The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge

After years away from the mic, Raymond drops by to talk about his new podcast series..... Retrophilia!

This episode features an interview with writer and political pundit Forsetti's Justice. We discuss the need to defend the Enlightenment idea of the Social Contract, as well as political strategy in 2017 and beyond.  

This episode features an interview with Patrick Phillips, author of Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America.  We explore the legacy of racial violence in Forsyth County, Georgia.

This episode explores the legacy of Stalin and Soviet policies of the 1930's.  Did Stalin's brutal approach to statecraft help or hinder the USSR in World War II?  

This episode explores the history of console games. Raymond is joined by guest co-host and video game expert Ken Eakins.

An in-depth look at the history of arcade games.  This episode features guest co-host Ken Eakins.  

Explore the connections between the Know-Nothings, a nativist political party from the 1850s, and the rise of Donald Trump in the 2016 primaries.  

Raymond recounts little-known stories of the Pacific War, including his close encounter with a B-17 bomber, and the truly filthy job of salvaging sunken battleships.

Three brief tales about the race to the South Pole, the last great prize in the Age of Exploration.  This episode covers the Antarctic expeditions of Amundsen, Scott, and Shackleton.

Raymond gives a preview and analysis of candidates and issues in the upcoming primaries and 2016 general election.