Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Nixon

Renowned legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss the politics of presidential pardons and how he thinks that Gerald Ford's pardoning of Richard Nixon created a dangerous precedent that reverberates in politics today. Their wide-ranging conversation also tackled ICE's national crackdown and upcoming Supreme Court cases on birthright citizenship and a Louisiana Congressional redistricting case that could fundamentally change the Voting Rights Act.

Sons Of Liberty Radio with Bradlee Dean Restoring the Standard: Impeachment, Accountability, and the Rule of Law Sons of Liberty: The Impeachment Doctrine Analysis of Constitutional Justice, Political Accountability, and the Minnesota Impeachment Movement. Broadcast: 55min Core Philosophy "No man is above the law, and no man is below it... Resignation is not justice; it is permission to live above the law." 3 Purposes of Gov • Maintain righteous cause • Preserve social order • Condemn the wicked The "Divide" Trap The "Right vs. Left" narrative is a created language designed to make lies sound truthful and ensure "Divide and Conquer." Historical Precedents 1868 A. Johnson: 11 Articles 1974 Nixon: Resigned (Watergate) 1998 Clinton: Impeached (Chinagate) Key Participants Bradley Dean (Host) Sen. Eric Lucero (MN Senate) Pam Altendorf (Voter Integrity) Current Targets Tim WalzImpeachment Keith EllisonInvestigation Illegal Aid$66M Fund Keywords #Constitution #Treason #MNLeg #BiblicalWorldview Source: Sons of Liberty Radio (2026-02-24) Target Audience: Constitutionalists & Patriots This broadcast examines the constitutional necessity of holding public officials accountable, asserting that no individual is above the law. Host Bradley Dean and Senator Eric Lucero discuss the mechanics of impeachment and the current legislative battles in Minnesota regarding the prioritization of citizens over non-citizens. The program emphasizes the role of "We the People" in maintaining a just society through active civic engagement and adherence to a moral, constitutional framework. The Constitutional Mandate for Accountability The foundational principle of American governance is that the law serves as a master rather than a servant to those in power. Drawing on Article II, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution, the broadcast highlights that the President, Vice President, and all civil officers must be removed from office upon impeachment for and conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. Historical precedents, such as the impeachment of Andrew Johnson in 1868 and the resignation of Richard Nixon, serve as reminders that resignation is often insufficient when criminal conduct has occurred; true justice requires prosecution to prevent the law from being treated as a suggestion. The host argues that the current political climate often replaces this standard with a "resign and forget" culture that insults the very laws officials are sworn to uphold. The Impeachment Framework The Charge The House of Representatives files charges of misconduct (Impeachment). The Trial The Senate acts as a court to try the case; conviction requires a 2/3 vote. The Result Removal from office and potential disqualification from future positions. Legislative Conflict and the "Lawful Status" Debate Senator Eric Lucero reports on recent developments within the Minnesota Housing Committee regarding a $66 million appropriation for rental assistance. Lucero introduced an amendment seeking to restrict these funds to individuals with "lawful status" within the United States, a proposal that was ultimately rejected by the committee. This legislative friction underscores a broader concern presented in the broadcast: that current administrations are prioritizing special interest groups and non-citizens over the taxpayers they are sworn to represent. The host characterizes this as a form of "aiding and abetting" that undermines the security and financial integrity of the state. The Moral Duty and the Legacy of Sacrifice The program bridges the gap between modern politics and historical sacrifice, referencing the hallowed grounds of Arlington Cemetery and the "gratitude" owed to those who died for American freedoms. The host argues that tolerating corruption in government is a desecration of the blood shed by veterans. By invoking the "English Common Law" and the biblical purposes of government—to condemn the wicked and justify the righteous—the broadcast calls for a rejection of the "right vs. left" paradigm. Instead, it advocates for a return to a "righteous order" where the law is applied equally to all, regardless of political affiliation or status. Three Purposes of Government Based on Deuteronomy 25:1 and Common Law principles: 1Maintain Order: To restrain men from violating moral laws. 2Condemn the Wicked: To ensure criminals face consequences. 3Justify the Righteous: To protect and uphold those who obey the law. Key Data $66 Million: The amount proposed for the general fund appropriation for rental assistance in Minnesota. $19 Billion: The upper estimate of alleged fraud mentioned in relation to current administrative oversight. 1868: The year of President Andrew Johnson's impeachment. 11 Articles: The number of articles of impeachment adapted against Andrew Johnson. To-Do / Next Steps Support the ongoing efforts to draw up and advance articles of impeachment against Tim Walz and Keith Ellison. Volunteer for active community advocacy, including door knocking and phone calling, to persuade hearts and minds before the November elections. Attend or stream the Sunday morning service at 9:00 AM Central Time focusing on fasting, prayer, and spiritual discipline. Consider partnering financially with the organization to sustain the broadcast and its outreach efforts. Conclusion The broadcast serves as a clarion call for constitutional literacy and moral courage. It posits that the survival of the Republic depends not on political parties, but on a citizenry that demands justice, honors the sacrifices of the past, and refuses to allow its representatives to live above the laws they were elected to uphold.

Legendary comedian and Emmy-winning writer David Steinberg joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about his friendships with Jack Benny and George Burns, his 140+ appearances on Johnny Carson's “Tonight Show," his inclusion on Richard Nixon's infamous enemies list and the 2013 biographical Showtime documentary “Quality Balls." Also in this episode: the Smothers Brothers get hate mail, David directs Gilbert in an episode of “Mad About You” and David presents Showtime's "Inside Comedy" series. PLUS: John Candy does Doc Severinsen! David saves Tony Randall's life! And the Mount Rushmore of Jewish comedians! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Nixon came within a gnats eyelash of being impeached over the Watergate scandal, but ended up resigning instead. Despite some of his positive achievements, he is generally considered a bad president. But what about Trump? Is he worse?In this episode of Lean to the Left, host Bob Gatty is joined by novelist and podcaster Laura VanWormer, creator of the serialized audio fiction podcast Class of '74.The conversation explores the dynamics of political power through a compelling comparison of Donald Trump and Richard Nixon, with VanWormer offering a provocative take on why Nixon—despite his flaws—represented a more functional form of leadership.Laura also shares her deeply personal journey following a devastating car accident that forced her to step away from writing novels—and how that loss unexpectedly gave rise to Class of '74, a podcast that blends 1970s nostalgia, political backdrop, and soap-opera storytelling into a modern audio experience enjoyed by listeners around the world.This episode is a reflection on:• Political leadership and historical perspective• Resilience after personal tragedy• Podcasting as a new literary frontier• Humor as a survival tool in dark political timesThoughtful, funny, and deeply human, this conversation is a reminder of the enduring power of storytelling—and the importance of laughter when confronting history and the present moment.

Send a textEpisode 428 – Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 9) Out as RNC ChairmanPower in Washington can rise quickly — and shift just as fast. Part 9 explores the dramatic turning point when Bob Dole's tenure as chairman of the Republican National Committee comes to an abrupt end and George H. W. Bush is brought in to take the helm.Through a series of revealing phone conversations, listeners are taken inside the political maneuvering at the highest levels of the Nixon White House. We hear the tone, strategy, and personal dynamics in calls between President Richard Nixon and Bush, as well as between Nixon and Dole, offering a rare window into how leadership decisions were made during one of the most volatile periods in modern political history.This episode examines not just the mechanics of Dole's removal, but the broader political context surrounding it — a moment when the administration was increasingly consumed by the unfolding Watergate complex scandal. Ironically, stepping away from the RNC chairmanship may have distanced Dole from the day-to-day political machinery that would soon be engulfed in controversy.Part 9 captures the tension, loyalty, and hard political realities behind a pivotal transition — showing how a setback in the moment may have altered Dole's long-term political trajectory and spared him deeper entanglement in one of the defining crises of the twentieth century. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

News On he Flipside tonight tariffs in trouble Iran in trouble prince Andrew in trouble lots more news and lots of clips tonight . The moon is no longer silent – and something is waking up there US intercepts Russian spy plane over Alaska Simulated scenario of Iranian air defenses against bomber Iran has promised Trump its oil riches. It could be a clever ploy to avoid war Scientists say we may have been wrong about the origin of life Dark Eagle explained, America's new hypersonic missile built to strike 1,700+ miles with almost no warning “I mapped the invisible”: American high-school student stuns astronomers by discovering 1.5 million hidden cosmic objects The moon is no longer silent – and something is waking up there Putin's 'polonium assassin' makes chilling WW3 warning - 'bunkers won't save you' Five years on Mars: The rover's strangest finds so far Skull of 'dinosaur from hell' discovered with sword jutting from its head Drug cartel jet seized in jungle makes shocking takeoff caught on camera Something crossed our solar system – and we still don't know what it was Fresh WWIII fears as German army chief predicts Europe will suffer things we cannot even imagine at the hands of Putin The moon is no longer silent – and something is waking up there NASA report paints damning picture of Boeing mishap that stranded two astronauts in space Scientists warn mega-tsunami could wipe out US cities in minutes NASA satellite captures mysterious human voices echoing through space Secret CIA Files Claim Alien Presence on the Dark Side of the Moon — “They Told Us to…” The spy plane the US government says doesn't exist Inside the coming 7th generation fighter, hypersonic speed, space operations, AI decision-making, and the next air superiority arms race Seth Meyers predicted that Trump would announce alien life Acorn-shaped UFO crashes and soldiers seal Pennsylvania fores The F-47 explained, how Boeing's secret 6th gen fighter was flying since 2019 and why China fears it 2 billion years old – the nuclear reactor that shouldn't be there Roger Stone says Richard Nixon told comedian Jackie Gleason that UFOs are real and took him to a Florida military facility to show him alien life

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Angela Lynn Tucker, the director of an inspiring and informative new documentary called "The Inquisitor," which tells the story of the life and career of Barbara Jordan.   As a young girl growing up in Houston's Fifth Ward, Barbara Jordan was taught to defy expectations. She understood that to succeed, she would need to forge her own path.   With relentless determination and unyielding tenacity, Barbara Jordan made history as Texas's first Black state senator and in 1972 the first Southern Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.    At a time when the idea of a Black woman holding power seemed inconceivable, Barbara Jordan created a roadmap for change.   "The Inquisitor" chronicles the life of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, whose electrifying voice and moral clarity during President Richard Nixon's impeachment captivated the nation. Earning her the moniker “The Inquisitor.”   The film will premiere on 2/23 on PBS as part of the Independent Lens series.   Making Media Now is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey. About the host: www.writevoicecreative.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/   Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead

Watergate war ein US-Politkrimi. Am Anfang stand der Einbruch in ein Büro der Demokratischen Partei 1972. Am Ende hatte sich Präsident Richard Nixon so in Lügen und Widersprüche verstrickt, dass er zurücktreten musste. Die Affäre gilt bis heute als Sternstunde des investigativen Journalismus. Ein Podcast von Florian Kummert (BR 2015)

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Jeffrey Tucker about the complicated legacy of Richard Nixon; Nixon's political genius and realpolitik, including opening relations with China and ending the Vietnam War; the long-term economic consequences of abandoning the gold standard, wage and price controls, inflation, and the expansion of big government; how Nixon's personal insecurity shaped policies like the EPA and centralized power; and how Watergate ultimately overshadowed his presidency and defined his historical reputation, and much more. Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ----------  Today's Sponsors: Lean - A powerful weight loss supplement with remarkable results to help lower blood sugar, burn fat by converting it into energy, and curb your appetite. Rubin Report viewers get 20% off plus free rush shipping off their first order! Go to: https://TakeLean.com and enter promo code RUBIN for your discount Rumble Wallet - Don't let the big banks freeze your accounts. Own Tether Gold - real gold, on the blockchain and get direct ownership of physical gold bars, each one fully allocated, verifiable by serial number, purity, and weight. Download Rumble Wallet now and step away from the big banks — for good!  Go to: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFlsSHNsQl9NRV9kQmJuT2VjQzY4UFdaRnNJUXxBQ3Jtc0tscWRQcTZfNUFsekFjZmduTXJidUp2OUVSUDJ2YmZ3TVhTQzIwckhOUW9LZWlGRFlRVUhhWVpvZW1BV0FrTXVTQ2p2NGhEam50U1dndlNTNHhMYmRqUFhfZW1SOFNPaGFFVkNKRXkzazBlRVlEZnBLOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Frumblewallet.onelink.me%2FbJsX%2Frubin&v=_X994757ipQ

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, we celebrate a momentous day for American women in sports as the U.S. women's hockey team triumphs over Canada in a thrilling overtime victory, marking their third gold medal win. Additionally, Alyssa Liu makes history by becoming the first American female skater to win gold at the Winter Olympics in two decades, breaking a two-decade streak of dominance by other countries.Congressman Mark Harris from North Carolina joins the show to discuss the heartbreaking stories of individuals affected by crimes committed by illegal aliens, shedding light on the tragic case of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte. Harris holds Democratic Governor Roy Cooper accountable for policies that have contributed to these incidents, igniting a crucial conversation about safety and immigration.Next, investigative journalist James Rosen shares his insights on a recent revelation regarding Watergate, including newly released testimony from Richard Nixon that could reshape our understanding of the scandal. Rosen draws parallels between the political attacks on Nixon and the current landscape surrounding Donald Trump, offering a thought-provoking analysis of media and political narratives.In the final segment, Garland Favorito, co-founder of voterga.org, reacts to the recent FBI raid in Fulton County, Georgia, discussing the implications for election integrity and the ongoing investigation. With insights from earlier discussions with state senators, Favorito evaluates the potential for state oversight in upcoming elections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In which writer and podcaster Grant Brisbee reveals the history of baseball's worst stadium. Special appearance by Richard Nixon and The Beatles. Certificate #31484.

Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs and Professor of Public Affairs and History at the University of Texas at Austin, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss President Richard Nixon's historic 1972 visit to China, which ushered in a new era of U.S.-Sino relations and altered the course of world politics.   To mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. declaration of independence, CFR is dedicating a year-long series of articles, videos, podcasts, events, and special projects that will reflect on two and a half centuries of U.S. foreign policy. Featuring bipartisan voices and expert contributors, the series explores the evolution of America's role in the world and the strategic challenges that lie ahead.   Mentioned on the Episode:   James M. Lindsay, The Ten Best and Ten Worst U.S. Foreign Policy Decisions, CFR.org   Richard Nixon, “Asia After Vietnam,” Foreign Affairs   Jeremi Suri, Henry Kissinger and the American Century   Jeremi Suri and Zachary Suri, Democracy of Hope   Jeremi Suri and Zachary Suri, This Is Democracy   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/america-250-nixon-goes-to-china Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or our guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

Dr. Feelgood: The Shocking Story of the Doctor Who May Have Changed History by Treating and Drugging JFK, Marilyn, ElvisDoctor Max Jacobson, whom the Secret Service under President John F. Kennedy code-named “Dr. Feelgood,” developed a unique “energy formula” that altered the paths of some of the twentieth century's most iconic figures, including President and Jackie Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis. JFK received his first injection (a special mix of “vitamins and hormones,” according to Jacobson) just before his first debate with Vice President Richard Nixon. The shot into JFK's throat not only cured his laryngitis, but also diminished the pain in his back, allowed him to stand up straighter, and invigorated the tired candidate. Kennedy demolished Nixon in that first debate and turned a tide of skepticism about Kennedy into an audience that appreciated his energy and crispness. What JFK didn't know then was that the injections were actually powerful doses of a combination of highly addictive liquid methamphetamine and steroids.Author and researcher Rick Lertzman and New York Times bestselling author Bill Birnes reveal heretofore unpublished material about the mysterious Dr. Feelgood. Through well-researched prose and interviews with celebrities including George Clooney, Jerry Lewis, Yogi Berra, and Sid Caesar, the authors reveal Jacobson's vast influence on events such as the assassination of JFK, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Kennedy-Khrushchev Vienna Summit, the murder of Marilyn Monroe, the filming of the C. B. DeMille classic The Ten Commandments, and the work of many of the great artists of that era. Jacobson destroyed the lives of several famous patients in the entertainment industry and accidentally killed his own wife, Nina, with an overdose of his formula.https://amzn.to/4tIu6KjBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! La llamada “teoría del hombre loco” fue una de las estrategias más controvertidas de la administración de Richard Nixon durante la guerra de Vietnam: proyectar imprevisibilidad y disposición a la escalada extrema para forzar concesiones del adversario. Kissinger fue su contrapeso ideal. Bajo esta lógica diseñaron planes como la Operación Duck Hook, y maniobras como Giant Lance, para enviar una señal a Moscú. En este episodio analizamos la racionalidad interna de esta estrategia, sus límites reales y su eficacia. También examinamos sus semejanzas y diferencias con los estilos de disuasión y negociación asociados a la administración de Donald Trump, separando retórica, doctrina y contexto geopolítico. Te lo cuenta Dani CarAn. 🆕 ENLACE A TODOS LOS CB 💥 FANS 💥 https://t.me/+1uHtwikQTZ85ZWRk Episodio Asociado: CB FANS 💥 Duck Hook - Ataque Nuclear sobre Vietnam https://go.ivoox.com/rf/83317425 Casus Belli Podcast pertenece a 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Casus Belli Podcast forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. 📚 Zeppelin Books zeppelinbooks.com es un sello editorial de la 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Estamos en: 👉 https://casusbelli.top 👉 X/Twitter https://twitter.com/CasusBelliPod 👉 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasusBelliPodcast 👉 Instagram estamos https://www.instagram.com/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Canal https://t.me/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Grupo de Chat https://t.me/casusbellipod 📺 YouTube https://bit.ly/casusbelliyoutube 👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@casusbelli10 👨💻Nuestro chat del canal es https://t.me/casusbellipod ⚛️ El logotipo de Casus Belli Podcasdt y el resto de la Factoría Casus Belli están diseñados por Publicidad Fabián publicidadfabian@yahoo.es 🎵 Todos los temas musicales aparecidos en este episodio están compuestos por Dani CarAn. Esta obra está protegida bajo la licencia Creative Commons Atribución – No Comercial 4.0 Internacional (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.es 📧¿Queréis contarnos algo? También puedes escribirnos a casus.belli.pod@gmail.com ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast, patrocinar un episodio o una serie? Hazlo a través de 👉 https://www.advoices.com/casus-belli-podcast-historia Si te ha gustado, y crees que nos lo merecemos, nos sirve mucho que nos des un like, ya que nos da mucha visibilidad. Muchas gracias por escucharnos, y hasta la próxima. ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/391278 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Send a textEpisode 427 – Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 8) With Nixon's Help (B)Part 8 follows Bob Dole deeper into the inner orbit of presidential politics as the Nixon years reshape both America's place in the world and the future of the Republican Party.The episode begins with the historic opening to China, as President Richard Nixon makes his groundbreaking trip to Beijing — a geopolitical gamble that stunned the world and redefined Cold War diplomacy. We explore how moments like this elevated the stakes for Republicans in Washington and strengthened Dole's role as a trusted political ally during a presidency operating on the global stage.At home, the administration's controversial wage and price controls reveal the economic pressures of the era and the political balancing act required to defend them. Listeners hear how Dole, now an increasingly visible national figure, navigated these debates while helping maintain party unity.The episode also examines the landslide election of 1972 and Dole's pivotal role as chairman of the Republican National Committee. As the party's chief political strategist, Dole was at the center of messaging, organization, and turnout efforts that helped deliver one of the most decisive victories in presidential history.A highlight of the episode is an insider look at the political mood of the moment through a revealing conversation between Nixon and his advisor Harry Dent. Their exchange provides a candid assessment of the election results, party dynamics, and the direction of American politics at a moment of overwhelming Republican strength.“With Nixon's Help (B)” captures Bob Dole at the intersection of global diplomacy, domestic economic turmoil, and high-stakes party leadership — a period when his influence expanded far beyond the Senate chamber and onto the national political stage. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

NB Apologies for the background noise in this episode which was due to a theatre light making a loud noise during the show. This episode (no. 80) was recorded at The Hill St Theatre in Edinburgh on 8th August 2025 as part of The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The panellists were Jane Walker, Kiyanosh Sahebi and Emily Briggs. The host was Richard Pulsford. These are some of the On This Day topics we presented before going into some of the history of Edinburgh: - Brigham Young's first Latter Day Saints' Solemn Assembly, 8th August 1844 - Graf Zeppelin begins a round the world flight, 8th August 1929 - the 'Great Train Robbery', 8th August 1963 - Richard Nixon steps down as US President, 8th August 1974 - Elvis Presley's last public appearance, 8th August 1977 - the '8888' Yangon protests, 8th August 1988

How the war on drugs created the gold standard treatment for addiction--until America's opioid crisis got privatized for profit, to the detriment of patients. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc: Medication-Assisted Treatment and America's Forgotten War on Drugs, historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc., historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. 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

How the war on drugs created the gold standard treatment for addiction--until America's opioid crisis got privatized for profit, to the detriment of patients. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc: Medication-Assisted Treatment and America's Forgotten War on Drugs, historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc., historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

How the war on drugs created the gold standard treatment for addiction--until America's opioid crisis got privatized for profit, to the detriment of patients. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc: Medication-Assisted Treatment and America's Forgotten War on Drugs, historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc., historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

How the war on drugs created the gold standard treatment for addiction--until America's opioid crisis got privatized for profit, to the detriment of patients. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc: Medication-Assisted Treatment and America's Forgotten War on Drugs, historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc., historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/drugs-addiction-and-recovery

How the war on drugs created the gold standard treatment for addiction--until America's opioid crisis got privatized for profit, to the detriment of patients. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc: Medication-Assisted Treatment and America's Forgotten War on Drugs, historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc., historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the war on drugs created the gold standard treatment for addiction--until America's opioid crisis got privatized for profit, to the detriment of patients. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc: Medication-Assisted Treatment and America's Forgotten War on Drugs, historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. Despite epidemic levels of overdoses in the United States, by 2020, only twenty percent of Americans suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) received medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the gold standard of addiction treatment, which uses methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone to reduce illicit drug use and curb the symptoms of withdrawal. While MAT is the most effective treatment available for OUD, it's also the most controversial, the most expensive, and the most difficult to access. And yet, the medications at the center of this treatment--and the private industries that distribute them--generate roughly sixteen billion dollars each year, on par with national sales of coffee and pet food. In Addiction, Inc., historian Emily Dufton explains how this promising avenue of treatment emerged during President Richard Nixon's war on drugs in 1971 as a radical experiment in public health, when hundreds of federally-funded treatment clinics opened nationwide. Dufton then explores how these nationalized clinics gave way to an immensely profitable private industry that offers poor care at high costs to an insufficient number of people. Drawing on original research and over a hundred interviews with policymakers, medical experts, pharmaceutical lobbyists, and patients and their families, she tells a gripping story of squandered potential and missed opportunities, as MAT transformed from a revolutionary political project launched from the White House itself into a commercial success--and a public health disaster. Urgent, eye-opening, and deeply human, Addiction, Inc. reveals how, over the past fifty years, the United States built an addiction treatment system that made recovery harder instead of easier, and what it will take to change its course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

On Presidents' Day, chef and author Bennett Rea teaches us how to eat like a president, from former President Barack Obama's crustless coconut pie to former President Richard Nixon's ham mousse.And, the line between politician and celebrity can be fuzzy. Purdue University's Kathryn Brownell explains the implications of presidents gaining celebrity status.Then, the U.S. is reportedly preparing for the possibility of sustained military operations against Iran. Security analyst Jim Walsh breaks down what would be necessary to de-escalate mounting tensions.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

[00:30] Munich Security Conference (26 minutes) While American elites sidestep the incriminating Epstein file revelations, the Munich Security Conference underscores that Germany is leading Europe in preparing for war. [26:15] Vindicating Nixon (9 minutes) A New York Times article reveals that President Richard Nixon was fighting communism from the very beginning. [35:00] Presidents' Day (20 minutes) George Washington and other early U.S. presidents set a tremendous example of honorable statesmanship that President Trump should follow.

Send a textEpisode 426 – Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 7) With Nixon's Help (A)Part 7 explores a pivotal chapter in Bob Dole's rise on the national stage — his growing alliance with Richard Nixon during one of the most turbulent periods in modern American history.As the Nixon administration grappled with the war in Vietnam, Dole emerged as a reliable and disciplined voice defending administration policy on Capitol Hill. This episode examines how Nixon's stewardship of the conflict shaped Washington's political climate and how Dole's loyalty strengthened his standing within the party and at the White House.We also dive into the political firestorm surrounding the Pentagon Papers — the leak that intensified public distrust and sharpened partisan battles in Congress. Listeners will hear how Dole responded in real time to the crisis and what it revealed about his instincts as a political combatant and party loyalist.The episode further explores Dole's connections to key Nixon figures, including Attorney General John Mitchell and senior advisor John Ehrlichman, offering insight into the broader political network surrounding the administration. Through these relationships, we see how Dole's influence grew not just as a senator, but as a trusted ally during moments of national controversy.“With Nixon's Help (A)” captures the intersection of war, scandal, loyalty, and ambition — and shows how Bob Dole's alignment with a powerful president helped accelerate his path toward national leadership. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Xi Van Fleet grew up in China during Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution. She was too young to be a real revolutionary Red Guard, but old enough to observe the astonishing scenes of violence and ideological fervor around her during those terrible years.I sat down with her to discuss her new book, “Made in America: The Hidden History of How the U.S. Enabled Communist China and Created Our Greatest Threat.”She says she felt compelled to write this book to help Americans understand the true nature of communism. Over the past hundred years or so, the United States has made one grave mistake after another because of this major blind spot, she says.In our deep-dive interview, Van Fleet takes me on a tour of China's history starting in the late 19th century and explains how America—over and over again—made decisions that helped the Chinese Communist Party: first to gain influence, then to defeat the Nationalists led by Chiang Kai-shek, and eventually to rescue the CCP from certain collapse in the 1970s.By visiting Beijing and re-opening US-China relations at a time when China's economy was in shambles, President Richard Nixon effectively “saved the CCP from the ruins,” she says.The history of how the United States helped the CCP survive is “hidden history,” as she calls it, one that is not taught in the schools and not discussed publicly: “A lot of people want to hide it. But in order for us to understand, we have to learn this very, very important piece of history that my book is all about.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The American Radicals Podcast covers recent revelations about Richard Nixon, problematic presidential endorsements, housing and food price manipulation, and LGBT content at Netflix. Check us out on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/1u3i91czJlGmjnwCKe3bZi?si=22482bf06e0c44a3 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/opinion/trump-nixon-watergate-radford.html https://financialservices.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=411017 https://freebeacon.com/democrats/democratic-rep-stacey-plaskett-pressed-jeffrey-epstein-to-fund-project-that-would-allow-her-to-completely-outperform-opposition/ https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/when-government-subsidies-stopped-doritos-got-15-cheaper-154356/ https://concernedwomen.org/over-41-of-childrens-shows-on-netflix-contain-lgbtq-content-new-cwa-study-finds/

El perdón no surge de manera espontánea; es una decisión profundamente espiritual. Amar implica enfrentar ofensas, decepciones y heridas. Cuando el perdón se posterga, el amor se estanca y el corazón se endurece. Perdonar no borra lo ocurrido, pero libera el alma. En 1974, tras el escándalo Watergate, el presidente Gerald Ford decidió perdonar públicamente a Richard Nixon. Aquella decisión fue incomprendida por muchos, pero mostró que el perdón tiene un costo real y un poder restaurador. De modo que, perdonar no siempre es aplaudido, pero siempre es sanador. Tal vez guardas heridas que han comenzado a definir tu manera de amar. Llevarlas a Dios es un paso necesario. Perdonar no justifica el daño; rompe su dominio. Por eso, permite que la gracia de Dios sane lo que el recuerdo aún duele. Así que, ama perdonando, porque el amor que libera sana profundamente. La Biblia dice en Colosenses 3:13: “De la manera que Cristo os perdonó, así también hacedlo vosotros”. (RV1960).

Send a textBob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 6) Welcome to the United States SenateWhat was the Senate really like when Bob Dole walked into it in 1968? Part 6 answers that question through the voices of the people who lived it.This episode moves beyond biography and into lived institutional memory, as a remarkable lineup of Senate insiders describe the culture, pace, and power structure of the United States Senate at the height of a turbulent political era. Listeners get a ground-level view of what it meant to be a freshman senator — where seniority ruled, relationships mattered, and influence had to be earned one conversation at a time.We hear from Dole's longtime chief of staff Sheila Burke, along with former senators Bob Packwood, Thad Cochran, Howard Baker, and Daniel Inouye — a bipartisan group offering candid reflections on Dole's early reputation, working style, and rapid rise.A central theme of the episode is Dole's emergence as what colleagues came to call the “Sheriff of the Senate” — a sharp, disciplined defender of Richard Nixon who was never shy about taking on critics of the administration. Through these firsthand accounts, listeners hear how Dole blended loyalty, combativeness, and strategic instincts to carve out a distinct role in one of the world's most powerful legislative bodies.Part 6 is an insider's tour of a bygone Senate era — its personalities, its unwritten rules, and the political battleground where Bob Dole began transforming from a new arrival into a force within the chamber. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about Freya India’s piece “How to Be Human” at The Free Press. They dive into the importance of human experience and the dangers of becoming too robotic. Hugh shares stories about President Nixon's struggles with feeling loved and validated, and how it impacted his presidency. They also discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and how it's replacing human connection and experiences that shape us into well-rounded individuals. The conversation touches on the value of challenges and struggles in developing character and the need for a balance between technology and human interaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WAKE UP, AMERICA! The "Permanent Bureaucracy" didn't start with the current administration—it was born in the shadows of the 1970s. Today, we are blowing the lid off the "Can of Worms" that Richard Nixon warned us about 50 years ago. From the unsealed "Deep State" files to the death of the American paycheck, we are deconstructing the systems of control that want you compliant, broke, and silent. IN THIS EPISODE: THE NIXON REHAB [A2]: James Rosen's bombshell report in the NYT exposes the seven "Classified" pages that stayed buried for half a century. We reveal how the Joint Chiefs of Staff literally robbed Nixon's desk and why the Pentagon—not the Left—was the primary force sabotaging the 37th President. THE DEATH OF THE PAYCHECK [A3]: The WSJ reports that "Big Money" is going to Capital, not Labor. We use the Robert Kiyosaki "Rich Dad" lens to explain why your job is a liability in the age of AI and why Nvidia's 50,000% growth is a warning for the white-collar class. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE BALLOT [B1]: Camellia Peterson joins us to break down the SAVE America Act. Why is the GOP fast-tracking proof of citizenship for voter registration, and why is the "Show-Me" state leading the charge for election integrity? THE MAFIA DON DOCTRINE [B2]: J.D. Tuccille of Reason Magazine is LIVE to discuss Trump's "Tariff Trap." We explore how the President used tactical economic nukes to force India into a $500 billion trade deal and why Europe is finally "huffily" rearming themselves. JOIN THE REVOLUTION:

Send us a textBob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There – Part 5 Getting Into Politics (B): The Senate CampaignIn Part 5, the journey continues as Bob Dole takes his biggest political leap yet — a run for the United States Senate. This episode explores the ambition, strategy, and sheer determination behind a campaign that would elevate him from the House to one of the most powerful chambers in American government.We begin with the political terrain of Kansas — a state where retail politics, personal reputation, and regional loyalties mattered just as much as party labels. Dole's campaign had to balance conservative grassroots energy with the broader appeal needed to win statewide, and listeners will hear how he built that coalition county by county.From there, we follow his transition from candidate to senator: assembling a staff, opening his first Senate office, and stepping into the traditions, hierarchy, and slower pace of the United States Senate. After the fast-moving world of the House, the Senate demanded patience, relationship-building, and a long view of power.This episode also captures a pivotal moment in Dole's rise on the national stage — his introduction to Richard Nixon. Their first encounters offered a glimpse into the Republican Party's emerging leadership and gave Dole an early look at presidential-level politics from the inside.Part 5 is about arrival and adjustment — the shift from ambitious congressman to freshman senator, learning a new institution, building influence, and stepping closer to the center of national power. The apprenticeship continues, but the stage just got much bigger. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Year(s) Discussed: 1866-2026 Delve into the art of crisis management with insights from an expert PR consultant and journalist, Edward Segal. This episode uncovers the leadership strategies of US presidents, including insights on the importance of communication and information gathering for successful crisis managers like Franklin D Roosevelt and John F Kennedy. Our conversation also reveals how historical figures like Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon faced self-inflicted disasters and what modern leaders can learn from presidential triumphs and failures. Listeners will leave this episode understanding how adaptable crisis plans have shaped political history and gain practical tools to build resilience and emerge stronger from life's inevitable challenges. Additional information can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #217 of the Last Call Trivia Podcast kicks off with a round of general knowledge questions. Then, we're calling in for a theme round of “Mr. Telephone Man” Trivia!Round OneThe game begins with a Common Bonds Trivia question about a 2012 movie that shares its name with an Elvis Presley album title.Next, we have an Animals Trivia question that asks the team to name the type of South American cat Salvador Dali had as a pet.The first round concludes with a Movie Link Trivia question that asks the Team to identify the actress given three movies she's been in.Bonus QuestionToday's Bonus Question is a follow-up to the Movie Link Trivia question from the first round.Round TwoWe're dialed in for today's theme round of “Mr. Telephone Man” Trivia!The second round starts with a History Trivia question that asks the Team to name one of the two people on the other end of a famous phone call with President Richard Nixon.Next, we have a Lyrics Trivia question about the ELO song Telephone Line.Round Two concludes with a Companies Trivia question about an affordable cell phone provider.Final QuestionWe've reached the Final Question of the game, and today's category of choice is Cars. Start your engines!For today's Final, the Trivia Team is asked to name four defunct car brands, given a car model each of them produced.Visit lastcalltrivia.com to learn more about hosting your own ultimate Trivia event!

À propos de Jams Of The YearCréé par Raphael Melki et Belkacem Meziane, Jams Of The Year est le podcast des passionnés de funk, soul, rap et R&B. Chaque épisode analyse une année précise à travers avec une sélection soignée de 12 morceaux emblématiques qui illustrent l'évolution des genres. Au-delà de la musique, le podcast propose un regard analytique sur l'industrie musicale et ses artistes.Janvier – The Spinners : Mighty Love. Produit par Thom Bell chez Atlantic , le groupe du Michigan s'impose au sommet de la Philadelphia Soul. Ce n°1 R&B met en lumière le talent du lead vocal Philippé Wynne.Février – Earth, Wind & Fire : Mighty, Mighty. Maurice White réunit la formation culte pour l'album Open Our Eyes. Ce titre, arrangé par Charles Stepney , devient leur premier véritable hit national aux États-Unis.Mars – William DeVaughn : Be Thankful For What You Got. Ce technicien autodidacte signe un classique instantané du R&B à Philadelphie. Ses paroles deviendront une référence majeure pour la culture hip-hop.Avril – The O'Jays : For The Love Of Money. Porté par la ligne de basse révolutionnaire d'Anthony Jackson , ce titre de Gamble & Huff dénonce la cupidité en s'inspirant de textes bibliques.Mai – The Hues Corporation : Rock the Boat. Réinventé sur un rythme rumba reggae , ce morceau initialement boudé par RCA installe définitivement le disco au sommet des charts mondiaux.Juin – Curtis Mayfield : Kung-Fu. Mayfield dépeint la réalité du ghetto avec un arrangement cinématographique magistral de Gil Askey. Le titre mêle orchestration de génie et engagement social.Juillet – Average White Band : Pick Up The Pieces. Ces Écossais passionnés de funk décrochent un n°1 US avec cet instrumental devenu un standard mondial. Le succès est terni par le décès tragique de leur batteur juste avant la consécration.Août – Stevie Wonder : You Haven't Done Nothin'. Une attaque politique contre Richard Nixon, enregistrée avec les Jackson 5 aux chœurs. Le morceau rafle le Grammy de la meilleure prestation vocale R&B.Septembre – Disco Tex And The Sex-O-Lettes : Get Dancin'. L'extravagant Monti Rock III crée une revue cabaret-disco sous l'égide de Bob Crewe. Ce hit humoristique joue un rôle clé dans l'acceptation des artistes queers.Octobre – Gloria Gaynor : Never Can Say Goodbye. En transformant une ballade des Jackson 5 en hymne disco orchestral, Gaynor devient la première diva du genre. L'album innove avec un mixage ininterrompu conçu pour les clubs.Novembre – Shuggie Otis : Inspiration Information. Multi-instrumentiste de génie, il réalise seul cet album avant-gardiste dans son studio personnel. Ce projet culte n'est pas sans rappeler le travail d'un certain Prince.Décembre – The Jackson 5 : I Am Love. Entre ballade et funk progressif, ce titre audacieux marque la fin de leur ère "bubblegum" chez Motown. C'est leur dernier succès majeur avant leur départ pour le label Epic.Aidez-nous en soutenant gratuitement ce podcast !C'est simple :

A flashback conversation with Pierre Robert and one of his absolute favorite artists Graham Nash. The pair discussed meeting for the first time at Live Aid, how Richard Nixon's resignation was "perfectly timed" during a CSNY concert and the heavy metal band's cover song that Graham really wants to hear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

El programa de hoy lo llamamos ESTRELLAS. Comienza Isabel confesando que vive na crisis de estálo. Sí, eso existe. Y que no sabe bien que ponerse. Hoy no va a hablar “de una forma transversal”de Marlene Dietrich, la famosísima leyenda alemana que emigró a los USA. Billy Wilder decía que Marlene era sinónimo de glamour, claro, que no conocía a Isabel Calderón… Aprenderemos cosas como: “es didicil ir de blanco en invierno a no ser que sea un blanco hueso…”. OK. Next. También nos habla del color pantone de la año que es., oh sorpresa, BLANCO.  Repasa su carrera en Alemania y en los EEUU. ‘El ángel azul', ‘Morocco', y otras. Y tambo su estilo: totalmente adelantado a su tiempo radical… PAN-TA-LO-NES. También acuchamos a Isabel definir a la Dietrich como, atentas:  “la Primera Marta Sánchez de la historia…”. Genial figura dentro y fuera de la pantalla. Acompañamos a conocerla.  Lucía nos descubre a “una personaja de la contracultura neoyorquina”, Brigid Berlin. Una de las artistas más importantes en el Nueva York de los años 70.  De familia de recursos: los amigos de su papá eran Hoover o Richard Nixon, con lo que vivió su infancia rodeada de una élite económica y republicana. Su madre le daba, cuando ella tenía 6 años, un dólar por cada kilo que bajara… EJEM.  En los 60 se distancia se su familia y como tenia un trust de estos de los ricos yankees en que le según sus reglas le daban 100.000 dólares si se casaba… pues se casó. Con un señor homosexual. Su familia, oh, otra sorpresa, la repudió. Conoció a Andy Warhol y se pasaba la vida en su estudio. A Warhol le fascinaba su capacidad de mezclar lo público y lo privado. Colaboraron mucho tiempo. Performances, drogas y creación, mucha creación, incluyendo CHELSEA GIRLS, una de la películas experimentales más flipantes de todos los tiempos.  Conoce la historia de esta mujer que documentó como nadie el Nueva York de los 60 y 70.  _____________________________________________ Este programa y todo lo demás es posible gracias a personas como tú. Accede a todos los programas íntegros y a contenido extra en nuestro Patreon: https://patreon.com/deformesemanal Y ven a vernos a los teatros: https://linktr.ee/deformesemanalidealtotal Gracias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textFebruary 2026 on the Wallace Podcast Network — One Month. Three Podcasts. A Shared Journey Through History.This February, all three shows across the Wallace Podcast Network come together for a powerful month of storytelling that connects world history with hometown legacy.On Grand Strand Politics, we revisit our acclaimed January 2024 special series, “Robert Hirsch: Our Mayor.” This special rebroadcast honors Mayor Robert Hirsch — a World War II pilot who flew soldiers over enemy lines before returning home to help guide Myrtle Beach through a defining era of growth and change. It's a story of courage in war and leadership in peace, right here on the Grand Strand.And there's even more exciting news tied to this story — a brand-new book about Mayor Hirsch's remarkable life, The Blonde Bombshell by Colonel Daniel Hunter Wilson, is available now on Amazon. The book dives deeper into the wartime heroism and civic leadership that made Hirsch such an unforgettable figure in local history.Meanwhile, Randal Wallace Presents: “Bob Dole – The Life That Brought Him There” and The Richard Nixon Experience will simulcast episodes exploring two of the most consequential political relationships of the 20th century: the partnership between Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon… and later, the bond between Nixon and Bob Dole.Across these episodes, listeners will travel from the battlefields of World War II to the shifting political landscape of the late 1960s and early 1970s — discovering how shared wartime experiences shaped a generation of American leadership, both on the national stage and in communities like Myrtle Beach.It's a month of intertwined stories — of service, sacrifice, ambition, and legacy — told across three distinct shows with one shared historical thread.We invite you to tune in all February long to all three podcasts across the Wallace Podcast Network for a unique, connected listening experience that brings history to life from the global stage to the local shoreline.Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Todos los hombres del presidente. El gran clásico cumple 50 En 1976 Estados Unidos estaba de mal humor en lo político y en lo social. Era muy poco probable que una película como Todos los hombres del presidente llamara la atención. La cinta, escrita por William Goldman, dirigida por Alan Pakula y protagonizada por Robert Redford y Dustin Hoffman, recreaba la investigación periodística que desenmascaró el hoy famoso caso Watergate, una historia de espionaje y corrupción que obligó al nada inocente Richard Nixon a renunciar a la presidencia de los Estados Unidos en 1974. Con las cosas como estaban, la película era una apuesta arriesgada. Sin embargo, tras su estreno en la primavera de ese año, crítica y público se volcaron a favor de la cinta y hoy, cincuenta años después, tenemos un clásico gigantesco tanto del cine policiaco cono del que se vincula al trabajo periodístico, un drama político tanto como una clase magistral de cinematografía de alto calibre. Vamos a celebrar el 50 aniversario de la película con la participación de Axel Muñoz Barba: director, sonidista, amante del buen cine y amigo de Cinegarage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textDwight Eisenhower: The Inspiration (A)What kind of leader shapes a young soldier's idea of courage, duty, and sacrifice—and then stays with him for a lifetime?In this powerful second chapter of our Bob Dole series, we turn to the man who became Dole's lifelong hero: Dwight D. Eisenhower.Long before Bob Dole entered politics, he was a wounded young officer watching the world being remade by war. And at the center of that war stood Eisenhower—the Supreme Allied Commander who carried the weight of history on his shoulders as he ordered the D-Day invasion that would determine the fate of Europe and the free world.In this episode, we explore why Eisenhower became Dole's model of leadership and character, beginning with a sweeping look at D-Day, the Allied victory, and the burden Eisenhower carried in sending thousands of young men into battle. We trace Eisenhower's rise from soldier to president, his extraordinary list of accomplishments, and his complex partnership with Richard Nixon, a relationship that would shape American politics for decades.We also examine Bob Dole's deeply personal connection to Eisenhower's legacy, including his leadership in the long effort to build the Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C.—now a permanent tribute to the man who inspired him.And as Eisenhower led the greatest military operation in history, Bob Dole was fighting his own war. We follow Dole into Operation Grapeshot, his arrival in Italy, and the brutal reality that would soon change his life forever.The episode closes with Eisenhower's own haunting reflections on the true price of war—words that echo through Bob Dole's story and the lives of all who served.This is the first of two episodes exploring Dwight Eisenhower's towering career and the enduring influence he had on Bob Dole—soldier, senator, and statesman.A story of leadership under fire. A story of heroism, humility, and history. And the story of the man who inspired Bob Dole to believe that service was worth the cost. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Shaun vs. Chris Cuomo PLUS, Shaun asks The Heritage Foundation's Zack Smith if there is ever any justice in corrupt areas. John O'Connor, author of Postgate: How the Washington Post Betrayed Deep Throat, Covered Up Watergate, and Began Today's Partisan Advocacy Journey, discusses with Shaun how the CIA has been undermining presidents since Richard Nixon. And our National Anthem: sung by Lee Greenwood!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This Day in Legal History: Nixon Aides ConvictedOn January 21, 1975, three of Richard Nixon's closest aides—H.R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, and former Attorney General John Mitchell—were convicted for their roles in the Watergate cover-up. The charges? Conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury. These convictions weren't just about punishing political wrongdoing; they were the direct legal aftermath of the Supreme Court's ruling in United States v. Nixon six months earlier. That decision famously held that executive privilege—long seen as a near-impenetrable shield—does not extend to cover-ups and criminal conduct. The message was as clear as it was historic: even the most powerful figures in government are not beyond the reach of the law.The Watergate trials became a masterclass in the tension between power and accountability. These weren't fringe operatives—they were the President's top men, brought down not by partisan maneuvering but by due process. In convicting them, the courts affirmed a fundamental principle: constitutional protections are not carte blanche for corruption. That principle has since been tested repeatedly, often invoked but rarely with the same clarity.While Nixon himself was pardoned by Gerald Ford, his aides faced real legal consequences. And in doing so, they served as a sobering example of what happens when loyalty to power eclipses loyalty to the law.On January 24, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a high-stakes case involving President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook—an unprecedented move that could reshape the legal boundaries of central bank independence. Trump is challenging a lower court ruling that barred him from removing Cook while her legal challenge continues. At issue is whether a president can dismiss a Fed governor without due process, despite the Federal Reserve Act's “for cause” removal standard, which lacks clear definition.Cook, the first Black woman appointed to the Fed's board (by President Biden in 2022), argues Trump's push is politically motivated, tied to disagreements over monetary policy. Trump cited past mortgage fraud allegations—which Cook denies—as grounds for her removal, but a district court found those likely insufficient and in violation of her Fifth Amendment rights. The D.C. Circuit declined to stay that ruling.The case has major implications: no president has ever tried to fire a Fed governor, and the Court's decision could determine how insulated the central bank remains from political interference. It also arrives amid broader questions about the scope of presidential control over independent agencies—and a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which many see as part of the same pressure campaign.By way of brief background, a Federal Reserve governor is a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the central banking authority of the United States. The Board is composed of seven governors, each appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate to serve staggered 14-year terms. These governors play a critical role in shaping U.S. monetary policy, overseeing the operations of the Federal Reserve Banks, and regulating certain financial institutions. Their primary responsibilities include setting the discount rate, influencing the federal funds rate (the interest rate banks charge each other for overnight loans), and voting on key decisions made by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)—the body that manages the nation's money supply and interest rate targets.Importantly, Fed governors are designed to be insulated from political pressure to preserve the central bank's independence. That's why they can only be removed by the president “for cause”—a vague legal standard that has rarely, if ever, been tested. This structural independence is meant to prevent short-term political interests from influencing decisions that have long-term economic consequences, such as controlling inflation, stabilizing employment, or responding to financial crises. While their work often operates behind the scenes, the policies they help shape impact virtually every corner of the U.S. economy—from mortgage rates to job growth to the value of the dollar.US Supreme Court considers Trump's bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook | ReutersA court-appointed special master has recommended that women suing Johnson & Johnson over claims its talc-based products caused ovarian cancer should be allowed to present expert testimony supporting that link in upcoming trials. Retired Judge Freda Wolfson found that the plaintiffs' experts used reliable methods and cited statistically significant studies connecting genital talc use to ovarian cancer. The recommendation—part of a sprawling litigation involving over 67,500 cases—moves the lawsuits closer to federal trial, possibly later this year.Wolfson also allowed J&J's experts to present rebuttal testimony, but excluded certain plaintiff theories, such as talc migration via inhalation or links to fragrance chemicals and heavy metals. J&J criticized the ruling and plans to challenge it, arguing that the scientific evidence wasn't rigorously vetted.The litigation has dragged on for years, complicated by failed bankruptcy attempts by J&J to shield itself from liability. While the company denies its talc contains asbestos or causes cancer, prior jury verdicts have yielded multi-billion-dollar awards for plaintiffs, though some have been overturned. The case could become a major bellwether for corporate liability and the legal standard for expert scientific evidence in mass torts.Experts can testify about suspected J&J talc products' cancer link, special master recommends | ReutersLindsey Halligan, a Trump-aligned prosecutor and former personal attorney to the president, is leaving her post at the U.S. Justice Department after a federal judge sharply rebuked her for continuing to act as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia beyond her legally allowed interim term. Appointed without Senate confirmation, Halligan's authority expired after 120 days, yet she continued using the title—prompting Judge David Novak to call her conduct a “charade” and warn of potential disciplinary action.Halligan had led politically charged investigations targeting Trump adversaries like former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, though those cases were dismissed due to questions over her legitimacy. The Justice Department is appealing those rulings, but the controversy has sparked internal tension, with Novak criticizing the DOJ's recent filings as inflammatory and unprofessional.Her departure follows Senate Democrats' refusal to advance her formal nomination, citing the “blue slip” tradition that allows home-state senators to block nominees. Attorney General Pam Bondi blamed Democrats for obstructing Halligan's tenure, while Trump allies hinted at retaliation if the court names a replacement. The episode underscores ongoing friction between the judiciary, the Justice Department, and Trump's efforts to assert political control over federal prosecutions.After judge's rebuke, Trump ally Halligan to leave US Justice Department | ReutersA Massachusetts judge has ruled that Kalshi, a New York-based prediction market platform, cannot offer sports betting services in the state without a proper gambling license. The decision comes after Attorney General Andrea Campbell sued Kalshi, arguing that it was illegally offering unlicensed sports wagers to residents, including users as young as 18. Judge Christopher Barry-Smith agreed, stating that state oversight of sports betting protects public health and financial interests.Kalshi, which allows users to bet on outcomes of events like sports, politics, and the economy, claimed that its operations fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), due to its status as a registered contract market. The judge rejected that argument, ruling that federal oversight of financial instruments does not override state authority to regulate gambling.Kalshi plans to appeal the injunction, which could be finalized following a hearing. This marks the first court-ordered halt of Kalshi's operations in a state, though it faces similar legal challenges elsewhere. The case underscores growing friction between emerging event-based financial markets and traditional gambling laws.Kalshi cannot operate sports-prediction market in Massachusetts, judge rules | Reuters 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

"Meet the first viral preacher, Billy Graham. You've never seen the evangelist like this before with a full biography documentary exploring the man known as America's Pastor, brought to life through archival footage, historical context, graphic design, and stunning 4K Ultra HD visuals.This full story follows Billy Graham's journey from humble beginnings to global evangelist, examining his faith, gospel message, and influence on American history. Discover his close relationships with U.S. presidents and world leaders including Winston Churchill, Truman, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, George Bush, and Bill Clinton, and how his ministry shaped a nation.Presented by Christian YouTuber Joe Kirby from Off The Kirb Ministries.#billygraham #biography #Christianmotivation

Actor Ron Livingston (Office Space, Loudermilk) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2016 Liza Johnson film, Elvis & Nixon, starring Michael Shannon and Alex Pettyfer. Kevin Spacey plays President Richard Nixon. Yeeps. For the rest of this conversation, go to ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/secondincommand⁠⁠⁠ and become a patron! Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: ⁠secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Actor Ron Livingston (Office Space, Loudermilk) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2016 Liza Johnson film, Elvis & Nixon, starring Michael Shannon and Alex Pettyfer. Kevin Spacey plays President Richard Nixon. Yeeps. For the rest of this conversation, go to ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/secondincommand⁠⁠⁠ and become a patron! Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: ⁠secondincommandatc@gmail.com

For over 200 years, American presidents have repeatedly justified intervention as 'protection' - from the Monroe Doctrine of the 1820s, Teddy Roosevelt at the turn of the 20th century, to Richard Nixon and George H.W. Bush during the Cold War. America has a long history of using formal, informal, military and economic power to influence and exert control in its neighbouring countries and beyond. Dan is joined by Professor Daniel Immerwahr, historian and author of How to Hide an Empire: The Greater United States, to explore the ways in which America has exerted control and shaped the political landscape in the western hemisphere for two centuries. They examine the parallels with historic interventions like the 1954 coup in Guatemala and the 1989 invasion of Panama. Produced by Mariana Des Forges, edited by Dougal Patmore.Dan Snow's History Hit is now available on YouTube! Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/@DSHHPodcastYou can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.Sign 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NIXON'S SABOTAGE AND HAMBURGER HILL Colleague Geoffrey Wawro. Richard Nixon won the 1968 election by using Henry Kissinger to secretly sabotage LBJ's peace talks, eventually accepting the same terms in 1973 after four more years of bloodshed. Once in power, Nixon's continuation of "search and destroy" tactics led to the Battle of Hamburger Hill in 1969, where troops captured a meaningless objective only to abandon it, sparking congressional and public outrage. This backlash forced Nixon to abandon coercive ground tactics and pivot toward "Vietnamization," as the American public would no longer tolerate high casualties for insignificant terrain. NUMBER 13

The "Madman Theory" was Richard Nixon's foreign policy strategy during the Vietnam War era, where he deliberately cultivated an image of being unpredictable and irrational—hinting he might escalate to nuclear extremes—to intimidate adversaries like North Vietnam and the Soviet Union into concessions. Nixon instructed aides like Henry Kissinger to spread rumors that he was volatile enough to "go crazy" and use drastic measures, hoping fear of his supposed madness would deter aggression and force negotiations without actual escalation. Nixon's Madman Theory was relatively ineffective in coercing North Vietnam because Hanoi correctly gambled that the U.S. would not use nuclear force against a non-nuclear state—like North Vietnam—due to the massive domestic and international backlash, the high risk of Soviet/Chinese escalation, and the global nuclear taboo. But what if Nixon had used it against an actual nuclear power? That could have happened if history had only played out a little differently. JFK won his presidential election in 1960 against Nixon by a few thousand votes in key counties, and many suspected voter fraud. What if Nixon had won? And what if he used the Madman Doctrine against the Soviets in the Cuban Missile Crisis? In today’s episode, were’ joined by Harvy Simon, who wrote a book of alternate history called “The Madman Theory” that imagines exactly that scenario. The book focuses on how President Nixon handles the Cuban Missile Crisis. True to the "Madman" strategy, Nixon maneuvers the U.S., the Soviet Union, and the world to the brink of nuclear war, believing his reputation for unpredictability will force Nikita Khrushchev to back down. We explore the dangers of deliberately appearing irrational and unstable to an adversary—especially in the nuclear age—significantly increases the risk of miscalculation, accidental escalation, or the adversary failing to understand the bluff, thereby triggering an actual catastrophic conflict. Harvey Simon --- I’m the author of The Madman Theory, which posits that Richard Nixon won the 1960 election against Kennedy. In particular, it focuses on the Cuban missile crisis, and what would have happened differently with Nixon as president.My book is being reissued with a newly added foreword examining how Nixon’s madman theory has been taken up by President Trump.If you'd be interested in a show about what would likely have happened during the Cuban Missile Crisis if Kennedy hadn't won--some scholars doubt the outcome was legitimate--I'd be happy to talk with you about my analysis, and, more generally, how counterfactuals can improve our understanding of history.I'm a former national security analyst with Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and have also worked as a journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FERGUSON'S ANALYSIS, THE EMPEROR SYSTEM, AND AUGUSTAN AUTHORITY Colleagues Gaius and Germanicus, Friends of History Debating Society, Londinium, 91 AD. The speakers critique historian Niall Ferguson's recent characterization of Donald Trump as a composite of Andrew Jackson, William McKinley, P.T. Barnum, and Richard Nixon. Germanicus dismisses Ferguson's analysis as a cynical attempt to force a conventional republican narrative onto what is actually a systemic shift toward an "emperor system." He argues that the Americanpublic has embraced this imperial transition due to the "ruin" and dysfunction of the traditional republic caused by a corrupt elite. While Ferguson attempts to minimize Trump's significance by linking him to past politicians like the "salesman" Barnum or the "aristocratic" Jackson, Germanicus asserts that the "gold leaf" aesthetic of the Trump era correctly signals a return to Augustan authority. The conversation concludes by contrasting the necessary "dignitas" of future American emperors with the degradation of the office under Bill Clinton, whom Germanicus describes as ethically "worse than Tiberius" due to his association with the Epstein scandal. They finish by reflecting on the resilience of the Byzantine emperors, such as Basil II, who successfully maintained imperial continuity for centuries through strong leadership. NUMBER 3