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  • Air Battles Before D-Day: How Allied Airmen Crippled the Luftwaffe and German Army in France

    Air Battles Before D-Day: How Allied Airmen Crippled the Luftwaffe and German Army in France
    Jun 4 2025
    In this bonus author interview, I sit down with Colonel Joseph Molyson Jr and discuss the second book in his series on World War Two: Air Battles Before D-Day: How Allied Airmen Crippled the Luftwaffe and German Army in France.

    In this groundbreaking analysis, retired Air Force Colonel Joseph T. Molyson reveals how a year of strategic bombing and aerial warfare created the conditions necessary for D-Day's success. Drawing on his thirty years of military intelligence experience, Molyson pieces together the complex puzzle of amphibious planning, airborne operations, and inter-Allied coordination that culminated in Operation Overlord. Key revelations include:
    • How the Allied victory in the Battle of the Atlantic enabled the crucial flow of American resources
    • The strategic bombing campaign's dual role in weakening both German industry and Luftwaffe capabilities
    • The intricate coordination between British night raids and American daylight bombing missions
    • Previously overlooked connections between air superiority and the success of the D-Day landings
    Perfect for military history enthusiasts and World War II scholars alike, this meticulously researched account offers fresh insights into the aerial strategy that changed the course of history.

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    51 min
  • And Housing for All

    And Housing for All
    Jun 3 2025
    Today I sit down with advocate and author Maria Foscarinis and discuss her latest book: And Housing for All: The fight to End Homelessness in America.

    In And Housing for All, founder of the National Homelessness Law Center Maria Foscarinis reveals the human impact of the housing crisis by sharing personal stories and examining the flawed policies that have perpetuated it. As millions face rising housing costs and encampments spread nationwide, she uncovers why past efforts have failed and what must change to achieve lasting solutions.

    Drawing from over 35 years of national advocacy, Foscarinis shares compelling stories of individuals and families impacted by homelessness, highlighting their resilience and growing leadership. Blending personal narratives with policy analysis, she reveals how deliberate decisions have fueled the crisis and how public narratives have sustained it.

    And Housing for All is essential reading for social justice advocates, policymakers, lawyers, and anyone invested in solving one of America’s most pressing challenges.

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    46 min
  • Episode 452: A City Upon A Hill

    Episode 452: A City Upon A Hill
    May 30 2025
    John Winthrop and others found the Massachusetts Bay Company.

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    14 min
  • Episode 451: The Voyage of the Mayflower

    Episode 451: The Voyage of the Mayflower
    May 23 2025
    Jamestown was not the only English colony. Enter stage left: the Pilgrims. (Well, really Separatists but you get the point...)

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    13 min
  • Jamestown Part Five

    Jamestown Part Five
    May 16 2025
    The English at Jamestown finally find a savior. It just turns out that savior is tobacco...

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    57 min
  • Jamestown Part Three

    Jamestown Part Three
    May 2 2025
    Jamestown survives as James Smith guides the colony. Meanwhile, in London, new plans are hatched to turn Jamestown profitable.

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    52 min
  • Jamestown Episode Reminder

    Jamestown Episode Reminder
    Apr 25 2025
    A reminder that every other episode of the series on Jamestown will be available only to patrons. To try a free membership for a week or to support the show and get access to all the materials, check out the link below.

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    1 min
  • The Year That Made America

    The Year That Made America
    Apr 22 2025
    Today, I sit down with Tom McMillan and discuss his most recent book: The Year That Made America: From Rebellion to Independence, 1775-1776.

    This gripping account reveals the precarious path to American independence through a series of pivotal dates that history has nearly forgotten. While July 4th claims the glory, the actual vote for independence came on July 2nd—and even that historic moment almost didn't happen. From January's publication of Common Sense to December's darkest hours of the Revolution, McMillan reconstructs the dramatic months when rebellious colonies transformed into a new nation.
    Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the book reveals:
    • How the pivotal events of May 15, June 7, and July 2 shaped America's destiny
    • Why Congress's bold January declaration triggered a chain of unstoppable events
    • The behind-the-scenes feud between Adams and Jefferson on their views of government after independence was won
    • How the Declaration's influence extended from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address to modern times
    This timely narrative strips away the myths to expose the raw political courage that launched a revolution. From heated Congressional debates to the dangerous aftermath of declaring independence, McMillan delivers a fresh perspective on America's founding that resonates powerfully with today's political challenges.

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    45 min