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Today we get even more into the weeds of the Guadalcanal campaign. This time the action is focused on the fight at sea, and the USS Enterprise is in the thick of it. This famous ship takes a beating, and the question is, will she survive? Listen to find out. 

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Today we being a multi part look at the Guadalcanal campaign. There is a lot to it, hopefully I can keep it interesting without making it too complicated. 

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It is summer, 1942. Midway was a disaster for the Japanese, but the war is far from over. The Americans, at the insistence of Admiral King, have decided to challenge the Japanese in the Solomons.

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Perhaps the most important battle of the early war, Midway was the make it or break it point for the U.S. Navy. The Japanese were determined to put the pressure on Nimitz, and the admiral himself rolled the dice. Would the Americans stop the Japanese? Well, here is that story. Enjoy.

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Today we move the narrative forward and find the U.S. Navy determined to hit the Japanese in the south Pacific, hopefully to stop their advance in the region. Failure to do so could mean the Japanese will threaten the shipping lanes to Australia. This battle is historic in that the two fleets, for the first time, will not actually see each other.

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Today we present the last of our "author interviews" for the year. William Taylor was a Marine who served in Vietnam for 13 months, earning 3 Purple Hearts and 2 Presidential Unit citations in the process. His book about the experience is a well written one which will take you into the thick of the action. It was a pleasure to interview Bill and read his book. I know you will enjoy it just as much as I did.

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Since it's been a while, I'm releasing this WWII episode a few days early. Today we get back to the main narrative and discuss events in spring 1942 which led up to the Battle of the Coral Sea. Enjoy!

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Today we are joined by Dr. Patrick Newman of the Mises Institute and Florida Southern College to discuss his latest book, Cronyism: Liberty vs. Power in America, 1607-1849. This fascinating book is a fast read and one I know you will enjoy. Get your copy here: Cronyism.

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Today marks the 5th anniversary of the show. It's hard to believe it's been 5 years. In celebration, I am happy to welcome back my former student George, as we discuss Murray N. Rothbard's fantastic essay Anatomy of the State. This essay really opened my eyes and helped me to see the world differently. Enjoy. 

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Today I'm talking to Peter Shae, the author of the fantastic book In the Arena.  profiles 34 American leaders who captured their party’s nomination for the presidency but never reached the Oval Office. Author Peter Shea chronicles the rise, early careers, campaigns, and later achievements of historical giants like Aaron Burr through modern candidates like Hillary Clinton. His essays are complemented by photos of monuments and memorabilia by photographer Tom Maday. This book will be a great addition to your history book collection. Get your copy here. 

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