You Don't Know History

By Michael McGuinness

This is a history podcast that will discuss various items of history that many people might not know much about. From the most recent war in Artsakh to the Potato Famine to anything under the sun, hop... more

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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

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August 13, 2021 Episode 25: “Most gun control arguments miss the point. If all control boils fundamentally to force, how can one resist aggression without equal force? How can a truly “free” state exist if the indivi
Hey everyone! Episode 25 is live!
I'm joined with Dr. Drew McKevitt (@drewmckevitt) of Louisiana Tech University, and we're talking about Gun Legislation in the United States. From what exactly is a militia, to the effects of the NFA, FFA, how the Black Panther Party for Self Defense affected the gun control movement, to the Brady Bill, this episode will hopefully answer all your questions!
YDKH's theme music is by the musician Smith the Mister called "Beach Buggy."
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1h 39min
July 29, 2021 Episode 24: “It’s a very special part of America that is full of promise but also full of pain, where poverty is acute.” The Rust Belt
What's up everyone?
For Episode 24, I'm joined by Dr. Bradley Sommer (@historybrad on the Bird app), and we're talking about the Rust Belt, the place both he and I will always call home. We talk about it's importance to the growth of the country, the different sectors of manufacturing that made up the area, the policies that drove that manufacturing out, and how the area is bouncing back today. Enjoy the episode!
YDKH's theme music is by the musician Smith the Mister called "Beach Buggy."
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1h 57min
July 16, 2021 “The ‘takings’ clause of the Fifth Amendment is for conservatives what the equal protection clause of the 14th is for liberals.” Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid and the Takings Clause
Hey everyone!
Once again, I'm joined by Jordin Dickerson (@Jordin_Aterria), professor at UNCP in PoliSci, holder of a history and law degree, and current public defender, and we're talking about the "Takings clause" of the Fifth Amendment and some important cases that have shaped the US in the last 20 years or so. While not TOO old as far as history goes, it's still vitally important. I hope you enjoy the episode!
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1h 2min
July 02, 2021 You Don't Know History Hits the Books 2: "Race, Crime, and Policing in the Jim Crow South," with Dr. Brandon Jett
YDKH Hits the Books is back with our second episode, featuring Dr. Brandon Jett. His upcoming book, "Race, Crime, and Policing in the Jim Crow South" comes out on 7 July, and he came on to talk about it!
You can grab a copy here: https://www.brandontjett.com/books and here: https://lsupress.org/books/detail/race-crime-and-policing-in-the-jim-crow-south/
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51min
June 17, 2021 Episode 22: “The Weimar Republic gave nectar to the artists, social reformers, and progressive people of all classes. They drank it, unaware that they were sitting close to a dungheap.” The Weimar Rep
Hey everyone!
For episode 22, I'm joined by Dr. Adam A. Blackler (@adam_blackerWY) and we're talking about the Weimar Republic. We cover A LOT in this episode, from the economic hardships, the amazing culture of the republic, how it wasn't doomed to fail, and ultimately, how it fell. This was an amazing episode, and I hope you enjoy it!
YDKH's theme music is by the musician Smith the Mister called "Beach Buggy."
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1h 45min
June 10, 2021 Episode 21: “Liberté, égalité, fraternité”-The French Revolution
Hey everyone! For episode 21, I'm joined by Dr. Corinne Gressang (@corinnegressang on Twitter), assistant professor of history at Erskine College and we're covering the French Revolution. We cover why the conditions in France were ripe for a revolution, how Louis XVI didn't really have the tools to be king, as well as the multiple iterations of the revolutionary government: Estates General, National Assembly, Legislative Assembly, and the Committee for Public Safety. We also talk about the luminaries of the revolution: Marat, Brissot, and Robespierre, among others. Enjoy the episode!
YDKH's theme music is by the musician Smith the Mister called "Beach Buggy."
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2h 14min
June 03, 2021 YDKH Hits the Books: "Clear, Hold, and Destroy"
Hey everyone! YDKH is BACK!
In this episode, Dr. Rob Thompson is back to talk about his new book "Clear, Hold, and Destroy: Pacification in Phú Yên and the American War in Vietnam." We talk about what got Dr. Thompson interested in the province, what sources he utilized, and how to deal with book reviews. It was great having Dr. Thompson back on, and I hope you all enjoy!

YDKH's theme music is by the musician Smith the Mister called "Beach Buggy."
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55min
May 04, 2021 Episode 20: : “I never understand these ‘the South will rise again’ people. Again? It never rose before. It tried to and Lincoln stomped it’s ass.” The History of the Lost Cause
Hey everyone!
For Episode 20, I'm joined by Mark Herbert, a Civil War historian and MA student at Missouri State University, and today we're talking about the history of the Lost Cause. In this episode, we talk about how the Lost Cause mythology has managed to grow since the end of the Civil War, and how it continues to grow. We talk about Confederate Iconography, how Civil War history is lost when intertwined with politics, and get some great book recommendations. I hope you all enjoy!
YDKH's theme music is by the musician Smith the Mister called "Beach Buggy."
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1h 28min
April 27, 2021 YDKH @ The Movies: "Black Hawk Down"
Hey everyone! We're back!
I'm joined by Dick Warlock (@NotDickWarlock on Twitter) where we talked about the film "Black Hawk Down." We talk about the film, how the film glorified a horrible conflict, and how the film acted as a recruiting tool for the military shortly after 9/11.
This will be the format for future bonus episodes, but everyone is getting it this week!
YDKH's theme music is by the musician Smith the Mister called "Beach Buggy."
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1h 52min
April 13, 2021 Episode 19: -“Campaigns made choices, set fires, and even poured gasoline if accelerant was needed, which is why the passage of time has not, in fact extinguished, such prejudice. It is kept aflame as
Hey everyone!
In episode 19, I'm joined by Dr. Virginia Summey (@HistorySummey), and independent historian and faculty fellow in the Lloyd International Honors College at the University of Norther Carolina-Greensboro, and we're talking about a VERY divisive topic in American political history: the Southern Strategy.
We get into the background of the Southern Strategy, and why the Republican Party came to rely on it to swing races their way. We also talk about how population shifts, voting blocs, and the Civil Rights movement became powerful forces in the American political demography of the time.
Oh, and we talk about Barry Goldwater, and more importantly, Dr. Summey's upcoming book! Hope you all enjoy.
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56min

FAQs about You Don't Know History:

How many episodes does You Don't Know History have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.