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Wise About Texas

Wise About Texas

Written by: Ken Wise
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 The Texas History PodcastAll content copyrighted by Ken Wise Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Ep. 142: A Disturbing Set of Events (Anahuac, 1832)

    Ep. 142: A Disturbing Set of Events (Anahuac, 1832)
    Jan 13 2026

    In 1832, things in Texas were chaotic to say the least. There was conflict between centralists and federalists on two fronts. The Texas settlers wanted their freedoms and opposed the chaos that was the Mexican government. Within the Mexican government, there was conflict between Mexico City and the state governments. Trouble was brewing. In Anahuac, Col. Juan Davis Bradburn added fuel to the fire by jailing first and asking questions later. He jailed a State Commissioner, then he arrested William B. Travis. Disturbances ensued…and revolution was near. Hear about the Anahuac Disturbances in this episode of Wise About Texas.
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    25 mins
  • Ep 141: Come and Take It!

    Ep 141: Come and Take It!
    Dec 6 2025

    There is no more popular symbol of the Texas spirit and the Texas revolution than the famous “Come and Take It” flag. It’s reproduced on all sorts of merchandise and displayed prominently all over Texas. But was there really such a flag at the Battle of Gonzales in 1835? I examine this question in this latest episode of Wise About Texas.
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    18 mins
  • EP 140: A DECADE of Texas history

    EP 140: A DECADE of Texas history
    Nov 5 2025
    Ten years ago this week, I launched Wise About Texas. I had no idea what it would become. In this episode, I recap a little about where the podcast has been and where it's going. But most of all, THANK YOU to my wonderful listeners. Hear about the past and the future in this special 10-year anniversary episode of Wise About Texas.
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    25 mins
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