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

In the first episode of a two-part series, Raymond speaks with Pate McMichael, author of Klandestine: How a Klan Lawyer and a Checkbook Journalist Helped James Earl Ray Cover Up His Crime.  They discuss the unlikely partnership of Arthur J. Hanes, the lawyer for the United Klans of America, and William Bradford Huie, a sensationalist journalist, who are brought together by the court case of MLK assassin James Earl Ray.  Despite polar opposite views on race, Hanes and Huie found common cause in the lucrative world of conspiracy; together, they thought they could make Memphis the new Dallas.  Raymond and Pate will explain the nefarious connections Hanes with Governor George Wallace's ideology of racial hatred that is still prevalent in the politics of American South today.

 

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The Politics of Rage: George Wallace, the Origins of the New Conservatism, and the Transformation of American Politics by Dan T. Carter

The South Kills Another Negro by William Bradford Huie

The Americanization of Emily by William Bradford Huie

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In this episode, Raymond talks about the upcoming worldwide revolution in the generation of power.  He covers the recent announcement by Elon Musk regarding Tesla Energy's new Powerwall home battery system.  If you are considering installing residential solar power, he explains the calculations needed to determine the amount of electrical power your home requires.  Followed by a survey of the costs associated with the various components vs. the estimated savings on utility bills and tax credits.  Raymond finishes with a brief analysis of the coming changes to existing energy companies.

 

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PVWatts Calculator

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Raymond is joined again by Alex Green. In this episode, they discuss the impact of technology on American isolationism and the culturally incoherent global viewpoint increasingly held by most Americans. Starting with the fundamental lack of understanding about Russia with regard to Putin’s actions in the Ukrainian Crisis. They then parallel JFK’s conflicts with U.S. leaders over the Cuban Missile Crisis and the current Congressional attempts to undermine negotiations with Iran, as well as influence diplomatic relations with Israel. Next, they talk about the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the South China Sea Negotiations and legacy of mistakes made in North Korea. Finishing with thoughts on the theory that presidential systems of government are inherently unstable and may have consequences even in a system as stable as the United States.

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“Losing Translation to the Marketplace of Ideas” by Alex Green

Putin’s Way by PBS Frontline

To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918by Adam Hochschild

Back Pages Books

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We're joined by Alex Green from the Kennedy School at Harvard University to discuss lasting legacies of the Cuban Missile Crisis.  It is astonishing how fast the United States and Russia hurdled towards war and the ways the military did not understand what was happeneing.  Raymond and Alex compare the similarities and differences in the perceptions of both Kennedy and Khrushchev as they carefully navigated the crisis.  The episode wraps up with thoughts on the legacies of President Kennedy's philosophies on negotiations.

 

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Back Pages Books

The Fog of War on IMDb

Cold War Roadshow on American Experience

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In the first episode of the series, Raymond talks about the origins of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and delves into the conflicts within U.S. leadership over how the country was going to respond.  President Kennedy is considering the possible consequences, including nuclear war and actions taken by the Soviet Union in Berlin.  Using JFK's presidential tapes, we have a ringside seat for the greatest near-miss of the Cold War.

 

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Thirteen Days on IMDb

One Minute to Midnight by Michael Dobbs

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