Henry Ford | A Discussion on the Man of Contradiction

Henry Ford | A Discussion on the Man of Contradiction

Henry Ford paid his workers more than anyone thought reasonable, then beat them when they tried to organize. He put ordinary Americans on the open road and gave Nazi Germany a hero to admire. This week, we're sitting with the uncomfortable reality that both things are equally, undeniably true.

What do you think? Can a legacy be great and monstrous at the same time, or does one eventually cancel the other out? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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Sketches in History | Voices in the Wire

Sketches in History | Voices in the Wire

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Join us as we discuss the life of Pope Francis, his reforms, and the controversies that defined his papacy. From his humble beginnings to his efforts to reshape the Catholic Church, discover how Franc...

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Pop Quiz | Everything is Awful (How to Get Historical Interpretation Wrong)

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Tariffs, Tariffs Everywhere | A Discussion on the Intricacies of Global Trade

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Join us this week as Joe and I delve into the political, social, and (of course) economic consequences of tariffs. We stay away from the politics--mostly--and try to hone in on the fact that every eco...

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Sketches in History | Impossible Escape

Sketches in History | Impossible Escape

The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her ext...

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Tariffs, Tariffs Everywhere | The Intricacies of Global Trade

Tariffs, Tariffs Everywhere | The Intricacies of Global Trade

We're back from our spring break a week early! This episode is a timely overview of tariffs--taxes on imported goods--from a historical perspective. We will not get into the political aspects of the c...

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Pop Quiz | Yalta (and a "What If?")

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This week, Joe comes awfully close to asking a "what if" question (and getting a shoe thrown at him)! Join us as we discuss historical perspectives on the Yalta Conference at the end of World War Two ...

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