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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of Histo ...
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Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business ...
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On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a ...
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Behind every successful business is a story. It starts with a vision and a leap of faith. Along the way, leaders make bold decisions, ride booms and busts, and sometimes, they reach new heights. From Wondery, the makers of the hit series Business Wars, and Lindsay Graham, the host of American History Tellers and American Scandal, comes a weekly podcast that brings you the true stories of the brilliant but all-too-human businesspeople who risked it all. From Walt Disney’s creation of a theme ...
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On February 10th, 1796, Vice President John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, lamenting the state of discourse in the country. The election was nearing—and becoming heated. Newspapers screamed, factions warred, and John Adams was dismayed with what he called “the wicked Game.” Americans in 2023 can relate. They still have to endure months of shouting, outrage, and the worst sort of political rancor as the country once again chooses its president. But it’s almost always been this way. And to p ...
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Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and A ...
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When protesters descended on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968, they came to peacefully protest racism, politics and the country’s involvement in Vietnam. But the whole world watched as the police beat and arrested protestors. The conflict became the spark that ignited a revolution, and the men who led the protests were put on trial--which came to be known as “the Trial of the Chicago 7.” From Wondery, the makers of American Scandal and American History Tellers, comes thi ...
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REALITY WITH BRUCE DE TORRES Livestreaming on Facebook.com/brucedetorres2 See schedule at brucedetorres.com Videos on Rumble Current Events, History, and the Nature of Reality Bruce de Torres is the author of GOD, SCHOOL, 9/11 AND JFK: The Lies That Are Killing Us and The Truth That Sets Us Free, marketing director for TrineDay Publishing, and host of Reality With Bruce de Torres. As an actor he had lead roles in comedies, dramas, and musicals in New York City and around the U.S. As an entre ...
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Jerusalem Unplugged is the only podcast dedicated to Jerusalem, its history, and its people. Dr. Roberto Mazza is interviewing scholars, activists, politicians, artists, journalists, religious men and women, and everybody that in one way or another is connected to Jerusalem. Podcasts will bring you closer to the city and understand its complex layout and they uncover a wealth of knowledge. You will hear about a Jerusalem you never heard of. Support the Podcast at https://supporter.acast.com/ ...
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In the summer of 1863, an unscrupulous businessman named Thomas Durant gained control of the Union Pacific Railroad, the company chartered by Congress to build the transcontinental railroad westward from the Missouri River. Durant quickly used his new position to siphon money into his own pockets. 2,000 miles to the west in California, on the other…
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November 22, 1718. Royal Navy Lieutenant Robert Maynard attacks and boards a pirate ship off the coast of North Carolina, killing the vessel’s captain Edward Teach, better known as "Blackbeard". This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and …
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As a young professional, Oprah Winfrey bounced between radio stations and news outlets, trying to find her groove, until she landed a gig as the host of a morning talk show… a job she would be so good at that, within a year, the network would rebrand the program The Oprah Winfrey Show. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you ge…
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November 21, 1916. During a voyage to pick up wounded servicemen, the Titanic’s sister ship sinks. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…
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It’s 1976, and Atari founder Nolan Bushnell is on a mission to launch a family arcade disguised as a pizza parlor. He comes up with a name that’s impossible not to smile at—“Chuck E. Cheese”—and combines pizza, video games, and animatronic entertainment. The chain quickly becoming the go-to destination for a generation of American kids. And as busi…
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November 20, 1992. Windsor castle catches fire at the end of an “annus horribilis” for Queen Elizabeth II, raising questions about the cost and future of the British monarchy. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to Histo…
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In this gripping episode of Time Tellers, we journey back to the bustling streets of early 20th-century New York City, where the promise of the American Dream met the harsh realities of immigrant life. At the heart of this narrative stands the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, a symbol of ambition and exploitation, teetering on the brink of disaster. On…
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Lou Pearlman rises from humble beginnings in Queens, New York to launch a successful blimp and charter plane company called Trans Continental. In the ‘90s, he cements his reputation as a risk-taking entrepreneur when he creates a pop music “boy band,” the Backstreet Boys. But Pearlman’s “fake it till you make it” approach is built on a foundation o…
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With Biden out of the race, Trump must now face off against Vice President Kamala Harris. As Harris tries to seize the moment and appeal to the Silent Majority, Trump sticks with his signature brand of politics in an attempt to take back the country that he claimed he never lost in the first place. To listen to the entire series—all 61 episodes—rig…
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November 19, 1863. In the midst of a bloody Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln delivers one of the most famous speeches in American History. This episode originally aired in 2021. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, dai…
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The true crime history podcast American Criminal takes you inside the minds of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream. In this series, a Manhattan socialite disappeared from her mansion on the Upper East Side. After a brief investigation, detectives zeroed in on one woman: Sante Kimes. As the police and…
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November 18, 1928. Mickey Mouse makes his big screen debut in Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie. You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.com. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…
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November 18, 1928. Mickey Mouse makes his big screen debut in Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt…
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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we learn how Czech businessman Robert Maxwell rose to become one of Britain's most wealthy and famous entrepreneurs before his mysterious disappearance off his luxury yacht in 1991. Link to Business Movers: https://wondery.com/shows/business-movers/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. His…
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November 15, 1969. Half a million people march in Washington, D.C., to protest the government’s actions in the Vietnam War. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Pol…
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Professor Christopher McKenna from the University of Oxford discusses modern corporate scandals and how much - and how little - has changed in the years since Robert Maxwell’s death. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exc…
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Get ready for a Business Wars pizza party! Sporkful podcast host Dan Pashman and Eater NYC reporter Melissa McCart join David to settle the years long debate: is East Coast pizza really better? Then, Dan goes out in the field to put hot honey pizza to the test. Plus, find out how foodies read the trends to determine whether a slice is all hype, or …
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November 14, 1994. The first Channel Tunnel passenger train departs London and arrives in Paris less than three hours later. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…
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Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger boomed in the 2010s, but changing tastes have turned their sizzle into a fizzle. And as they continue to slide deeper into debt, these companies have struggled to get back on top of the plant-based food chain. . What’s next for these meatless giants? Jason Kartalian and Mike Keller, co-hosts of the podcast Vegan Ha…
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In October 1860, railroad engineer Theodore Judah looked out across California’s Sierra Nevada range, dreaming of a railroad that would connect the United States from coast to coast. It was the start of a decade-long endeavor to build the world’s first transcontinental railroad. Two competing railroad companies would eventually begin construction, …
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November 13, 1985. The volcanic eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in Colombia spurs a deadly mudslide that kills 20,000 people in the nearby town of Armero. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more hist…
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Step into the summer of 1848 with Timetellers, as we journey to a small town in upstate New York, where a gathering of bold women and supportive men changed the course of American history. This episode brings to life the story of the Seneca Falls Convention, a defining moment in the fight for women's rights, where the first public call for equality…
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Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. Fro…
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The true crime history podcast American Criminal takes you inside the minds of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream. In this series, a Manhattan socialite disappeared from her mansion on the Upper East Side. After a brief investigation, detectives zeroed in on one woman: Sante Kimes. As the police and…
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Rumors were already swirling about the Astros and sign-stealing when people on the inside tipped off reporter Evan Drellich with damning details of the scheme. What he and his colleague Ken Rosenthal published in The Athletic in 2019 rocked the baseball world and forced many people to question the Astros’ 2017 World Series title. Today, Drellich jo…
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November 12, 1948. Former general and prime minister Hideki Tojo is sentenced to death for his part in Japanese war crimes. This episode originally aired in 2021. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Pol…
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November 11, 1869. A new law in the Colony of Victoria, Australia begins the forced removal of thousands of Aboriginal Australians from their families. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at http…
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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we investigate one of the first recorded murder trials in American history: The Manhattan Well Murder. Link to The Art of Crime: https://podfollow.com/1645426577 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more his…
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NOW ON RUMBLE AND THE USUAL PODCAST PLATFORMS Reality with Bruce de Torres 46 Monika Wiesak Monika Wiesak is the author of two books: AMERICA'S LAST PRESIDENT: What the World Lost When It Lost John F. Kennedy, and MICHAEL JACKSON: The Man, the Music, the Controversy. Seeing the general disillusionment with our political system and leadership, our m…
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November 8, 1923. A young demagogue named Adolf Hitler attempts to overthrow the Bavarian Government in what will become known as the Beer Hall Putsch. This episode originally aired in 2021. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more his…
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Robert Maxwell desperately tries to prop up his business empire, but decades of deception and dubious dealings are finally uncovered after his mysterious death. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by…
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November 7, 1944. A spy who predicted the Nazi invasion of the USSR and Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is executed. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…
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It’s 2022 and Kim Kardashian is chowing down on a Beyond Burger. But the Internet buzzes over whether she actually ate it. Meanwhile, after a boom in business during the pandemic, Americans are now cutting back on plant-based meats. And concerns are growing over their nutritional value. That creates a financial pinch for both Impossible Foods and B…
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Many people are familiar with Powhatan, the Paramount Chief who ruled over a vast network of more than 30 tribes in the Chesapeake region when the English arrived in 1607. But it was Powhatan’s brother, Opechancanough, who came closest to wiping out the English colony at Jamestown. Today, Lindsay is joined by Dr. James Horn, President of the Jamest…
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November 6, 1860. Abraham Lincoln is elected 16th president of the United States, bringing tensions between America’s North and South to a head. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, d…
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Following their 2017 World Series win, the Astros cannot escape rumors that they cheated. They aren’t the only team accused of illegally stealing signs, but they become the focal point after their victory and continued success in the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Finally, two reporters find a former Astros player willing to go on the record about the team…
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