History Blurbs is coming back!

A look at the career and presidential candidacy of Margaret Chase Smith

New episodes coming in 2019!

I don't have time for a full episode this week, so in the meantime, enjoy my favorite joke told by a sitting president.

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You probably know Lafayette as the hero of multiple revolutions, but did you know he was once gifted a giant wheel of cheese?

A tribute to John McCain.

An episode I had to record portions of 5+ times because I kept laughing.

A look at Kofi Annan's life and his lasting impact.

Richard III's remains were lost for over 400 years. Learn how he was found, identified, and what his remains can tell us about his life.

A little story Lyndon Johnson told... and the real story. For more on President Johnson, check out Doris Kearns Goodwin's book, "Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream."