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Jan 2023

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EP. 09 The Enlightenment

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Uncancelled History is a ten-part podcast and Youtube series that reevaluates historical occurrences, figures, and concepts that have been boycotted and spurned from contemporary society. British novelist and political analyst Douglas Murray, alongside his expert guests, uncovers ... Show More

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Join Douglas Murray as he delves into the life of Theodore Roosevelt with special guest Bill McClay. From TR's tumultuous upbringing to his rise in politics and eventual presidency, they explore the man behind the legend. Can Teddy Roosevelt escape being cancelled? Uncancelled Hi ... Show More

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