Podcasts by The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
The Shadow of Ideas is a journey into the world of current events, politics, and social justice through the lens of a historian.
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New Series Announcement - Retrophilia! from 2021-12-03T15:15:20
After years away from the mic, Raymond drops by to talk about his new podcast series..... Retrophilia!
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Ep. 34 - Defending the Social Contract from 2017-03-31T13:53:16
This episode features an interview with writer and political pundit Forsetti's Justice. We discuss the need to defend the Enlightenment...
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Ep. 33 - Blood at the Root from 2016-11-04T21:09:46
This episode features an interview with Patrick Phillips, author of Listen
Ep. 32 - The Stalin Problem from 2016-08-25T18:04:32
This episode explores the legacy of Stalin and Soviet policies of the 1930's. Did Stalin's brutal approach to statecraft help or hinder the USSR in World War II?
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Ep. 31 - History of Console Games from 2016-06-02T23:36:38
This episode explores the history of console games. Raymond is joined by guest co-host and video game expert Ken Eakins.
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Ep. 30 - History of Arcade Games from 2016-05-19T18:19:46
An in-depth look at the history of arcade games. This episode features guest co-host Ken Eakins.
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Ep. 29 - Trump and the Know-Nothings from 2016-04-14T18:56:52
Explore the connections between the Know-Nothings, a nativist political party from the 1850s, and the rise of Donald Trump in the 2016 primaries.
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Ep. 28 - Tales of the Pacific War from 2016-02-27T19:36:53
Raymond recounts little-known stories of the Pacific War, including his close encounter with a B-17 bomber, and the truly filthy job of salvaging sunken battleships.
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Ep. 27 - Race to the South Pole from 2016-02-12T18:35:20
Three brief tales about the race to the South Pole, the last great prize in the Age of Exploration. This episode covers the Antarctic expeditions of Amundsen, Scott, and Shackleton.
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Ep. 26 - Election 2016 from 2016-01-25T21:06:21
Raymond gives a preview and analysis of candidates and issues in the upcoming primaries and 2016 general election.
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Ep. 25 - Race to the North Pole from 2015-12-07T23:01:57
This episode explores tales of Arctic exploration, including Amundsen's discovery of the Northwest Passage, and the race to the North Pole.
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Ep. 24 - Suburban Sprawl with David Cook from 2015-11-11T15:15:32
This episode covers the environmental consequences of suburban sprawl, and discusses the odd history of metro Atlanta.
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Ep. 23 - Environmental History with David Cook from 2015-11-02T23:15:55
This episode explores the environmental history of Georgia and the southeastern U.S., along with the long-term effects of human settlement in the region.
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Ep. 22 - World War II Clean-Up Crew from 2015-10-24T22:15:43
This episode explores how the world is still cleaning up 70 years after the greatest war in its history. Additionally, we cover the results to the 2015 Canadian election.
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Ep. 21 - Nazi Gun Control from 2015-10-13T20:19:35
In this episode, Raymond explores the history of gun control in Germany in the 1930's. Was gun control responsible for the Nazis' rise to power and the atrocities of the Holocaust?
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Ep. 20 - Primary Politics - Part 2 from 2015-10-05T20:35:50
The second of two episodes about the early phase of the 2016 presidential primaries. Part two covers the top Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
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Ep. 19 - Primary Politics - Part 1 from 2015-09-27T21:32:01
The first of two episodes about the politics of the early phase of the 2016 presidential primaries. Part one covers the top Republican candidates, starting with the ascendance of Donald Trump. ...
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Ep. 18 - The History of Middle Earth from 2015-09-16T21:56:42
To commemorate the recent release of the new J. R. R. Tolkien book, Listen
Ep. 17 - Southern Baptist Convention: The New Orthodoxy - Part 2 from 2015-08-20T06:47:55
As Raymond continues his look at the Southern Baptist Convention, he is joined by Russell Miles a.k.a. Brother Russell. Starting with a discuss...
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Ep. 16 - Southern Baptist Convention: The New Orthodoxy - Part 1 from 2015-08-08T04:42:15
In this episode, Raymond explores the Southern Baptist Convention and the political, cultural, and demographic influence of the largest Protesta...
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Ep. 15 - Russian Foreign Policy and the Syria Conflict from 2015-07-27T23:07:16
In this episode, Raymond is joined again by John Dolan a.k.a. Gary Brecher a.k.a. Listen
Ep. 14 - Confederate Collapse with The War Nerd from 2015-07-15T03:03:36
Raymond is joined by John Dolan a.k.a. Gary Brecher a.k.a. Listen
Ep. 13 - Origins of the Civil War - Part 2 from 2015-07-12T16:25:43
In the last episode, Raymond discussed the major political events of the 19th Century, ending with the Compromise of 185...
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Ep. 12 - Origins of the Civil War - Part 1 from 2015-07-03T18:33:42
With all of the recent controversy surrounding the Confederate flag, Raymond explores the causes of the American Civil War. Starting in the early part of the 19th Century with the Listen
Ep. 11 - A Brief History of Gay Marriage from 2015-06-29T15:30:03
Raymond is joined by Matt Baume of Marriage News Watch to discuss the recent...
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Ep. 10 - Obamacare and the Supreme Court from 2015-06-26T02:44:27
In this episode, Raymond discusses the Supreme Court decision in the King vs. Burwell case that upheld go...
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Ep. 9 - Charleston Church Shooting and the Vesey Rebellion from 2015-06-18T23:28:58
Raymond explores the connections between a 21st Century mass shooting and a 19th century slave rebellion that both took place in the same church in Listen
Ep. 8 - Podcasting and Politics from 2015-06-09T20:30:39
In this episode, Raymond continues the discussion with Rob Walch, of Liberated Syndic...
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Ep. 7 - A Brief History of Podcasting from 2015-06-07T18:59:32
Raymond speaks with Podcasting Guru, Rob Walch, of the podcast hosting giant, Liberat...
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Ep. 6 - Klandestine: The Trials of James Earl Ray from 2015-05-27T12:44:57
The second episode of a two-part series, Raymond continues the conversation with Pate McMichael, author ofListen
Ep. 5 - Klandestine: The Murder of Martin Luther King from 2015-05-24T11:55:57
In the first episode of a two-part series, Raymond speaks with Pate McMichael, author ofListen
Ep. 4 - Solar Energy Revolution from 2015-05-21T10:26:22
In this episode, Raymond talks about the upcoming worldwide revolution in the generation of power. He covers the recent announcement by Elo...
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Ep. 3 - Ukraine Conflict, Iran Negotiations, and Understanding Foreign Diplomacy from 2015-05-17T06:29:15
Raymond is joined again by Alex Green. In this episode, they discuss the impact of technology on American isolationism and the culturally incoherent ...
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Ep. 2 - Legacies of the Missile Crisis from 2015-05-14T22:54:07
We're joined by Alex Green from the Kennedy School at Harvard University to discuss lasting legacies of the Listen
Ep. 1 - Cuban Missile Crisis from 2015-05-10T23:45:30
In the first episode of the series, Raymond talks about the origins of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and delves into the conflicts...
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