Episodios

  • Lyndon Johnson and the 1968 Convention: Part II - Dig In

    Lyndon Johnson and the 1968 Convention: Part II - Dig In
    Jul 30 2024
    In the second part of our episode, we take a look at LBJ's actions around the 1968 convention. While we can't answer the hypothetical of whether LBJ was willing to accept a draft at the convention, we can see that his actions clearly hurt Hubert Humphrey's chances of winning that fall, and suggest a stronger level of involvement. Trusted aides differ sharply on what LBJ was doing, and so do reporters and authors. Information came out in 2011 in the form of new tapes, but even that is subject to interpretation. One wild suggestion is to follow Robert Caro and something he said about Lyndon Johnson's family home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 m
  • Lyndon Johnson and the 1968 Convention: Part One - "I Will Not Accept Your Nomination"

    Lyndon Johnson and the 1968 Convention: Part One - "I Will Not Accept Your Nomination"
    Jul 27 2024
    Lyndon Johnson's decision to withdraw from the 1968 Presidential race was the definition of a shocking TV moment. With a President not accepting the nomination of his party for the first time since, we think it's time to release our previously Patreon-Only episode on LBJ and the 1968 convention. Remember to support our Patreon - link at myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com. This was originally content from the Patreon, and there's plenty more there when you sign up. Lyndon Johnson said he would leave the Presidential race in 1968. But would he have accepted a draft? and did he even conspire to engineer one? We won't answer the question in this two-part series, but we will get into the details. Why was a guy out of politics still controlling his party? Who was that memo writer "Bert" who did not match with any name in the White House or on the Campaign. And what about that Birthday Cake? In two parts we will get into everything. We should note. This episode was recorded years ago, and there's no implication that Biden-LBJ situations are the same. In fact, they make a better contrast than comparison. Still there is much to learn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 m
  • THE 2004 CAMPAIGN, PART II: Swift Boats and Palm Pilots

    THE 2004 CAMPAIGN, PART II: Swift Boats and Palm Pilots
    Jul 24 2024
    To match the faithful of the Bush campaign, the Kerry campaign builds the largest army of door knockers ever. Just like Team Bush, he thinks he has the election. But did he ever have a chance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 3 m
  • I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE: THE 2004 CAMPAIGN, PART I: The Ohio "Amway Idea"

    I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE: THE 2004 CAMPAIGN, PART I: The Ohio "Amway Idea"
    Jul 22 2024
    In part I of our look at the 2004 election, we look at things from the Bush Campaign side, where a revolutionary idea may or may not have helped the campaign win a troublesome state for them. In the last few days, they weren't sure. We are part of Airwave Media Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 m
  • State of the Race Thoughts July 19th

    State of the Race Thoughts July 19th
    Jul 19 2024
    More talk about the current situation, the attack on President Trump, history, and a bit about polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 m
  • FDR and D-Day

    FDR and D-Day
    Jul 17 2024
    A sketch of the events around D-day and FDR's political and health situation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • 14 Points About the 2024 Election and Biden, Trump's Upcoming Convention and VP Pick, Podcast Recommendations

    14 Points About the 2024 Election and Biden, Trump's Upcoming Convention and VP Pick, Podcast Recommendations
    Jul 11 2024
    We look at the current situation, rich with historical questions, if not historical precedents. We look at brokered conventions, VP choices, incapacity, the 12th Amendment, good faith and bad faith debates going on, if 1892 can say anything about the race, and other thoughts. We talk about Punk Biden - meaning the defiant Biden now placing himself on the other side of George Clooney and the NY Times, and Grover Cleveland Trump, the well-known challenger in a race that will be about the incumbent party for some time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • "IT LOOKED LIKE HELL" - The Story of The 1980 DNC Convention

    "IT LOOKED LIKE HELL" - The Story of The 1980 DNC Convention
    Jul 10 2024
    The Democratic Convention in New York City in 1980 was not the example to follow for how to run a convention. With the help of "Reaganland" author and historian Rick Perlstein, we look at one of the most frustrating modern conventions. The fight between Ted Kennedy and Carter for the nomination, obscure rules challenges, delegates cajoled by generals, men in green and white, just a blip of Bill Clinton, Communists and fireworks and the handshake that doomed a ticket are among the items discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 20 m