Jul 10

Assassination of Shinzo Abe

Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in broad daylight with a homemade shotgun. But the real story? It wasn’t political extremism. It was personal. In this episode, we break down how Japan’s most influential modern leader was killed by a man with a vendetta a ... Show More

1h 19m

Jun 14

Greek-Turkish Population Swap

On today's episode, we discuss one of the most overlooked turning points of the 20th century, Greece and Turkey agreed to swap over 1.5 million people—Christians for Muslims—in what became the first large-scale, state-sanctioned population exchange. Also, marble skulls, Balkan gi ... Show More

1h 29m

May 7

Boer Wars: South African Concentration Camps

On Today's episode we wrap up our series on the Boer Wars, highlighting the British use of concentration camps on the Boers. Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory⁠ #327 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 52m

Jan 2024

Boston Tea Party | 5. A complex legacy

Why does the Boston Tea Party still loom so large in the popular story of American independence today? Is it right that it holds so much significance? And what has been the impact of the protest in global history? In the final episode of our series, experts Benjamin Carp, Sarah C ... Show More

32m 15s

Apr 2024

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon on What's Next for the Economy

Jamie Dimon discusses his concerns about the future of the economy, the effect of overseas wars and the importance of U.S. leadership in a wide-ranging interview with WSJ’s Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker. Further Watching: -Jamie Dimon on the Economy, Geopolitical Risks and AI: Full ... Show More

18m 55s

Jun 2023

JP Morgan Saves Wall Street | A Family Affair | 1

In the face of a financial crisis, the famous banker JP Morgan puts his reputation and his wealth on the line when he intervenes to save Wall Street, and the country, from a financial meltdown.Want to listen to the remaining episodes of JP Morgan Saves Wall Street? Episodes 2-5 a ... Show More

36m 8s

Jan 2011

The Story of the Vintage Mobile Cinema

When the British Ministry of Technology wanted to encourage productivity and promote national industry, they took an unorthodox approach: Mobile cinema. In this podcast, Scott and Ben recount the story of the British mobile cinema fleet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https: ... Show More

17m 9s

Jan 2022

Imperial Japan + Export Controls = Pearl Harbor!?

What can US-China relations learn from US-Japan relations in the leadup to WWII? To discuss, I’m joined by Stony Brook University’s Michael Barnhart, author of the 1987 Japan Prepares for Total War: The Search for Economic Security, 1919–1941 and the more recent Can You Beat Chur ... Show More

51m 34s

Oct 2020

John F. Kennedy, A Summons To Service

Ep 10: On a bright and snowy morning a young president summons a nation and a generation to the work of history with his enduring inaugural address. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a ... Show More

36m 14s

Mar 2020

The Council on Foreign Relations Pt. 1

Since its founding in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations has claimed to be an independent political think-tank. But they have had a direct hand in crafting some of the most divisive policies in United States History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ ... Show More

44m 18s

The History of JP Morgan