Podcasts about Bleeding Kansas

According to the legal scholar Marcus Alexander Gadson, violence is central to the constitutional history of the United States. As American, in fact, as apple pie. In his new book Sedition, Gadson argues that America's revolutionary foundations established a precedent for political violence. Examining six 19th-century constitutional crises including the Buckshot War, Brooks-Baxter War, and Bleeding Kansas, Gadson explores how disputed elections, fraud allegations, and violent responses shaped American democracy. Gadson expresses concern about current threats to constitutional order, particularly the January 6th Capitol attack and subsequent pardons, warning that inadequate consequences may encourage future attempts to overturn elections through violence. Five Key Takeaways* Revolutionary Origins Create Precedent: America's birth through violent revolution against Britain established a template that future groups would invoke to justify political violence and rebellion.* Constitutional Crises Are Underappreciated: Gadson argues that violent constitutional crises have been more fundamental to American development than commonly recognized, with disputed elections frequently leading to armed conflict.* 19th Century Pattern: Six major incidents show recurring themes of election disputes, fraud allegations, militia involvement, and federal intervention, demonstrating fragility of democratic institutions.* January 6th Parallels: The Capitol attack fits historical patterns of insurrection, but the subsequent pardons set a dangerous precedent by failing to impose consequences.* Current Constitutional Danger: Gadson warns we may be in a constitutional crisis, citing concerns about election integrity, court order compliance, and the normalization of political violence. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

ORIGINALLY RELEASED Dec 7, 2020 In this episode of Guerrilla History, Breht, Adnan, and Henry reflect on the life and legacy of John Brown - the fiery, uncompromising abolitionist who took up arms against slavery and shook the foundations of the United States. From Bleeding Kansas to the fateful raid on Harpers Ferry, Brown's life was one of moral clarity and militant action. We explore his revolutionary ethics, his deep religious conviction, and his belief that slavery would only be ended through bloodshed. Revered by revolutionaries, reviled by reactionaries, John Brown remains one of the most polarizing and prophetic figures in American history. This episode is a tribute to a man who refused to wait for justice—and instead tried to bring it crashing down. Documentary audio clips from "John Brown's Holy War" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWS_Jrjh11s&feature=emb_logo ---------------------------------------------------- Support Rev Left and get access to bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Make a one-time donation to Rev Left at BuyMeACoffee.com/revleftradio Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Rev Left Radio HERE Outro Beat Prod. by flip da hood

It's time for part 2 of our Death Penalty series! Since this is a Mormon podcast, we first look into the history of Mormons and the death penalty. Joseph Smith and Brigham Young both ordered assassinations and fostered environments where random acts of violence became inevitable. The State of Deseret, Utah, has a comparatively bloody, theocratic history. Then we take a broader view of religion and capital punishment. After that, we look into the ethics/morals of capital punishment and give you a look at the Innocence project. We wrap by discussing your responses from Survey #1 as well as our own viewpoints on the subject.   Survey #2: After listening to these episodes, we'd like to hear if your insights or opinions have changed and how. https://forms.gle/Vjn48xzWgCWcJR8r8  Show Notes:  Trump v United States: Oral argument on the former president's immunity claim: https://www.c-span.org/program/public-affairs-event/trump-v-united-states-oral-argument-on-the-former-presidents-immunity-claim/640481 23-939 Trump v United States (7/1/2024) https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-939_e2pg.pdf Account of hearing between circa 3 and 9 June 1837 state of Ohio v Joseph Smith for threatening to take life: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/account-of-hearing-between-circa-3-and-9-june-1837-state-of-ohio-v-js-for-threatening-to-take-life/1#facts Joseph, in the Elder's Journal, discusses the Kirtland  Bank and Warren Parrish and Grandison Newell's charges against hi: https://bhroberts.org/records/5tcqZf-vSQSfc/joseph_in_the_elders_journal_discusses_the_kirtland_bank_and_warren_parrish_and_grandison_newells_charges_against_him  Orson Hyde, Life lessons learned: https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-3-no-2-2002/orson-hyde-life-lessons-learned  Danites: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/topic/danites  Danite Manifesto: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Danite_Manifesto The Danite Constitution and Theories of Democratic Justice in Frontier America: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5074&context=byusq   Journal of Mormon History Vol 30, No. 2, 2004: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1043&context=mormonhistory General Smith's views of the powers and policy of the government of the United States circa 26 January - 7 February 1844: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/general-smiths-views-of-the-powers-and-policy-of-the-government-of-the-united-states-circa-26-january-7-february-1844/12#full-transcript Journal of Mormon History Vol 33, No 1, 2007: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1049&context=mormonhistory   The Coming Storm: The murder of Jesse Thompson Hartley: https://user.xmission.com/~research/mormonpdf/storm.pdf  The wound the never healed: https://www.prestopreservation.com/uploads/5/2/5/3/52533793/morrisite_story_small.pdf  Official position on capital punishment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/official-statement/capital-punishment    The Movement to Abolish Capital Punishment in America 1787-1861: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1847110?read-now=1&seq=8 “Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caedite_eos._Novit_enim_Dominus_qui_sunt_eius. The convict's visitor: or, Penitential offices, (in the ancient way of liturgy) consisting of prayers, lessons, and meditations; with suitable devotions before, and at the time of execution. : [Four lines from Luke] / By William Smith, A.M. Rector of Trinity Church in Newport: https://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=evans;cc=evans;rgn=main;view=text;idno=N18328.0001.001    Arguments for and against the death penalty “Under sentence of death”: The movement to abolish capital punishment in Massachusetts: https://www.jstor.org/stable/366478?read-now=1&seq=7  The 2% death penalty: Press Release: https://www.jstor.org/stable/366478?read-now=1&seq=7 10 facts about the death penalty in the U.S.: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/07/19/10-facts-about-the-death-penalty-in-the-u-s/  The Death Penalty — Your questions answered: https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/death-penalty/the-death-penalty-your-questions-answered/  Death penalty issues: https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Death_Penalty/Issues  10 reasons why the death penalty is wrong:  https://www.humanrightscareers.com/issues/why-death-penalty-is-wrong/  Arguments for and against the death penalty: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/resources/high-school/about-the-death-penalty/arguments-for-and-against-the-death-penalty  Death penalty debate: https://www.britannica.com/procon/death-penalty-debate    John Brown:  John Brown: The First American to Hang for Treason: https://werehistory.org/john-brown/  John Brown (abolitionist): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brown_(abolitionist)  John Brown a Biography: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/john-brown  A Look Back at John Brown: https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2011/spring/brown.html  Bleeding Kansas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleeding_Kansas  Pottawatomie Massacre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottawatomie_massacre  John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brown%27s_raid_on_Harpers_Ferry  John Brown's Provisional Constitution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brown%27s_Provisional_Constitution  The Rosenberg's  Historical Federal Executions:  https://www.usmarshals.gov/who-we-are/history/historical-reading-room/historical-federal-executions  Julius and Ethel Rosenberg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_and_Ethel_Rosenberg  Atom Spy Case/Rosenbergs: https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/atom-spy-caserosenbergs  The Rosenberg Trial: teacher handout: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://www.fjc.gov/sites/default/files/trials/Rosenberg%20Teacher%20Handout.pdf  Espionage Act of 1917: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espionage_Act_of_1917  The Origins of the Espionage Act of 1917: Was Judge Learned Hand's Understanding of the Act Defensible? By Geoffrey R Stone: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://chicagounbound.uchicago.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=13818&context=journal_articles Espionage Act of 1917 and Sedition Act of 1918 (1917-1918):https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/historic-document-library/detail/espionage-act-of-1917-and-sedition-act-of-1918-1917-1918   The Espionage Act's constitutional legacy: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/the-espionage-acts-constitutional-legacy  Hi-Fi Murders Hi-Fi Murders: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hi-Fi_murders  How the Hi-Fi Murders changed life in Ogden: https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/how-the-hi-fi-murders-changed-life-in-ogden/    Innocence Project: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/policy-issues/policy/innocence  Public Officials and Advocates Respod to SCOTUS' Decision to Overturn Richard Glossip's Conviction: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/public-officials-and-advocates-respond-to-scotus-decision-to-overturn-richard-glossips-conviction  RIchard Glossip: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Glossip  Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism: Speaking of Cults … Mormonism is a Compliance Culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCeW3jvP-RE&t=2973s    Other links:  Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bryceblankenagel.bsky.social  and https://bsky.app/profile/shannongrover.bsky.social   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10  

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas, a site rooted in the turbulent era of Bleeding Kansas and the devastation of Quantrill's Raid. From its fiery destruction to its reconstruction as a symbol of resilience, the Eldridge has remained a cornerstone of local lore. But is it just history that lingers within its walls? Tony explores claims of ghostly encounters, including reports of Col. Shalor Eldridge's spirit, mysterious movements in Room 506, and unexplained phenomena that continue to baffle guests and staff. With a mix of historical research and eerie firsthand accounts, this episode asks: Is the Eldridge Hotel a portal to the past—or something far more unsettling?

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas, a site rooted in the turbulent era of Bleeding Kansas and the devastation of Quantrill's Raid. From its fiery destruction to its reconstruction as a symbol of resilience, the Eldridge has remained a cornerstone of local lore. But is it just history that lingers within its walls? Tony explores claims of ghostly encounters, including reports of Col. Shalor Eldridge's spirit, mysterious movements in Room 506, and unexplained phenomena that continue to baffle guests and staff. With a mix of historical research and eerie firsthand accounts, this episode asks: Is the Eldridge Hotel a portal to the past—or something far more unsettling?

Silas Soule moved to Kansas as a teenager. He and his family helped out with the underground, and when it came time to arm up against the border ruffians, Silas didn't hesitate. Later, during the Civil War, he was commissioned as an officer in the Union Army and served with distinction during the battle of Glorietta Pass. Afterward, he did all he could to protect the Colorado frontier from hostiles. At least, he did until Colonel Chivington ordered him to attack the peaceful village of Black Kettle at Sand Creek. Silas Soule may not be a household name or the subject of movies, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised and inspired by his story. So please, join me today as we recognize a true American Hero, one who wasn't afraid to spill a little blood but at the same time was willing to sacrifice it all for what was right. And in the end, this integrity cost him his life. Also discussed are Bleeding Kansas, John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry, the Colorado gold rush, Tom Tobin and the murderous Espinosa brothers, the Cheyenne and Arapaho, and finally, the Sand Creek massacre.  Check out the website for more true tales from the Old West https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/ Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ Join Into History for ad-free and bonus content! https://intohistory.supercast.com/ Join Patreon for ad-free and bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/wildwestextra Silas Soule: A Short, Eventful Life of Moral Courage by Tom Bensing - https://a.co/d/6K9IyRh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, I'm from the past (yesterday). How's the post-election world? Does the USA still exist? Well, let's go back in time and look at another election. This time, Kansas 1855 when settlers were deciding if it should be a free state or a slave state.  And because of that choice, in one week in 1856, pro-slavery ruffians sacked a town in Kansas, a senator got beat up with a cane, and abolitionists murdered three pro-slavery Kansans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 115 | Cuckoo Coups in the U.S. Alarmist rhetoric has been used multiple times in America's past with the express intent of fomenting a rebellion or even a coup. The game is to create a sense of urgency in the hopes that enough people will commit to extreme actions, so you can get what you want (which is power). According to Wikipedia, there have been 13 coup attempts in the United States since it won its independence from the British crown, plus an additional 29 rebellions and well, lots of moments of civil unrest. Things are not always happy and peaceful in the Land of the Free. Often because some people don't think everyone should, in fact, be free.  Here's a look at those that occurred before the 20th century. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. #ConspiracyClearinghouse #sharingiscaring #donations #support #buymeacoffee You can also SUBSCRIBE to this podcast. Review us here or on IMDb!  SECTIONS 02:54 - Early Daze - Bacon's Rebellion, Virginia (1676); the Newburgh Conspiracy (1783) and George Washington's spectacles, the Pennsylvania Mutiny (1783) 09:16 - Dorr's Rebellion - Rhode Island (1841) 11:47 - The Status of Slavery - Slave revolt in Orleans (1811), Nat Turner's Rebellion in Virginia (1831); largest slave escape (1842), the Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854), Bleeding Kansas (1854-1859), John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry in Virginia (1859), states secede (1861), Sam Houston deposed in Texas, militia groups form throughout the South after the Civil War 18:31 - Brindletails and Minstrels - The Brooks–Baxter War in Arkansas (1874) 25:23 - The Battle of Liberty Place, New Orleans (1874) - Rise of the White League and another city under siege, the Compromise of 1877 ends Reconstruction 33:53 - The Jaybird-Woodpecker War, Texas (1888) 37:47 - The Secret Nine and the Wilmington Insurrection in North Carolina (1898) - The Populists and Fusionists, the Secret Nine and the Committee of Twenty-Five, the Red Shirts Music by Fanette Ronjat Lapsus Linguae: At 33:44, I say the Wilmington Insurrection was also in the 1880s, but it was not. More Info EPISODE 69 | Electoral Collage – Voter Fraud, Election Interference & Other Shenanigans EPISODE 76 | Klown Kar - The KKK Can KMA Bacon's Rebellion on Historic Jamestowne page on the National Park Service website George Washington and the Newburgh Conspiracy, 1783 at The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History The Pennsylvania Mutiny - This Day in History - June 20, 1783 on The Constitutional Walking Tour The Dorr Rebellion on Rhode Tour Our Hidden History: Racism and Black suffrage in the Dorr Rebellion in The Providence Journal The Enslaved Peoples' Uprising of 1811 on New Orleans Historical Nat Turner's Revolt (1831) on Encyclopedia Virginia Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) at the National Archives Bleeding Kansas on the American Battlefield Trust Bleeding Kansas: From the Kansas-Nebraska Act to Harpers Ferry on Civil War on the Western Border Remembering John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry on ReImagine Appalachia Sam Houston and Texas Secession on the Abbeville Institute The 1858 New Orleans Mayoral Election on Emerging Civil War Brooks-Baxter War on Encyclopedia of Arkansas Battle of Liberty Place on 64 Parishes The Battle of Liberty Place: A Matter of Historical Perception on 64 Parishes March 1, 1874: White League Formed on the Zinn Education Project Louisiana White League Platform (1874) on Facing History & Ourselves 34 Documented Mass Lynchings During the Reconstruction Era The Compromise of 1877 on the Khan Academy Jaybird-Woodpecker War on Texas State Historical Association THE JAYBIRD-WOODPECKER WAR (1888-1889) on BlackPast Wilmington Massacre and Coup d'état of 1898 – Timeline of Events on New Hanover County Cape Fear Museum Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government on the BBC The Wilmington Massacre of 1898 at the Equal Justice Initiative The Lost History of an American Coup D'État in The Atlantic America's Only Successful Coup d'Etat Overthrew a Biracial Government in 1898 on History.com A North Carolina city begins to reckon with the massacre in its white supremacist past on NPR The 1898 Wilmington Massacre Is an Essential Lesson in How State Violence Has Targeted Black Americans in Time 'Better organized, more disciplined': Capitol rioters mirror Red Shirts in 1898 Wilmington Coup in Wilmington Star News A Tale of Two Insurrections Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a 2022 Gold Quill Award, 2022 Gold MarCom Award, 2021 AVA Digital Award Gold, 2021 Silver Davey Award, 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.  PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. 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This Day in Legal History: Kansas-Nebraska Act PassedOn May 30, 1854, the U.S. Congress passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act, a significant piece of legislation that allowed the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery through popular sovereignty. This act, introduced by Senator Stephen A. Douglas, effectively repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which had prohibited slavery north of the 36°30′ parallel except within the boundaries of the proposed state of Missouri.The Kansas-Nebraska Act led to a violent struggle between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers in Kansas, a period known as "Bleeding Kansas." This conflict highlighted the deep divisions within the United States over the issue of slavery and pushed the nation closer to civil war. The act's passage demonstrated the growing power of the pro-slavery faction in American politics and underscored the weaknesses of legislative compromises in addressing the moral and political challenges posed by slavery.By allowing the possibility of slavery's expansion into new territories, the Kansas-Nebraska Act intensified the sectional conflict and contributed to the rise of the Republican Party, which was founded on an anti-slavery platform. The law's implications continued to reverberate throughout the nation, setting the stage for the eventual secession of the Southern states and the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861.Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has declined to recuse himself from cases involving Donald Trump and the January 6 Capitol riot, despite calls from Democratic lawmakers. These calls followed reports that far-right-associated flags were flown over Alito's homes in Virginia and New Jersey. Alito attributed the flag displays to his wife, Martha-Ann Alito, emphasizing her independent decision-making.In his letters to lawmakers, including Senator Dick Durbin and Representative Hank Johnson, Alito explained that his wife flies various flags and was responsible for the flagpoles at their residences. He mentioned that the upside-down American flag was flown during a neighborhood dispute and that he requested its removal, which his wife initially resisted. He also noted that the "Appeal to Heaven" flag flown at their beach house was meant to express a patriotic and religious message.Alito's response has intensified discussions about the need for an enforceable code of conduct for the Supreme Court. Johnson criticized Alito's explanation, calling for congressional action to ensure accountability. This controversy comes as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on significant cases related to Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol riot.Alito, a key figure in the court's conservative wing, previously authored the opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to abortion.Alito Rejects Democrats' Calls to Step Away From Trump Cases (3)Jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial have begun their second day of deliberations, focusing on testimony from key witnesses, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. Trump, charged with falsifying business records to cover up a payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election, has pleaded not guilty. Cohen, who facilitated the $130,000 payment, testified that Trump reimbursed him through disguised legal fees. The jurors requested transcripts of Cohen's testimony and Pecker's account of working with Trump to suppress damaging stories.The outcome of this trial could impact Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, though a conviction would not bar him from running or serving if elected. Jurors must reach a unanimous verdict, and a mistrial could be declared if they fail to agree. Manhattan prosecutors must prove Trump's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Polls indicate a tight race between Trump and President Biden, with a potential conviction possibly affecting Trump's support​Jurors to begin second day of deliberations in Trump hush money trial | ReutersQuarterback Jaden Rashada's lawsuit against the University of Florida highlights significant risks in the evolving landscape of name-image-likeness (NIL) deals in college athletics. Rashada alleges that Florida boosters and football coach Billy Napier reneged on a $13.8 million contract promised to him to play for the Florida Gators instead of the University of Miami. According to the complaint filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida, the payment never materialized, leaving Rashada without the promised compensation.This lawsuit is the first of its kind, addressing fraudulent recruiting tactics involving NIL agreements and third-party collectives. These collectives pool alumni donor money for NIL deals, often resulting in unregulated and problematic agreements for young athletes. Attorney Janet Moreira highlighted the dangers of such unregulated collectives, calling for greater oversight to protect student-athletes.The case also comes at a time when the NCAA has agreed to a nearly $2.8 billion settlement to end antitrust lawsuits, including provisions for direct revenue sharing with athletes. This settlement marks a significant shift in the financial landscape of college sports, which has historically prohibited athlete compensation until recent legal changes.Rashada's suit claims that he was lured away from Miami by false promises, with payments from Florida boosters never materializing. The complaint points to long-time Gators booster Hugh Hathcock and Florida's NIL director, who allegedly made misleading assurances about the financial rewards Rashada would receive. This case underscores the ongoing challenges and complexities in the NIL era, where student-athletes must navigate a new and often treacherous financial landscape.Ex-Recruit's Fraud Suit Against Florida Coach Exposes NIL RisksJenna Ellis, former legal adviser to Donald Trump's 2020 campaign, has had her Colorado law license suspended for three years following an agreement with state legal regulators. This decision, approved by a Colorado Supreme Court disciplinary judge, stems from Ellis' indictment in Georgia for her involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Ellis pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting false statements and received five years probation. Her suspension begins on July 2.Ellis admitted to spreading baseless claims about election fraud and expressed remorse for her actions, acknowledging that she had been misled by senior Trump campaign lawyers. She emphasized the importance of election integrity and accepted her suspension, recognizing the harm caused by her actions.Jenna Ellis, ex-Trump campaign legal adviser, has Colorado law license suspended for 3 years - CBS News Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In May 1858, a proslavery gang massacred 11 unarmed Free Staters in eastern Kansas. The incident sparked outrage, and led John Brown to embark one of his most daring exploits.  The first of a two-part bonus series about John Brown's final months in Kansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So what does it mean to be an American? Previous guests on KEEN ON AMERICA like Arlie Russell Hochschild and Thelton Henderson told me that they learnt to be an American during the civil rights unrest of the Sixties. Sara Paretsky, the creator of the incomparable female Chicago detective V.I. Warshawski, might agree. As Paretsky told me, learning what it meant to be American was shaped by her experience in the civil rights struggles in Chicago during the Sixties. And the issue of racial injustice remains with her today, featuring centrally in her new V.I. Warshawski thriller, Pay Dirt, a novel which returns returns us to the Kansas of the Civil War.Sara Paretsky revolutionized the mystery world in 1982 when she introduced V.I. Warshawski in Indemnity Only. By creating a detective with the grit and smarts to take on the mean streets, Paretsky challenged a genre in which women historically were vamps or victims. V.I. struck a chord with readers and critics; Indemnity Only was followed by twenty more V.I. novels. Her voice and her world remain vital to readers; the New York Times calls V.I., “a proper hero for these times,” adding, “to us, V.I. is perfect.” While Paretsky's fiction changed the narrative about women, her work also opened doors for other writers. In 1986 she created Sisters in Crime, a worldwide organization to advocate for women crime writers, which earned her Ms. Magazine's 1987 Woman of the Year award. More accolades followed: the British Crime Writers awarded her the Cartier Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement; Blacklist won the Gold Dagger from the British Crime Writers for best novel of 2004, and she has received the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from a number of universities. Called “passionate” and “electrifying,” V.I. reflects her creator's own passion for social justice. After chairing the school's first Commission on the Status of Women as a Kansas University undergraduate, Paretsky worked as a community organizer on Chicago's South Side during the turbulent race riots of 1966. Since then, Paretsky's volunteer work has included advocating for healthcare for the mentally ill homeless; mentoring teens in Chicago's most troubled schools, and working for reproductive rights. Through her Sara & Two C-Dogs foundation, she also helps build STEM and arts programs for young people. The actress Kathleen Turner played V.I. Warshawski in the movie of that name. Paretsky's work is celebrated in Pamela Beere Briggs's documentary, Women of Mystery. Today Sara Paretsky's books are published in 30 countries. Paretsky detailed her journey from Kansas farm-girl to New York Times bestseller in her 2007 memoir, Writing in an Age of Silence, which was a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. In addition, Paretsky has written two stand-alone novels, Ghost Country, and Bleeding Kansas, set in the part of rural Kansas where Paretsky grew up. She has published several short story collections, most recently Love & Other Crimes, and has edited numerous other anthologies. Like her fictional detective, Paretsky has an adored Golden Retriever. Like alto Warshawski, soprano Paretsky doesn't work hard enough at her vocal exercises, but the two women share a love for espresso and rich Italian reds.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

In honor of the conclusion of Black History Month, we air parts of a documentary from Kansas State University, called Dawn of Day: Stories of the Underground Railroad [https://youtu.be/L5c6cDCTJNY?si=Asw3p9WGrBf81_Zj], produced by Dean Mercer, Directed by Rusty Earl, and narrated by the late Richard Pitts, who was Director of the Wonder Workshop in Manhattan, Kansas. Dawn of Day is a historical documentary about the Underground Railroad in Kansas that brings to light unsung heroes who worked in secret to deliver enslaved African Americans to freedom into the free states in the north. Featured on the show today are narrator Richard Pitts, Brad Burenheide of Kansas State, Madge McDonald of the Wamego, Kansas Historical Society, and Historian Michael Stubbs, interviewed in the famed Beecher Bible and Rifle Church in Wabaunsee, Kansas. The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the early to mid-19th century. The slaves who risked capture and those who aided them are also collectively referred to as the passengers and conductors of the "Underground Railroad.” One estimate suggests that, by 1850, approximately 100,000 slaves had escaped to freedom via the network. The most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad was Harriet Tubman. After escaping slavery, she made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including her family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses between Maryland and Philadelphia, and after the Fugitive Slave Act of 1950, the destination was British North America, or what we know as Canada. John Brown was also prominent leader in the Abolitionist Movement, first reaching national prominence in the 1850s for his radical fighting in Bleeding Kansas, a state-level civil war over whether Kansas would enter the Union as a slave state or a free state. Brown was captured, tried, and executed by the Commonwealth of Virginia for a raid and incitement of a slave rebellion at Harpers Ferry, Virginia (today's West Virginia) in 1859, an effort that was also assisted by Harriet Tubman. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio More Info: https://wilderutopia.com/landscape/bleeding-kansas-and-stories-of-the-underground-railroad/ Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 210 Photo credit: Kansas State University

Before he was on the Five Dollar Bill, before his words were memorized by schoolchildren through the decades and before he was hailed as the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln was a candidate for President...and it wasn't looking so good. He undertook a trip to Kansas to see for himself the violence and legacy of popular sovereignty, and maybe score a few extra delegates to the upcoming Republican convention. A rare look at candidate Lincoln and his trip to the west. withinpodcast.com SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTIST! Check out all we have to offer at withinpodcast.com! Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm  Our sponsors:  jandjpoolsafety@gmail.com katchakid.com Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Katchakid has a 100% safety rating and have maintained that for over 50 years. That's a lot of safety and plenty of peace of mind when it comes to your pool and your family. Martin Mountain Coffee: Small Batch Roaster for an Artisan Cup of Coffee! Check out Martin Mountain Coffee's signature Within The Realm Blend "Story Teller's Roast!" It's an artisan cup of coffee. Contact Us! Facebook: @withintherealm1 X: @realm_within Instagram: within_the_realm contact@withinpodcast.com Within The Realm is a fiercly Independent podcast written and produced by Steve Garrett for the enjoyment of the curious soul. WTR intro: Sweat Shirt (S. Garrett) WTR outro: Baby Boy (S. Garrett) Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm 

A controversial character largely known (as depicted in the movie Glory) as a Union colonel who led Black soldiers in the Civil War, James Montgomery (1814-71) waged a far more personal and radical war against slavery than popular history suggests. It is the true story of this militant abolitionist that Todd Mildfelt and David D. Schafer tell in Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind: James Montgomery and His War on Slavery (U Oklahoma Press, 2023), summoning a life fiercely lived in struggle against the expansion of slavery into the West and during the Civil War. This book follows a harrowing path through the turbulent world of the 1850s and 1860s as Montgomery, with the fervor of an Old Testament prophet, inflicts destructive retribution on Southern slaveholders wherever he finds them, crossing paths with notable abolitionists John Brown and Harriet Tubman along the way. During the tumultuous years of "Bleeding Kansas," he became a guerilla chieftain of the antislavery vigilantes known as Jayhawkers. When the war broke out in 1861, Montgomery led a regiment of white troops who helped hundreds of enslaved people in Missouri reach freedom in Kansas. Drawing on regimental records in the National Archives, the authors provide new insights into the experiences of African American men who served in Montgomery's next regiment, the Thirty-Fourth United States Colored Troops (formerly Second South Carolina Infantry). Montgomery helped enslaved men and women escape via one of the least-explored underground railways in the nation, from Arkansas and Missouri through Kansas and Nebraska. With support of abolitionists in Massachusetts, he spearheaded resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act in Kansas. And, when war came, he led Black soldiers in striking at the very heart of the Confederacy. His full story thus illuminates the actions of both militant abolitionists and the enslaved people fighting to destroy the peculiar institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

A controversial character largely known (as depicted in the movie Glory) as a Union colonel who led Black soldiers in the Civil War, James Montgomery (1814-71) waged a far more personal and radical war against slavery than popular history suggests. It is the true story of this militant abolitionist that Todd Mildfelt and David D. Schafer tell in Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind: James Montgomery and His War on Slavery (U Oklahoma Press, 2023), summoning a life fiercely lived in struggle against the expansion of slavery into the West and during the Civil War. This book follows a harrowing path through the turbulent world of the 1850s and 1860s as Montgomery, with the fervor of an Old Testament prophet, inflicts destructive retribution on Southern slaveholders wherever he finds them, crossing paths with notable abolitionists John Brown and Harriet Tubman along the way. During the tumultuous years of "Bleeding Kansas," he became a guerilla chieftain of the antislavery vigilantes known as Jayhawkers. When the war broke out in 1861, Montgomery led a regiment of white troops who helped hundreds of enslaved people in Missouri reach freedom in Kansas. Drawing on regimental records in the National Archives, the authors provide new insights into the experiences of African American men who served in Montgomery's next regiment, the Thirty-Fourth United States Colored Troops (formerly Second South Carolina Infantry). Montgomery helped enslaved men and women escape via one of the least-explored underground railways in the nation, from Arkansas and Missouri through Kansas and Nebraska. With support of abolitionists in Massachusetts, he spearheaded resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act in Kansas. And, when war came, he led Black soldiers in striking at the very heart of the Confederacy. His full story thus illuminates the actions of both militant abolitionists and the enslaved people fighting to destroy the peculiar institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A controversial character largely known (as depicted in the movie Glory) as a Union colonel who led Black soldiers in the Civil War, James Montgomery (1814-71) waged a far more personal and radical war against slavery than popular history suggests. It is the true story of this militant abolitionist that Todd Mildfelt and David D. Schafer tell in Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind: James Montgomery and His War on Slavery (U Oklahoma Press, 2023), summoning a life fiercely lived in struggle against the expansion of slavery into the West and during the Civil War. This book follows a harrowing path through the turbulent world of the 1850s and 1860s as Montgomery, with the fervor of an Old Testament prophet, inflicts destructive retribution on Southern slaveholders wherever he finds them, crossing paths with notable abolitionists John Brown and Harriet Tubman along the way. During the tumultuous years of "Bleeding Kansas," he became a guerilla chieftain of the antislavery vigilantes known as Jayhawkers. When the war broke out in 1861, Montgomery led a regiment of white troops who helped hundreds of enslaved people in Missouri reach freedom in Kansas. Drawing on regimental records in the National Archives, the authors provide new insights into the experiences of African American men who served in Montgomery's next regiment, the Thirty-Fourth United States Colored Troops (formerly Second South Carolina Infantry). Montgomery helped enslaved men and women escape via one of the least-explored underground railways in the nation, from Arkansas and Missouri through Kansas and Nebraska. With support of abolitionists in Massachusetts, he spearheaded resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act in Kansas. And, when war came, he led Black soldiers in striking at the very heart of the Confederacy. His full story thus illuminates the actions of both militant abolitionists and the enslaved people fighting to destroy the peculiar institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

A controversial character largely known (as depicted in the movie Glory) as a Union colonel who led Black soldiers in the Civil War, James Montgomery (1814-71) waged a far more personal and radical war against slavery than popular history suggests. It is the true story of this militant abolitionist that Todd Mildfelt and David D. Schafer tell in Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind: James Montgomery and His War on Slavery (U Oklahoma Press, 2023), summoning a life fiercely lived in struggle against the expansion of slavery into the West and during the Civil War. This book follows a harrowing path through the turbulent world of the 1850s and 1860s as Montgomery, with the fervor of an Old Testament prophet, inflicts destructive retribution on Southern slaveholders wherever he finds them, crossing paths with notable abolitionists John Brown and Harriet Tubman along the way. During the tumultuous years of "Bleeding Kansas," he became a guerilla chieftain of the antislavery vigilantes known as Jayhawkers. When the war broke out in 1861, Montgomery led a regiment of white troops who helped hundreds of enslaved people in Missouri reach freedom in Kansas. Drawing on regimental records in the National Archives, the authors provide new insights into the experiences of African American men who served in Montgomery's next regiment, the Thirty-Fourth United States Colored Troops (formerly Second South Carolina Infantry). Montgomery helped enslaved men and women escape via one of the least-explored underground railways in the nation, from Arkansas and Missouri through Kansas and Nebraska. With support of abolitionists in Massachusetts, he spearheaded resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act in Kansas. And, when war came, he led Black soldiers in striking at the very heart of the Confederacy. His full story thus illuminates the actions of both militant abolitionists and the enslaved people fighting to destroy the peculiar institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

A controversial character largely known (as depicted in the movie Glory) as a Union colonel who led Black soldiers in the Civil War, James Montgomery (1814-71) waged a far more personal and radical war against slavery than popular history suggests. It is the true story of this militant abolitionist that Todd Mildfelt and David D. Schafer tell in Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind: James Montgomery and His War on Slavery (U Oklahoma Press, 2023), summoning a life fiercely lived in struggle against the expansion of slavery into the West and during the Civil War. This book follows a harrowing path through the turbulent world of the 1850s and 1860s as Montgomery, with the fervor of an Old Testament prophet, inflicts destructive retribution on Southern slaveholders wherever he finds them, crossing paths with notable abolitionists John Brown and Harriet Tubman along the way. During the tumultuous years of "Bleeding Kansas," he became a guerilla chieftain of the antislavery vigilantes known as Jayhawkers. When the war broke out in 1861, Montgomery led a regiment of white troops who helped hundreds of enslaved people in Missouri reach freedom in Kansas. Drawing on regimental records in the National Archives, the authors provide new insights into the experiences of African American men who served in Montgomery's next regiment, the Thirty-Fourth United States Colored Troops (formerly Second South Carolina Infantry). Montgomery helped enslaved men and women escape via one of the least-explored underground railways in the nation, from Arkansas and Missouri through Kansas and Nebraska. With support of abolitionists in Massachusetts, he spearheaded resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act in Kansas. And, when war came, he led Black soldiers in striking at the very heart of the Confederacy. His full story thus illuminates the actions of both militant abolitionists and the enslaved people fighting to destroy the peculiar institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

A controversial character largely known (as depicted in the movie Glory) as a Union colonel who led Black soldiers in the Civil War, James Montgomery (1814-71) waged a far more personal and radical war against slavery than popular history suggests. It is the true story of this militant abolitionist that Todd Mildfelt and David D. Schafer tell in Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind: James Montgomery and His War on Slavery (U Oklahoma Press, 2023), summoning a life fiercely lived in struggle against the expansion of slavery into the West and during the Civil War. This book follows a harrowing path through the turbulent world of the 1850s and 1860s as Montgomery, with the fervor of an Old Testament prophet, inflicts destructive retribution on Southern slaveholders wherever he finds them, crossing paths with notable abolitionists John Brown and Harriet Tubman along the way. During the tumultuous years of "Bleeding Kansas," he became a guerilla chieftain of the antislavery vigilantes known as Jayhawkers. When the war broke out in 1861, Montgomery led a regiment of white troops who helped hundreds of enslaved people in Missouri reach freedom in Kansas. Drawing on regimental records in the National Archives, the authors provide new insights into the experiences of African American men who served in Montgomery's next regiment, the Thirty-Fourth United States Colored Troops (formerly Second South Carolina Infantry). Montgomery helped enslaved men and women escape via one of the least-explored underground railways in the nation, from Arkansas and Missouri through Kansas and Nebraska. With support of abolitionists in Massachusetts, he spearheaded resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act in Kansas. And, when war came, he led Black soldiers in striking at the very heart of the Confederacy. His full story thus illuminates the actions of both militant abolitionists and the enslaved people fighting to destroy the peculiar institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

A controversial character largely known (as depicted in the movie Glory) as a Union colonel who led Black soldiers in the Civil War, James Montgomery (1814-71) waged a far more personal and radical war against slavery than popular history suggests. It is the true story of this militant abolitionist that Todd Mildfelt and David D. Schafer tell in Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind: James Montgomery and His War on Slavery (U Oklahoma Press, 2023), summoning a life fiercely lived in struggle against the expansion of slavery into the West and during the Civil War. This book follows a harrowing path through the turbulent world of the 1850s and 1860s as Montgomery, with the fervor of an Old Testament prophet, inflicts destructive retribution on Southern slaveholders wherever he finds them, crossing paths with notable abolitionists John Brown and Harriet Tubman along the way. During the tumultuous years of "Bleeding Kansas," he became a guerilla chieftain of the antislavery vigilantes known as Jayhawkers. When the war broke out in 1861, Montgomery led a regiment of white troops who helped hundreds of enslaved people in Missouri reach freedom in Kansas. Drawing on regimental records in the National Archives, the authors provide new insights into the experiences of African American men who served in Montgomery's next regiment, the Thirty-Fourth United States Colored Troops (formerly Second South Carolina Infantry). Montgomery helped enslaved men and women escape via one of the least-explored underground railways in the nation, from Arkansas and Missouri through Kansas and Nebraska. With support of abolitionists in Massachusetts, he spearheaded resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act in Kansas. And, when war came, he led Black soldiers in striking at the very heart of the Confederacy. His full story thus illuminates the actions of both militant abolitionists and the enslaved people fighting to destroy the peculiar institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A controversial character largely known (as depicted in the movie Glory) as a Union colonel who led Black soldiers in the Civil War, James Montgomery (1814-71) waged a far more personal and radical war against slavery than popular history suggests. It is the true story of this militant abolitionist that Todd Mildfelt and David D. Schafer tell in Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind: James Montgomery and His War on Slavery (U Oklahoma Press, 2023), summoning a life fiercely lived in struggle against the expansion of slavery into the West and during the Civil War. This book follows a harrowing path through the turbulent world of the 1850s and 1860s as Montgomery, with the fervor of an Old Testament prophet, inflicts destructive retribution on Southern slaveholders wherever he finds them, crossing paths with notable abolitionists John Brown and Harriet Tubman along the way. During the tumultuous years of "Bleeding Kansas," he became a guerilla chieftain of the antislavery vigilantes known as Jayhawkers. When the war broke out in 1861, Montgomery led a regiment of white troops who helped hundreds of enslaved people in Missouri reach freedom in Kansas. Drawing on regimental records in the National Archives, the authors provide new insights into the experiences of African American men who served in Montgomery's next regiment, the Thirty-Fourth United States Colored Troops (formerly Second South Carolina Infantry). Montgomery helped enslaved men and women escape via one of the least-explored underground railways in the nation, from Arkansas and Missouri through Kansas and Nebraska. With support of abolitionists in Massachusetts, he spearheaded resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act in Kansas. And, when war came, he led Black soldiers in striking at the very heart of the Confederacy. His full story thus illuminates the actions of both militant abolitionists and the enslaved people fighting to destroy the peculiar institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south

In today's podcast episode, Grant covers some Civil War history. Specifically, the life and legend of John Brown. Abolitionist, hero, domestic terrorist? Depends on who you ask. Also covered is the conflict known as “Bleeding Kansas”, the raid on Harpers Ferry, and the work of important abolitionists like Fredrick Douglass and Gerrit Smith.

Welcome to the podcast!! On this episode we continue our discussion of the epic struggle over slavery's westward expansion. The armed conflict in Kansas between pro-slavery and free-state supporters aggregated the grievances between North and South and set the stage for war.  Music: FreeBeats.IO (Youtube) IG: @apeacademypodcast Tik Tok: @apeacademy (Note: We experienced some minor interference while recording, please excuse any feedback you may hear) 

For 2 years prior to the American Civil War, dozens of small skirmishes occurred in which hundreds of Kansas Territory citizens were killed. The newspapers of that time called it "Bleeding Kansas"...

William Cody experiences more than his share of grief at a young age: by the time he is 18 years old, he's lost three family members and has been forced to grow up fast. He sees some of the violence of Bleeding Kansas, then much more in the Civil War, and then marries the love of his life. He finds his calling as a buffalo hunter and earns his world-famous nickname in the process. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial. For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We're @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. On YouTube, subscribe to LEGENDS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage. To purchase an ad on this show please reach out: blackbarrelmedia@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen welcomes historian and author Heather Cox Richardson to explore the historical continuum of the Right's war on freedom and equality from before the Civil War through the rise of MAGA. They discuss how the Southern oligarchy of the Bleeding Kansas era used race to push the average citizen to vote against their interests, and lay out  how that authoritarian legacy continues to drive limitations on voting rights, sustain racism and misogyny, and undergird our politics with violence.  Will we be able to overcome the forces still conspiring against our rights to continue perfecting our democracy? Please Support This Week's Sponsor: HelloFresh:  Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50greenroom and use promo code: 50GREENROOM Get More From This Week's Guest: Heather Cox Richardson: Twitter | Boston College | Substack | Facebook | Author of “Democracy Awakening” & Many Other Books Get More From Jennifer Rubin: Twitter | WaPo | Author of “Resistance: How Women Saved Democracy From Donald Trump”

S2E16 - Tune in as Trent and Marissa break down the infamous Kansas-Nebraska Act and its bloody consequences.  Signed into law by hot loser Franklin Pierce in 1854, it allowed the people themselves to decide whether or not to allow slavery in the territories. What could possibly go wrong? Well, just voter fraud, the beating of a congressman, broadswords, fleeing governors, killing sprees, the death of a political party, the birth of a political party… and the inevitability of civil war.  Email pardonme.presidentialpod@gmail.com to contact us or issue corrections (with sources, please)!   Produced and Edited by Trent Thomson and Marissa Macy Original music by Noise of Approval Graphic design by Darcey Mckinney   Sources Franklin Pierce by Michael F. Holt https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-law-that-ripped-america-in-two-99723670/ https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/kansas-nebraska-act https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/caning-charles-sumner https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/bleeding-kansas 

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Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills conclude their series on Bleeding Kansas by talking about the James gang, the origins of the Wild West myths, homelessness and crime in the aftermath of the Civil War, and policing in New York City. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

This week, Janey goes way off topic to talk about the history of the Oklahoma Panhandle, the Missouri Compromise, Bleeding Kansas, and the unofficial capital of the United States-- Beer City! Cheers!Oklahoma's Panhandle (Tiktok) Why Oklahoma has a Panhandle  The Missouri Compromise (National Geographic)  What Was the Missouri Compromise? History  (presented by Paul Laudiero!)  Texas Declaration of Independence (Texas State Library)  “Bleeding Kansas” (PBS)  “Bleeding Kansas: A Stain on Kansas History” National Park Service  “Fire on the Mountain” by Terry Bisson  John Brown's raid on Harper Ferry wikipedia  Red River War wikipedia   Chris Madsen wikipedia  “Badmen in No Man's Land” History.net Support the showCheck out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)Want more??Visit our website!Join our Patreon!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at sortofthestory@gmail.com

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills continue discussing Bleeding Kansas, talking about the use of guerilla warfare, Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, General Order No. 11, and the potential consequences of a modern national divorce. Related Books - Earle and Burke, Bleeding Kansas, Bleeding Missouri  Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about Bleeding Kansas: the sides involved and the people backing them, and John Brown's involvement in the Pottawatomie Massacres and the attempted slave revolt, and his eventual arrest and trial. Related Books - Earle and Burke, Bleeding Kansas, Bleeding Missouri  Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Before the Civil War began, Kansas was embroiled in its own battle. The proslavery and antislavery factions fought over the issue of allowing slavery in Kansas in a battle known as Bleeding Kansas or the Border Wars. Lawrence, Kansas, was at the epicenter. In 1855, the antislavery side built the Free State Hotel. There was no question about what it represented. It was burned to the ground on the day of its grand opening. Colonel Shalor Eldridge rebuilt the hotel and vowed to rebuild it every time the pro-slavery forces attacked it. In 1856, it was burned down again. The hotel was rebuilt. In 1926 it underwent extensive renovations, and that is the hotel you see today – The Eldridge Hotel. It is said that Colonel Eldridge loved it so much that he has never left his beloved hotel and is there to this day. Today on the Grave Talks, Part One of our conversation about the historic – and haunted – Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas, with Dennis Sneed. For more information on the Eldrige Hotel, visit their website, eldridgehotel.com Become a GRAVE KEEPER and get access to ALL of our EPISODES - AD FREE, BONUS EPISODES & ADVANCE EPISODES!!! Sign up through Apple Podcast Channel or Patreon. Sign up through Apple Podcasts or Patreon http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

We talk with historian Jeffrey Ostler about the history and patterns of the American genocide against native Nations. Ostler, an emeritus professor from the University of Oregon, is the author of 'Surviving Genocide: Native Nations and the United States from the American Revolution to Bleeding Kansas' (Yale University Press, 2020).For further reading: Surviving Genocide. Native Nations and the United States from the American Revolution to Bleeding Kansas, by Jeffrey Ostler.The USC Dornsife Center for Advanced Genocide Research has shared videos from its international conference "Mass Violence and Its Lasting Impact on Indigenous Peoples - The Case of the Americas and Australia/Pacific Region," held at the University of Southern California, on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Tongva and Kizh Nation peoples, and livestreamed on Zoom from October 22 to October 26, 2022. Click here for the videos of the conference.This episode is supported by Indiana University's Presidential Arts and Humanities Program, the Tobias Center, the African Studies Program, the Center for the Study of the Middle East, and the Huh Jum Ok Human Rights Foundation.Sound editing by Emily Leisz Carr, mixing by Seth Olansky, music "Souffle Nocturne" by Ben Cohen.Production by Shilla Kim and Clémence Pinaud.

Listen, Watch, or Read. I got you covered. Hey everybody in this episode of Ricky's Historical Tidbits I am going to do something a little different. A Tidbits Blitz, What that is, is a handful of tidbits in one episode. These tidbits are short but worth telling so instead of posting a super short episode for each one I'm going to do a bunch in one episode.Ready? Okay, let's get started. Hank MonkHank Monk was a famous stagecoach driver in the Placerville area. He arrived in Sacramento from Boston in 1852 and started driving the Sacramento - Auburn route for the California Stage Company. Soon his "shift bid" changed to the Sacramento - Placerville route.After a few years, he went on to work for J.B Crandall, driving the Placerville to Genoa route, that company was bought by Wells Fargo and Mr. Monk drove Nevada Stagecoach routes, mostly Carson City - Virginia City. Here's a quote about him..."Hank Monk, the incomparable! The most daring - the most reckless of drivers; and the luckiest. The oddest, the drollest of all the whimsical characters who made Western staging famous the world over. ... It was a dream come true! I'm quite sure that had anyone asked me which of the two I would rather see - hear - speak to, Hank Monk, or the President (and that I mean Abraham Lincoln), it would have been the former I unhesitantly would have chosen. Without a doubt my youthful judgment was bias, but the fact remains."And if you are wondering if he ever got held up, the answer is yes, here's a quote about that“On one of those stops, he told the story about the day he was traveling to the top of Kingsbury Grade and was confronted by a robber. He was so surprised by the event, he threw the whiskey bottle that he was drinking from at the robber's head, knocking him out. Hank climbed off his stage, gathered up his bottle of whiskey, put the robber in the stage, and delivered his new passenger to the sheriff at Friday's Station."Thank you for reading Ricky's Historical Tidbits. This post is public so feel free to share it.George LathropIf you are interested I found a short book he wrote about his life called "Memoirs of a Pioneer; Indian fighter, Cheyenne-Deadwood stage driver, one of the first to help in the opening of the great West".  It's free. In the memoirs he talks about how he was a no-good boy who ran away from home, He lived in Kansas for a little while during the Bleeding Kansas craziness. He eventually made his way toward California but the majority of his group turned back to head home. He went on to New Mexico before he decided to head back to Kansas too. He then goes on to tell about an ambush in the plains where a bunch of Indians came and killed a bunch of the people in his camp and he hid and watched in terror as they scalped his friends. One of the men in his camp was shot right through the chest and scalped but lived he and some other survivors trekked 460 miles to the nearest doctor to hopefully help save his life. Later on, he tells of a little white girl that the Indians had captured and enslaved for a year or so and how they were able to get the girl back and protected her, hiding her in their clothes. He then goes on to tell about another Indian attack where the Indians at night herded the men's buffalo out onto an ice-covered lake and their weight caused them to all fall in and die. Leaving the men with very little food. Eventually, he drove a team out to Salt Lake City and marveled at how the Mormons had made such an interesting city in what was a desert. He tells a short story of going into a store and buying some of the strongest drinks he'd ever had, it was called Valley Tan which is Mormon Whiskey... according to a man he talked to, it was made of Wheat, Potatoes, Rattlesnakes and Horned Toads.From there he went on to southern California where he passed a place called Mountain Meadow which is where the Mormons massacred 120 men, women, and children who were simply passing through but were infidels according to Brigham Young. Mr. Lathrop went on to tell about how he had met Mr. Lee back in Salt Lake City who happened to be one of the leaders of the massacre and was executed by the USA not long after. He tells of the first time he ever got a picture taken and how he wasn't a fan of California and that is pretty much it, He died before finishing his memoir. I recommend reading the book if this interested you. The best History books are not written by Historians but by regular people about regular life.Thank you for reading Ricky's Historical Tidbits. This post is public so feel free to share it.Phillip ArmourYou may know the name Armour from the Hotdog song...Well, let me tell you about Mr. Armour...Phillip Armour was born in New York on a farm, was one of 8 kids and by the age of 19 he headed west to make it rich as a gold miner. By the time he got there, he didn't want to suffer anymore and saw that all that glitters isn't gold anyways. He saw that miners needed water to mine and so he chose to figure out how to control the water supply. Pretty soon he had a decent operation building and operating sluices which are like gated dams that open and close to let water out. by the time he was 24, he had saved up 8,000 dollars which in today's money is almost $300,000. He took that money and headed to Milwaukee where he opened up a Wholesale Grocery store and made a bunch of business connections which led to him getting into the meat business and getting contracts with the USA to supply meat to the Union troops during the Civil War. The business did extremely well and made a ton of money during the war. Armour towards the end of the war made a bet that the Confederates would surrender soon and the war would be over so he made some contracts locking in his price at $40 a barrel of meat. Sure enough, the Confederates surrendered and meat prices fell down to $18 a barrel so Armour was making way more than he should have for a good amount of time profiting over 2 million which allowed him to expand the meat operation to Chicago. In Chicago, his company was a leader in the innovation of meatpacking and slaughtering. One of the biggest innovations was bringing the hogs into the city to be slaughtered rather than at some slaughterhouse out in the country and shipping them in after to get butchered and processed. Also, he had an assembly line set up for the butchering process just like the big guys do today. which made the operation extremely fast but also extremely dangerous. He was involved in a few scandals and was known for shutting down strikes. He employed mainly immigrants who had no other job choices and paid them half the going rate for that type of job. Then, when the Spanish American War broke out, the US needed meat quickly but cheaply, so the big 3 meat processors including Armour started processing in less than ethical ways. Which ended up being called The Embalmed Meat Scandal. The meat being sent to the troops was so chemically processed that it didn't even resemble meat or taste like meat either and men were getting all kinds of diseases including dysentery from the meat they were given. This essentially destroyed Armour's reputation and he retired within a few months and went on to be a Philanthropist, building hospitals and schools and giving scholarships. Then he died fairly suddenly at the age of 68 from Pneumonia.One of the most popular quotes he was known to give to young men was this..."Always keep at it. Don't let up. Let liquor alone, pay your bills, marry a good wife and pound away at whatever you want and sooner or later you'll make good."Thanks for reading Ricky's Historical Tidbits! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickymortensen.substack.com

Bleeding Kansas and the radical abolitionist John Brown seen through the eyes of J.E.B. Stuart and pals. The post A012: Santa Fe Trail (1940) appeared first on .

We got ourselves a juicy new episode and we're spitting it at your dog! Sorry! We shouldn't do that, it's mean. Anyway time to talk THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES with our friend, labor attorney Eric Markovits (@thechancegiver). We all scrambled to become Civil War scholars in a week to make sense of the politics here, so you're welcome. Settle in for a hell of a ride once we get talking about the guy who wrote the book, too. Enjoy the show! Buzzards gotta listen to podcasts, same as worms! Topics include: Bleeding Kansas, ANIMAL HOUSE, Chief Dan George, Geraldine Keams, Lost Cause bullshit, the DGA's "Eastwood Rule," not Sondra Locke really because that'll be on THE GAUNTLET episode, Namor the Sub-Mariner, and more! Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart  

I talk with Rachael about the upcoming conference in Kansas

Before he was on the Five Dollar Bill, before his words were memorized by schoolchildren through the decades and before he was hailed as the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln was a candidate for President...and it wasn't looking so good. He undertook a trip to Kansas to see for himself the violence and legacy of popular sovereignty, and maybe score a few extra delegates to the upcoming Republican convention. A rare look at candidate Lincoln and his trip to the west. withinpodcast.com Our sponsors:  jandjpoolsafety@gmail.com Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Martin Mountain Coffee: Small Batch Roaster for an Artisan Cup of Coffee! Check out Martin Mountain Coffee's signature Within The Realm Blend "Story Teller's Roast!" Contact Us! Facebook: @withintherealm1 Twitter: @realm_within Instagram within_the_realm contact@withinpodcast.com Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or withinpodcast.com/support/

Welcome back to the [Redacted] History Podcast. This episode was handpicked by my wonderful patrons over on Patreon. Today we are talking about John Brown and the Raid on Harper's Ferry Virginia, the war that started the civil war. Who Was John Brown? (1:15) Bleeding Kansas (4:58) Why Harper's Ferry? (7:05) The Raid (9:50) The Aftermath (16:42) PATREON: patreon.com/blackkout Stay Connected with Me: https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: andrepwhitejr@gmail.com VISUAL PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9gd7K_UxAWXnQWGi9zf5sw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review the history of Bleeding Kansas and the Kansas Nebraska Act, and look into some recent political ongoings, plus the case of the Waukesha parade attack is over. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In a time and place known as "Bleeding Kansas", a religious leader named John Brown was about to light the powder keg that will become America's Civil War. In his quest to end the practice of Slavery, he will attack the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry and etch his name into the history books. Enjoy. (This was patreon only for a full year, now it's yours for free thanks to the folks at the Founding Losers)

The squatter—defined by Noah Webster as "one that settles on new land without a title"—had long been a fixture of America's frontier past. In the antebellum period, white squatters propelled the Jacksonian Democratic Party to dominance and the United States to the shores of the Pacific. In a bold reframing of the era's political history, John Suval explores how Squatter Democracy transformed the partisan landscape and the map of North America, hastening clashes that ultimately sundered the nation. With one eye on Washington and the other on flashpoints across the West, Dangerous Ground: Squatters, Statesmen, and the Antebellum Rupture of American Democracy (Oxford UP, 2022) tracks squatters from the Mississippi Valley and cotton lands of Texas, to Oregon, Gold Rush-era California, and, finally, Bleeding Kansas. The sweeping narrative reveals how claiming western domains became stubbornly intertwined with partisan politics and fights over the extension of slavery. While previous generations of statesmen had maligned and sought to contain illegal settlers, Democrats celebrated squatters as pioneering yeomen and encouraged their land grabs through preemption laws, Indian removal, and hawkish diplomacy. As America expanded, the party's power grew. The US-Mexican War led many to ask whether these squatters were genuine yeomen or forerunners of slavery expansion. Some northern Democrats bolted to form the Free Soil Party, while southerners denounced any hindrance to slavery's spread. Faced with a fracturing party, Democratic leaders allowed territorial inhabitants to determine whether new lands would be slave or free, leading to a destabilizing transfer of authority from Congress to frontier settlers. Squatters thus morphed from agents of Manifest Destiny into foot soldiers in battles that ruptured the party and the country. Deeply researched and vividly written, Dangerous Ground illuminates the overlooked role of squatters in the United States' growth into a continent-spanning juggernaut and in the onset of the Civil War, casting crucial light on the promises and vulnerabilities of American democracy. John Suval holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is a former editor of the Papers of Andrew Jackson and Research Assistant Professor of History at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He lives in West Virginia. Website. Brian Hamilton is Chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The squatter—defined by Noah Webster as "one that settles on new land without a title"—had long been a fixture of America's frontier past. In the antebellum period, white squatters propelled the Jacksonian Democratic Party to dominance and the United States to the shores of the Pacific. In a bold reframing of the era's political history, John Suval explores how Squatter Democracy transformed the partisan landscape and the map of North America, hastening clashes that ultimately sundered the nation. With one eye on Washington and the other on flashpoints across the West, Dangerous Ground: Squatters, Statesmen, and the Antebellum Rupture of American Democracy (Oxford UP, 2022) tracks squatters from the Mississippi Valley and cotton lands of Texas, to Oregon, Gold Rush-era California, and, finally, Bleeding Kansas. The sweeping narrative reveals how claiming western domains became stubbornly intertwined with partisan politics and fights over the extension of slavery. While previous generations of statesmen had maligned and sought to contain illegal settlers, Democrats celebrated squatters as pioneering yeomen and encouraged their land grabs through preemption laws, Indian removal, and hawkish diplomacy. As America expanded, the party's power grew. The US-Mexican War led many to ask whether these squatters were genuine yeomen or forerunners of slavery expansion. Some northern Democrats bolted to form the Free Soil Party, while southerners denounced any hindrance to slavery's spread. Faced with a fracturing party, Democratic leaders allowed territorial inhabitants to determine whether new lands would be slave or free, leading to a destabilizing transfer of authority from Congress to frontier settlers. Squatters thus morphed from agents of Manifest Destiny into foot soldiers in battles that ruptured the party and the country. Deeply researched and vividly written, Dangerous Ground illuminates the overlooked role of squatters in the United States' growth into a continent-spanning juggernaut and in the onset of the Civil War, casting crucial light on the promises and vulnerabilities of American democracy. John Suval holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is a former editor of the Papers of Andrew Jackson and Research Assistant Professor of History at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He lives in West Virginia. Website. Brian Hamilton is Chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Join the ONUC gals this week as they discuss Bleeding Kansas, John Brown, and the Pottawatomie Massacre.  Trigger Warning Level: LowVisit our website www.onenationundercrime.com for all of the ways to contact and follow us. We are on Twitter @onucpod, Instagram @onenationundercrime, and on both YouTube and Facebook by searching 'One Nation Under Crime'.Follow One Nation Under Crime on your favorite podcast platform and you will get the shows as soon as they come out!Remember, there isn't always liberty and justice for all.Sources:  Civil War on the Western Border, US History, and PBS Support the show

He was arrested in 1859 for his role in the Harpers Ferry raid – an event that set the stage for the American Civil War. He was convicted of treason, as well as for murder, and for instigating insurrection. We're talking about American abolitionist John Brown, the first person executed for treason in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild Bill leaves Independence after killing Davis Tutt and pursues employment as a scout and U.S Deputy Marshal. As Hickok's notoriety increases, he goes on to serve as Marshal in the rough Kansas towns of Hays and Abilene before joining Buffalo Bill Cody and Texas Jack Omohundro in New York City. This is part 2 of Wild Bill series. In part one we covered Hickok's childhood, his time in Bleeding Kansas, his first known gunfight with David McCanles, time spent serving the Union during the war, and the famous duel with Davis Tutt. If you haven't already, please give it a listen and stick around for the 3rd and final installment! Wild Bill Hickok | Part One - https://www.wildwestextra.com/wild-bill-hickok-part-one/   Check out my website for more true tales from the wild and woolly west https://www.wildwestextra.com/   Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/   Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest   Join Patreon for bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/wildwestextra   Become a YouTube Paid Member for bonus content! https://www.youtube.com/c/WildWestExtravaganza  

Between roughly 1855 and 1859, Kansans engaged in a violent guerrilla war between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces in an event known as Bleeding Kansas which significantly shaped American politics and contributed to the coming of the Civil War. Tomorrow, voters will be asked to amend the state constitution, and give license to the Republican-dominated legislature to rewrite the state's laws on abortion. It will be the nation's first direct electoral test of abortion rights since the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The Catholic Church is spending millions to advance the amendment, while a broad coalition of pro-choice organizations is scrambling to stop it, testing a new message tailored to appeal to independents and moderate Republicans. The pitch casts the amendment as an infringement on personal liberties—a government mandate “designed to interfere with private medical decisions.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leftists Threaten ACTS OF TERROR Over Roe v. Wade SCOTUS Ruling, GOP DEMANDS FBI & DHS Intervention. Already over 20 pro life groups have been attacked or even fire bombed. Now flyers are emerging calling on the far left to engage in further terror and escalating their terror campaign. The flyers demands riots and come from the group Jane's Revenge. Some are likening this to the Bleeding Kansas phase of Civil War which took place 7 years prior to the start of the US Civil War and ended with the start of the national conflict. Republicans are calling on the FBI and DHS to investigate and label Jane's revenge while Democrats continue to encourage more protest #civilwar #roevwade #scotus Become A Member And Protect Our Work at http://www.timcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After decades of nonviolent resistance, abolitionists take up arms and start killing pro-slavery forces in the lead to the Civil War. Prequel to our recent episode 'LIKE MEN OF WAR: How Black Soldiers Whipped the Confederacy' with Eugene Puryear of BreakThrough News.