Nights On The Porch
Nights On The Porch
Nights On The Porch is dedicated to rediscovering the ideas, stories, and cultural moments that shaped America. Each episode explores old and rare books (sometimes not so old or rare) and overlooked writings on economics, history, society, and culture, bringing them back into the conversation for a modern audience. Alongside these readings, the show dives into Golden Age Hollywood films, examining not just the movies themselves, but the world surrounding them. Episodes explore the social climate, cultural values, and historical context at the time of their release or the era in which the story...
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Episodes
"War Is A Racket" (Ch. 4, 5) - Smedley Butler 12.04.2026 10:59
In this episode of Nights On The Porch , we dive into Chapters 4 and 5 of War Is a Racket by Smedley Butler. Here, Butler explores the consequences of World War I and the lasting impact of profiteering from war on both soldiers and society. He also discusses what can be done to prevent future wars driven by financial gain, offering practical suggestions and a call to action for citizens and policy...
"War Is A Racket" (Ch. 1, 2, 3) - Smedley Butler 05.04.2026 29:56
In this episode of Nights On The Porch , we read Chapters 1 through 3 of War Is a Racket by Smedley Butler (1935). Butler lays out his argument that war, especially WWI, has served as a highly profitable enterprise, benefiting specific industries, corporations, and financial interests. Focusing on the who, what, when, and where of wartime profits, Butler breaks down how a war economy operates and...
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