Podcasts about Thomas Nast

Third Term Panic became one of Thomas Nast's most influential works, securing the elephant's place in American political iconography and was later adopted by the Republican Party ...

Did you know cartoonists were on Nixon's enemies list? Or that LBJ prevented a cartoonist from getting a medal when he made a cartoon against the Vietnam War? Today we talk about the history of editorial cartoons and political satire, from "Join or Die" to the Obama fist bump, from Thomas Nast to Jimmy Kimmel. Our guide is New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro, author of And to Think We Started as a Book Club.To see the illustrations we discuss in the episode, click here.   CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Von der pfälzischen Provinz nach New York: Thomas Nast (geboren am 26. oder 27.9.1840) wird in den USA zum wichtigsten Zeichner des Landes - geliebt von Präsident Lincoln und bis heute bekannt als Zeichner des Santa Claus. Von Claudia Friedrich.

(2024) National corned beef hash day. Entertainment from 2015. Warren Commision gave its final report, 1st blues song ever recorded, E=mc2 released. Todays birthdays - Samuel Adams, Thomas Nast, Wilford Brimley, Randy Bachman, Meatloaf, Shaun Cassidy, Stephen Jenkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brad Arnold, Lil Wayne, Avril Lavigne. Hugh Hefner died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard     http://defleppard.com/Corned beef hash - Yungg CheffCan't feel my face - The WeekndStrip it down - Luke BryanMemphis blues - WC hardyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Aint seen nothin yet - BTOTwo outta three aint bad - MeatloafDa do ron ron - Shaun CassidySemi-charmed life - Third Eye BlindKryptonite - 3 Doors DownGo DJ - Lil Waynesk8ter boi - Avril LavigneExit - It's not love - Dokken      http://dokken.net/History & Factoids webpage

In this episode we stroll down the corridors of power in high heels, paint the White House pink and take up residence in the OVARY Office. We' tell the story of women attempting to enter the White House via the Electoral College and the trouble that brings.We've got special guest star appearances from the likes of Harpers Weekly, Thomas Nast, Victoria Woodhull, Marx and Engel's, Demosthenes, Fredrick Douglass, President Grant, The Equal Rights Party, Anthony Comstock, United States Postal Inspector, Union Army, Civil War, Confederates, The Comstock Act of 1873, Mifepristone, US Mail, Donald Trump, Project 2025, Bernie Sanders, Democrats, Hillary Clinton, North Carolina, Public Policy Polling, Republicans, Obama, Rapture, Americans, Floridians, Ted Cruz, Zodiac Killer, Up Front in the Prophetic Radio Show, Allen Fodsick, Francine Fodsick, Pokémon, Michelle Obama, J.K. Rowling, Alex Jones, Nancy Pelosi, John McCain, January 6th, Capitol Building, Mike Pence, MAGA, Republican Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson, Martin Luther King,  #666 #SketchComedy #Sketch #Comedy #Sketch Comedy #Atheist #Science #History #Atheism #Antitheist #ConspiracyTheory #Conspiracy #Conspiracies #Sceptical #Scepticism #Mythology #Religion #Devil #Satan #Satanism #Satanist #Skeptic #Debunk #Illuminati #Podcast #funny #sketch #skit #comedy #comedyshow #comedyskits #HeavyMetal #weird #leftist #SatanIsMySuperhero  

The besties are here! We talk about the history of Santa and take a quiz.The OriginsSanta's story starts with St. Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop from Myra (modern-day Turkey). Known for his generosity to children and the poor, St. Nicholas inspired legends that were passed down through generations.From St. Nicholas to Sinterklaas to SantaThe Dutch brought their version of St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, to America, where the name morphed into Santa Claus. By the 1800s, Santa began evolving into the figure we recognize today.Modern Santa Takes ShapeIn 1822, Clement Clarke Moore's poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (also called "The Night Before Christmas") gave Santa his jolly personality, sleigh, and reindeer.In 1881, political cartoonist Thomas Nast refined Santa's look with the red suit, white beard, and round belly.Santa in Pop CultureThe 1930s Coca-Cola campaigns brought us the cheerful, plump Santa we know today, thanks to illustrator Haddon Sundblom.Features like his North Pole home, magical sleigh, and toy workshop became staples in Christmas traditions.The Magic of BeliefMany children believe in Santa until around ages 6 to 9, when they start questioning the logistics of his journey.Even so, adults keep the tradition alive, spreading the festive spirit to younger generations.Santa's legend has become a global phenomenon, blending history, myth, and marketing into a magical figure who continues to inspire joy each holiday season.All the Clopen links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffectAll material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen Effect

Unlocked for this week: Historian Dael Norwood joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about a Thomas Nast's 1869 "Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner" comic and what it means about for what America could have been and then what it actually became.Show Notes:Rob's thread on the homeless sweepRichard White EpisodeThe racist Thanksgiving cartoonFreedom and Slavery at Delaware College: A Student Research Symposium

Historian Dael Norwood joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about a Thomas Nast's 1869 "Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner" comic and what it means about for what America could have been and then what it actually became.See the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/TheHighlandsBunker

Rerun: Why are the Republican Party represented by an elephant, and the Democrats (unofficially) by a donkey? The answer lies in the work of revered political cartoonist Thomas Nast, whose picture ‘Third Term Panic' was published in Harper's Weekly on 7th November, 1874 - the day before the mid-terms. His Aesop-style symbolism is rather tricky for modern readers to untangle, but the satiric thrust of this particular cartoon related to news that President Ulysses S. Grant was considering running for an unprecedented third term in office.  In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why 19th century political cartoonists were so influential;   consider whether Nast's view of the Irish corresponded with his more enlightened views on African-Americans; and reveal how Andrew Jackson reclaimed his portrayal as a ‘jackass' and turned it into a political positive…  Further Reading: • ‘Thomas Nast: The Father of Modern Political Cartoons by Fiona Deans Halloran' (University of North Carolina Press, 2012): https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Thomas_Nast/HlX6kAxzyRYC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=thomas+nast+elephant&printsec=frontcover • ‘Why are an elephant and a donkey the Republican and Democratic party symbols?' (The Sun, 2020): https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12977208/elephant-republican-donkey-democratic-party-symbols-elections/ • ‘Elephant or Donkey? How Animals Became U.S. Political Symbols' (National Geographic, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5MmEfkli9o ‘Why am I hearing a rerun?' Each Thursday and Friday we repeat stories from our archive of 800+ episodes, so we can maintain the quality of our independent podcast and bring you fresh, free content every Monday-Wednesday…  … But

National corned beef hash day. Entertainment from 2015. Warren Commision gave its final report, 1st blues song ever recorded, E=mc2 released. Todays birthdays - Samuel Adams, Thomas Nast, Wilford Brimley, Randy Bachman, Meatloaf, Shaun Cassidy, Stephen Jenkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brad Arnold, Lil Wayne, Avril Lavigne. Hugh Hefner died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard     http://defleppard.com/Corned beef hash - Yungg CheffCan't feel my face - The WeekndStrip it down - Luke BryanMemphis blues - WC hardyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Aint seen nothin yet - BTOTwo outta three aint bad - MeatloafDa do ron ron - Shaun CassidySemi-charmed life - Third Eye BlindKryptonite - 3 Doors DownGo DJ - Lil Waynesk8ter boi - Avril LavigneExit - It's not love - Dokken      http://dokken.net/

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1198, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Poetic Animals 1: These animals "couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again". the king's horses and king's men. 2: When asked "Is there balm in Gilead?", this bird replied in the negative. the raven. 3: Thomas Gray wrote an "Ode on the Death of" 1 of these pets, "drowned in a tub of goldfishes". "a Favourite Cat". 4: In William Blake's poem, it was "burning bright in the forests of the night". Tyger Tyger. 5: By the end of "The Walrus and the Carpenter", the title gluttons have eaten every 1 of these. oysters. Round 2. Category: 2011 News 1: He fell out of the top 50 world golf rankings for the first time since 1996. Tiger Woods. 2: Acting under Chapter VII of their charter, the U.N. voted to institute one of these over Libya, grounding Qaddafi's aircraft. a no-fly zone. 3: Starting Sept. 17, part of Lower Manhattan was occupied 24/7 by the protest group "Occupy" this. Wall Street. 4: This homeless man from Ohio stepped into the batter's box of fame thanks to his golden voice. Ted Williams. 5: Democratic state senators fled this state to stall Gov. Walker's union-busting budget bill. Wisconsin. Round 3. Category: Ben And Jerry'S Flavors 1: There are almond cookies in the flavor called "Mission to" this confection. Marzipan. 2: This fan-suggested flavor is the first named for a rock legend. Cherry Garcia. 3: The U.K. was treated to "Bohemian Raspberry", a flavor in honor of this band. Queen. 4: In a Ben and Jerry's flavor, this candy bar comes between "Coffee" and "Crunch". Heath. 5: It's the rhyming name of the flavor that includes fudge-covered peanut butter-filled pretzels. Chubby Hubby. Round 4. Category: Famous Amos'S 1: John Amos got an Emmy nomination for playing this character as an adult in. Kunta Kinte. 2: Living to age 102, pioneer coach Amos Alonzo Stagg was acclaimed as this sport's "Grand Old Man". football. 3: Before he became "Famous" for cookies, Wally Amos was 1 of these with William Morris. an agent. 4: This comedian of Lebanese descent, aka Amos Jacobs, was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal for humanitarianism. Danny Thomas. 5: On "The Real McCoys", he was Grandpappy Amos "Head of the clan, he roars like a lion, but he's gentle as a lamb". Walter Brennan. Round 5. Category: A Clash Of Symbols 1: The eagle on the one-dollar bill grasps in its talons these seemingly antithetical items. arrows and an olive branch. 2: In 2013 France's Communist party said adieu to this pair of symbols, saying "It isn't so relevant to a new generation". the hammer and sickle. 3: In the NFL, both the Raiders and the Buccaneers have these weapons clashing on their logos. swords. 4: In an 1874 cartoon Thomas Nast drew this creature scaring other animals, including an elephant. a donkey. 5: The shield of Mars and the mirror of Venus are symbols for these, often known to clash. men and women. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Rising from humble beginnings, Thomas Nast soon became something very much like the conscience of America. His illustrated takedowns of corruption spoke directly to people who were often illiterate, reaching the common man. While Nast could be undoubtedly difficult to work with, he also had a strong (if imperfect) moral code. In the second part of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max dive into Nast's personal quest to oust the corrupt Boss Tweed, as well as the legendary cartoonist's late-life career switch: diplomacy in Ecuador.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tons of people have a soft spot for their favorite cartoon or comic strip -- yet few have attained the social status of the legendary artist Thomas Nast, the caricaturist often referred to as the "Father of the American Cartoon." In the first part of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore Nast's early childhood, the beginnings of his career, and the path that led him to become, in a very real way, the conscience of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Irish have been a race of people that have known their share of suffering.  Millions died during the An Gorta Mor, The Great Hunger or better known as the Potato Famine.  The uprising of 1916 resulted in the partition of Ireland, a bloody civil war and untold dead.  English politics and the result of having an island next to a world power ended up with Ireland oppressed and made to seem by their rulers, less than human.  That sentiment was brought to the United States and pushed by such people as Thomas Nast, who gave us the wholesome image of Santa Claus, but with the same pen also gave us African-Americans and Irish the shared image of subhuman apes. Enter Albert Balfour, who felt his suggestion to partition Ireland could work in other parts of the world.  Thus Palestine, taken by the British after WWI was thought to be partitioned to create "a Jewish Ulster" and so keep the hostile Arabs at bay.   The Jewish state came to fruition with the post WWII creation of Israel in 1948.  The idea of two states, one Israeli and the other Palestinian has been the holy grail of peace lovers ever since.   The recent events in Israel and Palestine, horrific and tragic, only serve to make it plainer to those who have been victims themselves of the utter uselessness that violence and pain will never give either side any satisfaction, let alone peace. Support the showWe are always grateful to have you listening to STRUNG OUT. Here are some important links:SUPPORT THE SHOW:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MartyfineaKMARTIN'S WEBSITE:http://www.MARTINMcCORMACK.COM (note---you can get my weekly bulletin when you sign up on the list!)MARTIN'S MUSIC: Music | Martin Laurence McCormack (bandcamp.com)Martin McCormack | SpotifyMARTIN'S YOUTUBE CHANNELMartin McCormack - YouTubeFACEBOOKFacebook...

In the bustling streets of 19th-century New York, amid the ink-stained presses and frenetic energy of the newsroom, Thomas Nast, a German-born American artist, rose from humble beginnings to become the preeminent political cartoonist of his time. However, it was his whimsical and heartwarming illustrations of Santa Claus that would cement his legacy as the Father of the Modern Santa. Check out my other podcasts  Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each Christmas, millions of children around the world eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus, the jolly old man in the bright red suit who carries a sack full of presents for all the good boys and girls. However, the iconic representation of Santa Claus is a relatively modern invention that largely originated with the well-known poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” more commonly known as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” written in 1823, as well as a famous illustration by cartoonist Thomas Nast, inspired by that poem, from 1863. But the story of Santa Claus is far from the only Christmas legend told around the world to this day. In fact, there are countless folktales about Christmas that star other figures entirely, particularly in Europe, and many of them have origins that predate not only Santa Claus, but the spread of Christianity itself. In fact, many of these tales were born of pagan customs that were later adapted to fall in line with Christian values. https://allthatsinteresting.com/christmas-legends credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits History Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was passt besser als der Weihnachtsmann und ein kaltes Glas Coca-Cola? In unserer von der Werbung beeinflussten Wahrnehmung wahrscheinlich nicht viel. Das Gerücht, dass die Coca Cola Company den Weihnachtsmann erfunden hätte, hält sich daher hartnäckig. Schließlich trägt Santa Claus doch auch die Farben des Konzerns! In dieser weihnachtlichen Spezial-Episode schauen wir uns etwas genauer an, wie der Weihnachtsmann entstanden ist und springen etwas durch die Zeit vom 4. Jahrhundert n. Chr. bis in die 1960er Jahre. Kontakt und Blog:Wenn du mir Feedback oder einen Themenvorschlag zukommen lassen möchtest, schreib mir am besten eine Mail (marketinggeschichten@gmail.com) oder schreib mir hier. Falls du lieber eine Kurzfassung lesen möchtest, besuch mich doch mal auf meinem Blog. Hier bekommst du zu jeder Folge einen kurzen Abriss und (falls vorhanden) Bildmaterial. Links Michael Bublé: “Twas the night before christmas” vermutlich von Clement Clarke Moore: shorturl.at/eklK6Too many tabs - der Podcast in der ARD Audiothek: “krampus-angst/x-mas bei den osbournes”: shorturl.at/jOU07 Zeichnung vom Weihnachtsmann von Thomas Nast: shorturl.at/jkw47 (Extra) Google Santa Tracker: santatracker.google.comQuellen (online, Auswahl)Süddeutsche Zeitung: shorturl.at/hlvO1 Stern: shorturl.at/hLN06 katholish.de: shorturl.at/bdpy4 NDR: shorturl.at/ikvY1 ; shorturl.at/oDJNS Spiegel: shorturl.at/oFJOQ Coca-Cola Company: shorturl.at/joT19 Stuttgarter Zeitung: shorturl.at/jpHZ7 White Rock Beverages: shorturl.at/bsDEN Sounds Santa Claus Merry Christmas Ho-ho-ho/ pixabayThe Bells of Santa Claus/ pixabayMusik AudioJungle/audiojungle.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 94 of the official podcast of Your Unofficial Boys. Every week we review beers, talk sports and discuss funny current events. Please like and Subscribe! Episode Guide: Beers of the Week: EggNog Shake by Westbrook Brewing (Mt. Pleasant, SC) - Rating: 3.50 Cranberry Crumble by Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Co (Concord, NC) - Rating: 4.00 Facts of the Week: People have been sending Christmas cards since 1843. In 1843, the custom of sending Christmas cards began. At the time, Sir Henry Cole worked as a senior civil servant and had helped set up what would become the Post Office, and he wanted to try and encourage it to be used by ordinary people. The biggest Christmas gift ever was sent in 1865. In 1865, Edouard de Laboulaye proposed a gift from France to the United States to commemorate their commitment to democracy and honor the late president Abraham Lincoln. The Statue of Liberty was officially dedicated in 1886 and has since become an iconic symbol of the United States! Jingle Bells was the first Christmas song in space. In 1965, it became the first song to be played in space. That's right, not just the first Christmas song...but the first song ever! During the Gemini 6A space flight, it was broadcast as a prank from the astronauts to those down below. Santa wasn't always dressed in red. The common myth is that Santa Claus was green before Coca-Cola used their colors, red, for their marketing campaigns in the early 1900s. Whilst this is true to an extent, Santa was shown in red as early as the 1870s by the American cartoonist Thomas Nast. The modern-day depiction of Santa, with his reddened cheeks and large stomach, his little glasses, and a beaming smile, is what we can genuinely thank Coca-Cola for. We can't imagine a Santa that isn't red! Spiders are a traditional Eastern European Christmas decoration. In many Eastern European countries, particularly in Ukraine, finding a spider or a spider's web in your Christmas tree is a symbol of good luck! That's because these countries have the legend of the Christmas spider, which tells that a poor widow lived in a small hut with her children. They found a pinecone in summer and cared for it diligently until it became a pretty tree! This Week in History: Another Christmas Story Unofficial News Police in Florida say they arrested an 11-year-old who reported a fake school shooting because he 'wanted to go home early'. Men who stole items from Kohl's asked for lesser charges since items were ‘on sale'. AI makes non-invasive mind-reading possible by turning thoughts into text. Tourist busted smuggling otters, prairie dog through airport Unofficial Fanzone: Fantasy Football Playoffs NFL Week 15 Match-Ups. Big MLB Free Agents NHL Standings. NBA Standings. Unofficial Thoughts: Are you Ready for Christmas? We are proud to announce that Your Unofficial Boys has become Ambassadors for the ShankItGolf brand. Please use the following link and use promo code: “YourUnofficalBoys” to receive 15% off any purchases. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shankitgolf.com/?ref=yourunofficialboys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please go follow us on our social media and subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast. Also check out our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yourunofficialboys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/your-unofficial-boys/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/your-unofficial-boys/support

Santa Claus History, Special Episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show. Introducing you to another one of my podcasts, it is called the Knowledge: Things You Should Know Podcast. If you are looking for any information about if Santa Claus is real or not, you are in the wrong place. We definitely will not be covering that, instead we will be learning about the history of Santa Claus. Santa Claus, alternatively recognized as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle, boasts a rich and intricate history interwoven with Christmas traditions. While contemporary perceptions depict him as the jolly, red-clad bearer of gifts for well-behaved children on Christmas Eve, his origins trace back to the 3rd century. Saint Nicholas, revered for his generosity, initially gained recognition as the patron saint of children. This exploration delves into the evolution of Santa Claus, spanning from his ancient roots to the ubiquitous presence of mall Santas, with a focus on the influential roles played by two New Yorkers, Clement Clark Moore and Thomas Nast, in shaping the enduring image eagerly anticipated by millions of children each Christmas Eve. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Be sure to check out our website.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tweed's corrupt practices were exposed by investigative journalists such as those at The New York Times and he was regularly attacked by Thomas Nast, the political cartoonist for Harper's Weekly whose cartoons helped to identify Tweed in ...

National corned beef hash day. entertainment from 1973. Warren Commision gave its final report, 1st blues song ever recorded, E=mc2 released. Todays birthdays - Samuel Adams, Thomas Nast, Wilford Brimley, Randy Bachman, Meatloaf, Shaun Cassidy, Stephen Jenkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brad Arnold, Lil Wayne, Avril Lavigne. Hugh Hefner died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Corned beef hash - Yungg CheffLets get it on - Marvin GayeBlood red & goin down - Tanya TuckerMemphis blues - WC hardyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Aint seen nothin yet - BTOTwo outta three aint bad - MeatloafDa do ron ron - Shaun CassidySemi-charmed life - Third Eye BlindKryptonite - 3 Doors DownGo DJ - Lil Waynesk8ter boi - Avril LavigneExit - It's not love - Dokken http://dokken.net/

And part two of this rambling and too brief biography of Thomas Nast, the creator of the modern political cartoon.

And now the first part of this rambling and too brief biography on Thomas Nast, the inventor of the modern political cartoon.

What I learned from reading American Rascal: How Jay Gould Built Wall Street's Biggest Fortune by Greg Steinmetz.Subscribe to listen to Founders Premium — Subscribers can ask me questions directly which I will answer in Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes [0:01] A series of spectacular financial triumphs had made Gould fabulously rich. At age thirty-six, he was the most notorious businessman in the country.[1:00] Vanderbilt told a newspaper that Gould was "the smartest man in America." Rockefeller, when asked who he thought had the best head for business, answered "Jay Gould" without pausing to think.They  recognized Gould as a master of his craft. No one disputed that he was an extraordinary problem solver, an unparalleled negotiator, an expert communicator, a lightning-fast thinker, and a masterful tactician with a staggering memory.[2:00] Railroads changed America in the nineteenth century much as automobiles changed the country in the twentieth century and the internet has changed the twenty first century.[5:00] American Rascal shows the complex and quirky character of the nineteenth century's greatest robber baron. He was at once praised for his brilliance by Rockefeller and Vanderbilt and condemned for forever destroying American business values by Mark Twain. He lived a colorful life, trading jokes with Thomas Edison, figuring in Thomas Nast's best sketches, paying Boss Tweed's bail, and commuting to work in a 200-foot yacht.[6:00] I consider this part two in a two part series on Jay Gould. Make sure you listen to part 1: Dark Genius of Wall Street: The Misunderstood Life of Jay Gould, King of the Robber Barons by Edward J. Renehan Jr. (Founders #258)[9:00] He read whatever he could get his hands on. Jay was often nowhere to be found. He was off hiding somewhere with his books.[10:00] He would wake up at three to study by firelight.[10:00] My Life and Work by Henry Ford. (Founders #266)[12:35] “As you know. I'm not in the habit of backing out of what I undertake, and I shall write night and day until it is completed.”[13:00] Relentless and self-confident: Gould toyed with the idea of college. He visited Rutgers, Yale, Harvard, and Brown. He concluded college was an expensive indulgence. Why bother with college when he could teach himself from books?[13:00] I am determined to use all my best energies to accomplish this life's highest possibilities.[22:00] The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness by Naval Ravikant and Eric Jorgenson. (Founders #191)[22:00] All I Want To Know Is Where I'm Going To Die So I'll Never Go There: Buffett & Munger – A Study in Simplicity and Uncommon, Common Sense by Peter Bevelin[26:00] Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue by Ryan Holiday. (Founders #31)[30:00] The good ones know more. — Ogilvy on Advertising by David Ogilvy (Founders #82)[37:00] The story of how Gould seized Erie shows his brilliance as a financial strategist, his deep understanding of law, a surprising grasp of human nature, and a mastery of political reality.[41:00] Tycoon's War: How Cornelius Vanderbilt Invaded a Country to Overthrow America's Most Famous Military Adventurer by Stephen Dando-Collins (Founders #55)[42:00] There isn't any secret. I avoid bad luck by being patient. Whenever I'm obliged to get into a fight, I always wait and let the other fellow get tired first.[44:00] James J. Hill: Empire Builder of the Northwest by Michael P. Malone. (Founders #96)[52:00] Edison and Gould shared some traits. Both were born into poverty. Both thought about little beside their obsessions —inventions for Edison, money for Gould. Both worked all the time. Both had spent their childhoods reading anything that came their way.[53:00] Edison: A Biography by Matthew Josephson. (Founders #267)——Subscribe to listen to Founders Premium — Subscribers can ask me questions directly which I will answer in Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes I use Readwise to organize and remember everything I read. You can try Readwise for 60 days for free https://readwise.io/founders/“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Seeking to create a unified American culture, in the early and mid-19th century Americans created their own fashion for celebrating Christmas – The American Way of Christmas. In this episode we explore that creation and the folks who made it – Washington Irving, Clement Clarke Moore, Charles Dickens, Sarah Josepha Hale, and Thomas Nast. Ho, ho, ho -- all this and more” on Episode 29 of The American Tapestry Project.

Our modern image of Santa and the character of Scrooge are icons of Christmas that were born of the era of the civil war and workers rights. Charles Dickens and Thomas Nast were artists in service to human values.

With only one week left in 2022, the biggest story looking forward to the new year is who will become the leader of the Republican Party in the House of Representatives. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has already started his pitch for House Speaker, as people speculate who will join former President Trump in the 2024 presidential race. Senior Political Correspondent at Axios Josh Kraushaar highlights which stories to pay attention to once the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, and explains how the GOP can have a productive legislative year.   How did Santa Claus, the character beloved by children across the world, help the Union Army win the Civil War? FOX & Friends Co-Host and the Narrator of the FOX Nation special How Santa Won The Civil War, Brian Kilmeade joins to discuss how cartoonist Thomas Nast created the modern image of Santa, how it was used to boost morale and promote enlistment during the war, and the impact it had on shaping Christmas for generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With only one week left in 2022, the biggest story looking forward to the new year is who will become the leader of the Republican Party in the House of Representatives. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has already started his pitch for House Speaker, as people speculate who will join former President Trump in the 2024 presidential race. Senior Political Correspondent at Axios Josh Kraushaar highlights which stories to pay attention to once the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, and explains how the GOP can have a productive legislative year.   How did Santa Claus, the character beloved by children across the world, help the Union Army win the Civil War? FOX & Friends Co-Host and the Narrator of the FOX Nation special How Santa Won The Civil War, Brian Kilmeade joins to discuss how cartoonist Thomas Nast created the modern image of Santa, how it was used to boost morale and promote enlistment during the war, and the impact it had on shaping Christmas for generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With only one week left in 2022, the biggest story looking forward to the new year is who will become the leader of the Republican Party in the House of Representatives. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has already started his pitch for House Speaker, as people speculate who will join former President Trump in the 2024 presidential race. Senior Political Correspondent at Axios Josh Kraushaar highlights which stories to pay attention to once the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, and explains how the GOP can have a productive legislative year.   How did Santa Claus, the character beloved by children across the world, help the Union Army win the Civil War? FOX & Friends Co-Host and the Narrator of the FOX Nation special How Santa Won The Civil War, Brian Kilmeade joins to discuss how cartoonist Thomas Nast created the modern image of Santa, how it was used to boost morale and promote enlistment during the war, and the impact it had on shaping Christmas for generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I'm “live” with one of my classes, discussing the history of Santa Claus, and his ties to New Jersey. If you haven't already so done, listen to my episode on our connection to the Christ as Tree. From Odin to an elf, and Thomas Nast in Morristown to the Santa shortage of 2021, come with us on a trip to discover the origins of Santa. Don't forget to follow my socials: njhistorypodcast@gmail.com mrkbhistorynj on the TikTok newjerseyhistorypodcast on the Snapchat The New Jersey History Podcast on the ‘Gram *UPDATE*- My New Jersey History YouTube Channel is going to be merged with my regular YouTube channel, allowing easy access for my 8th grade students, college students, podcast listeners, and the world.

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Thomas Nast, Charles Dickens and Francis Pharcellus Church were all important figures in the most important 53 years of Santa Claus. While Christmas Spirit was rising, the new addition of "Letters to Santa" and "Christmas Cards" changed the way Santa handled toys.  Also Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, and even Galileo played a part.  

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Artistic Director and founding company member of Dance Theater of Harlem, Virginia Johnson, discusses her 40-year career in dance and the legacy of one of the most recognized ballet companies. The company is in the Houston area this week, visiting schools and providing outreach and education initiatives for local students.  Here are some of their public events. For the full list, visit PerformingArtsHouston.org/education Many Hues, One Line: Dance Theatre Harlem dancers will join Houston Ballet dancers for a panel discussion moderated by Virginia Johnson at the Houston Ballet dance lab on December 6, 2022, from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Freedmen's Town tour: Dance Theatre of Harlem company members will take a tour of Houston's Freedmen's Town Conservancy on December 8, 2022, to learn about Houston's history. Public Master class: On December 10, 2022, at Houston Ballet, intermediate and advanced dancers are invited to challenge and expand sharpen their ballet technique in a masterclass led by Dance Theatre of Harlem company members. Registration is $20 and limited to 35 pre-professional and professional dancer participants. Holiday in the Tre: On December 10, 2022, Dance Theatre of Harlem dancers will attend the annual Holiday in the Tre festival at Houston's Emancipation Park, leading a workshop and offering a meet & greet for festivalgoers from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mini performance at Wheeler Baptist Church: Dance Theatre of Harlem's last event of the Houston Residency will be a performance of their work Holy, Holy at Wheeler Baptist Church, during the 11:30 am worship service on December 11, 2022. In the new year, Dance Theatre of Harlem performs at Jones Hall on February 3 – 4, 2023.  For more information, log on to PerformingArtsHouston.org. Then, we shift topics to discuss St. Nicholas. We hear his name in Christmas songs, but who is he? What is his relationship to the modern image of Santa Claus? Today, December 6th, is St. Nicholas Day, a day to celebrate the saint of the same name who was known for his kindness and generosity. Celebrated with parades, singing, and a hope to receive some treats in exchange for good behavior, this holiday certainly rings familiar. We talk with an expert on how St. Nicholas inspired Santa Claus, his evolution in America over the years, and the origins for all the attributes found in the modern image of the Christmas mascot, from the red suit to the flying sleigh with reindeer. Plus, we discuss equivalents of Santa Claus found in other countries from over the world and how their traditions compare with our take on the gift bringer.   Guests: Virginia Johnson Artistic Director and Founding Company Member, Dance Theatre of Harlem Robert Thompson Director, Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture Trustee Professor, Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

Hey everybody! Today we're traveling to Germany to discuss the history of Christmas there, and the super interesting character named der Weihnachtsmann! You'll learn all about the different traditions that have been around for hundreds of years and how they have evolved and influenced how the Yuletide time is celebrated today. As promised here's some notes from this episode - Knecht Ruprecht (aka Krampus) and Odin (Hruod Percht / Rhumreicher Percht). Thomas Nast image of Santa from 1880s (woo boy was I off on this, I mistakenly said the 1820s) link As always, please like and subscribe to the podcast, and share it to all of your friends! Follow the podcast on social media as well, and reach out to us via email: lostchristmaspodcast@gmail.com www.facebook.com/lostchristmaspodcast www.twitter.com/lostchristmasp1 www.instagram.com/lostchristmaspodcast Special thanks to: The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0 Santa Claws is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

Why are the Republican Party represented by an elephant, and the Democrats (unofficially) by a donkey? The answer lies in the work of revered political cartoonist Thomas Nast, whose picture ‘Third Term Panic' was published in Harper's Weekly on 7th November, 1874 - the day before the mid-terms. His Aesop-style symbolism is rather tricky for modern readers to untangle, but the satiric thrust of this particular cartoon related to news that President Ulysses S. Grant was considering running for an unprecedented third term in office.  In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why 19th century political cartoonists were so influential;   consider whether Nast's view of the Irish corresponded with his more enlightened views on African-Americans; and reveal how Andrew Jackson reclaimed his portrayal as a ‘jackass' and turned it into a political positive…  Further Reading: • ‘Thomas Nast: The Father of Modern Political Cartoons by Fiona Deans Halloran' (University of North Carolina Press, 2012): https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Thomas_Nast/HlX6kAxzyRYC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=thomas+nast+elephant&printsec=frontcover • ‘Why are an elephant and a donkey the Republican and Democratic party symbols?' (The Sun, 2020): https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12977208/elephant-republican-donkey-democratic-party-symbols-elections/ • ‘Elephant or Donkey? How Animals Became U.S. Political Symbols' (National Geographic, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5MmEfkli9o #1800s #US #Politics #Publishing  Love the show? Join 

The Gilded Age, A Tale of Today by Mark Twain audiobook. The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today is an 1873 novel by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner that satirizes greed and political corruption in post-Civil War America. The term gilded age, commonly given to the era, comes from the title of this book. Twain and Warner got the name from Shakespeare's King John (1595): "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily... is wasteful and ridiculous excess." Gilding a lily, which is already beautiful and not in need of further adornment, is excessive and wasteful, characteristics of the age Twain and Warner wrote about in their novel. Another interpretation of the title, of course, is the contrast between an ideal "Golden Age," and a less worthy "Gilded Age," as gilding is only a thin layer of gold over baser metal, so the title now takes on a pejorative meaning as to the novel's time, events and people. Although not one of Twain's more well-known works, it has appeared in more than 100 editions since its original publication in 1873. Twain and Warner originally had planned to issue the novel with illustrations by Thomas Nast. The book is remarkable for two reasons–-it is the only novel Twain wrote with a collaborator, and its title very quickly became synonymous with graft, materialism, and corruption in public life.

================================================== ==SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1================================================== == DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADOLESCENTES 2022“UN SALTO EN EL TIEMPO”Narrado por: DORIANY SÁNCHEZDesde: PERÚUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church  07 DE SEPTIEMBRE EUNGLE SAM (EL TIO SAM)«Al vencedor le daré de comer del maná escondido, y le daré una piedrecita blanca y en la piedrecita un nombre nuevo escrito, el cual nadie conoce sino el que lo recibe. (Apocalipsis 2: 17, RV95).En este día de 1813, los Estados Unidos recibieron un apodo por el que lo conocen los estadounidenses hasta el día de hoy: Uncle Sam sel Tío Sam). La expresión derivada de cuando Samuel Wilson, un empacador de carne de Nueva York, transportaba barriles de carne de res durante el ejército de los Estados Unidos la Guerra de 1812. Wilson sellaba los barriles con las letras «US», haciendo referencia a los Estados Unidos (United States en inglés), pero los soldados resultaron a referirse a la comida como «Uncle Sams'», que significa «la comida del tío Sam». Los periódicos locales se hicieron eco de la historia y, finalmente, el nombre comenzó a ser utilizado por la gente. Uncle Sam [Tío Sam] se convirtió en un apodo para los Estados Unidos.Cincuenta años después, en las décadas de 1860 y 1870, un caricaturista político llamado Thomas Nast revivió la imagen popular del Tío Sam. Nast añadió algunos toques a la imagen del Tío Sam, dotándole de una barba blanca y un traje de estrellas y rayas que hoy vemos en los carteles del personaje. Nast también es famoso por haber creado la imagen que tenemos ahora de Papá Noel, y también los símbolos del burro y el elefante utilizados por los partidos políticos estadounidenses demócrata (burro) y republicano (elefante). Pero probablemente la imagen más famosa del Tío Sam fue creada por James Flagg. La imagen de Flagg muestra al Tío Sam con un gran sombrero de copa y una chaqueta azul, y señalando de frente al espectador. Este retrato del Tío Sam con las palabras «I Want You for the U.S. Army» [Te quiero para el ejército de los Estados Unidos) se utilizó como cartel de reclutamiento durante la Primera Guerra Mundial.Samuel Wilson fue enterrado en su ciudad natal, Troy, Nueva York, que hoy se llama con orgullo «El hogar del Tío Sam». Esa sí que es una buena forma de irse. En 1861, el Congreso de los Estados Unidos reconoció a Samuel Wilson como el padre del símbolo nacional del Tío Sam. No podría haberle ocurrido a un hombre más agradable.Algún día, cuando Jesús vuelva, todos tendremos una nueva imagen y un nuevo nombre. Pero a diferencia del Tío Sam, no nos veremos viejos y grises. Seremos jóvenes y atractivos, y llenos de vida. No recordaremos todos los malos momentos que pasamos aquí en la tierra. Solo sabremos que estamos gozosos de estar con Jesús. Él mismo nos dará la bienvenida al cielo, y será él quien nos dé un nuevo nombre. El nombre nos describirá perfectamente, porque habremos vencido por medio de Jesús.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 568, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Yangtze Doodle 1: The Grand Canal connects the Yangtze River to this other major river. the Yellow River. 2: The 2 rivers in the world that are longer than the Yangtze. the Amazon and the Nile. 3: The Yangtze flows through this province that's China's most populous and known for its spicy cuisine. Szechuan. 4: Native to the Yangtze river valley, this fruit is also known as a Chinese gooseberry. a kiwi. 5: This dam, one of the world's largest when completed, is being built on the Yangtze to control flooding. the Three Gorges Dam. Round 2. Category: Men And Women Of Science 1: In the 1930s this California transplant posthumously received plant patents No. 12-16. Luther Burbank. 2: In 1925 this American anthropologist first visited Samoa; she wrote a book about it 3 years later. Margaret Mead. 3: In 1909, after 7 years with the Swiss Patent Office, he became a professor at the University of Zurich. Albert Einstein. 4: In the 1870s this French chemist demonstrated that anthrax was caused by a particular bacillus. Pasteur. 5: The "Hans"-on work of this biochemist born in 1900 unraveled the mystery of the citric acid cycle. Hans Krebs. Round 3. Category: Medical Milestones 1: Louise Brown, the first human conceived by in vitro fertilization, is better known as the 1st this "baby". test tube baby. 2: In 1853 Charles Gerhardt buffered salicylic acid, creating acetylsalicylic acid, later marketed as this. aspirin. 3: This type of surgery introduced in 1961 uses extreme cold to perform a "bloodless" operation. cryogenic (or cryosurgery). 4: In 1977 the balloon type of this procedure was used for the first time to unblock clogged heart arteries. angioplasty. 5: In 1866 Dr. Thomas Allbutt was all brain when he invented a 6-inch one of these; safer fluids have replaced mercury. a thermometer. Round 4. Category: Music Of The '70s 1: In 1973 Bette Midler revived this Andrews Sisters hit, reaching the Top 10. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. 2: This "Diana" singer wrote Tom Jones' 1971 hit "She's A Lady". Paul Anka. 3: His "52nd Street" was the No. 1 album of 1979. Billy Joel. 4: This James Taylor hit is subtitled "To Be Loved by You". How Sweet It Is. 5: In 1973 he won a Grammy for Best Country Song for "Behind Closed Doors". Charlie Rich. Round 5. Category: Politics 1: Cities as big as L.A. and Dallas have this kind of mayoral election where there's no "D"' or "R" after the candidates' names. nonpartisan. 2: In 1913 James Hamilton Lewis became the first senator in this job of counting votes and rounding up members. whip. 3: Military-sounding term for a local leader who oversees a political party's activities in one precinct. a captain. 4: The rooster was symbol of this party before Thomas Nast drew their new one in 1870. the Democrats. 5: A contraction of "procuracy", it's a person you authorize to vote in your place. proxy. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

During the reign of Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Morgan, no one navigated markets more successfully, or ruthlessly, than shadowy Jay Gould. In “AMERICAN RASCAL: How Jay Gould Built Wall Street's Biggest Fortune” Author Greg Steinmetz revisits the often-overlooked robber baron. Greg traces Gould's rise from an enterprising youth to owning 15% of all the railroads in the United States, and fortunes won and lost along the way. He shares how Gould isn't the caricature that appears in Thomas Nast's cartoons, but rather a complex figure during a time when insider trading was legal, and only the crooked survived.   Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

The gripping biography of Jay Gould, the greatest 19th-century robber barons, whose brilliance, greed, and bare-knuckled tactics made him richer than Rockefeller and led Wall Street to institute its first financial reforms.Had Jay Gould put his name on a university or concert hall, he would undoubtedly have been a household name today. The son of a poor farmer whose early life was marked by tragedy, Gould saw money as the means to give his family a better life…even if, to do so, he had to pull a fast one on everyone else. After entering Wall Street at the age of twenty-four, he quickly became notorious when he paralyzed the economy and nearly toppled President Ulysses S. Grant in the Black Friday market collapse of 1869 in an attempt to corner the market on gold—an event that remains among the darkest days in Wall Street history. Through clever financial maneuvers, he gained control over one of every six miles of the country's rapidly expanding network for railroad tracks—coming close to creating the first truly transcontinental railroad and making himself one of the richest men in America.American Rascal shows Gould's complex, quirky character. He was at once praised for his brilliance by Rockefeller and Vanderbilt and condemned for forever destroying American business values by Mark Twain. He lived a colorful life, trading jokes with Thomas Edison, figuring Thomas Nast's best sketches, paying Boss Tweed's bail, and commuting to work in a 200-foot yacht. Gould thrived in an expanding, industrial economy in which authorities tolerated inside trading and stock price manipulation because they believed regulation would stifle progress. But by taking these practices to new levels, Gould showed how unbridled capitalism was, in fact, dangerous for the American economy. This eye-opening history explores Gould's audacious exploitation of economic freedom triggered the first public demands for financial reform—a call that still resonates today.Support independent booksellers - ​https://wellingtonsquarebooks.indiecommerce.com/book/9781982107406

Morristown, NJ is a town rich in history. It was the winter encampment of General George Washington and his troops, as well as the home of notable figures in history such as Thomas Nast. Glenbrook Brewery pays homage to Morristown's history the only way they know how, with beer! Each craft beer produced by their award winning Head Brewer is carefully brewed with the finest ingredients and artisan craftsmanship. Segment 1We learn about the background of how Heath Traver and Darren Cregan came up with the idea of Glenbrook Brewery. It all started with a one gallon home brew kit and has turned into the first brewery in Morristown. We also learned the process of how they brew the beer, especially on this large of a scale compared to a home brew kit.Today in New Jersey History: The Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company, based in Newark, became the first brewery to produce their beer, Krueger Beer, in a can on January 24, 1935.Segment 2Heath & Darren talk about the offerings Glenbrook has and some of the fan favorites. The brewery idea started with an award-winning pumpkin beer, but it's Colonial Ale, Morristown Ale, Kolsch, and more have all become staples! All of these beers picked up awards at the Brewski Awards. They also each have tie in names to not only Morristown, but connections throughout history. They also hint at some future offerings and ideas they have for the brewery.New Jersey Fun Fact: The Lambert Castle Museum in Paterson has a spoon exhibit with over 5,400 spoons from every state and almost every country in the world.   Segment 3Glenbrook Brewery is extremely active in the community. Supporting local restaurants and bringing in their food, education foundations, and toy drives is important to Heath & Darren. They do a lot of events like trivia, live music, and more to make it a family-friendly atmosphere. The team at Glenbrook Brewery is incredible, from their GM Conor to their servers, everyone makes you feel welcome and happy to be there. Glenbrook Brewery: glenbrookbrewery.comAddress: 95 Morris Street Morristown, NJ 07960Instagram: @glenbrookbreweryThank you to our sponsors: Albert & Whitney CPAs awcpasllc.comPayPro Corp payprocorp.comContact the show: greetingsfromthegardenstate@gmail.comWebsite: greetingsfromthegardenstate.comFollow us on Instagram: @greetingsfromthegardenstateMusic (used with permission): "Crazy" by Manny Cabo www.mannycabo.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GardenState)

On this day in 1870, political cartoonist Thomas Nast first used the donkey as a symbol for the Democratic Party in a cartoon titled “A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Comics have conquered America. From our multiplexes, where Marvel and DC movies reign supreme, to our television screens, where comics-based shows like The Walking Dead have become among the most popular in cable history, to convention halls, best-seller lists, Pulitzer Prize–winning titles, and MacArthur Fellowship recipients, comics shape American culture, in ways high and low, superficial, and deeply profound.In American Comics, Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber takes readers through their incredible but little-known history, starting with the Civil War and cartoonist Thomas Nast, creator of the lasting and iconic images of Uncle Sam and Santa Claus; the golden age of newspaper comic strips and the first great superhero boom; the moral panic of the Eisenhower era, the Marvel Comics revolution, and the underground comix movement of the 1960s and '70s; and finally into the twenty-first century, taking in the grim and gritty Dark Knights and Watchmen alongside the brilliant rise of the graphic novel by acclaimed practitioners like Art Spiegelman and Alison Bechdel.Dauber's story shows not only how comics have changed over the decades but how American politics and culture have changed them. Throughout, he describes the origins of beloved comics, champions neglected masterpieces, and argues that we can understand how America sees itself through whose stories comics tell. Striking and revelatory, American Comics is a rich chronicle of the last 150 years of American history through the lens of its comic strips, political cartoons, superheroes, graphic novels, and more.HOST:  Rob MellonFEATURED BREW:  Buzzman Mutant American Ale, Unsung Brewing Company, Orange County, CaliforniaBOOK:  American Comics: A Historyhttps://www.amazon.com/American-Comics-History-Jeremy-Dauber/dp/0393635600/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FHZA7LKG90GU&keywords=jeremy+dauber+american+comics&qid=1640730901&sprefix=jeremy+dauber%2Caps%2C478&sr=8-1MUSIC:  Bones Forkhttps://bonesfork.com/

If you know Boss Tweed today, it's probably from political cartoons from the 19th century about greed and graft in NYC politics. And you're right! But what you probably didn't learn is that Boss Tweed eventually went to jail—for a while. Here, Kasey Howe recounts his checkered career, the high cost of chairs in in the 1800s, and why an escape by sea for a man who suffered from seasickness was never going to be an easy choice. Check out Thomas Nast's political cartoons here: https://www.thoughtco.com/thomas-nasts-campaign-against-boss-tweed-4039578 Logo: Jessica Balaschak Music: Caveman of Los Angeles by Party Store Music --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/american-scandals/support

We discuss Robert Crumb and his influences including Fleischer Studios, Ralph Bakshi, Hieronymus Bosch, Thomas Nast, and similar artists like Robert Williams, Lisa Yuskavage, and John Currin. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/your-favorite-artists-favorite-artists/support

"The best cartoons have the fewest words." // Signe Wilkinson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist. She began cartooning for the Philadelphia Daily News and the Philadelphia Inquirer in 1985, and her cartoons are syndicated by the Washington Post Writer's Group. In 2021, she illustrated Jonathan Zimmerman's book, 'Free Speech: And Why You Should Give a Damn.' // On Episode #55 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Signe discuss how Signe began a career in cartooning, her creative process, finding ideas for cartoons, the importance of timing in cartooning, complaints and criticism, the issue of free speech, the origin of Signe's book collaboration with Jonathan Zimmerman, vicious cartoonists from history, Thomas Nast, Signe's best cartoons, blowing up on Reddit, and 'Free Speech: And Why You Should Give a Damn' (2021). // Many thanks to the all-powerful Cesare Ciccanti for all of his efforts on podcast production. //

Our Kid and Me Productions is pleased to present “Twas The Night Before Christmas. On the eve of Christmas day, one hundred and ninety years ago today, wealthy landowner and august Columbia professor Clement Clarke Moore completed a seasonal poem to read to his children. He penned the whimsical little tale — a throwaway, really, in comparison to his great and respected writings in Greek and biblical literature — from a desk at his comfortable, snow-covered mansion which the family called Chelsea. The poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and often referred to as “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas,” would eventually help define the Santa Claus mythology. It is perhaps the most important source in shaping the physical appearance and ritual behaviour of the North Pole gift-giver and would provide inspiration to New York illustrators like Thomas Nast and, in the 20th century, the Coca-Cola advertising of Haddon Sunblom.  And Clement Clarke Moore is even credited with naming the eight reindeer.

Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle— has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, but his story stretches all the way back to the 3rd century, when Saint Nicholas walked the earth and became the patron saint of children. Find out more about the history of Santa Claus from his earliest origins to the shopping mall Santas of today, and discover how two New Yorkers–Clement Clark Moore and Thomas Nast–were major influences on the Santa Claus millions of children wait for each Christmas Eve. The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas. It is believed that Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in Patara, near Myra in modern-day Turkey. Much admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject of many legends. It is said that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick. One of the best-known St. Nicholas stories is the time he saved three poor sisters from being sold into slavery or prostitution by their father by providing them with a dowry so that they could be married. Over the course of many years, Nicholas's popularity spread and he became known as the protector of children and sailors. His feast day is celebrated on the anniversary of his death, December 6. This was traditionally considered a lucky day to make large purchases or to get married. By the Renaissance, St. Nicholas was the most popular saint in Europe. Even after the Protestant Reformation, when the veneration of saints began to be discouraged, St. Nicholas maintained a positive reputation, especially in Holland. St. Nicholas made his first inroads into American popular culture towards the end of the 18th century. In December 1773, and again in 1774, a New York newspaper reported that groups of Dutch families had gathered to honor the anniversary of his death. The name Santa Claus evolved from Nick's Dutch nickname, Sinter Klaas, a shortened form of Sint Nikolaas (Dutch for Saint Nicholas). In 1804, John Pintard, a member of the New York Historical Society, distributed woodcuts of St. Nicholas at the society's annual meeting. The background of the engraving contains now-familiar Santa images including stockings filled with toys and fruit hung over a fireplace. In 1809, Washington Irving helped to popularize the Sinter Klaas stories when he referred to St. Nicholas as the patron saint of New York in his book, The History of New York. As his prominence grew, Sinter Klaas was described as everything from a “rascal” with a blue three-cornered hat, red waistcoat, and yellow stockings to a man wearing a broad-brimmed hat and a “huge pair of Flemish trunk hose.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehistoryexpress/support

Author Kevin Rawlings will present the Christmas traditions of the American Civil War. Kevin will discuss the drawings of Thomas Nast during the Civil War and how those drawings spoke of the hardships of the soldiers as they were away from their loved ones during the conflict.

In this first in a series of Christmas specials, Mr Jim Moon sets off in search of Santa. Travelling down the centuries in a borrowed magic sleigh, we bust some myths about the Bearded Gentleman himself, before uncovering the roles played by the poem A Visit From St. Nicholas, the writings of Mr Washington Irving, and the drawings of Mr Thomas Nast in the development of legend of Santa Claus.