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Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia discuss the importance of voting, a new effort to register students to vote, and some of the latest developments in politics and baseball. View Joe Cook’s Voting Rights event from 2/12/24: https://youtu.be/lhHsrBas-nY?si=2Wo-LfANWa5A6PVm Share a Voice Message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joecookhistory/message

The triumphant return of Wigs for Whigs after an unexpectedly long hiatus. Joe Cook and Bill Venezia talk politics, football, and baseball.

Host Joe Cook is joined by Bill Venezia and Judge Edward DeFazio to discuss legal issues facing the former president and the elections that are now less than a year away. Four jurisdictions, three judge appellate panels, two unpopular presidents, and a partridge in a pear tree!

Host Joe Cook discusses American Civil War hero Philip Kearny.

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia discuss the continuing chaos of recent political news, how educators can deal with this in the classroom, and why voting matters so much.

Season 3 is here, at last! We know you’ve been eagerly waiting. Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia catch up on the news from over the summer, touching on the chaos in Washington, the war in Israel, and the Trump legal troubles. Reach out with your thoughts (written or as a voice memo) to wigsforwhigs@gmail.com

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia discuss the latest in election news, Donald Trump legal troubles, and other political topics.

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia check in on the Major League Baseball season just over 1/4 of the way through. They talk all things Mets, Yankees, and Skyline Chili.

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia have talked a lot about the law in recent episodes. Disclaimer: Neither of them are lawyers. On this episode, we have real, live legal experts! Former prosecutor and judge, Hon. Edward DeFazio, and leading NJ defense attorney, Brian Neary, join Wigs for Whigs to talk about Donald Trump’s legal challenges. Have thoughts or questions for the Wigs for Whigs gang? Reach...

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia talk corruption, cronyism, and other icky subjects when they discuss some New Jersey politics past and present.

Host Joe Cook & Bill Venezia discuss (in real-time) the self-surrender of Donald Trump.

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia preview the 2023 Major League Baseball season.

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia discuss some film history in anticipation of the upcoming Academy Awards.

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia discuss some names floated for the 2024 presidential primaries, then look back at failed candidates from the past who had been labeled as frontrunners.

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia chat with guest Jack Bohrer (MSNBC news producer) about his book, The Revolution of Robert Kennedy. They discuss the political and personal sides of RFK, and how he should be remembered today.

Host Joe Cook is joined by Bill Venezia, Frank McGady, and special guest Leo Vaccaro to discuss ongoing efforts to rename Taney Street in Philadelphia. The group of Catholic school educators (Hudson Catholic & St. Joe’s Prep) also discusses Caroline LeCount, George Meade, William Still, and historical memory in general.

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia discuss the vice presidents who ascended to the presidency upon death or resignation of the president.

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia reflect on the events of January 6, 2021 — two years later. They discuss memories of the day, its historical and political significance, and their thoughts on how the events can be discussed with students.

Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia chat with Joe Pompeo (Vanity Fair media correspondent) to discuss his new book, Blood and Ink: the Scandalous Jazz Age Double Murder that Hooked America on True Crime (HarperCollins: William Morrow, 2022)

Host Joe Cook reflects on the 1852 death of Whig Party leader Henry Clay. The paper Cook presents here won “Best Paper” at the 2015 Symposium on 19th Century Press.

Host Joe Cook sits down with Bill Venezia and Frank McGady to reflect on the 2022 Midterms and look ahead to the presidential primaries for 2024. Have a question or comment? Submit it to wigsforwhigs@gmail.com and it may be featured on a future episode.

Host Joe Cook answers questions submitted by listeners. Questions deal with slavery, the legacy of Jefferson & Hamilton, and the changes in the major political parties over time. Submit your questions to wigsforwhigs@gmail.com

Host Joe Cook sits down with Bill Venezia and Frank McGady to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and how it may be impacted by the US midterm elections.

Host Joe Cook sits down with Bill Venezia and Frank McGady to discuss the most important elections in US History as well as the upcoming midterm elections.

Host Joe Cook sits down with Bill Venezia to discuss how to compare athletes from different eras in sports history.