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The Category Mistake

The Category Mistake

Written by: Richard Mariello
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 My podcast will inform you of the lifestyle I live and how my family, my faith and the subject of history formed me into who I am. I will explain why I will not conform, I am a category mistake and I am proud.Richard Mariello Social Sciences
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  • Sydney Sweeney, White Supremacy, and the History We Keep Forgetting

    Sydney Sweeney, White Supremacy, and the History We Keep Forgetting
    Sep 16 2025

    A pop culture controversy, white supremacy, and the history America refuses to remember — this episode connects the dots between Sydney Sweeney’s headlines and the past we keep repeating.
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    26 mins
  • Was the 2020 Election Stolen? Oklahoma’s New Curriculum Says ‘Maybe’”

    Was the 2020 Election Stolen? Oklahoma’s New Curriculum Says ‘Maybe’”
    Sep 16 2025

    Was the 2020 election stolen? In a surprising move, Oklahoma’s new curriculum is asking students to examine the 2020 election and even consider claims of election fraud and stolen election theories. Supporters call it critical thinking, while critics say it’s spreading misinformation in education and fueling political indoctrination in schools.This video breaks down how Oklahoma education policy is shaping conversations about American democracy, why teaching election denial is so controversial, and how politics in the classroom is influencing what the next generation learns about history. From voter fraud myths to the culture wars in schools, we’ll ask: is this teaching history—or rewriting it?If you care about US politics, education controversy, and how we teach elections in America, this is a story you don’t want to miss.
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    24 mins
  • Taylor Swift Fans are you not entertained

    Taylor Swift Fans are you not entertained
    Sep 16 2025

    Taylor Swift fans aren’t so different from Roman gladiator crowds. From the Eras Tour to the Colosseum, it’s all about spectacle, loyalty, and the need to be entertained. History meets pop culture—are you not entertained?
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    16 mins
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