The American History Podcast

• 5.3 Fiery But Mostly Forgotten

  Send us a textOver the past two episodes, we've traced how American political discourse became weaponized decades before Trump, and how both parties learned to delegitimize elections they don't win. Today we're examining something even more fundamental: how Americans think about political violence.The story we tell ourselves about political violence in America goes something like this: We're a peaceful democracy where political disagreements are settled through debate and voting, not riots and bloodshed. When violence does occur, it's an aberration—a breakdown of our democratic norms that shocks the conscience and brings the country together in condemnation. This is another fairy tale.The Cobra Effect PodcastWell-meaning plans can easily backfire, leading to revolt, failure, and shocking events.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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• 5.2 Selected Not Elected

  Send us a textToday we dive into the election of 2000. This is when both parties learned to delegitimize elections they don't win. Want to support the show and gain access to bonus episodes? Follow the link below:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1169162/supporters/newThe Cobra Effect PodcastWell-meaning plans can easily backfire, leading to revolt, failure, and shocking events.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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• 5.1 The Great Unraveling

  Send us a textWe interrupt season 4 to bring you a special mini series (never fear I already have several WWII episodes written and one is already recorded). This series is based on the events of September 10, 2025, and the aftermath of that day. The purpose is to look into how the US got to this point and hopefully find a way for us to get out of it. I hope you all find it informative. The Cobra Effect PodcastWell-meaning plans can easily backfire, leading to revolt, failure, and shocking events.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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• 4.36 The Track of Ghosts

  Send us a textThis is the American History Podcast, Season 4, Episode 37. I'm your host, Shawn, and welcome to "The Track of Ghosts" - the second of four episodes on the New Guinea Campaign.Questions: email [email protected] The Cobra Effect PodcastWell-meaning plans can easily backfire, leading to revolt, failure, and shocking events.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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• 4.35 "Into the Green Hell" The New Guinea Campaign part 1

  Send us a textGuess who's back? Yep. We have a new WWII episode. I wasn't sure this day would arrive, but it has. In this episode we begin a four part look at one of the forgotten aspects of WWII in the Pacific. The Cobra Effect PodcastWell-meaning plans can easily backfire, leading to revolt, failure, and shocking events.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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