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

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

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

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

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

With the help of people who were there, we take you to the 1976 Convention. Jimmy Carter's nominating convention in New York handed him 30 percentage points in the polls, and is seen as one of the best. We look at what happened - from a strict chairman's gavel to a secret VP pick, from expert badge distribution to garbage cleanup, Also: possibly bugged phones, fighting crime, polyester suits, Delegate stories, Hunter Thompson and Joe Biden appearances., peanuts and fried chicken. (and In a few weeks - how it all went downhill in '80) Music:- Lee Rosevere and Dee Yan Key

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know about the first half of the Declaration of Independence and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But the Declaration also contains a listing of facts submitted to a "candid world" detailing what was wrong in the American colonies. The Grievances are the second half of the Declaration of Independence. We discuss with Tim Patrick, listener and author of "Self-Evident: Discovering the Ideas and Events That Made the Declaration of Independence Possible" 

Tim Patrick is known as Tim Odagiri in Japan where he resides and writes. He is an author, software architect, and lover of history. He has published more than a dozen books, mostly on technology topics, and is a regular magazine contributor. He has spent years offering commentary on current events, politics, technology, religion, and history. You can find his current articles at NihonPlusYou.org.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While there is a thing about first debates by incumbent presidents, clearly a pattern of not doing well, we may have just witnessed a trend-defyingly bad performance. But it still deserves a little context. So we will get into a few bad Presidential first debates - Reagan/Bush/Obama. But we'll also talk about this one. We talk about everything - DNC Options, Biden's decisions from here on out, VP Harris, and debate clunkers. in 2004, 1984 and 2012.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are pleased to be joined by Richard Lim of This American President Podcast (www.thisamericanpresidentpodcast.com). He discusses William Howard Taft, his considerable accomplishments, his Presidency, his position as governor of the Philippines, and the considerable respect many had for him. We'll also discuss why more than just his weight should be remembered about him.

Check out This American Presidents Podcast if you are not subscribed already.

As for us, we are part of Airwave Media Network.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about what's happening on MHCBUYP, the Patreon, the announcement that our 10-year old episode on Neville Chamberlain and Munich is available on Patreon. and some show recs.

patreon.com/mhcbuyp

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices