Bro History

Bro History Breaking the US Political Duopoly with Matt Hoh On today’s Episode, Matt Hoh joins us to tell the crazy story of how his North Carolina Senate run as the presumptive Green Party candidate was suppressed by the National Democratic Party. Matt is a former Marine Corps Captain and worked in the State Department as part of the provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan. In 2009, Matt re...

Bro History The Spanish American War On today’s episode, we continue our discussion of the Spanish American War. We discuss the onset of the war, Yellow Journalism and its impacts on the War, and the implications of the explosion of the USS Maine. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #248 The Spanish American War szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Bro History McCarthyism On today’s episode, we talk a period in US history where there was a widespread effort to root out Soviet spies in the Government. We dive into Joe McCarthy’s history, how his particular brand of inquisition became synonymous with political “witch hunts”, and debate on the effectiveness and legitimacy of those efforts on US policy. Also, we talk a bit about how McCarthyism...

Bro History The Global Financial Crisis On today’s episode, we invited Joseph Solis-Mullen and Jose Nino to help us understand the potential for a coming global financial crisis, how it impacts approval ratings of world leaders, and what strategies countries around the world may be putting into place as a result. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #246   The Global Financial Cr...

Bro History Origins of the Spanish – American War On today’s episode we walk through the complex series of events of the early 1800’s which lead up to the Spanish – American War. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #245 Origins of the Spanish – American War szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Joe Biden & Saudi Arabia On today’s episode we discuss current US relations with Saudi Arabia. We also talk about the Saudi war in Yemen. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #244 Joe Biden & Saudi Arabia szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss Turkey’s recent name change to Türkiye, why they changed it, and some interesting facts about country names, language quirks, and turkeys (the birds). Also, we dive into Turkish plans to invade Syria… again. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #243 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History US Geopolitics in Ukraine & Taiwan On today’s episode,  Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us to discuss the current geopolitical situation in Russia, Ukraine, China and Taiwan. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #242 US Geopolitics in Ukraine & Taiwan szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Peculiar Puerto Rican History To commemorate Henry’s trip to Puerto Rico, we’ve decided to chat about the complicated, interesting and downright weird aspects of Puerto Rican history. We discuss cultural issues, conspiracy theories, its dark colonial past, and potential futures of the island of enchantment. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #241 Peculiar Puerto Ric...

Bro History History of the Lend-Lease Act On May 9th, 2022, Joe Biden signed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022. On today’s episode, we discuss the history of the original Lend-Lease act from WWII, and how it impacted the war on the eastern front. Also, we dive into the nitty gritty of an open bill in congress, which aims to provide Ukraine with $40b in aid. Support on Patreon: h...

Bro History Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine On today’s episode, we discuss the use of ballistic missiles in the ongoing war in Ukraine. We review the different types of missiles used, and discuss the different controversial events surrounding their use. Also, we chat about multiple rocket launchers (MRLs), the use of drones, and their impact on warfare. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/br...

Bro History Origins of the Ukraine Crises On today’s episode, we discuss the origins of the 2014 Euromaidan in Ukraine. We also discuss the friction between Western and Eastern Ukraine. Support our Partners: Bourbon Pursuit | The Official Podcast of Bourbon https://bourbonpursuit.com/ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #238 Origins of the Ukraine Crises szamotah Learn more abou...

Bro History The Cuban Missile Crisis On today’s episode,  we talk about the history of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and discuss how political pressure on both sides edged the world closer to nuclear war. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #237 The Cuban Missile Crisis szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Geopolitics & the War in Ukraine with José Niño On today’s episode,  Jose Nino joins us to discuss the global politics surrounding the war in Ukraine. Follow Jose on Twitter – https://twitter.com/JoseAlNino Support our Partners: Bourbon Pursuit | The Official Podcast of Bourbon https://bourbonpursuit.com/ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #236 Geopolitics & the War...

Bro History Is Ukraine winning the war? On today’s episode,  Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us again to discuss whether Ukraine is winning the war. Also, whether the Russian Invasion was legal, If China could be a good broker for peace, and how the rest of the world is reacting to the month-long conflict Support our Partners: Bourbon Pursuit | The Official Podcast of Bourbon https://bourbonpursuit.com/...

Bro History Origins of Vladimir Putin Today, we discuss how Vladimir Putin came to power in Russia. Support our Partners – Bourbon Pursuit | The Official Podcast of Bourbon https://bourbonpursuit.com/ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #234 Origins of Vladimir Putin szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Rise of South Korea Today, we discuss South Korean dictator, Syngman Rhee. This is part four on our series on the Korean War. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #233 Rise of South Korea szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Ukraine History (4000 BC – 1700s) Today, we discuss how Ukrainian territory has shifted hands between various European powers. We also talk about if Ukraine qualifies as a nation. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #232 Ukraine History (4000 BC – 1700s) szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Impact of the Russia Ukraine War Today, we discuss the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #231 Impact of the Russia Ukraine War szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Why Russia Invaded Ukraine Today, Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us to discuss the lead up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We also discuss the future of Russian-Western relations. Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist with an expertise in global affairs. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #230 Why Russia Invaded Ukraine szamotah Learn more about your ad choice...

Bro History War in Ukraine Today, we discuss the Russian recognition of the breakaway Ukrainian republics of Luhansk and Donetsk. We also discuss the possibility of a full scale invasion of Ukraine.       Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #229 War in Ukraine szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Rise of North Korea Today, we discuss the rise of the “Eternal Leader” of North Korea, Kim Il-sung. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #228 Rise of North Korea szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Japanese War Crimes in Korea Today, we discuss the Japanese occupation of Korea. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #227 Japanese War Crimes in Korea szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Will Russia Invade Ukraine? Today we discuss the pressure Russia is putting on the “West” to achieve its geopolitical goals. We also measure the likely that a conflict between Russia and NATO will actually erupt. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #226 Will Russia Invade Ukraine? szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Korean History 101 Today we kick off a multi-part series on the Korean War. We provide a high level overview of Korean history over the past 3,000 years and identify conditions that led to a bloody civil war in the 20th century. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #225 Korean History 101 szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices