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History: Hits and Stories

History: Hits and Stories

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 History: Hits and Stories brings the past to life through the moments that mattered most and the stories behind them. Each episode explores major historical events, iconic figures, and turning points that shaped the world, blending big “hit” moments with the lesser-known details that make history human.From wars and revolutions to cultural shifts and personal triumphs, this show connects the headlines of history with the stories often left untold. Clear, engaging, and story-driven, it’s designed for listeners who want to understand not just what happened, but why it mattered.

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Episodes
  • The Ford Edsel: A $2.5 Billion Failure

    The Ford Edsel: A $2.5 Billion Failure
    Feb 21 2026
    In this episode, we explore the epic failure of the Ford Edsel, a car designed by committee and data that became an infamous flop. We discuss how overwhelming data, a lack of common sense, and market misjudgment led to one of history's most expensive product failures.


    Chapters
    00:00 The Birth of the E-Car
    00:17 The Edsel Story Begins
    03:14 The Whiz Kids and Poor Design
    07:21 Assembly Line Chaos and Mechanical Failures
    10:12 Market Misjudgment and Sales Failure
    15:03 Lessons from the Edsel Debacle

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    12 mins
  • Barbara McClintock and the Dogma of Genetics

    Barbara McClintock and the Dogma of Genetics
    Feb 21 2026
    In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of Barbara McClintock, who challenged the rigid dogma of genetics with her discovery of "jumping genes." We examine how her revolutionary findings were initially dismissed by the scientific establishment and how her persistence ultimately reshaped our understanding of the genome.


    Chapters
    00:00 The Beads-on-a-String Theory
    02:26 McClintock's Early Discoveries
    05:39 Dismissal by the Establishment
    09:49 Years of Isolation
    12:18 Vindicated by New Research
    15:23 Legacy and Lessons for Leaders

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    12 mins
  • America's Red Scares: Palmer & McCarthy

    America's Red Scares: Palmer & McCarthy
    Feb 21 2026
    In this episode, we explore the historical context of America's 'Red Scares,' examining the events of 1919 and 1950. We uncover how figures like A. Mitchell Palmer and Joseph McCarthy leveraged fear and suspicion to gain power, ultimately damaging institutions and individual lives.


    Chapters
    00:00 The 1919 Palmer Raids
    00:47 J. Edgar Hoover's Role
    04:33 McCarthyism in 1950
    11:49 Lessons from History

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    11 mins
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