
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 166 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Over the past four episodes, we've traced how American political discourse became weaponized, how both parties learned to delegitimize elections, how political violence gets selectively remembered, and how two incompatible constitutio... more
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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
Keep up the good work! 🦅🦅🦅🦅
Fine his shows very informative
A good listen to hear an american’s viewpoint on history and world issues
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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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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