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Sinopse
Conversational history with a focus on narrative
Episódios
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128. Fascism (Part 3)
13/02/2021 Duração: 02h32minIn this episode we discuss the effect the Great Depression had on advancing fascism in Italy and Germany. We also discuss the rapid changes that fascism made to these countries when in power, and how the ideology accelerated Europe into the Second World War. Ethan Bleskie returns as guest. This episode is part nine in our extended series on fascism. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Dylan Workman, Richie Thierry, and more […]
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127. Fascism (Part 2)
01/01/2021 Duração: 02h22minIn this episode we discuss some of the intellectual precursors to fascism, as well as the first decade of the Italian fascist movement and several failed attempts at instituting fascism elsewhere. Ethan Bleskie returns as guest. This episode is part eight in our extended series on fascism. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Dylan Workman, Richie Thierry, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit […]
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126. Fascism (Part 1)
01/12/2020 Duração: 02h11minIn this episode we examine the three major political movements of the 19th century and the ways in which each would open space in the post-First World War landscape to allow the ideas of fascism to take hold. Ethan Bleskie returns as guest. This episode is part seven in our extended series on fascism. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Dylan Workman, Richie Thierry, and more for supporting the show! If you’d […]
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125. The Russian Revolution
01/11/2020 Duração: 02h39minIn this episode we discuss the Russian Revolution, beginning with the political context of the 19th century in Russia and moving through various crises that culminate in the overthrow of the Tsar and the successful coup by the Bolshevik party. Phil Downey returns as guest. This episode is part six in our extended series on fascism. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Dylan Workman, Richie Thierry, and more for supporting the show! […]
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124. German Unification Revisited (Re-release)
30/09/2020 Duração: 02h14minIn this episode, we revisit the unification of Germany with added commentary to update some content in preparation for our discussion on fascism. We follow the German states from the Napoleonic Wars through the revolutions of 1848 until Otto von Bismarck helms a culturally and politically exceptional campaign to create a new great power in Europe. Dan McGinnis returns as guest. This episode is part five in our extended look at the history of fascism. Thanks to Mike and Donna […]
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123. Italian Unification
01/09/2020 Duração: 02h06minIn this episode we discuss the Italian unification movement in the context of 19th century political theory and the wake of the French Revolution’s effects on both statehood and national identity. Colin Oliver returns as guest. This episode is part four in our extended look at the history of fascism. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Dylan Workman, Richie Thierry, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the […]
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122. Antisemitism
01/08/2020 Duração: 02h08minIn this episode we discuss the historical sources of a number of antisemitic stereotypes and the ways in which they have resulted in prejudice and violence against the Jewish people. Paul McGeown returns as guest. This episode is part three of our extended look at the history of fascism. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: […]
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121. Scientific Racism And Eugenics
01/07/2020 Duração: 01h42minIn this episode we address two ideological fields that were exacerbated by the discovery of evolution: scientific racism, which is an attempt to justify racist stereotypes and power structures through the use of scientific aesthetics and tropes; and eugenics, which attempts to exploit evolutionary principles in order to enhance the human race via direct intervention in reproductive autonomy. Dan McGinnis returns as guest. This episode is part two of our extended look at the history of fascism. Thanks to Mike […]
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120. Evolution
02/06/2020 Duração: 02h02minIn this episode we explore ideas about evolution beginning with ancient thinkers and moving up to and beyond Darwin, as well as social and religious resistance. Kevin Miller returns as guest. This episode is part one of our extended look at the history of fascism. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/hipodcast
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119. Famous Animals
30/04/2020 Duração: 01h08minIn this episode we talk about various famous animals from history, including pets of famous people, exotic pranks, and animal heroes. Becca Bleskie returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/hipodcast
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March 2020 Q&A
31/03/2020 Duração: 01h03minInstead of doing a standard episode, Dan McGinnis and Colin Oliver have joined me to answer some listener questions. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/hipodcast
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Q&A Submissions Request
16/03/2020 Duração: 01minWe’re doing a Q&A episode for March so my guests and I can self-isolate! Please send me an email at contact@hi101.ca with any questions you have about us, the podcast, or a very very short topic that we can answer in five minutes. There are also threads up on Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter if that’s what you prefer!
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118. The Red Scare
29/02/2020 Duração: 01h45minIn this episode we focus mainly on the Second Red Scare of the early Cold War, discussing the influence of Hollywood, the tactics used by government hearings, and the overreach of the FBI. Colin Oliver returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/hipodcast
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117. Disco
01/02/2020 Duração: 02h07minIn this episode we discuss the cultural phenomenon of disco music from various perspectives. Ethan Bleskie returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/hipodcast
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116. The United States In Latin America (Part 2)
29/12/2019 Duração: 01h57minIn this episode we cover the 20th century, including the Big Brother period and the Banana Wars, the Good Neighbor Policy, and the Cold War. Scott Weber returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/hipodcast
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115. The United States In Latin America (Part 1)
01/12/2019 Duração: 01h35minIn this episode we’ll be discussing the history of US intervention in Latin America, beginning with an overview of the colonial history of Latin America and Manifest Destiny and ending with the Spanish-American War. Scott Weber returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/hipodcast
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114. The Modern Olympics
04/11/2019 Duração: 01h57minIn this episode we discuss the modern Olympics, from the various revival movements (both failed and successful) to the politically fraught Games of the 1970s and 80s. Yumiko Hutchenreuther returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/hipodcast
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113. The Dreyfus Affair
01/10/2019 Duração: 02h11minIn this episode we discuss the Dreyfus Affair, an espionage scandal in late 19th century France that saw Alfred Dreyfus wrongly accused of crimes due to institutional biases and popular antisemitism. Colin Oliver returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/hipodcast
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112. Alan Turing & Enigma
31/08/2019 Duração: 01h53minIn this episode we discuss the life of Alan Turing and his impact on both the discipline of computer science and the Allied code-breaking effort in the Second World War. Kevin Miller returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/hipodcast