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A podcast where everyday headlines meet real historical context. One average guy asks the questions everyone’s thinking, while two history and politics nerds connect the dots and call it like it is. Smart, unfiltered, and occasionally sarcastic because figuring out what the hell is going on shouldn’t feel impossible.
Update frequency:
every 24 days
Average audio length:
91 minutes
English
United States
9 episodes
since March 23, 2026
episodic
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On this episode we explore the complex history of Cuba, from the failed invasion of 1956 to Fidel Castro's rise to power, the Cold War tensions, and the US-Cuba relations that still influence global politics today. In this episode, we explore the tense moments of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Cold …
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Explore the complex history of Cuba from Spanish colonization to Fidel Castro's revolution, highlighting key figures, events, and US influence that shaped the island's political landscape.
Topics:
Cuba's early history and Spanish colonization
US influence and the Platt Amendment
Rise of Batista a…
Cuba's fight for independence was nearly won—until the explosion of the USS Maine pulled the United States into the conflict.
This episode explores the Spanish-American War, Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders, the rise of American imperial power, and the controversial decisions that transformed Cuba fr…
Explore the complex history of Cuba and its intertwined relationship with the United States, from indigenous cultures and Spanish conquest to revolutionary alliances and modern geopolitics. This episode explores the complex history of Cuba, its relationship with the US, and the influence of slavery…
This episode is the 3rd & final part in our World of Oil series. We explore the complex history of oil and its profound impact on geopolitics, wars, and human suffering from the 1980s to the present. We delve into the Iran-Iraq war, the Gulf War, the Iran-Contra scandal, and the ongoing conseq…
This episode dives into the complex history of oil, its geopolitical significance, and how it shaped global power dynamics in the 1970s. We explore the rise of OPEC, the oil shocks of the 70s, and the ongoing influence of oil in international relations. This episode explores the history of oil as …
Explore the profound impact of oil on 20th-century history, warfare, and geopolitics, from the rise of the British Empire to the Arab Revolt and the fall of the Ottoman Empire. Explore the complex history of Middle East geopolitics, the impact of colonial borders, and the pivotal role of oil in sha…
Not the First Time explores the history, creation, and evolution of the Department of Homeland Security, its impact on American politics, and its effectiveness in fulfilling its mission. We delve into the post-9/11 context, bureaucratic challenges, and the massive funding behind DHS. This episode d…
In our first episode of The Educated Idiots podcast, we tackle the current situation in Iran and the political landscape that brought us here.
We’re not experts, just curious minds trying to make sense of it all.
Join us for unfiltered conversations that connect the dots between history and tod…
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