https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bro-history-geopolitics-foreign-policy--3574664enPoliticsCopyright Henry Szamotahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d3215cec4d8746b32e775cb093fc1eb7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bro-history-geopolitics-foreign-policy--3574664Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:11:11 +0000Henry SzamotaHenry Szamotafeeds@spreaker.comHistory & Geopolitics for the Common Mantrueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/causes-of-ww1-bismarck-s-alliance-system--52933891http://brohistory.com/?p=1915Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:29:00 +0000Henry SzamotaToday, we kickoff our series on the causes of WWI. We focus on how the rise of the German Empire reshuffled the balance of power in Europe. In addition, we discuss the alliance system Otto von Bismarck created to isolate Germany’s bitter rival France....4475truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/united-states-bombs-puerto-rico-pt-2--52933865http://brohistory.com/?p=1907Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:15:36 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History United States Bombs Puerto Rico Pt. 2 On today’s episode, we cover the early conditions of colonization of Puerto Rico by the US, including economic disenfranchisement, usury, forced sterilization, police brutality, and massive...5469truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/russia-ukraine-nuclear-war-with-scott-horton--52933895http://brohistory.com/?p=1903Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:02:59 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Russia, Ukraine & Nuclear War with Scott Horton Scott Horton joins us to today to discuss Russia, Ukraine and the danger of Nuclear war. Check out Hotter Than the Sun: https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/hotter-than-the-sun/...7648truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-taiwan-lobby--52933834http://brohistory.com/?p=1895Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:50:38 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History The Taiwan Lobby Today we talk about the impact of foreign governments on US policy and Think Tanks. Specifically, how the Taiwan lobby paved the way for Pelosi’s trip this summer. We also discuss the origins of the “One China Policy”....5001truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/right-wing-populism--52933886http://brohistory.com/?p=1892Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:27:08 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Right Wing Populism José Niño comes on to discuss right wing populism is in America. Episode: 253 Right Wing Populism szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices4292truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/separatist-movements-spain--52933818http://brohistory.com/?p=1890Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:36:43 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Separatist Movements: Spain On Today’s Episode we use the declining situation in Kosovo as a segway to talk about something most westerners don’t really know about: Separatist movements in Europe. Specifically, we review some separatist...5074truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reviewing-reviews--52933868http://brohistory.com/?p=1885Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:58:38 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Reviewing Reviews Heads up for the people who want us to stick to history – this one’s all rabbit holes. On today’s episode, we review your reviews. Find out how we feel about reviews like: “You guys are like the ‘missionary position’...7002truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-the-us-political-duopoly-with-matt-hoh--52933811http://brohistory.com/?p=1878Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:30:15 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Breaking the US Political Duopoly with Matt Hoh On today’s Episode, Matt Hoh joins us to tell the crazy story of how his North Carolina Senate run as the presumptive Green Party candidate was suppressed by the National Democratic Party....5830truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spanish-american-war--52933899http://brohistory.com/?p=1875Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:23:01 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History The Spanish American War On today’s episode, we continue our discussion of the Spanish American War. We discuss the onset of the war, Yellow Journalism and its impacts on the War, and the implications of the explosion of the USS Maine....5523truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origins-of-the-spanish-american-war--52933869http://brohistory.com/?p=1868Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:06:58 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Origins of the Spanish – American War On today’s episode we walk through the complex series of events of the early 1800’s which lead up to the Spanish – American War. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #245 Origins...4891truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ballistic-missiles-in-ukraine--52933855http://brohistory.com/?p=1848Tue, 10 May 2022 15:07:26 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine On today’s episode, we discuss the use of ballistic missiles in the ongoing war in Ukraine. We review the different types of missiles used, and discuss the different controversial events surrounding their...6024truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-south-korea--52933882http://brohistory.com/?p=1826Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:40:49 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Rise of South Korea Today, we discuss South Korean dictator, Syngman Rhee. This is part four on our series on the Korean War. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #233 Rise of South Korea szamotah Learn more about...4600truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-north-korea--52933881http://brohistory.com/?p=1805Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:49:35 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Rise of North Korea Today, we discuss the rise of the “Eternal Leader” of North Korea, Kim Il-sung. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #228 Rise of North Korea szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...4780truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/russia-ukraine-crises--52933880http://brohistory.com/?p=1783Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:37:39 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Russia-Ukraine Crises On today’s Episode, we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the breakup of the Soviet Union. Also, we review the current situation unfolding in the Donbass region of Ukraine, and debate whether Russia intends to...6374truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hyperinflation-in-zimbabwe--52933837http://brohistory.com/?p=1771Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:59:20 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe On today’s episode, we discuss how inflation in Zimbabwe reached an annualized rate of 89.7 sextillion (or 89,700,000,000,000,000,000,000) percent. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #217...5022truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origins-of-the-cia--52933853http://brohistory.com/?p=1757Sun, 10 Oct 2021 16:17:33 +0000Henry SzamotaBro History Origins of the CIA On todays episode, we discuss the early history of the Central Intelligence Agency. Support our Sponsor Conflict of Nations: WW3. Find it on the appstore / playstore or the web game at ww3.tv. Support on...5759truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/us-failures-in-afghanistan-with-matthew-hoh--46382113Matthew is a former Marine Corps Captain and worked in the State Department as part of the provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan. In 2009, Matthew resigned in protest from his post over the American escalation of the war.
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#207]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1742Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:26:36 +0000Henry SzamotaMatthew Hoh joins us to explain why the U.S mission in Afghanistan failed. Matthew is a former Marine Corps Captain and worked in the State Department as part of the provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan. In 2009, Matthew resigned in protest...Matthew is a former Marine Corps Captain and worked in the State Department as part of the provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan. In 2009, Matthew resigned in protest from his post over the American escalation of the war.
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#207]]>5864truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-the-taliban--46382120Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#206]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1737Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:00:49 +0000Henry SzamotaOn today's episode, we discuss the origins of the Taliban and the fall of the Afghan government in Kabul. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #206Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#206]]>7137truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hyperinflation-in-germany--46382114Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#205]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1733Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:03:45 +0000Henry SzamotaOn today's episode, we discuss how German central banks caused hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic between 1914–1923. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #205Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#205]]>5168truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woodrow-wilson-wwi--46382107Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
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#203]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1724Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:45:08 +0000Henry SzamotaOn today's episode, we discuss how Wikileaks has impacted world events. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #203Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#203]]>5112truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fall-of-afghanistan--46382108Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#202]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1722Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:59:14 +0000Henry SzamotaOn today's episode, we discuss the U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan and the impending collapse of the Afghan Government. We also discuss the protests going on in Cuba, along with Ben & Jerry's no longer selling ice cream in occupied Palestinian...Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#202]]>6605truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-plan-to-invade-canada--46382105Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#201]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1718Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:27:13 +0000Henry SzamotaOn today's episode, we discuss the U.S plan to conquer Canada. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #201Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#201]]>3514truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ufos-the-pentagon--46382122Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#200]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1714Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:00:08 +0000Henry SzamotaOn today’s episode, we dive into the Pentagon's unclassified report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena's (aka UFOs). Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #200Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#200]]>5928truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deceptions-of-the-vietnam-war--46382111Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#199]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1711Sun, 20 Jun 2021 19:58:55 +0000Henry SzamotaOn today’s episode, we discuss the lies told by the government that pushed the U.S into the Vietnam War. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #199Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#199]]>6703truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/china-vs-taiwan--46382117Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#198]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1708Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:11:11 +0000Henry SzamotaOn today’s episode, we discuss what would happen if China invaded Taiwan. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #198Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#198]]>6187truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-hamas--46382106Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#196]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1702Sun, 30 May 2021 14:54:59 +0000Henry SzamotaOn todays episode we discuss how Hamas, the militant Palestinian nationalist and Islamist movement, was created. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #196Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#196]]>5190truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origins-of-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict--46382118Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#195]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1697Sun, 23 May 2021 18:46:49 +0000Henry SzamotaIsrael/Palestine 101 – On todays episode we discuss early Zionism, Jewish immigration to Palestine, and the lead up to the 1948 Arab Israeli War. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #195Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#195]]>8837truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ethnic-origins-of-slavs--46382110Article discussed
THE PLACE OF THE KIEVAN RUS IN HISTORY:
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#194]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1694Sun, 09 May 2021 14:50:21 +0000Henry SzamotaOn Today's episode, we discuss the controversial history of the first Slavic state, the Kievan Rus'. Article discussed THE PLACE OF THE KIEVAN RUS IN HISTORY: Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #194Article discussed
THE PLACE OF THE KIEVAN RUS IN HISTORY:
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#194]]>3719truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/russia-s-ancient-clone-army--46382115In the Russian Republic of Tuva (Southern Siberia), archeologists found the DNA of a Scythian warrior frozen in permafrost. The Russian government hinted they would be interested in using that DNA in a "Dolly the Sheep" type cloning experiment.
The Scythians were a group of ancient tribes of nomadic warrior type people who were known for clashing with just about every major state in the known world between 900 BC to 200 BC.
On today's episode we discuss, the history of the Scythians, ancient Russia, and the validity of this cloning story.
Article discuss: Russia Wants to Clone Ancient Scythian Warriors
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#193]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1690Sun, 02 May 2021 14:04:49 +0000Henry SzamotaVladimir Putin is building a clone army of "Ancient Scythian Warriors" to invade Ukraine! Well.. according to the internet he is… In the Russian Republic of Tuva (Southern Siberia), archeologists found the DNA of a Scythian warrior frozen in...In the Russian Republic of Tuva (Southern Siberia), archeologists found the DNA of a Scythian warrior frozen in permafrost. The Russian government hinted they would be interested in using that DNA in a "Dolly the Sheep" type cloning experiment.
The Scythians were a group of ancient tribes of nomadic warrior type people who were known for clashing with just about every major state in the known world between 900 BC to 200 BC.
On today's episode we discuss, the history of the Scythians, ancient Russia, and the validity of this cloning story.
Article discuss: Russia Wants to Clone Ancient Scythian Warriors
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#193]]>5236truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-live-near-a-nuclear-sponge--46382121Today we discuss the logic of the "Nuclear Sponge" policy along with the history of nuclear weapons in the U.S.
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#192]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1688Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:57:10 +0000Henry SzamotaThe "Nuclear Sponge" refers to the hundreds of nuclear missiles spread across Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming. These ICBMs, are not meant to be launched, but to “absorb” a nuclear attack and spare major population centers. Today...Today we discuss the logic of the "Nuclear Sponge" policy along with the history of nuclear weapons in the U.S.
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#192]]>5028truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origins-of-the-russo-ukrainian-war--46382119Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#191]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1685Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:24:31 +0000Henry SzamotaOn today's episode, we explain how the circumstances set by the end of Cold War led up to the current crises between Russia and Ukraine. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #191Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory
#191]]>5603truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-japanese-nationalism--46382123On todays' episode we discuss the origins of hardcore nationalism in Japan, and what factors led to them showing such tolerance towards radical behavior.
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#190]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1683Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:57:39 +0000Henry Szamota"Government by Assassination" was a term used to describe the tumultuous political situation in Japan in the early 20th century. The rise of fanatic nationalism led to a huge of influx of political murders in Pre-WWII Japan. Perhaps the strangest...On todays' episode we discuss the origins of hardcore nationalism in Japan, and what factors led to them showing such tolerance towards radical behavior.
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#190]]>6523truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunboat-diplomacy--46382112On todays' episode we dive into early U.S. relations with Japan, and what led America to taking a more aggressive foreign policy approach.
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#189]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1679Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:30:20 +0000Henry Szamota"Gunboat diplomacy" refers to the pursuit of foreign policy objectives through the threat of force. One of the most notorious case studies of "Gunboat diplomacy" is when Matthew C. Perry forced Japan to dismiss their 200 year policy of isolation and...On todays' episode we dive into early U.S. relations with Japan, and what led America to taking a more aggressive foreign policy approach.
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#189]]>4579truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-invention-of-the-japanese-people--43804297On this episode we discuss the first "peoples" of  Japan such as the Jōmon and the Yayoi. In addition, we dive into the origins of the first Japanese kingdoms.
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Episode #185]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1662Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:24:51 +0000Henry SzamotaToday we kickoff our series on the creation of the Japanese nation state. On this episode we discuss the first "peoples" of  Japan such as the Jōmon and the Yayoi. In addition, we dive into the origins of the first Japanese kingdoms. Checkout War and...On this episode we discuss the first "peoples" of  Japan such as the Jōmon and the Yayoi. In addition, we dive into the origins of the first Japanese kingdoms.
Checkout War and Conquest
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Episode #185]]>5434truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-mao-zedong--43804296The CCP’s rise as the sole political structure in China was a long and brutal process. In fact, the Chinese Communist Movement was almost completely wiped out on multiple occasions. On this episode, we explore the friction between the CCP and the Chinese Nationalist Party, along with how the CCP survived near extinction.
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Episode #184]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1657Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:12:02 +0000Henry SzamotaOn today's episode we discuss how the Chinese Communist Party seized state power during the first half the 20th century. The CCP’s rise as the sole political structure in China was a long and brutal process. In fact, the Chinese Communist Movement was...The CCP’s rise as the sole political structure in China was a long and brutal process. In fact, the Chinese Communist Movement was almost completely wiped out on multiple occasions. On this episode, we explore the friction between the CCP and the Chinese Nationalist Party, along with how the CCP survived near extinction.
Thomas's Road to Recovery: https://gofund.me/48d706e6
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Episode #184]]>4529truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-invention-of-the-chinese-people--43577967China is a multi-ethnic nation with a population of 1.4 Billion people. The Han Chinese are over 90% of the population. Some anthropologist have described the Han as an amalgamation of many ancient ethnicities that share a cohesive culture.
On this episode we explore Ancient China and try to figure out how the Han assimilated so many other groups into their culture.
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Episode #182]]>http://brohistory.com/?p=1646Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:16:24 +0000Henry SzamotaToday we discuss the development of civilization in the Yellow River region of Northern China and the emergence of the Han Chinese. China is a multi-ethnic nation with a population of 1.4 Billion people. The Han Chinese are over 90% of the population....China is a multi-ethnic nation with a population of 1.4 Billion people. The Han Chinese are over 90% of the population. Some anthropologist have described the Han as an amalgamation of many ancient ethnicities that share a cohesive culture.
On this episode we explore Ancient China and try to figure out how the Han assimilated so many other groups into their culture.
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