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Empire, Republic and Shadow Wars

Shawn Warswick
Native Americans
U.S. History
Southern Culture
Slavery
Mercantilism
Virginia
The Protestant Reformation
Congo
Cold War
Patrice Lumumba
Teaching
British Empire
Tobacco
Celtic Culture
African Culture
Martin Luther
Plymouth Colony
American Indians
King Philip's War
Pequot War

Empire, Republic & Shadow Wars connects the battles you know to the battles you’re not supposed to notice. I’m Shawn—teacher and historian (B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. coursework in U.S. military history & empire). You’ll still get cinematic arcs on the Pacific War and Vietnam—and we’ll dive into the shadow wars: the war on terror, the war on drugs, covert finance, BCCI, and alleged/Documented intersect... more

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 976 ratings
  • Was a Longtime Listener Until…

    The latest episode released and last one I will ever listen to is the one about left vs right wing political violence. Everything said is basically a slap in the face of facts about political violence. Shawn actually is attempting to compare 2020 riots, where a man was brutally murdered and Americans were voicing their opinion with action on the complete disregard of human life by police in the US, to the J6 insurrection, where trump supporters were convinced(and absolutely wrong about)the elec... more

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    A good listen to hear an american’s viewpoint on history and world issues

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    This is amazing. Just the right amount of detail to enhance your understanding of major events, presented in an objective and non-biased manner.

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Many listeners appreciate the educational depth and engaging storytelling, making complex historical topics accessible.

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Interview: Samuel Marquis
Q: How does Captain Kidd's story reflect the overlap between legality and piracy?
Marquis explains that Kidd was originally commissioned to hunt pirates legally, but as circumstances unraveled, with a crew that sought wealth at all costs, the lines of legality became blurred. His story is unique as it highlights the nuanced morality of piracy during that era.
Interview: Samuel Marquis
Q: What are some key myths about Captain Kidd that have endured?
One of the key myths is that Captain Kidd was primarily viewed as a pirate by the Crown, which presented him as a villain to cover up their own failures in capturing other pirates. Marquis argues that the truth is more complex, and Kidd was actually a commissioned privateer.
Interview: Samuel Marquis
Q: What first drew you to the story of Captain Kidd?
Samuel Marquis shares that he grew up hearing stories about Captain Kidd, as he is his ninth great-grandfather, and those stories were a mix of myth and tall tales. His curiosity evolved into a deeper exploration of Kidd's true historical narrative for his book.
Interview: Author Stuart A Reid
Q: Was Lumumba painted as a radical and flirting with the Soviets?
Yes, documents from the time depicted him as radical, but Reid argues that his own actions suggested he was actually sympathetic toward America.
Interview: Author Stuart A Reid
Q: What is your argument, your book's argument?
The book argues that the U.S. fundamentally misjudged Lumumba, viewing him as pro-communist when he was simply trying to stabilize his country during extraordinary circumstances. This misjudgment led to his assassination.

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Focusing on historical narratives often overlooked in mainstream education, this podcast connects well-known battles with covert conflicts and operations that have shaped global dynamics. It features discussions around American military history, the Vietnam War, the impact of the Cold War, and the complexities of contemporary issues like the war on terror and the war on drugs. The host emphasizes the importance of exploring deeper institutional factors and historical connections, possibly offering unique insights that challenge conventional interpretations of history. This podcast may appeal to listeners interested in a more nuanced view of history, those intrigued by underrepresented conflicts, and anyone seeking to understand the hidden i... more

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