Advertise with Googlier.com Arsenal for Democracy http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/features/ A casual material history of the United States. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:18:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.22 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-red-A-250-32x32.png Arsenal for Democracy http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/features/ 32 32 A talk show about the history of the United States and the Americas from a leftist economic perspective. Recorded weekly in Newton, Massachusetts and Boise, Idaho. Bill Humphrey clean episodic Bill Humphrey kingsidebishop@earthlink.net kingsidebishop@earthlink.net (Bill Humphrey) Copyright 2021 A casual material history of the United States from Bill, Rachel, and guests. Arsenal for Democracy http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/arsenalfordemocracy-logo-big-2021.jpg http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/features/ Update for Our Listeners http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/10/15/update-for-our-listeners/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:40:17 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9469 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/10/15/update-for-our-listeners/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/10/15/update-for-our-listeners/feed/ 0 <p>Oct 15, 2023: After a dozen years, this show is ending. But it’s for some very cool and exciting reasons described herein, and we would love to hear from our loyal listeners as we bid this project farewell and move on to new things.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/10/15/update-for-our-listeners/">Update for Our Listeners</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> Oct 15, 2023: After a dozen years, this show is ending. But it’s for some very cool and exciting reasons described herein, and we would love to hear from our loyal listeners as we bid this project farewell and move on to new things.

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]]> Oct 15, 2023: After a dozen years, this show is ending. But it’s for some very cool and exciting reasons described herein, and we would love to hear from our loyal listeners as we bid this project farewell and move on to new things. Oct 15, 2023: After a dozen years, this show is ending. But it’s for some very cool and exciting reasons described herein, and we would love to hear from our loyal listeners as we bid this project farewell and move on to new things. Bill Humphrey 11:28 [Unlocked] Jun 1, 2021 – Louis F. Post – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 379 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/08/27/unlocked-jun-1-2021-louis-f-post-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-379/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:26:28 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9466 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/08/27/unlocked-jun-1-2021-louis-f-post-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-379/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/08/27/unlocked-jun-1-2021-louis-f-post-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-379/feed/ 0 <p>Unlocked from our Patreon (paused this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss Louis F. Post, an early Assistant US Labor Secretary with some radical leanings, who ended up blocking thousands of post-WWI deportations. Links and notes for ep. 379 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bonus-AFD-Ep-379-Links-and-Notes-Louis-F-Post.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/08/27/unlocked-jun-1-2021-louis-f-post-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-379/">[Unlocked] Jun 1, 2021 – Louis F. Post – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 379</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> Unlocked from our Patreon (paused this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss Louis F. Post, an early Assistant US Labor Secretary with some radical leanings, who ended up blocking thousands of post-WWI deportations.

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]]> Unlocked from our Patreon (paused this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss Louis F. Post, an early Assistant US Labor Secretary with some radical leanings, who ended up blocking thousands of post-WWI deportations. Links and notes for ep. Unlocked from our Patreon (paused this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss Louis F. Post, an early Assistant US Labor Secretary with some radical leanings, who ended up blocking thousands of post-WWI deportations. Links and notes for ep. 379 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bonus-AFD-Ep-379-Links-and-Notes-Louis-F-Post.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 22:15 [Unlocked] May 18, 2021 – The 1920 Census – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 375 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/08/13/unlocked-may-18-2021-the-1920-census-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-375/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:20:16 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9462 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/08/13/unlocked-may-18-2021-the-1920-census-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-375/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/08/13/unlocked-may-18-2021-the-1920-census-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-375/feed/ 0 <p>Unlocked from our Patreon (paused this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss the present-day influences of the momentous 1920 US Census, which grappled with trends in urbanization and the recent breakup of several major home countries of immigrants. Links and notes for ep. 375 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bonus-AFD-Ep-375-The-1920-Census.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/08/13/unlocked-may-18-2021-the-1920-census-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-375/">[Unlocked] May 18, 2021 – The 1920 Census – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 375</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> Unlocked from our Patreon (paused this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss the present-day influences of the momentous 1920 US Census, which grappled with trends in urbanization and the recent breakup of several major home countries of immigrants.

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]]> Unlocked from our Patreon (paused this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss the present-day influences of the momentous 1920 US Census, which grappled with trends in urbanization and the recent breakup of several major home countries of immigrants. Unlocked from our Patreon (paused this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss the present-day influences of the momentous 1920 US Census, which grappled with trends in urbanization and the recent breakup of several major home countries of immigrants. Links and notes for ep. 375 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bonus-AFD-Ep-375-The-1920-Census.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 46:33 [Unlocked] May 4, 2021 – The Smith Act – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 371 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/07/16/unlocked-may-4-2021-the-smith-act-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-371/ Sun, 16 Jul 2023 23:29:55 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9459 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/07/16/unlocked-may-4-2021-the-smith-act-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-371/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/07/16/unlocked-may-4-2021-the-smith-act-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-371/feed/ 0 <p>Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel take a look at the Alien Registration (Smith) Act of 1940, still on the books today, which prohibits advocating the violent overthrow of the US government. Links and notes for ep. 371 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bonus-AFD-Ep-371-Links-and-Notes-The-Alien-Registration-Act-_-Smith-Act-of-1940.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/07/16/unlocked-may-4-2021-the-smith-act-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-371/">[Unlocked] May 4, 2021 – The Smith Act – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 371</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel take a look at the Alien Registration (Smith) Act of 1940, still on the books today, which prohibits advocating the violent overthrow of the US government.

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]]> Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel take a look at the Alien Registration (Smith) Act of 1940, still on the books today, which prohibits advocating the violent overthrow of the US government. Links and notes for ep. Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel take a look at the Alien Registration (Smith) Act of 1940, still on the books today, which prohibits advocating the violent overthrow of the US government. Links and notes for ep. 371 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bonus-AFD-Ep-371-Links-and-Notes-The-Alien-Registration-Act-_-Smith-Act-of-1940.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 27:25 [Unlocked] Mar 23, 2021 – The 1923 San Pedro Maritime Strike – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 361 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/06/26/unlocked-mar-23-2021-the-1923-san-pedro-maritime-strike-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-361/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:37:49 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9455 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/06/26/unlocked-mar-23-2021-the-1923-san-pedro-maritime-strike-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-361/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/06/26/unlocked-mar-23-2021-the-1923-san-pedro-maritime-strike-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-361/feed/ 0 <p>Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss the failed IWW strike at the Port of Los Angeles in 1923, including Upton Sinclair getting arrested and the Klan menacing strikers. Links and notes for ep. 361 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bonus-AFD-Ep-361-Links-and-Notes-1923-San-Pedro-Maritime-Strike.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/06/26/unlocked-mar-23-2021-the-1923-san-pedro-maritime-strike-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-361/">[Unlocked] Mar 23, 2021 – The 1923 San Pedro Maritime Strike – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 361</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss the failed IWW strike at the Port of Los Angeles in 1923, including Upton Sinclair getting arrested and the Klan menacing strikers.

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]]> Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss the failed IWW strike at the Port of Los Angeles in 1923, including Upton Sinclair getting arrested and the Klan menacing strikers. Links and notes for ep. Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss the failed IWW strike at the Port of Los Angeles in 1923, including Upton Sinclair getting arrested and the Klan menacing strikers. Links and notes for ep. 361 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bonus-AFD-Ep-361-Links-and-Notes-1923-San-Pedro-Maritime-Strike.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 24:54 [Unlocked] Mar 2, 2021 – Dropped Ceilings – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 355 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/06/11/unlocked-mar-2-2021-dropped-ceilings-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-355/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:00:07 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9453 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/06/11/unlocked-mar-2-2021-dropped-ceilings-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-355/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/06/11/unlocked-mar-2-2021-dropped-ceilings-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-355/feed/ 0 <p>Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss dropped ceilings and the rise and fall of the mid-century office. It’s an area that could probably use some academic study. Links and notes for ep. 355 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bonus-AFD-Ep-355-Links-and-Notes-Dropped-Ceilings.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/06/11/unlocked-mar-2-2021-dropped-ceilings-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-355/">[Unlocked] Mar 2, 2021 – Dropped Ceilings – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 355</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss dropped ceilings and the rise and fall of the mid-century office. It’s an area that could probably use some academic study.

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]]> Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss dropped ceilings and the rise and fall of the mid-century office. It’s an area that could probably use some academic study. Links and notes for ep. Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss dropped ceilings and the rise and fall of the mid-century office. It’s an area that could probably use some academic study. Links and notes for ep. 355 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bonus-AFD-Ep-355-Links-and-Notes-Dropped-Ceilings.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 31:09 May 28, 2023 – KitchenAid – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 471 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/28/may-28-2023-kitchenaid-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-471/ Mon, 29 May 2023 00:43:48 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9447 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/28/may-28-2023-kitchenaid-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-471/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/28/may-28-2023-kitchenaid-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-471/feed/ 0 <p>A mini-episode from Bill and Rachel on how a major defense contract led to the iconic KitchenAid stand mixer, followed by some announcements about the podcast for the summer months ahead. Links and notes for ep. 471 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AFD-Ep-471-Links-and-Notes-KitchenAid-Mini-episode.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/28/may-28-2023-kitchenaid-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-471/">May 28, 2023 – KitchenAid – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 471</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> A mini-episode from Bill and Rachel on how a major defense contract led to the iconic KitchenAid stand mixer, followed by some announcements about the podcast for the summer months ahead.

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]]> A mini-episode from Bill and Rachel on how a major defense contract led to the iconic KitchenAid stand mixer, followed by some announcements about the podcast for the summer months ahead. Links and notes for ep. 471 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy. A mini-episode from Bill and Rachel on how a major defense contract led to the iconic KitchenAid stand mixer, followed by some announcements about the podcast for the summer months ahead. Links and notes for ep. 471 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AFD-Ep-471-Links-and-Notes-KitchenAid-Mini-episode.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 23:30 May 14, 2023 – Barbed Wire – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 470 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/14/may-14-2023-barbed-wire-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-470/ Mon, 15 May 2023 02:00:23 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9441 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/14/may-14-2023-barbed-wire-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-470/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/14/may-14-2023-barbed-wire-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-470/feed/ 0 <p>150 years ago, in May 1873, work began on developing the breakthrough design for mass-produced barbed wire, with wide-ranging (pun intended) implications for agriculture, society, and warfare. Links and notes for ep. 470 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AFD-Ep-470-Links-and-Notes-Barbed-Wire.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/14/may-14-2023-barbed-wire-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-470/">May 14, 2023 – Barbed Wire – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 470</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> 150 years ago, in May 1873, work began on developing the breakthrough design for mass-produced barbed wire, with wide-ranging (pun intended) implications for agriculture, society, and warfare.

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]]> 150 years ago, in May 1873, work began on developing the breakthrough design for mass-produced barbed wire, with wide-ranging (pun intended) implications for agriculture, society, and warfare. Links and notes for ep. 150 years ago, in May 1873, work began on developing the breakthrough design for mass-produced barbed wire, with wide-ranging (pun intended) implications for agriculture, society, and warfare. Links and notes for ep. 470 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AFD-Ep-470-Links-and-Notes-Barbed-Wire.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 20:45 May 7, 2023 – Hollywood Strikes – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 469 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/07/may-7-2023-hollywood-strikes-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-469/ Mon, 08 May 2023 01:48:21 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9439 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/07/may-7-2023-hollywood-strikes-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-469/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/07/may-7-2023-hollywood-strikes-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-469/feed/ 0 <p>After a quick chat about the ongoing 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, we look back at a few of the noteworthy strikes in Hollywood of years past. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 469 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AFD-Ep-469-Links-and-Notes-Hollywood-Strikes.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/05/07/may-7-2023-hollywood-strikes-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-469/">May 7, 2023 – Hollywood Strikes – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 469</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> After a quick chat about the ongoing 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, we look back at a few of the noteworthy strikes in Hollywood of years past. (Bill and Rachel)

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]]> After a quick chat about the ongoing 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, we look back at a few of the noteworthy strikes in Hollywood of years past. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 469 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy. After a quick chat about the ongoing 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, we look back at a few of the noteworthy strikes in Hollywood of years past. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 469 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AFD-Ep-469-Links-and-Notes-Hollywood-Strikes.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 34:11 Apr 30, 2023 – Home Economics/Domestic Science – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 468 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/30/apr-30-2023-home-economics-domestic-science-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-468/ Mon, 01 May 2023 02:49:17 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9434 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/30/apr-30-2023-home-economics-domestic-science-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-468/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/30/apr-30-2023-home-economics-domestic-science-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-468/feed/ 0 <p>This week we are talking about the field of home economics or domestic science. Was it really a science? To what extent was it a marketing exercise? Can it ever really overcome its founding racist and classist overtones? Does home economics even exist anymore? Links and note for ep. 468 … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/30/apr-30-2023-home-economics-domestic-science-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-468/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/30/apr-30-2023-home-economics-domestic-science-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-468/">Apr 30, 2023 – Home Economics/Domestic Science – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 468</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> This week we are talking about the field of home economics or domestic science. Was it really a science? To what extent was it a marketing exercise? Can it ever really overcome its founding racist and classist overtones? Does home economics even exist anymore?

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]]> This week we are talking about the field of home economics or domestic science. Was it really a science? To what extent was it a marketing exercise? Can it ever really overcome its founding racist and classist overtones? This week we are talking about the field of home economics or domestic science. Was it really a science? To what extent was it a marketing exercise? Can it ever really overcome its founding racist and classist overtones? Does home economics even exist anymore? Links and note for ep. 468 … Read more Bill Humphrey 41:56 Apr 23, 2023 – The Council on Books in Wartime – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 467 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/23/apr-23-2023-the-council-on-books-in-wartime-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-467/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 01:35:32 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9427 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/23/apr-23-2023-the-council-on-books-in-wartime-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-467/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/23/apr-23-2023-the-council-on-books-in-wartime-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-467/feed/ 0 <p>The non-profit Council on Books in Wartime (from US publishers) during World War II single-handedly made a bunch of books like The Great Gatsby into major American texts by providing specialized paperback copies free to the troops. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 467 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AFD-Ep-467-Links-and-Notes-Council-on-Books-in-Wartime.pdf Theme music … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/23/apr-23-2023-the-council-on-books-in-wartime-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-467/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/23/apr-23-2023-the-council-on-books-in-wartime-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-467/">Apr 23, 2023 – The Council on Books in Wartime – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 467</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> The non-profit Council on Books in Wartime (from US publishers) during World War II single-handedly made a bunch of books like The Great Gatsby into major American texts by providing specialized paperback copies free to the troops. (Bill and Rachel)

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]]> The non-profit Council on Books in Wartime (from US publishers) during World War II single-handedly made a bunch of books like The Great Gatsby into major American texts by providing specialized paperback copies free to the troops. The non-profit Council on Books in Wartime (from US publishers) during World War II single-handedly made a bunch of books like The Great Gatsby into major American texts by providing specialized paperback copies free to the troops. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 467 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AFD-Ep-467-Links-and-Notes-Council-on-Books-in-Wartime.pdf Theme music … Read more Bill Humphrey 35:23 Apr 15, 2023 – The Nye Committee – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 466 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/16/apr-15-2023-the-nye-committee-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-466/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:30:10 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9424 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/16/apr-15-2023-the-nye-committee-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-466/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/16/apr-15-2023-the-nye-committee-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-466/feed/ 0 <p>From 1934 to 1936, the US Senate’s Nye Committee examined the role of the private defense industry (and capitalism more broadly) in fomenting global conflict and dragging the US into WWI. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 466 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AFD-Ep-466-Links-and-Notes-The-Nye-Committee.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/16/apr-15-2023-the-nye-committee-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-466/">Apr 15, 2023 – The Nye Committee – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 466</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> From 1934 to 1936, the US Senate’s Nye Committee examined the role of the private defense industry (and capitalism more broadly) in fomenting global conflict and dragging the US into WWI. (Bill and Rachel)

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]]> From 1934 to 1936, the US Senate’s Nye Committee examined the role of the private defense industry (and capitalism more broadly) in fomenting global conflict and dragging the US into WWI. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. From 1934 to 1936, the US Senate’s Nye Committee examined the role of the private defense industry (and capitalism more broadly) in fomenting global conflict and dragging the US into WWI. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 466 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AFD-Ep-466-Links-and-Notes-The-Nye-Committee.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 32:44 Apr 9, 2023 – Federal Deposit Insurance – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 465 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/09/apr-9-2023-federal-deposit-insurance-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-465/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 03:23:02 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9419 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/09/apr-9-2023-federal-deposit-insurance-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-465/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/09/apr-9-2023-federal-deposit-insurance-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-465/feed/ 0 <p>The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank and federal intervention to protect its previously uninsured accounts has brought renewed focus to Federal Deposit Insurance. Contrary to popular belief, it was not part of the New Deal and was not championed by FDR. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/09/apr-9-2023-federal-deposit-insurance-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-465/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/09/apr-9-2023-federal-deposit-insurance-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-465/">Apr 9, 2023 – Federal Deposit Insurance – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 465</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank and federal intervention to protect its previously uninsured accounts has brought renewed focus to Federal Deposit Insurance. Contrary to popular belief, it was not part of the New Deal and was not championed by FDR. (Bill and Rachel)

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]]> The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank and federal intervention to protect its previously uninsured accounts has brought renewed focus to Federal Deposit Insurance. Contrary to popular belief, it was not part of the New Deal and was not championed b... The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank and federal intervention to protect its previously uninsured accounts has brought renewed focus to Federal Deposit Insurance. Contrary to popular belief, it was not part of the New Deal and was not championed by FDR. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. … Read more Bill Humphrey 27:52 Apr 2, 2023 – The Anthracite Coal Strike of 1887-88 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 464 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/02/apr-2-2023-the-anthracite-coal-strike-of-1887-88-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-464/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 02:51:48 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9415 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/02/apr-2-2023-the-anthracite-coal-strike-of-1887-88-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-464/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/02/apr-2-2023-the-anthracite-coal-strike-of-1887-88-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-464/feed/ 0 <p>The failed anthracite coal mine workers strike of 1887-88 in eastern Pennsylvania illustrates some of the fault lines and contradictions within capitalism and highlight some of the ways our 21st century economy is devolving back toward older patterns. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 464 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AFD-Ep-464-Links-and-Notes-Anthracite-Coal-Strike-of-1887-88.pdf Theme … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/02/apr-2-2023-the-anthracite-coal-strike-of-1887-88-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-464/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/04/02/apr-2-2023-the-anthracite-coal-strike-of-1887-88-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-464/">Apr 2, 2023 – The Anthracite Coal Strike of 1887-88 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 464</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> The failed anthracite coal mine workers strike of 1887-88 in eastern Pennsylvania illustrates some of the fault lines and contradictions within capitalism and highlight some of the ways our 21st century economy is devolving back toward older patterns. (Bill and Rachel)

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]]> The failed anthracite coal mine workers strike of 1887-88 in eastern Pennsylvania illustrates some of the fault lines and contradictions within capitalism and highlight some of the ways our 21st century economy is devolving back toward older patterns. The failed anthracite coal mine workers strike of 1887-88 in eastern Pennsylvania illustrates some of the fault lines and contradictions within capitalism and highlight some of the ways our 21st century economy is devolving back toward older patterns. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 464 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AFD-Ep-464-Links-and-Notes-Anthracite-Coal-Strike-of-1887-88.pdf Theme … Read more Bill Humphrey 45:40 [Unlocked] June 8, 2021 – The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit of 1986 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 381 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/27/unlocked-june-8-2021-the-low-income-housing-tax-credit-of-1986-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-381/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:55:01 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9412 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/27/unlocked-june-8-2021-the-low-income-housing-tax-credit-of-1986-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-381/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/27/unlocked-june-8-2021-the-low-income-housing-tax-credit-of-1986-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-381/feed/ 0 <p>Unlocked from our Patreon: Have you ever wondered what the absolute peak example of neoliberal policy is? Bill and Rachel submit to you that it might be the tradable Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in effect since 1986. Links and notes for ep. 381 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bonus-AFD-Ep-381-Links-and-Notes-The-Low-Income-Housing-Tax-Credits-of-1986.pdf Theme music by Stunt … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/27/unlocked-june-8-2021-the-low-income-housing-tax-credit-of-1986-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-381/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/27/unlocked-june-8-2021-the-low-income-housing-tax-credit-of-1986-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-381/">[Unlocked] June 8, 2021 – The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit of 1986 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 381</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> Unlocked from our Patreon: Have you ever wondered what the absolute peak example of neoliberal policy is? Bill and Rachel submit to you that it might be the tradable Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in effect since 1986.

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]]> Unlocked from our Patreon: Have you ever wondered what the absolute peak example of neoliberal policy is? Bill and Rachel submit to you that it might be the tradable Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in effect since 1986. Links and notes for ep. Unlocked from our Patreon: Have you ever wondered what the absolute peak example of neoliberal policy is? Bill and Rachel submit to you that it might be the tradable Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in effect since 1986. Links and notes for ep. 381 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bonus-AFD-Ep-381-Links-and-Notes-The-Low-Income-Housing-Tax-Credits-of-1986.pdf Theme music by Stunt … Read more Bill Humphrey 38:36 [Unlocked] May 25, 2021 – The Red Ark – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 377 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/19/unlocked-may-25-2021-the-red-ark-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-377/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 04:45:52 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9409 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/19/unlocked-may-25-2021-the-red-ark-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-377/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/19/unlocked-may-25-2021-the-red-ark-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-377/feed/ 0 <p>Unlocked from our Patreon: Bill and Rachel discuss the Red Ark (or Soviet Ark) deportations of Russian-born American anarchists in 1919. (Don’t miss our two part series from 2019 on American anarchist history!) Links and notes for ep. 377 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bonus-AFD-Ep-377-Links-and-Notes-The-Red-Ark.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/19/unlocked-may-25-2021-the-red-ark-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-377/">[Unlocked] May 25, 2021 – The Red Ark – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 377</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> Unlocked from our Patreon: Bill and Rachel discuss the Red Ark (or Soviet Ark) deportations of Russian-born American anarchists in 1919. (Don’t miss our two part series from 2019 on American anarchist history!)

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]]> Unlocked from our Patreon: Bill and Rachel discuss the Red Ark (or Soviet Ark) deportations of Russian-born American anarchists in 1919. (Don’t miss our two part series from 2019 on American anarchist history!) Links and notes for ep. Unlocked from our Patreon: Bill and Rachel discuss the Red Ark (or Soviet Ark) deportations of Russian-born American anarchists in 1919. (Don’t miss our two part series from 2019 on American anarchist history!) Links and notes for ep. 377 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bonus-AFD-Ep-377-Links-and-Notes-The-Red-Ark.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 20:28 Mar 12, 2023 – Gillette – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 463 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/12/mar-12-2023-gillette-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-463/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:29:05 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9402 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/12/mar-12-2023-gillette-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-463/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/12/mar-12-2023-gillette-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-463/feed/ 0 <p>At the start of the 20th century, eccentric inventor and utopian theorist King C. Gillette developed the disposable blade for safety razors, launching one of the most influential, trend-setting American corporations of all time, for good or ill. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 463 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AFD-Ep-463-Links-and-Notes-Gillette.pdf Theme … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/12/mar-12-2023-gillette-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-463/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/12/mar-12-2023-gillette-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-463/">Mar 12, 2023 – Gillette – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 463</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> At the start of the 20th century, eccentric inventor and utopian theorist King C. Gillette developed the disposable blade for safety razors, launching one of the most influential, trend-setting American corporations of all time, for good or ill. (Bill and Rachel)

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]]> At the start of the 20th century, eccentric inventor and utopian theorist King C. Gillette developed the disposable blade for safety razors, launching one of the most influential, trend-setting American corporations of all time, for good or ill. At the start of the 20th century, eccentric inventor and utopian theorist King C. Gillette developed the disposable blade for safety razors, launching one of the most influential, trend-setting American corporations of all time, for good or ill. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 463 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AFD-Ep-463-Links-and-Notes-Gillette.pdf Theme … Read more Bill Humphrey 20:41 March 1873: The Comstock Laws – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 462 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/05/march-1873-the-comstock-laws-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-462/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:51:58 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9399 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/05/march-1873-the-comstock-laws-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-462/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/05/march-1873-the-comstock-laws-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-462/feed/ 0 <p>150 years ago last week, on March 3rd, 1873, the Comstock Laws on obscenity, including birth control and abortion supplies or information, became part of the US Criminal Code. (Bill and Rachel.) Links and notes for ep. 462 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AFD-Ep-462-Links-and-Notes-March-1873_-Comstock-Laws.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/03/05/march-1873-the-comstock-laws-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-462/">March 1873: The Comstock Laws – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 462</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> 150 years ago last week, on March 3rd, 1873, the Comstock Laws on obscenity, including birth control and abortion supplies or information, became part of the US Criminal Code. (Bill and Rachel.)

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]]> 150 years ago last week, on March 3rd, 1873, the Comstock Laws on obscenity, including birth control and abortion supplies or information, became part of the US Criminal Code. (Bill and Rachel.) Links and notes for ep. 150 years ago last week, on March 3rd, 1873, the Comstock Laws on obscenity, including birth control and abortion supplies or information, became part of the US Criminal Code. (Bill and Rachel.) Links and notes for ep. 462 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AFD-Ep-462-Links-and-Notes-March-1873_-Comstock-Laws.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 36:59 The “Employee-Owned” Chicago and North Western Railway: Hype vs Reality – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 461 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/26/the-employee-owned-chicago-and-north-western-railway-hype-vs-reality-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-461/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:37:39 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9394 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/26/the-employee-owned-chicago-and-north-western-railway-hype-vs-reality-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-461/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/26/the-employee-owned-chicago-and-north-western-railway-hype-vs-reality-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-461/feed/ 0 <p>In 1972, some employees made a leveraged buyout of the Chicago and North Western Railway and re-branded it as “Employee-Owned.” The reality was much more complicated and reveals a lot about railroading and American capitalism generally in the 1970s and 1980s. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 461 … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/26/the-employee-owned-chicago-and-north-western-railway-hype-vs-reality-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-461/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/26/the-employee-owned-chicago-and-north-western-railway-hype-vs-reality-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-461/">The “Employee-Owned” Chicago and North Western Railway: Hype vs Reality – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 461</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> In 1972, some employees made a leveraged buyout of the Chicago and North Western Railway and re-branded it as “Employee-Owned.” The reality was much more complicated and reveals a lot about railroading and American capitalism generally in the 1970s and 1980s. (Bill and Rachel)

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]]> In 1972, some employees made a leveraged buyout of the Chicago and North Western Railway and re-branded it as “Employee-Owned.” The reality was much more complicated and reveals a lot about railroading and American capitalism generally in the 1970s and... In 1972, some employees made a leveraged buyout of the Chicago and North Western Railway and re-branded it as “Employee-Owned.” The reality was much more complicated and reveals a lot about railroading and American capitalism generally in the 1970s and 1980s. (Bill and Rachel) Links and notes for ep. 461 … Read more Bill Humphrey 45:18 Feb 20, 2023 – Car Starters and Ignitions – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 460 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/20/feb-20-2023-car-starters-and-ignitions-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-460/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:28:40 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9390 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/20/feb-20-2023-car-starters-and-ignitions-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-460/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/20/feb-20-2023-car-starters-and-ignitions-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-460/feed/ 0 <p>A quick look at the evolution of car starter and ignition technology, from hand-crank disasters to viral video car theft trends. (Bill and Rachel.) Links and notes for ep. 460 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AFD-Ep-460-Links-and-Notes-Car-Starters-and-Ignitions.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/20/feb-20-2023-car-starters-and-ignitions-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-460/">Feb 20, 2023 – Car Starters and Ignitions – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 460</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> A quick look at the evolution of car starter and ignition technology, from hand-crank disasters to viral video car theft trends. (Bill and Rachel.)

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]]> A quick look at the evolution of car starter and ignition technology, from hand-crank disasters to viral video car theft trends. (Bill and Rachel.) Links and notes for ep. 460 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy. A quick look at the evolution of car starter and ignition technology, from hand-crank disasters to viral video car theft trends. (Bill and Rachel.) Links and notes for ep. 460 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AFD-Ep-460-Links-and-Notes-Car-Starters-and-Ignitions.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 19:25 The New York City Flour Riot of February 1837 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 459 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/13/the-new-york-city-flour-riot-of-february-1837-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-459/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:04:01 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9385 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/13/the-new-york-city-flour-riot-of-february-1837-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-459/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/13/the-new-york-city-flour-riot-of-february-1837-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-459/feed/ 0 <p>186 years ago, with the US economy starting to melt down, New Yorkers rioted against alleged grain and flour hoarding. But discontent was much more widespread, as Locofocos and armed “Patriot” paramilitaries soon made clear. Bill and Rachel. Links and notes for ep. 459 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AFD-Ep-459-Links-and-Notes-NYC-Flour-Riot-of-1837.pdf Theme music by Stunt … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/13/the-new-york-city-flour-riot-of-february-1837-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-459/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/13/the-new-york-city-flour-riot-of-february-1837-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-459/">The New York City Flour Riot of February 1837 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 459</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> 186 years ago, with the US economy starting to melt down, New Yorkers rioted against alleged grain and flour hoarding. But discontent was much more widespread, as Locofocos and armed “Patriot” paramilitaries soon made clear. Bill and Rachel.

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]]> 186 years ago, with the US economy starting to melt down, New Yorkers rioted against alleged grain and flour hoarding. But discontent was much more widespread, as Locofocos and armed “Patriot” paramilitaries soon made clear. Bill and Rachel. 186 years ago, with the US economy starting to melt down, New Yorkers rioted against alleged grain and flour hoarding. But discontent was much more widespread, as Locofocos and armed “Patriot” paramilitaries soon made clear. Bill and Rachel. Links and notes for ep. 459 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AFD-Ep-459-Links-and-Notes-NYC-Flour-Riot-of-1837.pdf Theme music by Stunt … Read more Bill Humphrey 29:54 Feb 5, 2023 – Watch City – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 458 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/05/feb-5-2023-watch-city-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-458/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 02:23:42 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9382 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/05/feb-5-2023-watch-city-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-458/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/05/feb-5-2023-watch-city-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-458/feed/ 0 <p>In 1857, Waltham, Massachusetts jumped from the First to the Second Industrial Revolution by becoming the global home of the mass-produced pocketwatch, capitalizing on the railroad industry and then the American Civil War. Links and notes for ep. 458 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AFD-Ep-458-Links-and-Notes-1IR_-Watch-City.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/02/05/feb-5-2023-watch-city-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-458/">Feb 5, 2023 – Watch City – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 458</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> In 1857, Waltham, Massachusetts jumped from the First to the Second Industrial Revolution by becoming the global home of the mass-produced pocketwatch, capitalizing on the railroad industry and then the American Civil War.

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]]> In 1857, Waltham, Massachusetts jumped from the First to the Second Industrial Revolution by becoming the global home of the mass-produced pocketwatch, capitalizing on the railroad industry and then the American Civil War. Links and notes for ep. In 1857, Waltham, Massachusetts jumped from the First to the Second Industrial Revolution by becoming the global home of the mass-produced pocketwatch, capitalizing on the railroad industry and then the American Civil War. Links and notes for ep. 458 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AFD-Ep-458-Links-and-Notes-1IR_-Watch-City.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 17:36 The Boston Associates, Part III: The Doomed Whigs – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 457 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/29/the-boston-associates-part-iii-the-doomed-whigs-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-457/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:17:09 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9375 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/29/the-boston-associates-part-iii-the-doomed-whigs-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-457/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/29/the-boston-associates-part-iii-the-doomed-whigs-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-457/feed/ 0 <p>How some of the most powerful, wealthy political players in antebellum Massachusetts went from controlling state politics completely to hopelessly funding the Constitutional Union Party in 1860. [Continued from parts I and II] Theme music by Stunt Bird. Links and notes for ep. 457 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AFD-Ep-457-Links-and-Notes-1IR_-The-Boston-Associates-Part-III_-The-Doomed-Whigs.pdf</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/29/the-boston-associates-part-iii-the-doomed-whigs-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-457/">The Boston Associates, Part III: The Doomed Whigs – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 457</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> How some of the most powerful, wealthy political players in antebellum Massachusetts went from controlling state politics completely to hopelessly funding the Constitutional Union Party in 1860. [Continued from parts I and II]

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]]> How some of the most powerful, wealthy political players in antebellum Massachusetts went from controlling state politics completely to hopelessly funding the Constitutional Union Party in 1860. [Continued from parts I and II] Theme music by Stunt Bird... How some of the most powerful, wealthy political players in antebellum Massachusetts went from controlling state politics completely to hopelessly funding the Constitutional Union Party in 1860. [Continued from parts I and II] Theme music by Stunt Bird. Links and notes for ep. 457 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AFD-Ep-457-Links-and-Notes-1IR_-The-Boston-Associates-Part-III_-The-Doomed-Whigs.pdf Bill Humphrey 32:44 The Boston Associates, Part II: The Invention of American Philanthropy – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 456 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/22/the-boston-associates-part-ii-the-invention-of-american-philanthropy-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-456/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:29:44 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9370 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/22/the-boston-associates-part-ii-the-invention-of-american-philanthropy-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-456/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/22/the-boston-associates-part-ii-the-invention-of-american-philanthropy-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-456/feed/ 0 <p>As an early group of 19th century Boston investors became even richer with less effort, via textile production, and as society became more alienated, they turned from charity to philanthropy to protect their power (and to have something to do). [Continued from part I.] Links and notes for ep. 456 … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/22/the-boston-associates-part-ii-the-invention-of-american-philanthropy-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-456/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/22/the-boston-associates-part-ii-the-invention-of-american-philanthropy-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-456/">The Boston Associates, Part II: The Invention of American Philanthropy – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 456</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> As an early group of 19th century Boston investors became even richer with less effort, via textile production, and as society became more alienated, they turned from charity to philanthropy to protect their power (and to have something to do). [Continued from part I.]

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]]> As an early group of 19th century Boston investors became even richer with less effort, via textile production, and as society became more alienated, they turned from charity to philanthropy to protect their power (and to have something to do). As an early group of 19th century Boston investors became even richer with less effort, via textile production, and as society became more alienated, they turned from charity to philanthropy to protect their power (and to have something to do). [Continued from part I.] Links and notes for ep. 456 … Read more Bill Humphrey 14:17 The Boston Associates, Part I: Rise of the Machines – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 455 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/15/the-boston-associates-part-i-rise-of-the-machines-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-455/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:03:11 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9368 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/15/the-boston-associates-part-i-rise-of-the-machines-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-455/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/15/the-boston-associates-part-i-rise-of-the-machines-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-455/feed/ 0 <p>In the 1810s, a close-knit group of rich investors based in Boston decided to adopt and adapt emerging industrial capitalism, via the textile industry, in a way that would preserve and grow their existing wealth and power. The Waltham-Lowell System was born. Links and notes for ep. 455 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AFD-Ep-455-Links-and-Notes-1IR_-The-Boston-Associates.pdf … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/15/the-boston-associates-part-i-rise-of-the-machines-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-455/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/15/the-boston-associates-part-i-rise-of-the-machines-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-455/">The Boston Associates, Part I: Rise of the Machines – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 455</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> In the 1810s, a close-knit group of rich investors based in Boston decided to adopt and adapt emerging industrial capitalism, via the textile industry, in a way that would preserve and grow their existing wealth and power. The Waltham-Lowell System was born.

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]]> In the 1810s, a close-knit group of rich investors based in Boston decided to adopt and adapt emerging industrial capitalism, via the textile industry, in a way that would preserve and grow their existing wealth and power. In the 1810s, a close-knit group of rich investors based in Boston decided to adopt and adapt emerging industrial capitalism, via the textile industry, in a way that would preserve and grow their existing wealth and power. The Waltham-Lowell System was born. Links and notes for ep. 455 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AFD-Ep-455-Links-and-Notes-1IR_-The-Boston-Associates.pdf … Read more Bill Humphrey 1:03:28 [Unlocked] Feb 9, 2021 – State-Level Labor Law, Part II – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 349 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/08/unlocked-feb-9-2021-state-level-labor-law-part-ii-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-349/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:51:44 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9362 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/08/unlocked-feb-9-2021-state-level-labor-law-part-ii-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-349/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/08/unlocked-feb-9-2021-state-level-labor-law-part-ii-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-349/feed/ 0 <p>To prepare for a series on early industrial Massachusetts we’re unlocking this episode from Patreon: Bill and Rachel examine what an 1842 Massachusetts court decision can tell us about the process of industrialization and the emergence of labor unions and what parallels we can draw for modern gig workers. Links … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/08/unlocked-feb-9-2021-state-level-labor-law-part-ii-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-349/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/08/unlocked-feb-9-2021-state-level-labor-law-part-ii-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-349/">[Unlocked] Feb 9, 2021 – State-Level Labor Law, Part II – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 349</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> To prepare for a series on early industrial Massachusetts we’re unlocking this episode from Patreon: Bill and Rachel examine what an 1842 Massachusetts court decision can tell us about the process of industrialization and the emergence of labor unions and what parallels we can draw for modern gig workers.

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]]> To prepare for a series on early industrial Massachusetts we’re unlocking this episode from Patreon: Bill and Rachel examine what an 1842 Massachusetts court decision can tell us about the process of industrialization and the emergence of labor unions ... To prepare for a series on early industrial Massachusetts we’re unlocking this episode from Patreon: Bill and Rachel examine what an 1842 Massachusetts court decision can tell us about the process of industrialization and the emergence of labor unions and what parallels we can draw for modern gig workers. Links … Read more Bill Humphrey 38:54 [Unlocked] May 11, 2021 – Military Resistance to the Vietnam War – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 373 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/01/unlocked-may-11-2021-military-resistance-to-the-vietnam-war-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-373/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 17:01:56 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9359 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/01/unlocked-may-11-2021-military-resistance-to-the-vietnam-war-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-373/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/01/unlocked-may-11-2021-military-resistance-to-the-vietnam-war-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-373/feed/ 0 <p>Unlocked from our Patreon: Bill and Rachel discuss the 2005 documentary “Sir! No Sir!” on US military service members who resisted the Vietnam War. Links and notes for ep. 373 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bonus-AFD-Ep-373-Links-and-Notes-Military-Resistance-to-the-Vietnam-War.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2023/01/01/unlocked-may-11-2021-military-resistance-to-the-vietnam-war-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-373/">[Unlocked] May 11, 2021 – Military Resistance to the Vietnam War – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 373</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> Unlocked from our Patreon: Bill and Rachel discuss the 2005 documentary “Sir! No Sir!” on US military service members who resisted the Vietnam War.

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]]> Unlocked from our Patreon: Bill and Rachel discuss the 2005 documentary “Sir! No Sir!” on US military service members who resisted the Vietnam War. Links and notes for ep. 373 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy. Unlocked from our Patreon: Bill and Rachel discuss the 2005 documentary “Sir! No Sir!” on US military service members who resisted the Vietnam War. Links and notes for ep. 373 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bonus-AFD-Ep-373-Links-and-Notes-Military-Resistance-to-the-Vietnam-War.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 36:09 Dec 27, 2022 – 1872, 1922, and 1972 in review – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 454 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/27/dec-27-2022-1872-1922-and-1972-in-in-review-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-454/ Wed, 28 Dec 2022 01:06:31 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9354 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/27/dec-27-2022-1872-1922-and-1972-in-in-review-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-454/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/27/dec-27-2022-1872-1922-and-1972-in-in-review-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-454/feed/ 0 <p>Bill and Rachel discuss some interesting American history topics from 150, 100, and 50 years ago that did not make the cut for their own full anniversary episodes this year. Links and notes for ep. 454 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AFD-Ep-454-Links-and-Notes-2022-Year-End-Anniversary-Roundup-Episode.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/27/dec-27-2022-1872-1922-and-1972-in-in-review-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-454/">Dec 27, 2022 – 1872, 1922, and 1972 in review – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 454</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> Bill and Rachel discuss some interesting American history topics from 150, 100, and 50 years ago that did not make the cut for their own full anniversary episodes this year.

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]]> Bill and Rachel discuss some interesting American history topics from 150, 100, and 50 years ago that did not make the cut for their own full anniversary episodes this year. Links and notes for ep. 454 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy. Bill and Rachel discuss some interesting American history topics from 150, 100, and 50 years ago that did not make the cut for their own full anniversary episodes this year. Links and notes for ep. 454 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AFD-Ep-454-Links-and-Notes-2022-Year-End-Anniversary-Roundup-Episode.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 55:00 Dec 18, 2022 – The Thibodaux Massacre of 1887 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 453 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/18/dec-18-2022-the-thibodaux-massacre-of-1887-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-453/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 01:18:17 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9349 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/18/dec-18-2022-the-thibodaux-massacre-of-1887-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-453/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/18/dec-18-2022-the-thibodaux-massacre-of-1887-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-453/feed/ 0 <p>In 1887, the Knights of Labor organized a huge strike by Black sugarcane workers in Louisiana, which was suppressed with massive lethal force. (Content warning.) New Orleans-based guest Justin LaGrande returns to discuss the circumstances and recent efforts to bring it to greater light. Links and notes for ep. 453 … <a class="continue-reading-link" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/18/dec-18-2022-the-thibodaux-massacre-of-1887-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-453/">Read more</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/18/dec-18-2022-the-thibodaux-massacre-of-1887-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-453/">Dec 18, 2022 – The Thibodaux Massacre of 1887 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 453</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> In 1887, the Knights of Labor organized a huge strike by Black sugarcane workers in Louisiana, which was suppressed with massive lethal force. (Content warning.) New Orleans-based guest Justin LaGrande returns to discuss the circumstances and recent efforts to bring it to greater light.

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]]> In 1887, the Knights of Labor organized a huge strike by Black sugarcane workers in Louisiana, which was suppressed with massive lethal force. (Content warning.) New Orleans-based guest Justin LaGrande returns to discuss the circumstances and recent ef... In 1887, the Knights of Labor organized a huge strike by Black sugarcane workers in Louisiana, which was suppressed with massive lethal force. (Content warning.) New Orleans-based guest Justin LaGrande returns to discuss the circumstances and recent efforts to bring it to greater light. Links and notes for ep. 453 … Read more Bill Humphrey 50:47 Dec 11, 2022 – The Burlington Railroad Strike of 1888 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 452 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/11/dec-11-2022-the-burlington-railroad-strike-of-1888-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-452/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 04:30:00 +0000 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/?p=9344 http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/11/dec-11-2022-the-burlington-railroad-strike-of-1888-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-452/#respond http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/11/dec-11-2022-the-burlington-railroad-strike-of-1888-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-452/feed/ 0 <p>Bill and Rachel examine the relatively minor failed Burlington railroad engineers and firemen strike in 1888, which had a profound effect on Eugene V. Debs. Links and notes for ep. 452 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AFD-Ep-452-Links-and-Notes-Burlington-railroad-strike-of-1888.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/2022/12/11/dec-11-2022-the-burlington-railroad-strike-of-1888-arsenal-for-democracy-ep-452/">Dec 11, 2022 – The Burlington Railroad Strike of 1888 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 452</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arsenalfordemocracy.com">Arsenal For Democracy</a>.</p> Bill and Rachel examine the relatively minor failed Burlington railroad engineers and firemen strike in 1888, which had a profound effect on Eugene V. Debs.

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]]> Bill and Rachel examine the relatively minor failed Burlington railroad engineers and firemen strike in 1888, which had a profound effect on Eugene V. Debs. Links and notes for ep. 452 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy. Bill and Rachel examine the relatively minor failed Burlington railroad engineers and firemen strike in 1888, which had a profound effect on Eugene V. Debs. Links and notes for ep. 452 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AFD-Ep-452-Links-and-Notes-Burlington-railroad-strike-of-1888.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. Bill Humphrey 50:25