Bahr's History Hits

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's tragic murder at Utah Valley University, host Michael Bahr delivers a powerful special episode examining the escalating crisis of political violence in America. From the assassination attempts on President Trump to the recent killings of Minnesota state senators, Bahr traces how our nation has moved away from its founding principles of peaceful democratic discourse. T...

In this special edition of Bahr's History Hits--Michael discusses Labor Day. Why it is important, and how we can keep honoring the legacy of those who stood their ground for the rights that we enjoy! Let's open the book--Today's Chapter starts NOW!

Impeachment gets thrown around like political confetti every election cycle, but do we actually know what it means? Spoiler alert: it's not a "you're fired" button—it's more like a giant constitutional "Are you sure about this?" lever. Join us as we dive deep into America's impeachment history, from the framers' original vision to the dramatic cases that shaped our democracy. We'll explore Andrew...

What happens when the King of Rock 'n' Roll shows up unannounced at the White House gates? On December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley—decked out in purple velvet and gold sunglasses—walked into the Oval Office for one of the most bizarre presidential meetings in American history. In this episode, we dive into the unlikely encounter between Elvis and Nixon, exploring how celebrity influence and po...

In this episode, we dive into one of the more controversial decisions ever in American history: Gerald R. Ford's pardon of former President Nixon. We relive the decision, discuss the pardon power, and make the case why Ford's decision was right. Book featured; Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life by James Cannon

President James A. Garfield survived the bullet--but not the system that failed him. In this episode of Bahr's History Hits, we unravel the astonishing and often overlooked story of America's 20th president, his assassin Charles Guiteau, and the corrupt spoils system that enabled it all. Featuring insight from Candice Millard's gripping book Destiny of the Republic , we explore how political patro...

Nearly 60 years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the U.S. government is still releasing classified files. But what do they really tell us—and why does it matter? In this episode of Bahr’s History Hits , we explore the JFK Records Act of 1992 , the new documents released in 2022 and 2023, and the enduring questions around Lee Harvey Oswald, especially his mysterious trip to Mex...

Welcome to the debut episode of  Bahr’s History Hits ! In this kickoff chapter, we tackle one of the most polarizing events in American history: the assassination of President John F. Kennedy—and the official account that insists Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. We’ll look at  Howard P. Willens’ book ,  History Will Prove Us Right , an insider’s defense of the  Warren Commission —the controversial i...