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Join host Jack Maddox as he strips away the mythology surrounding America's most romanticized outlaw, Jesse James. Through meticulous research and forensic examination of historical records, this three-part series reveals the documented truth behind the legend—from guerrilla warfare and cold-blooded crime to calculated political myth-making and the fatal betrayal that cemented his place in American folklore. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

In this brilliant biography T. J. Stiles offers a new understanding of the legendary outlaw Jesse James. Although he has often been portrayed as a Robin Hood of the old west, in this ground-breaking work Stiles places James within the context of the bloody conflicts of the Civil War to reveal a much more complicated and significant figure.

Delve into the intricate life of Jesse James through the intimate lens of his son, Jesse James Jr. This podcast offers a unique perspective on the notorious figure, detailing his upbringing, his motivations for joining the Confederate guerrillas during the Civil War, and his tumultuous life after the war. Written by his son, this account offers a somewhat biased perspective, excluding any criminal activities. While some tales of Jesses wartime exploits may seem far-fetched, this podcast remains an engaging listen for anyone interested in understanding more about this enigmatic historical ...

James Baldwin was one of the most important writers and activists of the 20th century. In James Baldwin's America, Jesse James will discuss the importance of Baldwin's work in our current social and political climate. Baldwin's reach in society was far and wide, and to gain a complete picture of Baldwin a variety of subjects will be continually addressed including music, religion, and the world Baldwin struggled against daily for over 60 years.

James Baldwin's impassioned plea to 'end the racial nightmare' in America was a bestseller when it appeared in 1963, galvanising a nation and giving voice to the emerging civil rights movement. Told in the form of two intensely personal 'letters', The Fire Next Time is at once a powerful evocation of Baldwin's early life in Harlem and an excoriating condemnation of the terrible legacy of racial injustice.

You Don’t Have To Listen To MeHosted by Jesse James Russell and Christian ReadTwo university grads, clinging to the last strands of millennial status, sit down each week to shout (politely) into the void. “You Don’t Have To Listen To Me” is a podcast born out of equal parts existential dread, student loan debt, and a nagging sense that someone should be saying something about the absurdity of modern life in America.From skyrocketing rent to collapsing news cycles, from late-stage capitalism to whatever politicians are pretending to care about this week, Jesse and Christian unpack it ...