The Vanquished

We continue the discussion with Jaffer Khan on Henry Wallace's relationship with Truman, his 1948 campaign, "Russian comprimat" and what kind of world we'd be living in had he been renominated in 1944.

Comedian and former Redacted Tonight correspondent, Jaffer Khan joins Anders and Freddy for a breakdown of Henry Wallace. Not to be confused with the segregationist Governor George Wallace, Henry was also a third party candidate but from the other end of the spectrum.

In addition to running as the Progressive Party Presidential nominee in 1948, Henry Wallace played a fascinating role in the Roosevelt Administration, as FDR's Agriculture Secretary and later, Vice President. As we discuss, Wallace has a healthy share of fans and critics alike but, as they all agree, history would be incomprehensibly different had he been renominated in 1944 and taken over after FDR's death.

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Main Sources:

"The World That Wasn't: Henry Wallace and the Fate of the American Century" by Ben Steil

"The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party: The Enduring Legacy of Henry Wallace's Anti-Fascist, Anti-Racist Politics" by John Nichols

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Anders and Freddy continue the discussion about Mitt Romney, covering his role in the 2002 Winter Olympics, more on 2012 and his conversion to anti-Trump Republican.

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We're joined by elections whiz Ettingermentum aka Josh to discuss the life and campaigns of Willard "Mitt" Romney! We cover the flipping Mormon's youth, his time as a corporate raider, Massachusetts Governor and, of course, 2008 and 2012 campaigns. Stay tuned for part 2!

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Freddy G @orangefreddyG

Josh @ettingermentum on Twitter, also check out his substack https://substack.com/@ettingermentum

Main Sources:

Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins

The Real Romney by Michael Kranish and Scott Helman 

Frontline "The Choice" 2012

"Mitt" Netflix, 2013

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We are joined by comedian Naomi Karavani from the "Cargo Cult" podcast, as well as Rocz and Liam from "Well There's Your Problem" to talk about the Prohibition Party. We cover the conditions that lead to the party's 1869 founding, its response to the 18th and 21st amendments as well as its obscure and adorable modern incarnation.

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Freddy @orangefreddyg

We welcome comedians and Massachusetts natives Alex Ptak and Andrew Durso on to talk about former MA Governor and 1988 Democratic nominee, Michael Dukakis.

Main Sources:

"Brutal Campaign" by Robert L. Fleegler

"What it Takes" by Richard Ben Cramer

PBS Frontline "The Choice 1988"

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Alex @PtakTestKitchen on Twitter

Anders and Freddy talk about 3 time Presidential loser (or 5 time depending on how you count) Henry "The Great Compromiser" Clay.

Main Source: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Henry_Clay/oAJfDwAAQBAJ?hl=en

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Comedian Kate Willett joins the show to talk about Massachusetts Senator, incumbent Democratic President primary challenger, party boy and brother of Jack and Bobby, Ted Kennedy.

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Anders and Freddy continue the discussion about legendary orator, populist and loser William Jennings Bryan.

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Anders talks to historian Michael Kazin about fundamentalist Christian, economic populist and loser of the 1896, 1900 and 1908 elections, William Jennings Bryan.

Kazin's book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/90625/a-godly-hero-by-michael-kazin/

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