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The inside story of how one president forever altered the most powerful legal institution in the country—with consequences that endure today By the summer of 1941, in the ninth year of his presidency, Franklin Roosevelt had molded his Court. He had appointed seven of the nine justices—the...

On the misty cliffs of Oregon’s Backpack Cliff, adventure and Instagram stardom collide. Influencer couple Chloe Bright and Jett Moreno were living the ultimate van-life dream — until their burned-out Sprinter van was found a mile from the cliff, with no sign of the couple inside. Was it a tragic accident, a violent rivalry, or a carefully staged disappearance? In this first episode of Sloppers AI's Backpack Cliff Murders, Simon Killsolvington traces their last posts, meets the fans and rivals who followed them obsessively, and uncovers how a picturesque backdrop became the stage for a ...

On the Cliff's Edge Podcast host Ciaran McConnell covers various true crime from throughout the world from the most obscure cases to the most infamous. On this show you will definitely find cases that you have never heard of before! New episodes are released three times a month, with the format rotating between in-depth storytelling and investigative interviews. Guests include family members of victims, former detectives, authors, ex-FBI agents, academics, and journalists. As always thank you for listening.You can join our facebook group here: (1) The Cliff's Edge Podcast | FacebookIf you ...

I explore things that are both true and false. I possibly lose my mind in the process

We're a couple of high school history teachers who discuss and debate each other's thoughts and ideas about U.S. history and popular culture. Each week, we create a big picture snapshot of one year in post-WWII America by using significant historical events to contextualize a handful of films, TV shows, and songs.

In each episode of Good Faith Stories, we’ll bring you a collection of different stories tied to a theme. Unique and true stories as told by the people who lived them. We've got stories. True stories. Listen to "Good Faith Stories" wherever you get your podcasts. And find us online at GoodFaithMedia.org.

Surrounded by a landscape that’s inspired fictional works by writers such as Bram Stoker, Lewis Grassic Gibbon and more recently Stuart McBride. Scotland’s north-east city of Aberdeen has a true history much darker than anything that’s come from the imagination of mere human beings…In ‘The Darkside of The Deen’ we’re going to explore Aberdeen’s intriguing history of murder, mystery and death. From bubonic plagues, to bodysnatchers all the way to modern day unsolved crimes. *Darkside of the Deen is based on historical fact but presented purely for entertainment purposes ...

How does a church live out its mission amid a changing culture? "A Second Language" from Good Faith Media is a six-part narrative podcast about Second Baptist Church in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, and how its location and leadership have shaped its witness. Founded in 1884, the church grew as a hub for powerful religious and political personalities on local, state and national levels. Its influence touched on major issues of the day, including alcohol and race. A turning point for the church occurred in 1957 during the city's integration crisis, when the church's Rev. Dale Cowling and ...

The Great Decision tells the riveting story of Marshall and of the landmark court case, Marbury v. Madison, through which he empowered the Supreme Court and transformed the idea of the separation of powers into a working blueprint for our modern state.

Brother Molly A six-part series, including a newly recorded prologue and epilogue, exploring the life and ministry of theologian Molly T. Marshall, narrated by Erica Whitaker. The podcast chronicles Molly's life, with its many twists and turns, and it features interviews and on-location recording with Molly and more than two dozen friends and colleagues. Born into a legacy of Baptist preachers on the frontier, Molly blazed her own trail across the 20th and 21st centuries. Molly forged a path for future generations of female ministers through her brilliance, wit, vulnerability, courage, and ...

A national security and foreign policy podcast from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).

The long-awaited memoir from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and bestselling author of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass. Includes two new songs by Geddy Lee, available exclusively in the My Effin’ Life audiobook. Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll's most respected...

Inspired by journals belonging to her great great aunt Kit that were found in Sidestrand and that document the lives of her neighbours over 100 years ago, Bertie has embarked on a journey celebrating the lives and telling the stories of those who’ve lived and died in Poppyland. Through song, storytelling, history and interviews Bertie explores life past and present on a cliff edge in North Norfolk.

Abraham Lincoln was born into poverty in a log cabin and was raised on the frontier primarily in Indiana. He was self-educated and became a lawyer, Whig Party leader, Illinois state legislator, and U.S. Congressman from Illinois. In 1849, he returned to his law practice but became vexed by the opening of additional lands to slavery. He reentered politics in 1854, becoming a leader in the Republican Party, and reached a national audience in the 1858 debates against Stephen Douglas.

The Rough Riders was a nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, one of three such regiments raised in 1898 for the Spanish-American War and the only one to see combat. The United States Army was small, understaffed, and disorganized in comparison to its status during the American Civil War roughly thirty years prior. Following the sinking of USS Maine, President William McKinley needed to muster a strong ground force swiftly, which he did by calling for 125,000 volunteers to assist in the war.

Dans ce premier épisode, je vous raconte l'histoire du plus célèbre zombi d'Haiti Clairvius Narcisse, réapparu 18 ans après ses funérailles. Dans la première partie du récit, je prête ma voix à celle de Narcisse qui raconte sa mort et sa résurrection. Ensuite je vous narre la passionante enquête qui a mobilisé scientifiques et médecins , que ce retour a entrainé, et dont Hollywood s'est emparé. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.