partisan" celebrations, while Trump sends a warning to the rising tide of communists candidates on the left. 

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First: A discussion with NOTUS Senate reporter Igor Bobic – on the White House's $87.6 supplemental spending request. Then: Axios reporter Mimi Montgomery discussed this week's opening of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall here in Washington - part of America 250 celebrations. Finally: as we kick off America's 250th birthday - we speak with Karlyn Bowman of the American Enterprise Institute - on AEI's recent survey regarding American attitudes on civic education and patriotism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Die 16-tägige „Great American State Fair“ findet vom 25. Juni bis zum 10. Juli auf der National Mall statt, der weltberühmten Parkanlage im Zentrum von Washington, D.C. Sie ist die erste nationale Ausstellung dieser Art.

The news to know for Thursday, June 25, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump is now refusing to sign the bipartisan housing bill that Congress overwhelmingly approved. And why an Army General who's received bipartisan praise is now out. Also, where back-to-back earthquakes caused widespread damage. Plus, what to expect from "The Great American State Fair" that just kicked off, why more boomers seem to be leaving their marriages later in life, and how do you lose a giraffe? Why it's been so hard to find an animal taller than a house.   Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch during their Annual Summer Event. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at BollandBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com    

We discuss the intersection of policymaking on economics and democracy, the harm of intense concentration of wealth, and the need for building durable civil society. Alex's civic action toolkit recommendations are: Join an organization in your community Be in community with other people Alex Hertel-Fernandez is a labor policy scholar and the Herbert H. Lehman Professor of Government at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. He's also the author of State Capture: How Conservative Activists, Big Businesses, and Wealthy Donors Reshaped the American States — and the Nation. Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/ Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark Follow Mila on X: https://x.com/milaatmos Follow Alex on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/awhf.bsky.social Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful. Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Alex Hertel-Fernandez Executive Producer: Zack Travis Executive Editor: Mila Atmos

Guest Nazareth, stand up comedian, joins to discuss ways to find unity, faith, and family events through comedy. Discussion of division during the political season, the greatness of America, and culture finding faith again.  President Trump kicks off the pre-game party for the Great American State Fair. What can we expect over the next two weeks with America's 250 celebrations.  SCOTUS puts a pause on the MAHA movement and holding Bayer liable for potential cancer causing pesticides. Are they still immune from lawsuits for health concerns?

Jody Hamilton takes the reins as Stephanie enjoys a well-deserved break. Joined by the insightful Mike Nellis and the ever-charismatic Charlie Pierce, the gang discusses the chaos around Trump's Great American State Fair, which has become a spectacle as performers drop out faster than you can say "MAGA." They talk about the stupidity of the situation, including the unlikely survival of Vanilla Ice and Flo Rida amidst a lineup that seems to be unraveling. The conversation shifts to the critical importance of voting, as election day looms in multiple states, and the group shares their thoughts on California's ballot initiatives and the sheer number of candidates vying for office. They also tackles the alarming rise of AI in politics and the implications of misinformation campaigns in light of recent political races. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barrett Gruber is back with another rapid-fire solo breakdown on The Kinda Daily Show, and this week did not disappoint when it comes to political theater, controversy, and genuinely consequential news that deserves your attention.First up: the Great American State Fair, which promised a massive patriotic event and delivered something far messier. Barrett unpacks what went wrong, what it reveals about the intersection of spectacle and politics, and why this story is about more than a failed fair.Then there's the UFC fight card on the White House lawn — because apparently that happened. Barrett examines the optics, the controversy, and what it says about how power is being performed in 2025. As he puts it: "Trump became the concert." When the president is the main event, what does that mean for everything else on the card?Closer to home, Barrett digs into the South Carolina gubernatorial primary, where the field is getting crowded and the rhetoric is getting loud. Nancy Mace has dubbed herself the "Iron Lady" — and Barrett has thoughts. If you're a South Carolina voter, this segment is essential listening ahead of the primary.The episode then shifts to the most serious topic of the week: the escalating US-Iran conflict and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Barrett breaks down what's at stake — militarily, economically, and diplomatically — and why oil prices being "significantly elevated" is just the beginning of what this conflict could cost ordinary Americans.The episode closes with a clear-eyed reminder about the importance of early voting and civic participation in South Carolina, with resources to help you check your registration and get to the polls.Stay informed. Stay engaged. That's the whole point.Topics Covered:The Great American State Fair collapse and what it reveals about politics and spectacleThe UFC fight card on the White House lawn and the controversy surrounding itSouth Carolina gubernatorial primary dynamics and key candidatesThe US-Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz closure threats, and rising oil pricesEarly voting in South Carolina and how to participateEpisode 308 with Shelby Spencer and O'Shawn McClendonBarrett Gruber | LinktreeThe All About Nothing: Podcast | LinktreeClick here for Episode Show Notes!As always, "The All About Nothing: Podcast" is owned and distributed by BIG Media LLC!Check out our network of fantastic podcasts!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media Copyright 2026BIG Media LLCCheck Your Voter RegistrationVisit https://theallaboutnothing.com/voter to check your registration! It takes less than 2 minutes. Do it now!ZJZ DesignsCheck out the 4th of July Heart Designs for this Independence Day! Visit zjzdesigns.com!ZJZ Designs

Gaydos and Ian Schwartz explain why President Trump is headlining the Great American State Fair after several musicians withdrew from the event.

In another jaw dropping Truth Social post, President Trump has announced that he is canceling the concert series after nearly all of the musical acts dropped out. Instead, he says the man who gets larger audiences than Elvis in his prime will hold a rally… yes, President Trump is referring to himself. Trump went on in a second post to also say he is canceling the Kennedy Center renovations after a judge ruled his name must be removed from the building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In another jaw dropping Truth Social post, President Trump has announced that he is canceling the concert series after nearly all of the musical acts dropped out. Instead, he says the man who gets larger audiences than Elvis in his prime will hold a rally… yes, President Trump is referring to himself. Trump went on in a second post to also say he is canceling the Kennedy Center renovations after a judge ruled his name must be removed from the building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In another jaw dropping Truth Social post, President Trump has announced that he is canceling the concert series after nearly all of the musical acts dropped out. Instead, he says the man who gets larger audiences than Elvis in his prime will hold a rally… yes, President Trump is referring to himself. Trump went on in a second post to also say he is canceling the Kennedy Center renovations after a judge ruled his name must be removed from the building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In another jaw dropping Truth Social post, President Trump has announced that he is canceling the concert series after nearly all of the musical acts dropped out. Instead, he says the man who gets larger audiences than Elvis in his prime will hold a rally… yes, President Trump is referring to himself. Trump went on in a second post to also say he is canceling the Kennedy Center renovations after a judge ruled his name must be removed from the building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie talks about the chaotic lineup for Trump's upcoming "Great American State Fair," which has quickly become a laughingstock as performers drop out left and right. From Milli Vanilli to the Commodores, the absurdity of the situation is not lost on her or her guests. Joined by John Fugelsang and Glenn Kirchner, they dissect the implications of Trump's failed concert and the ongoing fallout from his administration's various scandals, including the E. Jean Carroll case and the latest in the Iran negotiations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Twist, Mark and Rick cut their losses and ditch their tickets to the Great American State Fair — and they have thoughts. Then it's all good news as they share their enthusiasm for Eden Sher and Brock Ciarlelli's Middling podcast, the irresistible rewatch show for fans of The Middle. Plus Rick sits down with Courtney Cordova of Madison's Henry Vilas Zoo for a conversation about the animals, the mission, and what makes this beloved institution one of the best free zoos in the country. All that and the usual twists on Episode 329.

Everyone wants more housing, more clean energy, more transit, more care infrastructure, and more of the things people need to live good lives. But too much of the “abundance” debate treats workers, unions, environmental review, and community voice as obstacles to building — instead of asking who has power, who benefits, and who gets left out. This week, Goldy and Paul talk with Columbia professors Kate Andrias and Alexander Hertel-Fernandez about their Roosevelt Institute report, Democratic Abundance: An Abundance That Works for Workers. They argue that the problem isn't too much democracy — it's too little. If we want to build at the scale this moment demands, we need an abundance agenda that puts workers, communities, and democratic power at the center from the start. Kate Andrias is the Patricia D. and R. Paul Yetter Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, and serves as co-director of both the Columbia Law School Center for Constitutional Governance and the Columbia Labor Lab. Previously, she served as associate counsel and special assistant to President Barack Obama and as chief of staff in the White House Counsel's Office. Alexander Hertel-Fernandez is an associate professor and vice dean at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, and serves as co-director of the Columbia Labor Lab. From 2021 to 2023, he served as a deputy assistant secretary in the Department of Labor and a senior fellow in the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Further reading:  Report: Democratic Abundance: An Abundance That Works for Workers The American Political Economy: Politics, Markets, and Power State Capture: How Conservative Activists, Big Businesses, and Wealthy Donors Reshaped the American States and the Nation Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Facebook: Pitchfork Economics Podcast Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics TikTok: @pitchfork_econ YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer Substack: ⁠The Pitch⁠

JAMES CARVILLE WENT ON HIS PODCAST AND TOLD DEMOCRATS TO ADD TWO STATES, PACK THE SUPREME COURT WITH THIRTEEN JUSTICES, AND -- DIRECT QUOTE -- "DON'T RUN ON IT. DON'T TALK ABOUT IT. JUST DO IT." HE SAID THAT. ON A PODCAST. THAT EVERYONE HEARD. The man who predicted with absolute certainty that Kamala Harris would win the 2024 election has now laid out the Democrat blueprint for permanent one-party rule -- four new Senate seats, a rigged Supreme Court, and a redrawn political map designed so they never lose again. Today we answer him. Because we have a statehood list too. And ours is built on freedom, not party math. Alberta wants in. Cuba deserves a fresh start. And the State of Jefferson has been waving a double-cross flag at Sacramento since 1941. Meanwhile the Mayor of Philadelphia just told her constituents "how dare you" question her right to tax their Uber rides to cover a three-hundred-million-dollar budget hole -- in a city Democrats have run for seventy straight years. And Billy Corgan says rock music was purposely dialed down to kill young male energy in the culture. Gerard Michaels joins us to make the case.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: George Taplin: Chair of the Loudoun County Republican Committee on the Voting No gerrymandering effort in Loudoun County and the big rally this afternoon. Great American State Fair: Freedom 250 announced on Wednesday that the Great American State Fair will run from June 25 through July 10, spanning from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. Iran Blockade: CENTCOM releases what the US Navy is telling EVERY TANKER even THINKING about breaching President Trump's Iran blockade. Plus, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessant talks about the “Strait of Vermouth.” Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is August, 1680 in New Mexico. The rebelling Pueblo Indians have sprung their ambush and quickly killed 400 Spaniards. About 2500 survivors have concentrated in two groups, at the government buildings in Santa Fe, and 70 miles to the south at Isleta Pueblo. Each has reason to believe that everybody else has died, and they are alone. The Indians beseige Santa Fe, but Governor Antonio de Otermín leads a successful defense. Still, they are isolated and out of food, and determine to retreat to the recently established mission at El Paso. The southern group, under Lieutenant Garcia at Isleta, make the same decision. This is the history of that harrowing retreat, another amazing story of survival in the European settlement of today’s United States. It is also the only time in American history that rebelling indigenous peoples entirely expelled an established European settlement from their territory. The Spaniards would, of course, eventually reconquer New Mexico, but not until 1692. The settlement of the New Mexican refugees at El Paso would make it – for the moment – the third most populous settlement of Europeans in North America, and the functional beginning of the eventual New Spanish territory, Mexican state, Republic, and American State of Texas. Maps of the Pueblo Revolt Subscribe to my Substack! X – @TheHistoryOfTh2 – https://x.com/TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfTheAmericans Primary references for this episode (Commission earned for Amazon purchases through the episode notes on our website) John L. Kessell, Pueblos, Spaniards, and the Kingdom of New Mexico Charles Wilson Hackett, “The Revolt of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico in 1680,” The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, October 1911. Charles Wilson Hackett, “The Retreat of the Spaniards from New Mexico in 1680, and the Beginnings of El Paso, I,” The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, October 1912. Charles Wilson Hackett, “The Retreat of the Spaniards from New Mexico in 1680, and the Beginnings of El Paso, II,” The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, January 1913.

VENEZUELA'S ANTI-AMERICAN TURN PREVIEW FOR LATER: Alejandro Peña Esclusa describes how Hugo Chávez, under Castro's orders, turned prosperous Venezuela into an anti-American state allied with China, Russia, and Iran. Guest: Alejandro Peña Esclusa1883 CARACAS