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Bear Grease
Ep. 484: Civil War - Part 6: Unconditional Surrender

Bear Grease

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 57:16 Transcription Available


In this final chapter of our Civil War series, we once again hear from historians J.D. Huitt, Dr. Brooks Blevins, and Dr. Louis Gallo to trace the final eighteen months of the conflict—from Gettysburg and Vicksburg to Grant's relentless Overland Campaign and Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House. Along the way, host Clay Newcomb examines how Ulysses S. Grant transformed modern warfare through his philosophy of total war, why Abraham Lincoln came to trust him above every other Union general, and how Grant's quiet humility shaped one of the most remarkable victories in American history. We also explore the humanity displayed at Appomattox, the myths surrounding the surrender, and why historians still debate the reasons the Confederacy ultimately failed. Thank you to our sponsor, Tecovas. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect with Clay and MeatEater Clay on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Bear Grease MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solo Documental
Generales Del Norte Y Del Sur (Lee & Grant)

Solo Documental

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 84:30


Este impresionante documental de Canal de Historia profundiza en las vidas de dos de los principales protagonistas de la guerra de Secesión Norteamericana (1861-1865): Ulysses S. Grant y Robert E. Lee. Detalles sorprendentes revelan las decisiones audaces y el inmenso poder, casi divino, que acumularon ambos generales en los campos de batalla de Pensilvania (Gettysburg), Texas (Galveston) o Tennessee (Shiloh), entre otros, sangrientos lugares donde se enfrentaron los ejércitos Federales (nordistas) y Confederados (sudistas). Esta excelente producción muestra además, desde una perspectiva única, cómo estos dos hombres modificaron el curso de la historia de Estados Unidos.

History & Factoids about today
July 23-Gorgeous Grandma Day, Woody Harrelson, Slash, Alison Krauss, Destiny's Child, Harry Potter, Gimli Glider

History & Factoids about today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 12:47 Transcription Available


National Gorgeous Grandma day. Entertainment 2000.First person to survive jumping of Brooklyn Bridge, Ice cream cone created, 767 jet airliner runs out of gas over Canada. Todays birthdays -Ronny Cox, Edie McClurg, Woody Harrelson, Slash, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alison Krauss, Omar Epps, Michelle Williams, Daniel Radcliffe. Ulysses S Grant died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/She's a beauty - The TubesBent - Matchbox 20I hope you dance - Lee Ann WomackBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Ferris Bueller's day offSweet child o mine - Guns N RosesNothing at all - Alison KraussSay my name - Destiny's ChildExit - Can't be friends - Alyssa Marie Coon https://alyssamariecoonmusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days Puzzles - JulyGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

Bear Grease
Ep. 482: Render - Lost Dogs, Lost Cause, and U.S. Grant

Bear Grease

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 65:11 Transcription Available


Clay Newcomb and Render Crew members Dr. Misty Newcomb, Brent Reaves, Bear Newcomb, and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker dig into latest episode of the Civil War Summer on Ulysses S. Grant. They unpack the surprising life of a man who went from repeated failure to becoming the Union's most important general, discussing Grant's struggles with alcohol, remarkable horsemanship, complicated family ties to slavery, and the leadership qualities that ultimately changed the course of American history. Along the way, the conversation wanders—as it always does—from Clay's disastrous attempt to turn a young hound loose on a deer, to the launch of the new Bear Grease bib overalls, branding python boots, and why "graceful form in the saddle" may be the highest compliment a man could receive. Thank you to our sponsor, Tecovas. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect with Clay and MeatEater Clay on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Bear Grease MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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RADIO NADIE AL VOLANTE
RADIO N.A.V. x96 LA GUERRA DE SECESIÓN ESTADOUNIDENSE. HISTORIA Y LITERATURA.

RADIO NADIE AL VOLANTE

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 74:06


. Hoy vamos a hablar de historia y de literatura. De la historia de una guerra fratricida y de la literatura que no solo se encargó de retratarla y cantarla, sino que incluso se llegó a decir que fue capaz de provocarla. Hoy en Nadie al Volante vamos a hablar de una guerra que ha formado parte de nuestro imaginario colectivo desde siempre, pero en la que seguramente nunca hemos profundizado mucho, y de la que sabemos bastante poco, más allá del nombre de alguna batalla o de los acontecimientos que hemos visto en películas o en series de nuestra infancia, como era la épica Norte y Sur, aunque también debemos aceptar que en nuestro caso esta guerra siempre ha estado ahí, revoloteando sobre nuestra imaginación, pero sin saber muy bien por qué, y sin pararnos a analizar las consecuencias que esta contienda ha dejado sobre nuestro mundo tal y como lo conocemos. Así que nos hemos propuesto precisamente eso, que nos detengamos a indagar en una Guerra Civil, que significó una transición entre una manera de entender el arte de la guerra clásica y el de la guerra moderna, donde los avances tecnológicos fueron mucho más rápidos que los tácticos, lo que conllevó un número de bajas ingente que anticipó lo que más tarde iba a suceder en los campos de batalla de la Primera Guerra Mundial. También queremos indagar en la importancia que tuvo la literatura como una de las causas que pudieron provocar que se desencadenara esta guerra, con la aparición en 1851 de la novela “La cabaña del Tío Tom” escrita por Harriet Beecher Stowe, que se convirtió en un fenómeno de masas y que llevo a tomar conciencia a gran parte de la población estadounidense de la degradación moral que llevaba impuesta la institución de la esclavitud. Además vamos a comentar la novela “Lincoln” del genial Gore Vidal, y para redondear la jugada vamos a volver a hablar de uno de nuestros poetas favoritos, el irrepetible Walt Whitman, cuya figura en la retaguardia se convirtió en providencial para infundir ánimo en los heridos y para escribir su poemario “Redoble de Tambor” convirtiéndose de esta manera en el bardo de la guerra. Así que, dadas las circunstancias, hemos visto absolutamente necesario reunir por un lado la sección Poetical Resistance de nuestro poeta de cabecera Gabriel Moreno, para tratar la parte literaria, con nuestra sección Los Olvidados, para analizar toda la parte histórica, ya que la Proclamación de Emancipación de los Esclavos llevada a cabo por Lincoln en plena contienda ha sido uno de los ejes centrales en esta temporada que en esta sección hemos dedicado a la Blues People; tratando con esta mezcla de dar un enfoque diferente sobre el que probablemente haya sido uno de los conflictos más trascendentales de todo el siglo XIX. Así que nos ponemos a cargar nuestro rifle Springfield esperando a que el General Ulysses S. Grant de la orden de ataque. Atlanta a caído del lado del Norte. El heroico General Lee resiste a la desesperada intentando alargar una guerra que ya está terminada. Seguramente habrá una última carga, un último intento de defender al Sur con un último aliento. Hablamos de la Guerra de Secesión.

All C's Collectors Edition
All C's Collectors Edition Edition Podcast - Episode 330 - Ulysses S.Grant in the house.

All C's Collectors Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 42:12


The American Soul
Righteousness Exalts A Nation When We Live It

The American Soul

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 19:01 Transcription Available


Drop us a note about the podcast. Peace sounds simple until you ask what it's built on. We start with Acts 9:31 and let Scripture set the standard: the church grows stronger when believers live in fear of the Lord and walk in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. From there, we get painfully practical, asking whether that same reverence shows up in our churches, our families, our schools, and the choices we make when no one is watching. If you care about Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, and a biblical worldview that actually touches daily life, this conversation will meet you where you are. We also pause on Genesis 2:24–25 to talk about Christian marriage as a covenant of leaving, cleaving, and becoming one flesh. That thread runs straight into the story of Saul's bold witness and Peter's ministry in Acts 9, including the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabitha. These aren't just dramatic moments, they're reminders that courage, compassion, and obedience can turn hearts back to God and strengthen a whole community. Psalm 132 and Proverbs add a generational lens, pointing to worship, legacy, and the honor of family. Then we widen the frame to moral accountability in public life, reflecting on a disturbing 1955 UK criminal case as a warning about what happens when evil is minimized and people stay silent. We pair that sober note with a Medal of Honor story of duty and sacrifice, and we close with American Christian heritage voices like Patrick Henry and President Ulysses S. Grant tied to Proverbs 14:34: “Righteousness exalts a nation.” If this encouraged or challenged you, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find the show.#Proverbs14#UlyssesSGrant#ChristianNationSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 America's Christian Heritage Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2622483

Battles Of The American Civil War
Behind The Battles | What If Vicksburg Failed?

Battles Of The American Civil War

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 38:55 Transcription Available


What if the Union siege of Vicksburg had failed? In this alternate history episode, we explore how a Confederate victory at Vicksburg could have changed the course of the American Civil War. From the fate of Ulysses S. Grant to control of the Mississippi River and the future of the Confederacy, we examine the realistic military and political consequences of one of the war's most important turning points.

Jesse Lee Peterson Radio Show
Give Nothing a Try | Propped Up. July 4th. Girlfriends' Pranks. Wife's Rap Dance. | JLP Mon 7/6/26

Jesse Lee Peterson Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 180:00


The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep1089: Robert Cwiklik, guest author, explains that following the 1866 massacres, Congress passed the Reconstruction Act of 1867, imposing military rule and requiring new state constitutions that enfranchised Black men. This era saw the rise of "c

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 13:15


Robert Cwiklik, guest author, explains that following the 1866 massacres, Congress passed the Reconstruction Act of 1867, imposing military rule and requiring new state constitutions that enfranchised Black men. This era saw the rise of "carpetbaggers"—Northern Republicans who moved south and were elected by newly empowered Black voters—and the implementation of progressive policies like public education. Despite these gains, tensions escalated as white Southerners resented the resulting higher land taxes and political displacement. Ulysses S. Grant emerged as a unifying Republicanfigure, but the 1872 Louisiana election triggered a catastrophic dispute over the legitimacy of the vote. This culminated in the 1873 Colfax Massacre, where white vigilantes slaughtered at least 70 Black people on the Red River. This event remains one of the bloodiest racial massacres in U.S. history, demonstrating that even with federal intervention, the struggle for control over Southern governance remained lethal and unresolved. Sheridan's Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War (3)

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep1090: Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, describes how, in the war's final hours, Robert E. Lee faced a monumental decision: follow Jefferson Davis's orders to scatter his army into the mountains to conduct guerrilla warfare, or surrender. Lee

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 6:00


Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, describes how, in the war's final hours, Robert E. Lee faced a monumental decision: follow Jefferson Davis's orders to scatter his army into the mountains to conduct guerrilla warfare, or surrender. Leechose to put "America first," rejecting the insurgency path to avoid subjecting the South to generations of further destruction. This act of statesmanship led to the meeting at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865, where Grantoffered exceptionally favorable terms, allowing Confederate officers to keep their sidearms and horses. The surrender was marked by mutual respect, exemplified by Union General Joshua Chamberlain ordering a salute to the surrendering Confederates as "honor meeting honor." After the war, John Singleton Mosby underwent a radical transformation; he became a close personal friend of Ulysses S. Grant and served as his campaign manager in Virginia. Defying local sentiment, Mosby joined the Republican Party, famously remarking that "hell is being a Republican in Virginia." He later served as a diplomat in Hong Kong, where he fought against human trafficking. In his final years, Mosby befriended a young George S. Patton, and it is believed that Patton's future mastery of maneuver warfare was influenced by the aging partisan's tactical lessons. The story of the "Unvanquished" thus concludes with a narrative of reconciliation, showing how these former shadow warriors helped forge the foundations of modern America and its special operations legacy. The Unvanquished (8)1922

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep1090: Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, recounts how, by August 1864, General Ulysses S. Grant had grown enraged by the disruption caused by irregular partisans and ordered Phil Sheridan to initiate "total war" in the Shenandoah Valley.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 13:45


Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, recounts how, by August 1864, General Ulysses S. Grant had grown enraged by the disruption caused by irregular partisans and ordered Phil Sheridan to initiate "total war" in the Shenandoah Valley. Grant's instructions were severe: hang captured Rangers without trial, destroy all crops and livestock, and take all men under 50 as prisoners. While Sheridan did not follow these orders entirely to avoid political backlash before the election, he did launch the "Burning Season," putting farms and mills to the torch. The trigger for this escalation was the Berryville Great Wagon Raid, where Mosby's men devastated a massive Union supply train. To counter Mosby, Sheridan deployed Richard Blazer and his scouts, arming them with the Spencer carbine—the "machine gun of the Civil War"—which allowed for rapid-fire lever action. Blazer used his signature detective work to track the Rangers, successfully capturing a portion of Mosby's command at Myer's Ford. This segment also addresses the presence of independent "bushwhackers" like Moberly, a ruthless figure who tortured prisoners. Although Mosby occasionally operated in the same vicinity as Moberly, he did not tolerate such lawlessness within his formal command. The conflict transformed into a personal and lethal game of cat-and-mouse between Blazer's "Legion of Honor" and Mosby's Rangers, characterizing the brutal "brother against brother" nature of the Civil War in the Valley. The Unvanquished (5)

The John Batchelor Show
1085: SCHEDULE OF JBS 7-3-2026.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 6:54


SCHEDULE OF JBS 7-3-2026. 1913 WILSON OPENIG DAYColonel Jeff McCausland discusses John Buford's arrival at Gettysburg, identifying key terrain like Cemetery Hill. Buford sent urgent messages to John Reynolds, urging him to bring infantry forward quickly. Reynolds trusted Buford's assessment, leading Union forces to occupy positions just as the Confederate attack began. (1)Colonel Jeff McCausland recounts how General Reynolds was killed by a Confederate marksman while leading his men forward into the woods. Later that day, Robert E. Lee issued a famous discretionary order to Richard Ewell to take Cemetery Hill "if practicable." Ewell, newly promoted and lacking initiative, hesitated and ultimately declined to attack. (2)Colonel Jeff McCausland explains how rifled muskets increased accuracy while tactics remained outdated, causing high casualties. On the second day, Strong Vincent took the initiative to occupy Little Round Top without orders. Joshua Chamberlain's 20th Maine successfully held the Union's far left flank with a desperate bayonet charge. (3)Colonel Jeff McCausland describes how, on the third day, Lee ordered a frontal assault on the Union center despite Longstreet's protests. Pickett's Charge resulted in devastating casualties, with nearly 60-65% of the force lost to artillery and rifle fire. Longstreet was visibly overwhelmed by the certainty of the attack's failure. (4)Mary Kissel discusses a catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela, highlighting the human tragedy exacerbated by corrupt building practices. While US first responders are assisting, Kissel critiques the State Department for preventing opposition leader María Corina Machado from returning. She argues diplomacy should promote strategic interests and free societies. (5)Mary Kissel evaluates US policy toward China, noting Beijing's aggression toward Taiwan and the Philippines. She praises the Trump administration's support for Ukraine, particularly in surveillance and military assistance, which enabled deep strikes into Russian territory. She urges the White House to champion the moral high ground. (6)Anatol Lieven discusses Vladimir Putin's public admission that Ukrainian drone strikes are causing significant difficulties and a loss of refining capacity. While Putin remains in charge, he faces pressure from hawks and doves regarding escalation. Despite successful drone campaigns, the battlefield in the Donbass remains stagnant. (7)Lance Gatling reports that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a $2.3 trillion investment roadmap focused on 17 key technologies, including AI and chip manufacturing. The plan aims for economic independence and supply line diversity. Takaichi enjoys high public support, particularly from conservatives and young people tired of Chineseintimidation. (8)Michael Vorenberg challenges the idea that the Civil War ended at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865. While Lee's surrender was a crucial step involving the stacking of arms, Lincoln did not publicly declare the war over. Lincolnremained focused on the ongoing process of reconstruction. (9)Michael Vorenberg recounts how, following Lincoln's assassination, William T. Sherman met Joseph Johnston at Bennett Place to negotiate a surrender. Sherman offered terms more generous than Grant's, including allowing Southerners to keep weapons in armories to prevent guerrilla warfare. However, the Washington cabinet rejected these terms as too lenient. (10)Michael Vorenberg explains that after official surrenders, Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith fled to Mexicorather than surrender his Trans-Mississippi forces. Small skirmishes continued at Palmetto Ranch, which is often cited as the last battle of the war. Meanwhile, Grant sent Sheridan to the Rio Grande to deter French intervention. (11)Michael Vorenberg discusses how the government used military tribunals to try Lincoln's conspirators and Andersonville commandant Henry Wirz, arguing a state of war still existed. Secretary of War Stanton hoped to implicate Jefferson Davis in these crimes to justify execution, but Wirz refused to provide such testimony before hanging. (12)Michael Vorenberg examines Richard Henry Dana's "grasp of war" philosophy, arguing the Union should hold the Confederacy until civil rights were secured. This contrasted with Lincoln's "let 'em up easy" approach. Congress used these war powers to extend the Freedman's Bureau and pass reconstruction legislation. (13)Michael Vorenberg traces how Andrew Johnson, initially seen as a radical ally, shifted toward a policy of white supremacy and hasty peace. He vetoed the Civil Rights Act of 1866, leading moderate Republicans to unite with radicals. This intense conflict centered on whether the war had legally ended. (14)Michael Vorenberg explains that on August 20, 1866, Johnson proclaimed the insurrection over to strip Congress of its war powers. Despite ongoing massacres in Memphis and New Orleans, Johnson tried to suppress reports of violence to maintain a "peace" narrative. The Supreme Court later affirmed this technical end date. (15)Michael Vorenberg describes how Ulysses S. Grant found himself caught between the warring factions of the Johnsonadministration. After witnessing Johnson's disastrous "swing around the circle" tour, Grant realized the President was unfit for loyalty. Grant eventually sided with Secretary of War Stanton, facilitating his 1868 presidential run. (16)All 16 folded into single paragraphs, John. One correction for the log: segment 5 had "Maria Karina Machado" — fixed to María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader. Flag anything else.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep1084: Michael Vorenberg describes how Ulysses S. Grant found himself caught between the warring factions of the Johnson administration. After witnessing Johnson's disastrous "swing around the circle" tour, Grant realized the President was

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 5:46


Michael Vorenberg describes how Ulysses S. Grant found himself caught between the warring factions of the Johnsonadministration. After witnessing Johnson's disastrous "swing around the circle" tour, Grant realized the President was unfit for loyalty. Grant eventually sided with Secretary of War Stanton, facilitating his 1868 presidential run. (16)1896

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories
LTG John C Pemberton: The Loss of Vicksburg

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 27:22


ABC:LHS #088-2   GEN John Clifford Pemberton ... ... was a Philadelphian who threw his lot with the Confederacy, despite his graduation from the US Military Academy, where he had briefly roomed with George Gordon Meade. Jefferson Davis put him in charge at Vicksburg, where he was forced to surrender to Ulysses S. Grant after a 47-day siege. 

The Roundtable
We Still Hold These Truths: America at 250 - Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ron Chernow on his biographies and historian Fergus Bordewich on the 'Centennial'

The Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 53:37


As America marks its 250th anniversary, few historians have done more to shape the way we understand the nation's founding than Ron Chernow. The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer has brought towering figures to life through acclaimed books on George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Ulysses S. Grant, and more recently, Mark Twain. In 1876, as the United States marked its centennial amid lingering divisions from the Civil War, Philadelphia hosted a world's fair unlike any the nation had ever seen. In 'Centennial: The Great Fair of 1876 and the Invention of America's Future,' historian Fergus Bordewich explores how that six-month exposition introduced millions of Americans to transformative new technologies, global cultures, and a vision of modern progress.

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories

ABC:LHS #088   July 4, 1863... ...is the day that the Confederacy knew their days were numbered. At Gettysburg, Philadelphian General George Gordon Meade stopped Pickett's charge and sent Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia back south licking their wounds. On the same day, Philadelphian and Confederate General John Clifford Pemberton surrendered Vicksburg to Ulysses S. Grant after a 47-day siege. The two men, who had briefly roomed together at West Point, will always be remembered for that famed day. 

All C's Collectors Edition
All C's Collectors Edition Edition Podcast - Episode 330 - Ulysses S.Grant in the house.

All C's Collectors Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 42:26


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Minimum Competence
Legal News for Thurs 6/18 - Polymarket is Gambling in Michigan, Temu Wiretap Suit Survives and a Do Not Call Class Action

Minimum Competence

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 6:34


This Day in Legal History: Susan B. Anthony Fined for VotingOn this day in 1873, in a federal courtroom in Canandaigua, New York, Judge Ward Hunt fined Susan B. Anthony one hundred dollars for the crime of voting. Anthony had walked into a polling place in Rochester on November 5, 1872, and cast a ballot for Ulysses S. Grant. She was arrested two weeks later under a federal statute, the Enforcement Act of 1870, that made it a crime to “knowingly” vote without being legally entitled to. Her defense was straightforward: the Fourteenth Amendment, ratified four years earlier, said that all persons born in the United States were citizens, and citizenship carried with it the right to vote. Judge Hunt did not let the jury decide. He directed a verdict of guilty without even letting them deliberate — something that would be plainly unconstitutional today — and then asked Anthony if she had anything to say before sentence was passed.She did.She told the court that it had trampled on her natural rights, her civil rights, her political rights, and her judicial rights, and that under such circumstances she would never pay a dollar of the unjust penalty.She never did.Hunt declined to jail her for nonpayment, which would have given her the path to appeal she wanted, and the case died without ever reaching the Supreme Court. The Nineteenth Amendment, which finally guaranteed women the right to vote, was ratified forty-seven years later, in 1920 — fourteen years after Anthony's death. The lesson lawyers usually take from the case is procedural — about directed verdicts, about appellate review, about the ways a determined trial judge can keep a constitutional question off the docket. The lesson worth keeping today is broader. The legal system that one generation treats as obvious common sense is the one a later generation looks back on and cannot understand how anyone thought was just. Anthony lost in court and won in history. That happens more often than the daily case law makes it look.A federal judge in Michigan ruled Wednesday against Polymarket, a platform that lets people place bets on the outcomes of sports games. Here's what happened: Polymarket had tried to convince Michigan's regulators that what it does is not really gambling — it's a sophisticated financial product called a “swap,” something only the federal government regulates. Polymarket's argument was: we're not a sportsbook, we're a financial market, just like commodity futures markets. A wheat farmer, for example, might use that kind of contract to lock in a price for next year's harvest. Michigan's gaming regulators weren't buying it. They said Polymarket looked and acted like an illegal sportsbook — people betting on sports without a license — and shut it down. Polymarket went to federal court asking the judge to block Michigan from enforcing the law while the lawsuit continues. The judge said no.He found that Polymarket's argument didn't make sense; if something is a bet on a football game, calling it something else doesn't change what it is. The judge also said that even if Polymarket lost the Michigan market, that's a business loss that money can compensate — not the kind of serious, immediate harm that would justify stopping Michigan from enforcing its own gambling laws. This case matters because it will help determine how the federal government and individual states regulate online prediction markets going forward. Right now, companies like Polymarket are in legal limbo, unable to operate in states that say they're gambling, while arguing they should operate under federal financial rules. The courts need to settle which it is.Mich. Judge Opens Door For Prediction Market EnforcementAn Illinois federal judge ruled Wednesday that a class action lawsuit can proceed against an advertising-technology company that allegedly snuck Americans' personal information to PDD Holdings, the Chinese parent company of the discount-shopping app Temu. Think of it this way: when you visit websites or use apps, tracking code collects information about you — what you click on, what you buy, where you're located. That's normal ad-tech business. But this company allegedly took that data and secretly sent it to China for the Chinese parent company's benefit. The lawsuit uses two legal theories. First: the federal wiretap law makes it illegal to secretly intercept someone's communications or data without permission — and the plaintiffs argue this is exactly what happened.The company embedded invisible code on websites that grabbed user data without asking. Second: there's a new government regulation that forbids sending Americans' sensitive personal data to countries the U.S. government considers hostile. China is on that list. The company argued the lawsuit should be dismissed, claiming what it does is standard advertising practice and not really interception. The judge disagreed. He said the lawsuit makes plausible claims of wrongdoing and can proceed. Why this matters: this is one of the first big tests of whether tech companies can keep hiding data-sharing practices in fine-print privacy policies. The judge is signaling that burying consent in a privacy policy probably isn't enough if you're secretly sending data to foreign adversaries. The case will now move to discovery — where lawyers dig through company records — and that's usually expensive enough to push companies toward settlement.Ad Seller Can't Shake Wiretap Suit Over Temu Data TransfersA class action lawsuit filed Wednesday accuses Hilton Grand Vacations — the timeshare and vacation club subsidiary of Hilton Hotels — of repeatedly calling consumers who had registered their phone numbers on the federal Do Not Call list. This is a straightforward violation of federal law. The Do Not Call list is the registry that exists specifically so people can stop getting telemarketing calls. If your number is on that list, companies can't call you to pitch products unless you've done business with them recently or given them permission. Hilton allegedly ignored that. According to the complaint, the company and its marketing contractors called people repeatedly, sometimes years after their numbers were registered on the Do Not Call list, pitching timeshare vacation packages. Here's why the damages can be huge: the federal law lets you sue for $500 per violation — per call. If a company makes a mistake and thinks the violation was intentional, the damages triple to $1,500 per call. In a class action involving thousands of unwanted calls, those numbers balloon fast. Hilton and other timeshare companies have historically tried to escape liability by claiming their contractors made the calls, not Hilton itself. But courts increasingly reject that defense. If Hilton controlled the marketing campaign and the contractors worked on Hilton's behalf, Hilton is responsible. The law here is actually simpler than most litigation: a company's obligation is clear, and the violation is easy to prove if calls were made to numbers on the federal Do Not Call list.Hilton Facing Class Action Over Marketing Calls This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Solo Documental
El Oeste Americano - Sangre Y Oro

Solo Documental

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 43:15


Con la economía del país en ruinas gracias al pánico de 1873, el presidente Ulysses S. Grant se enfrenta a un dilema: Se ha descubierto oro en las colinas negras, pero se encuentra en tierras sagradas que prometió a los Sioux en un tratado paz. Grant propone comprar la tierra por $ 6 millones. Cuando la oferta llega a Toro sentado, este reúne un consejo de líderes de Dakota, incluyendo Caballo loco, que se niegan a vender las Black Hills a cualquier precio. Mientras tanto, la agencia de detectives de Allan Pinkerton envía a uno de sus mejores detectives, James Witcher, para poner fin a la banda de Jesse James. Witcher intenta infiltrarse para seguir el rastro de James actuando como si fuese un trabajador del Sur pidiendo información a los locales, pero no tarda en ser detectado por James y será asesinado lo que hará que Pinkerton se lo tome como algo personal y planee una venganza contra Jesse James y los suyos.

American civil war & uk history
Nine Months: The Siege of Petersburg, Episode One: An Overview of the Campaign

American civil war & uk history

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 61:25 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailNine Months: The Siege of Petersburg, Episode One: An Overview of the CampaignIn this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, in collaboration with The Dramatic Historian, host Daz is joined by historian Dr. Nathan Provost—The Dramatic Historian himself—to begin our new series, Nine Months: The Siege of Petersburg. Together, they explore the origins of the Petersburg Campaign, setting the stage for one of the longest and most significant operations of the American Civil War.The Petersburg Campaign (June 1864–April 1865) was a prolonged struggle for the vital railroad hub of Petersburg, Virginia. After crossing the James River, Union General Ulysses S. Grant attempted to seize the city, but failed assaults led to a nine-month siege marked by trench warfare and continuous fighting. As Union forces cut Confederate supply lines, General Robert E. Lee was forced to abandon Petersburg and Richmond following the Union victory at Battle of Five Forks. The campaign led directly to Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House and the end of the American Civil War.The Dramatic Historians YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@thedramatichistorian?si=bRkVMTP5SCM19AyWACW & UK History's Website.https://www.acwandukhistory.com/ACW & UK History's Pages.https://linktr.ee/ACWandUKHISTORYSupport the show

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep1004: Patrick K. O'Donnell describes how Ulysses S. Grant ordered Phil Sheridan to wage total war in the Shenandoah Valley, commanding the execution of Mosby's men and the destruction of crops. Although Sheridan moderated these orders due to politi

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 13:45


Patrick K. O'Donnell describes how Ulysses S. Grant ordered Phil Sheridan to wage total war in the Shenandoah Valley, commanding the execution of Mosby's men and the destruction of crops. Although Sheridan moderated these orders due to political optics, he deployed Richard Blazer and his Scouts—armed with rapid-fire Spencer carbines—to hunt Mosby. The conflict turned brutal, involving ruthless figures like the bushwhacker Mobberly. At Kabletown, Mosby finally eliminated the threat by ambushing and capturing Blazer. One of Mosby's rangers, the lethal Lewis Powell, was tasked with escorting the captured Blazer to Richmond. (5)1865

Battles Of The American Civil War
Behind The Battles | What Went Wrong For Confederates At Shiloh?

Battles Of The American Civil War

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 33:17 Transcription Available


The Confederates came closer to victory at Shiloh than most people realize. After driving Ulysses S. Grant's army across miles of battlefield on April 6, 1862, it looked like the South might destroy an entire Union army in a single day. Instead, delays, confusion, exhaustion, and lost opportunities turned one of the Confederacy's greatest chances into one of its most painful failures.

Betrouwbare Bronnen
592 – 250 jaar Verenigde Staten: hoe George Washington en zijn opvolgers het presidentschap uitvonden

Betrouwbare Bronnen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 94:52


In 250 jaar jaar telden de Verenigde Staten van Amerika 47 presidenten. Wie waren zij? Hoe deden ze het, als staatshoofd en als politiek leider? Wie van hen zetten écht de toon? En hoe kijken wij nu naar mensen als Abraham Lincoln, Harry Truman, Richard Nixon en Donald Trump? Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger praten hierover met professor Michael Nelson van Rhodes College in Memphis, eminent kenner, auteur en samensteller van reeksen boeken over het ambt, de impact en het leven van presidenten. *** This is a Dutch podcast, but from minute 6 on, the conversation is in English. Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend ons een mailtje en wij zoeken contact. *** 'President' was met de komt van de Amerikaanse Grondwet in 1787 een bestuurlijke vondst en politiek experiment. Deze functie bestond nog nergens. Hoe deze in te vullen, wist eigenlijk niemand. Michael Nelson schetst kleurrijk hoe George Washington dit allemaal zelf moest uitvinden en hoe hij wonderlijk goed erin slaagde die rol ook voor zijn opvolgers inhoud, richting en stijl te geven. Na hem zouden anderen deze functie verder kleur geven. Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) ging met veto's in tegen het Congres, als anti-elite politicus. Teddy Roosevelt (1901 - 1909) was de man die als moderne populist nieuwe media als magazines en zelfs film ging inzetten. Zijn neef Franklin Roosevelt (1933 - 1945) professionaliseerde het Witte Huis als zijn persoonlijke apparaat en machtscentrum, zelfs op wereldschaal. Elke president nadien is zo hun opvolger. Nelson relativeert hoe 'zwaar' de baan van de president is. Het Witte Huis levert immers een gedegen machinerie die de bewoner bijna alles uit handen kan nemen. Wel zie je dat presidenten er soms vereenzamen, opgesloten raken in hun stress en daardoor ongelukkig en stuurloos worden. De baan laat het karakter van een president heel zichtbaar worden. "President worden, onthult wie je echt bent," zegt Nelson. Zo bleek de eenvoudige Harry Truman ongedachte kwaliteiten van leiderschap en daadkracht te hebben, terwijl Richard Nixon zeker een briljant politicus was, maar in de greep raakte van zijn demonen. Donald Trump is volgens Nelson een fundamentele breuk: hij voelt niet aan wat de rol van staatshoofd betekent. Kenmerkend noemt hij hoe Trump '250 jaar VS’ viert. Niet het ideaal van ‘leven, vrijheid en het nastreven van geluk' staat centraal, maar zijn persoonlijk hobbyisme. "Hij wil bij leven nog overal zijn naam op de gevels gedrukt zien." De historische dynamiek en de vaste waarden in het ambt van president hebben grote invloed op ons oordeel over hoe die 47 heren hun rol als politiek leider en staatshoofd invulden. We kijken meestal terug vanuit de politieke normen van onze eigen tijd. Daardoor daalt en stijgt de reputatie van verschillende van hen soms verrassend. Presidenten als Ulysses Grant, Harry Truman en Dwight Eisenhower bijvoorbeeld, werden pas later veel meer gewaardeerd. Wat Nelson betreft staan eigenlijk alleen de drie min of meer permanent hoogst beoordeelden op een vast voetstuk. "Washington, Lincoln en Franklin Roosevelt blijven het rolmodel. Zij moesten alle drie het ambt in ongekende omstandigheden bekleden en dat deden ze briljant. En ja, ze stierven meteen, dat hielp hun reputatie ook wel." Michael Nelson heeft voor de luisteraars nog een reeks niet te missen tips. Bij welke bibliotheek van welke president moet je echt gaan kijken? Welke biografie van welke president niet overslaan? Maar ook: wie wil Trump echt als zijn opvolger kronen en waarom niét JD Vance? Maar wat doet Frank Sinatra in deze aflevering? *** Verder lezen Het boek dat het beste aansluit bij deze aflevering is The American Presidency: Origins and Development, 1776-2025. Op Amazon zijn heel veel titels van Michael Nelson te vinden. *** Verder luisteren 473 - John Quincy Adams president 475 – Trumps rolmodel Andrew Jackson 481 - Donald Trumps nieuwe idool William McKinley, ‘de tarievenkoning’ 319 - Lyndon B. Johnson, politiek genie en manipulator van de buitencategorie 202 - 4th of July: Joe Biden in het spoor van LBJ 44 - Franklin D. Roosevelt, de briljantste president van de 20ste eeuw 101 - De laatste dagen van Franklin D. Roosevelt 121 - Zakenlui als president van Amerika 583 – Lafayette, een jonge Franse edelman in de Amerikaanse revolutie 519 - Thomas Jefferson, de revolutionaire schrijver van de Onafhankelijkheidsverklaring 459 – Rolmodel George Washington 570 - 250 jaar VS: leiderschap in het Amerikaanse Huis van Afgevaardigden *** Tijdlijn 00:00:00 – Deel 1 00:45:42 – Deel 2 01:10: 36 – Deel 3 01:34:51 – EindeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep975: Tyler Anbinder examines the remarkable industrial success of Phelan and Collender, who mass-produced high-quality billiard tables. Their innovation in table cushions led to a dominant market position, and they famously gifted a custom gold-orn

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 5:20


Tyler Anbinder examines the remarkable industrial success of Phelan and Collender, who mass-produced high-quality billiard tables. Their innovation in table cushions led to a dominant market position, and they famously gifted a custom gold-ornamented table to Ulysses S. Grant. Their massive factory on 10th Avenue symbolized the pinnacle of Irishentrepreneurial achievement. Anbinder concludes by debunking the myth that the famine Irish were permanently stuck in poverty. His research reveals they were a highly ambitious and determined group who successfully utilized networking and grit to climb the socioeconomic ladder in the United States. (8)1861 CHURCH STREET

Space: What The F**k, Dude?!

Send us Fan MailThis week on the ole pod john: Lobsters, ticks, & Ulysses S. Grant. Plus why it's not always advisable to keep your hand on the tiller. Support the showThanks for listening! Listen, rate, subscribe and other marketing type slogans! Here's my Insta:@dannypalmernyc@thedannypalmershow@blackcatcomedy (NYC stand-up show every Friday at 9 pm. 172 Rivington St.)And subscribe to my Patreon? Maybe? If you know how to? I don't know how it works. Let's just leave this thing be:https://www.patreon.com/thedannypalmershow

American POTUS
American POTUS: American Ulysses - The Incredible Life of Ulysses S. Grant featuring Ronald White

American POTUS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 25:36 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailThe American POTUS podcast is a 501c3 non-profit show, supported by listener patriots like you. To help us keep the program going, please join others around the nation by considering a tax-deductible donation. You can make your contribution and see what exciting plans we have for new podcasts and other outreach programs, at AmericanPOTUS.org. Thank You for your support and we hope you enjoy this episode. Support the showPlease consider a tax-deductible donation to support this podcast by visiting AmericanPOTUS.org.  Thank You!

Free Range Idiocy
The Week In Geek: May 27, 2026!

Free Range Idiocy

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 100:47


Welcome to Week In Geek Wednesday for our quick-hits segment of entertainment and interesting bits of internet debris for you... the people! This week, we focus in on the premier of newest installment in the Star Wars universe, "The Mandalorian and Grogu". We'll give our reactions, our reactions to other's reactions (because being meta is apparently very chic right now), and then look at how our predictions from last week wound up. WARNING!!! This episode will contain copious spoilers for the movie - if you haven't seen it yet, you may want to skip this episode until you have!   FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips.   LINKS OF INTEREST: - Rotten Tomatoes has it as 62% fresh on the Tomatometer (critics) and 89% on the Popcornmeter (fans) - Deadline is calling it “mixed reviews” - The Ringer is calling it a “Star Wars stopgap” - Variety: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu' Gets Divided First Reactions From a ‘Thrilling Adventure' to ‘One of the Weakest Star Wars Movies' and a ‘Snooze Fest'   ...AND ANOTHER THING: The Man They Call Tim suggests checking out Pursuit United Double Oaked Bourbon (if you're over 21) Uncle Todd suggests watching the documentary of General Ulysses S. Grant entitled imaginatively enough “Grant”   FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy

The American Soul
Righteousness And A Nation

The American Soul

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 17:06 Transcription Available


A single Bible verse can feel like a mirror, and Proverbs 14:34 is one of them: “Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” We start there, then follow the thread into prayer, Scripture, and the hard question underneath so much modern anxiety: what are we building our lives and our country on when God is pushed to the margins?We move from Song of Solomon to talk honestly about marriage and why intimacy is meant to be a normal, life-giving part of covenant love, not a taboo topic for Christians. Then we sit with John 6 as Jesus exposes a familiar trap: chasing Him for what we can get today while ignoring what He offers forever. “I am the bread of life” becomes a gut-check about priorities, discipleship, and whether we're spending our energy on perishable things or eternal life.From there, Psalm 106 sharpens the warning about adopting corrupt customs and suffering the consequences, and we connect that theme to national decline, leadership, and cultural drift. We also bring in Ulysses S. Grant's call to hold fast to the Bible as an anchor of liberty, and we end with the insistence that what we need is not a clever fix but a Great Awakening level return to God, echoed through George Whitfield and Benjamin Franklin's observations of changed communities.If you care about a biblical worldview, Christian faith in public life, and practical habits like daily Bible reading and prayer, listen now. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.#Proverbs#ChristianNation#GreatAwakeningSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 

Louisiana Anthology Podcast
679. Marianne Rabalais Sulser

Louisiana Anthology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026


679. Can love and trust survive amid ethnic cleansing and imperial warfare? This week, we talk to Marianne Rabalais Sulser about her new novel, Like Snow Before Sun. Set in 1755 Acadia, it is the gripping tale of a woman torn between worlds, a desperate rescue mission, and an unlikely bond forged in the deep wilderness. Listen in for our full breakdown of this historical romance. Marianne Rabalais Sulser is a historical fiction author who specializes in bringing forgotten voices and histories to light. Drawing deeply from meticulous research, she writes narratives that explore shifting loyalties, survival, and the human spirit under the pressure of war. Like Snow Before Sun is her latest novel. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Jennifer Reeser. The Lalaurie Horror.    A red, infernal light glowed, magnified By lachrymosal glass and tavern fume As I awaited my belated guide;    So tired of his delay ' though to resume My life within the world, without the wait Would seem like flight away, upon a broom.    I did not wonder why my guide was late. Instead, I pondered life's approaching fringe, To close the life in back of me: a gate.    Of iron this gate was wrought, pronged, with a hinge Constructed clean, but rusted through the springs And screeching, so to make a deaf man cringe;    The kind to carve a stone floor, when it swings, Embedded in its plate, an oval brooch, The numerals of French and Spanish kings. This week in Louisiana history. May 22, 1873. U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant finally offically recognizes Gov. Wm. Kellogg's Republican administration. This week in New Orleans history. May 22, 1873: The "Battle of Liberty Place" occurred as the White League attempted to overthrow the integrated Reconstruction government in the city. This week in Louisiana. Lake Claiborne State Park 225 State Park Road Homer, LA 71040 Open year‑round; ideal for late‑spring swimming, hiking, and lakeside recreation Website: lastateparks.com Email: info@crt.la.gov Phone: (318) 927‑2976 Lake Claiborne State Park offers rolling pine forests, sandy beaches, and one of North Louisiana's clearest lakes, making it a perfect early‑summer getaway for families, paddlers, and anglers: Swimming & Beaches: A designated swimming area with a wide sandy shoreline. Trails & Wildlife: Miles of forested hiking paths with birding and nature‑watching opportunities. Boating & Fishing: Clear water ideal for kayaking, water‑skiing, and bass, crappie, and bream fishing. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Historians At The Movies
Episode 199: First in War, Last of His Kind: H.W. Brands on George Washington

Historians At The Movies

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 91:59


What made George Washington more than a Founding Father? In this episode of Reckoning with Jason Herbert, historian H. W. Brands joins Jason to explore the man behind the marble statue—soldier, strategist, slaveholder, revolutionary, and reluctant president.Drawing from Brands' new biography of Washington, the conversation dives deep into the personality and contradictions of America's first president. Together, they examine Washington's rise during the French and Indian War, his leadership during the American Revolution, the brutal realities of Valley Forge, and the immense pressure of holding the Continental Army together when independence seemed impossible.But this episode goes beyond battlefield mythology. Jason and Brands explore Washington's carefully crafted public image, his obsession with reputation and character, his complicated relationship with slavery, and the enormous influence he had on later American leaders like Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower. They also tackle a larger question: why does Washington still loom so large in American memory 250 years later?From the halls of the Constitutional Convention to the frozen encampment at Valley Forge, this is a conversation about leadership, war, power, masculinity, and the creation of the United States itself.Perfect for fans of American history, the Revolutionary War, presidential biography, and the complicated legacy of the Founding Fathers.

Newt's World
Episode 976: Bret Baier on “The Case for America”

Newt's World

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 30:07 Transcription Available


Newt talks with Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor of Fox News Channel and the anchor and executive editor of Special Report with Bret Baier, about his new book, “The Case for America: An Argument on Behalf of Our Nation.” Baier makes the case that the United States remains resilient and exceptional despite its flaws. He draws heavily on six presidents, George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, and Ronald Reagan, to describe American resilience, leadership, and optimism. He argues that the Declaration of Independence was a courageous, high-risk act that defined the nation’s core truths: choosing unity despite dissent, serving as a beacon of freedom, demonstrating a unique capacity for resilience, and remaining a land of opportunity. Their discussion extends to the founders’ disagreements, the risk they faced in signing the Declaration, and the evolution of American political rivalry and reconciliation, exemplified by the bitter split and later warm correspondence between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Turning to contemporary politics, Baier contends that the upcoming America 250th celebration offers a chance to rebuild shared civic affection across ideological lines by acknowledging both the country’s problems and its strengths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Old Timey Podcast
102: I've Got A Bridge To Sell You

An Old Timey Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 105:37


George C. Parker was an infamous con man. He sold the Brooklyn Bridge countless times. He sold Ulysses S. Grant's tomb. He sold Madison Square Garden. He sold the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He even sold the Statue of Liberty! Most often, the victims of his schemes were new immigrants who didn't speak English and were unfamiliar with America's public property laws. …but… was George C. Parker truly the prolific scammer he claimed to be? The internet sure thinks so! Normie C begs to differ.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Asbury Park Press. “Capt. Parker Held For Extradition.” June 30, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Famous ‘Seller,' Seized Here, Gets Life.” December 18, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Noted Confidence Man, Is Arrested Here.” June 29, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Famous ‘Con' Man Starts as ‘Lifer.'” November 23, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Smartest Bunco Salesman Faces Life Term If Convicted.” July 8, 1928.Brooklyn Eagle. “Albert Murch Dies.” August 11, 1931.Brooklyn Eagle. “Brooklyn Bridge's ‘Seller' Sent to Sing Sing For Life.” November 23, 1928.Brown, Peter Jensen. “Bridges, Bunco and Basso - a Gullible History of Selling the Brooklyn Bridge.” Early Sports and Pop Culture History Blog, October 1, 2020. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2020/10/bridges-bunco-and-basso-gullible.html.Cohen, Gabriel. “For You, Half Price - The New York Times.” The New York Times, November 27, 2005. https://archive.is/5GeA4.Courier-Post. “Bunco Prince Faces Life For $150 Deal.” July 9, 1928.Daily News. “Con Man Uses Love Notes To Gag Dupes.” July 8, 1928.Detroit Free Press. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” November 23, 1928.Ellery Queen Magazine. “Stranger Than Fiction.” November 2022. https://www.elleryqueenmysterymagazine.com/the-crime-scene/stranger-than-fiction-november-2022/.Find a Grave. “‘Capt.' George C. Parker (1860-1937).” https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229047420/george_c-parker.HISTORY, dir. Modern Marvels: Building the Brooklyn Bridge (S2, E20) | Full Episode | History. Modern Marvels. 2023. 46:00. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-JFnbJ19U.HowStuffWorks. “Meet the Conman Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge — Many Times Over.” July 26, 2022. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/conman-sold-brooklyn-bridge.htm.IrishCentral.Com. “The Man Who ‘Sold' The Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Ulysses Grant's Tomb.” February 25, 2026. https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge-statue-of-liberty.Lincoln Journal Star. “Bridge ‘Seller' Is Caught in Law's Net.” December 11, 1928.Marysville Journal-Tribune. “Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Again in Jail; Other Old-Time Crooks Come to Grief In New York.” December 1, 1928.Mimi Matthews. “The 19th Century Confidence Man.” June 20, 2016. https://www.mimimatthews.com/2016/06/20/the-19th-century-confidence-man/.Minium, Alice. “The Untold Truth Of 19th-Century Conman George C. Parker.” Grunge, April 4, 2022. https://www.grunge.com/820192/the-untold-truth-of-19th-century-conman-george-c-parker/.Naked History. “The Man Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge.” https://web.archive.org/web/20190718114933/https://www.historynaked.com/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.NYC Walks. “The Brooklyn Bridge — ‘If You Believe That, I Have a Bridge in Brooklyn to Sell to You.'” https://nycwalks.com/blog/the-brooklyn-bridge-if-you-believe-that-i-have-a-bridge-in-brooklyn-to-sell-to-you/.Racing Nellie Bly. “Con Artist George Parker Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Famous Monuments.” Accessed April 24, 2026. https://racingnelliebly.com/strange_times/con-artist-george-parker-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.Sifakis, Carl. Hoaxes and Scams: A Compendium of Deceptions, Ruses, and Swindles. Facts on File, 1993.“Sing Sing Prison Admission Registers, 1865-1939.” n.d. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8922/.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Man, Suing State, Charged With Forging Contracts.” September 18, 1930.The Brooklyn Citizen. “News of the Day.” July 18, 1892.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Nothing Heard of Criminal Who Skipped Jail.” January 3, 1906.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Old Offender Once Again in Toils of Law.” July 7, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. “Once Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Lots in City Hall Park, Rest of Life May Be In Jail.” July 8, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Times. “Roamer, 58, Is Given Life For Forgery.” December 17, 1928.The Houston Post. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” December 26, 1928.The Mayfield Messenger. “Con Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Gets Life in Prison.” December 18, 1928.The Miami Herald. “Dean of Slickers Given Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The News Journal. “Former Resident of Shore Gets Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The Saginaw News. “His Wasted Sales Talent.” July 10, 1928.The Washington Post. “Life for Brooklyn Bridge Swindler.” December 18, 1928.Times Union. “Big Claimant Against State Recognized by Judge Conway.” September 18, 1930.Times Union. “Lifer Recalls Nervy Escape.” November 23, 1928.Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill
609: Our Lovely National Parks (And Why Did Biden Make Them So Depressing?)

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 27:10


The boys drink and review "Fried Salad," a dry-hopped oat lager from Tactical Brewing Company in Orlando, then dive into the world of national parks.They start with a little history: from Yellowstone's establishment under Ulysses S. Grant in 1872, to Theodore Roosevelt's conservation legacy, to the National Park Service itself. Then they take a tour through Maryland's 15 national park sites before turning their attention to the roughly 20 parks and monuments designated in recent years under the Biden administration.What do the new designations have in common? The guys break them down one by one — from Bears Ears and the Grand Canyon expansion to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad site, the Harvey Milk National Historic Site, the Pullman National Historic Park, and the Emmett Till Monument — and share their take on what the trends say about how America chooses to remember itself.A wide-ranging, honest conversation about conservation, history, national identity, and whether the park system should make you feel proud — or guilty.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep791: 8. The Billiard Kings and Remarkable Upward Mobility The partnership of Michael Phelan and Hugh Collender revolutionized American billiards by patenting improved table cushions. Their business was so successful that they manufactured a gold-or

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 5:20


8. The Billiard Kings and Remarkable Upward Mobility The partnership of Michael Phelan and Hugh Collenderrevolutionized American billiards by patenting improved table cushions. Their business was so successful that they manufactured a gold-ornamented pool table for General Ulysses S. Grant, which was later installed in the White House. At its peak, their massive factory spanned an entire city block on New York's 10th Avenue. Tyler Anbinder concludes that the history of Famine immigrants is one of surprising upward mobility. Despite facing intense discrimination and lacking formal education, many Irish individuals proved to be highly ambitious and entrepreneurial, successfully navigating the socioeconomic ladder to improve their lives in America. 8111886 EVICTION

Ohio Mysteries
OM Backroads: Ep. 109. Civil War Generals from Ohio

Ohio Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 14:36


Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners. Ohio played an outsized role in shaping the leadership of the Union and Confederacy during the American Civil War—producing a remarkable number of generals who would go on to influence not only the outcome of the war, but the future of the nation itself. In this episode, we explore the lives and legacies of some of the Buckeye State's most prominent military leaders, including Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, Philip Sheridan, and George McClelllan. From Grant's steady rise to overall command of Union forces, to Sherman's ruthless and transformative campaigns across the South, these men redefined modern warfare through strategy, innovation, and sheer determination. We'll uncover how Ohio's frontier spirit, political climate, and growing industrial power helped shape these commanders—and why so many Union generals traced their roots back to towns and cities across the state. Along the way, we'll dive into battlefield decisions, personal rivalries, and the lasting impact these leaders had long after the guns fell silent. Join us as we journey through war-torn America and discover how Ohio became a proving ground for some of the most influential military minds in U.S. history. Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The David Knight Show
Tue Episode #2243: Israel: America's Greatest Ally, Steals & Sells Our Secrets, Drags Us Into War

The David Knight Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 132:38 Transcription Available


──────────────────────────────────────── [00:07:33] Fed Reserve Study: Trump's Tariffs Entirely Responsible for the Surge in Consumer Goods Prices A Federal Reserve study found Trump's tariffs explain the entirety of excess inflation in core goods since January 2025. Without them, prices would have already fallen below pre-pandemic trend lines. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:14:28] Gulf's Largest Aluminum Producer Declared Force Majeure — 4% of World Supply Cut Off The Gulf's largest aluminum producer invoked force majeure due to the Strait blockage, cutting off 4% of global aluminum production on top of the existing tariff hit. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:27:06] Trump Has Issued 1,600 Pardons in One Year — Six Times His Entire First Term Total Trump issued 1,600 pardons in year one versus 250 in his entire first term. The long line of grifters and white-collar criminals makes this the most corrupt administration since Ulysses Grant. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:53:00] Trump's Lie of the Day: He Posted a Jesus Meme and Claimed It Was Him as a Doctor Trump posted a meme showing himself in a white robe with healing light from his hands. When pressed, he claimed it depicted him as a Red Cross doctor. The central angel figure was modified to match a depiction of Baal. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:07:44] Pete Hegseth: Every Missile We Fire and Every Iranian We Kill Is for Jesus Knight covers Bruni's piece noting Hegseth explicitly declared every bomb and every Iranian killed is done for Jesus. Knight calls this the real blasphemy — more than any meme. Trump agreed. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:14:25] Trump Attacked Pope Leo for "Blessed Are the Peacemakers" — Then Said He Could Be Israel's Prime Minister Trump attacked Pope Leo for citing Christ's Beatitudes, calling him weak on crime. He then said he could become prime minister of Israel he is so popular there. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:41:09] Judge Threw Out Trump's $10B Defamation Suit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Birthday Card A federal judge dismissed the suit. The Journal accurately described the Epstein birthday card Trump signed "may every day be another wonderful secret." Congress later released the card confirming it. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:46:06] Netanyahu Has Pushed the Iran War for 40+ Years — CIA Director Called His Presentation "Farcical" A British official recalls Netanyahu demanding they bomb Iran when he was still an opposition MP. The CIA director called his situation room presentation farcical. Netanyahu said Saturday he had been waiting for this moment for 40 years. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:54:52] Trump Is Netanyahu's "Goy" — Zionist Donors Obliged Him to Underwrite Whatever Netanyahu Wants A former US officer says Trump's major donors obliged him to underwrite whatever Netanyahu wants. Netanyahu personally arranged the US-Azerbaijan cooperation meeting, bypassing the State Department. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:58:38] Larry Ellison Bought Paramount/CBS, Now Taking Over CNN — Hegseth Celebrated the Acquisition Ellison — a close Netanyahu ally — bought Paramount/CBS and is now taking over Warner/CNN. Hegseth publicly celebrated it. CNN's Iran coverage has been notably pro-war since. ──────────────────────────────────────── [02:01:47] Levin and Pollard Are Coordinating — Huckabee Met Pollard at US Embassy With Levin's Stepson Levin's stepson held a secret meeting with convicted spy Pollard at the US Embassy in Jerusalem, joined by Huckabee. Both are now pushing for nuclear strikes on Iran. ──────────────────────────────────────── [02:06:56] Jonathan Pollard — Who Gave US Secrets to Israel Then Russia — Now Calls for Nuclear Strikes on Iran Pollard passed US military intelligence to Israel, who traded it to the Soviets for prisoners. Trump pardoned him at Miriam Adelson's request. He now calls for an EMP first strike and carpet bombing Iran to the Stone Age. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

The REAL David Knight Show
Tue Episode #2243: Israel: America's Greatest Ally, Steals & Sells Our Secrets, Drags Us Into War

The REAL David Knight Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 132:38 Transcription Available


──────────────────────────────────────── [00:07:33] Fed Reserve Study: Trump's Tariffs Entirely Responsible for the Surge in Consumer Goods Prices A Federal Reserve study found Trump's tariffs explain the entirety of excess inflation in core goods since January 2025. Without them, prices would have already fallen below pre-pandemic trend lines. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:14:28] Gulf's Largest Aluminum Producer Declared Force Majeure — 4% of World Supply Cut Off The Gulf's largest aluminum producer invoked force majeure due to the Strait blockage, cutting off 4% of global aluminum production on top of the existing tariff hit. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:27:06] Trump Has Issued 1,600 Pardons in One Year — Six Times His Entire First Term Total Trump issued 1,600 pardons in year one versus 250 in his entire first term. The long line of grifters and white-collar criminals makes this the most corrupt administration since Ulysses Grant. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:53:00] Trump's Lie of the Day: He Posted a Jesus Meme and Claimed It Was Him as a Doctor Trump posted a meme showing himself in a white robe with healing light from his hands. When pressed, he claimed it depicted him as a Red Cross doctor. The central angel figure was modified to match a depiction of Baal. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:07:44] Pete Hegseth: Every Missile We Fire and Every Iranian We Kill Is for Jesus Knight covers Bruni's piece noting Hegseth explicitly declared every bomb and every Iranian killed is done for Jesus. Knight calls this the real blasphemy — more than any meme. Trump agreed. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:14:25] Trump Attacked Pope Leo for "Blessed Are the Peacemakers" — Then Said He Could Be Israel's Prime Minister Trump attacked Pope Leo for citing Christ's Beatitudes, calling him weak on crime. He then said he could become prime minister of Israel he is so popular there. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:41:09] Judge Threw Out Trump's $10B Defamation Suit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Birthday Card A federal judge dismissed the suit. The Journal accurately described the Epstein birthday card Trump signed "may every day be another wonderful secret." Congress later released the card confirming it. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:46:06] Netanyahu Has Pushed the Iran War for 40+ Years — CIA Director Called His Presentation "Farcical" A British official recalls Netanyahu demanding they bomb Iran when he was still an opposition MP. The CIA director called his situation room presentation farcical. Netanyahu said Saturday he had been waiting for this moment for 40 years. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:54:52] Trump Is Netanyahu's "Goy" — Zionist Donors Obliged Him to Underwrite Whatever Netanyahu Wants A former US officer says Trump's major donors obliged him to underwrite whatever Netanyahu wants. Netanyahu personally arranged the US-Azerbaijan cooperation meeting, bypassing the State Department. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:58:38] Larry Ellison Bought Paramount/CBS, Now Taking Over CNN — Hegseth Celebrated the Acquisition Ellison — a close Netanyahu ally — bought Paramount/CBS and is now taking over Warner/CNN. Hegseth publicly celebrated it. CNN's Iran coverage has been notably pro-war since. ──────────────────────────────────────── [02:01:47] Levin and Pollard Are Coordinating — Huckabee Met Pollard at US Embassy With Levin's Stepson Levin's stepson held a secret meeting with convicted spy Pollard at the US Embassy in Jerusalem, joined by Huckabee. Both are now pushing for nuclear strikes on Iran. ──────────────────────────────────────── [02:06:56] Jonathan Pollard — Who Gave US Secrets to Israel Then Russia — Now Calls for Nuclear Strikes on Iran Pollard passed US military intelligence to Israel, who traded it to the Soviets for prisoners. Trump pardoned him at Miriam Adelson's request. He now calls for an EMP first strike and carpet bombing Iran to the Stone Age. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano
Hour 4: From Sherman to Skynet | 04-08-26

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 52:09


Tune in to this wildly unpredictable late-night episode where we explore the fascinating paradox of war—its undeniable barbarity mixed with the sheer genius of military strategy. Join Lionel and his callers as they dive deep into the brilliant but brutal tactics of historical heavyweights like General Patton, Curtis LeMay, and a heavily intoxicated Ulysses S. Grant. The conversation then takes a sharp turn into the future, debating the terrifying realities of autonomous AI drones, quantum computing, and algorithms fighting our battles. To top it all off, the late-night call-in lines bring unfiltered chaos, featuring debates on ancient Greek naked wrestling, the biological uselessness of peacocks, and a caller who claims to be the reincarnated wife of General Custer. It's a hilarious, philosophical, and utterly bizarre "metadata gumbo" of midnight madness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le Batard & Friends - STUpodity
Lincoln's Alive (w/ Sal Licata)

Le Batard & Friends - STUpodity

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 42:22 Transcription Available


Sal Licata joins Stugotz, and the show starts replaying Mad Dog Russo dissecting the night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated and how it would have played out differently if Ulysses S. Grant’s wife didn’t hate Lincoln’s wife. The conversation shifts to baseball and how the ABS challenge system has exposed some really bad umpiring, Mets fans booing Bo Bichette, and the Mariners signing a prospect to a record deal. And finally, Aaron Glenn needs somebody in his life to tell him to talk less.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poured Over
Yann Martel on SON OF NOBODY

Poured Over

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 67:25


Son of Nobody by Yann Martel is an imaginative retelling of the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Life of Pi. Yann joins us to talk about the Trojan War, studying the classics, writing epic poetry, structure, Greek mythology, storytelling and more with cohost Brenda Allison. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Son of Nobody by Yann Martel Life of Pi by Yann Martel The Iliad by Homer, translated by Stephen Mitchell The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant by Ulysses S. Grant Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison The Divine Comedy: The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso by Dante Alighieri, translated by John Ciardi The Tartar Steppe by Dino Buzzati Waiting for Godot: : A Tragicomedy in Two Acts by Samuel Beckett The Iliad by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson Featured Books (TBR Top Off) Son of Nobody by Yann Martel What We Can Know by Ian McEwan Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr  

Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
The Spy Who Delivered: Elizabeth Van Lew's Secret Postal Legacy

Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 22:49


In the capital of the Confederacy, wealthy socialite Elizabeth Van Lew had a secret. She was one of the Union's most effective spymasters. From her family's antebellum mansion in Richmond, Van Lew built a sophisticated intelligence network sharing vital information with Union generals, including Ulysses S. Grant. After the war, she was rewarded with a presidential appointment as the first female postmaster of a major Southern city. In this role, she modernized the Richmond Post Office by introducing free city-wide mail delivery, installing collection boxes, and championing diversity by hiring women, African Americans, the city's first Black letter carrier. Be sure to listen in as this episode uncovers the risks she took, the spy skills she used, and the legacy she left on both the Postal Service and American history.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joy Tactics
Ulysses S. Grant [teaser]

Joy Tactics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 10:17


Watch the whole thing at https://www.patreon.com/joytactics

Threads From The National Tapestry: Stories From The American Civil War

  About this episode:  In March of 1864, Ulysses S. Grant was promoted to military heights only attained by one other - George Washington. On the 2nd day of that month, the US Senate confirmed Grant's promotion to Lieutenant General. On the 9th, President Abraham Lincoln officially commissioned him and the next day he was given official authority to take command of the Armies of the United States. Though in overall command of the mighty U.S. military machine, he had to have lieutenants who would execute his strategies. This episode is about five of them - one glorified Chief of Staff and four who served in the field. This is the story of five who administratively and militarily landed the blows that their commanding officer called for. These - biographical sketches of men who, by their deeds, assured Grant's position in the pantheon of this country's greatest warriors. This is the story of Grant's Lieutenants.      ----more---- Some Characters Mentioned In This Episode: Henry Halleck Philip Sheridan George Henry Thomas George Gordon Meade William T. Sherman   Subscribe to the Threads from the National Tapestry YouTube Channel here   Thank you to our sponsor, Celebrity Word Scramble. In collaboration with Fred Kiger, they have published a Civil War edition of the Celebrity Word Scramble series. Included in the book is 16 pages of Civil War facts, stories, and insights written by Fred Kiger. Get your copy of the book here   Thank you to our sponsor, The Badge Maker - proudly carrying affordable Civil War Corps Badges and other hand-made historical reproductions for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. Check out The Badge Maker and place your orders here   Thank you to our sponsor Bob Graesser, Raleigh Civil War Round Table's editor of The Knapsack newsletter and the Round Table's webmaster at http://www.raleighcwrt.org   Thank you to our sponsor John Bailey.   Producer: Dan Irving

Dan Snow's History Hit
The Battle of Gettysburg

Dan Snow's History Hit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 65:10


In July 1863, the quiet town of Gettysburg became the site of one of the most decisive clashes of the American Civil War. Over three intense days, Union and Confederate forces fought across fields, hills and ridges in a battle that helped shape the future of the United States.To tell us this story, we're joined by Jonathan Bratten, a historian and serving Major in the Maine National Guard.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Listen to Civil War Rivals: Robert E. Lee vs Ulysses Grant via Spotify.Listen to Civil War Rivals: Robert E. Lee vs Ulysses Grant via Apple Podcasts.Dan Snow's History Hit is now available on YouTube! Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/@DSHHPodcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History Unplugged Podcast
Why America's Military Never Became a Threat to Democracy

History Unplugged Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 51:32


America's Founding Fathers feared a standing army would inevitably threaten civilian governance. Yet 250 years later, the U.S. military remains a strange outlier among nearly every nation that has ever existed—maintaining its strength and popularity while never attempting a coup. How did America get this right when so many other nations, from Turkey to Latin America, have seen their militaries seize power? The story begins with George Washington, who inspired mutinous soldiers to become the first army in a thousand years not to threaten democracy. But Washington's example alone doesn't explain America's success. Structural factors—dispersed urban centers, a benign international security environment, and urgent domestic threats from Native American conflicts—created a weak federal army and strong militia system that prevented military consolidation of power. Today's guest is Kori Schake, author of The State and the Soldier: A History of Civil-Military Relations in the United States. We see many counter-intuitivie things, like how the Founding Fathers had it backwards. The creation of a professional military actually reduced challenges to civilian control. We know this because key crises tested this system that the US military was able to overcome without seizing power. They include Alexander Hamilton's ambitions to raise an army for foreign conquest, Aaron Burr's plot to overthrow the United States, Andrew Jackson's unauthorized invasion of Florida, Ulysses S. Grant navigating feuds between president and Congress, Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus, Truman's firing of MacArthur during the Korean War, and confusion over nuclear launch authority during the Cold War. As the public increasingly pulls the military into partisan divisions, the question remains: can America's exceptional civil-military relations endure?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can't Wait for Christmas
CWFC 160 – Ulysses S. Grant and Christmas as a National Holiday

Can't Wait for Christmas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 30:54


On this episode, we'll learn the story of president Ulysses S. Grant making Christmas a national holiday in the United States. We'll also talk about a quaint town in California where you can get a little Christmas all year long, we'll count down the top five Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and I'll ask for your help with naming a new segment for 2026. Download here! 00:00 – 01:52 Intro 01:52 – 07:27 We Need A Little Christmas Now – Solvang, CA Trip Report 07:27 – 16:24 5 Golden Things – Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert 16:24 – 23:59 Ulysses S. Grant and Christmas as a National Holiday (in the United States) 23:59 – 25:47 The Segment With No Name…yet 25:47 – 27:45 Wrap Up 27:45 – 30:54 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Solvang Photos https://www.instagram.com/cantwaitforchristmaspod/p/DVLPn0plFrU/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CantWaitForChristmasPod/posts/pfbid0rQCJDHhZed52iCvduXWQbEH2LeonQi9FkFLKUkwN4GDbym5ewfWdG7SCb4tg4dqjl https://www.threads.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/post/DVLPovLFE9B?xmt=AQF0Y4V8_LsAUwVPlWATTBdqKGm5u5xjTrEIA8VC36mxdvgQuNju9zvQacPt52h-GdoBJ2jW&slof=1 https://bsky.app/profile/christmaspod.bsky.social/post/3mfoeesncek2d Jule Hus- Solvang’s Christmas Store http://www.solvangschristmashouse.com The Ultimate Escape Rooms (The Mischevious Nisse) https://theultimateescaperooms.com/solvang/ Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2020 https://youtu.be/TYl0TYCsDbY?si=PiFp2eP630JROGxP 2024 https://youtu.be/htlX-VAuVbs?si=meZv3-2OtHUQpkPO 2021 https://youtu.be/vP8nVklw99c?si=6GGS_iHY02HiVcmy 2023 https://youtu.be/M2zZAshSRz8?si=eGRTEx7PX-J8elXo 2016 https://youtu.be/fVXzXH_OCyI?si=9eRWjcn8YkmEhWqn 2025 https://youtu.be/sq5O2Ee1pXw?si=azOfu_QYayJ0Z1o Closer to Christmas podcast http://closertochristmas.com/

Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch
Sean Fennessey | Lincoln

Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 16:31


Producer and podcaster Sean Fennessey (The Big Picture, The Rewatchables) joins Matt & Tim to discuss the 2012 Steven Spielberg film, Lincoln, starring Daniel Day Lewis and Sally Field. DDL plays President Abraham Lincoln (non-vampire hunter) and Jared Harris plays future President Ulysses S. Grant. For the rest of this conversation, go to ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/secondincommand⁠⁠⁠ and become a patron! Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sean Fennessey https://instagram.com/seanfennessey Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Throughline
The Man Who Took On The Klan

Throughline

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 48:40


In 1871, Ku Klux Klan violence in South Carolina got so bad that the governor sent a telegram to President Ulysses S. Grant warning that he was facing a state of war. Grant sent him Amos Akerman: a former Confederate soldier and slaveholder who became the U.S. government's most zealous warrior against the KKK.Guests:Bernard Powers, director of the Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston at the College of Charleston in South CarolinaGuy Gugliotta, author of Grant's Enforcer, Taking Down the KlanKidada Williams, professor of history at Wayne State University and author of I Saw Death Coming, A History of Terror and Survival in the War Against ReconstructionTo access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy