Germany hasn't always exactly been "Germany." It's long history, and many components both literal and figurative, leading up to World War I features a lot of conflict and craziness, culminating with a dude named Kaiser Wilhelm. I'm sure you've heard of Prussia? It's explained! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Germany hasn't always exactly been "Germany." It's long history, and many components both literal and figurative, leading up to World War I features a lot of conflict and craziness, culminating with a dude named Kaiser Wilhelm. I'm sure you've heard of Prussia? It's explained! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Germany hasn't always exactly been "Germany." It's long history, and many components both literal and figurative, leading up to World War I features a lot of conflict and craziness, culminating with a dude named Kaiser Wilhelm. I'm sure you've heard of Prussia? It's explained! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Rise and Fall of the German Empire

Let's be honest. History is full of f*cked up sh*t. But what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Have a drink with your host, actor and writer Will Sterling, and his more qualified former Presidential Speechwriting co-host, Dr. Craig Smith. They unpack the silly, salacious, scandalous, and serious stuff in history. If we don't learn from the past, we're doomed to repeat it. So let's at least try to do it with honesty and, wherever possible, a laugh.

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