Shadow Politics is a grass roots talk show giving a voice to the voiceless. For more than 200 years the people of the Nation's Capital have ironically been excluded from the national political conversation. With no voting member of either house of Congress, Washingtonians have lacked the representation they need to be equal and to have their voices heard. Shadow Politics will provide a platform for them, as well as the millions of others nationwide who feel politically disenfranchised and di ...
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The Shadow of Ideas is a journey into the world of current events, politics, and social justice through the lens of a historian.
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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown Trump This - With Guest Congressman - Dan Goldman What can Congressman Goldman tell us about former President Donald J. Trump that we don't already know? What's the status of H.R.396 - Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2023? Ending mass shootings, dealing with our current political mass hysteria, t…
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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown Fly Me to the Moon - With Guest Astronaut, Educator and Consultant – Eileen M. Collins Our guest is Astronaut, Educator and Consultant – Eileen M. Collins! I'm so excited to interview a female astronaut who has paved the way for those who have come after her. We'll talk about the struggles she encounter…
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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown With Guest, Legendary Athlete, Businessman, congressman - Tom McMillen Put on your high top sneakers . . . Our guest is Legendary Athlete, Businessman, congressman - Tom McMillen - I'm excited to have a conversation with sports legend and old friend, Congressman Tom McMillen. Tom and I first met in 1980…
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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown Guest, Dr. Jonathan Metzl author of Dying of Whiteness - How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s Heartland It's more than just about the guns. Although it has become clear that any person who wants a gun can get one, the problem is more complex than that. I will discuss with Dr. Metzl…
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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown With Suprise Guest Donald Newsom, 2024 Election, the Candidates and Thoughts on Modern American Politics Senator Michael Brown is joined by guest, Donald Newsom, Founder of BBS Radio. Senator Michael Brown and Donald Newsom talk all thing Modern American politics, from the current candidates for the 202…
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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown Guest, Jim Bubar, 2024 Democratic National Convention Delegate Hope is making a comeback!!! Hear what's new with the Democrats – our guest is JAMES BUBAR a 2024 Democratic National Convention Delegate - Jim and I just returned from the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. We will share our im…
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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown Guest, Josh Horwitz, a Distinguished Professor discussing how to reduce gun violence through public health research In the District of Columbia, it has become clear that any person who wants a gun can get one. Despite some of the toughest gun laws in America, our streets are awash in guns. Murders and c…
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Guest, Cuneyt Dil, Axios Reporter SO BLUE? What Will happen to Blue DC? Will America Rise to the occasion or will DC be subjected to An Aggressive takeover? Our guest is Axios Reporter, Cuneyt Dil! I will discuss with Cuneyt all things DC. What might the Harris-Walz Democratic presidential ticket mean to the District of Columbia? What are the pros …
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Guest, Dr. Sarah Kendzior, Author and podcaster discussing how Donald Trump has hypnotized half of America.Di hrzcom@aol.com (Author)
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Guest, Tom Davis, Washington, D.C., attorney who focuses his practice on handling a variety of congressional and regulatory affairs, including congressional investigations, land use and legislative strategyDi hrzcom@aol.com (Author)
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Guest, Jamie Stiehm, Washington journalist and public speaker who writes a syndicated column on national politics and history for Creators SyndicateDi hrzcom@aol.com (Author)
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Guest, Brody Mullins, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Co-Author, The Wolves of K StreetDi hrzcom@aol.com (Senator Michael Brown)
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Guest, Hannah Rosenzweig, award-winning film director, producer, and founder of Intention Media Inc 51st STATE Film A short film that explores the emerging national issue of D.C. statehood from the personal perspective of one of its youngest "Gen Z" leaders. https://www.51statefilm.com/Di hrzcom@aol.com (Senator Michael Brown)
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Guest, Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones and a reporting fellow at Type Media CenterDi hrzcom@aol.com (Senator Michael Brown)
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Guest, Tia Bell, Founder - the T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project, and Douglas Newsom, Cofounder of BBS Radio TVDi hrzcom@aol.com (Senator Michael Brown)
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Guest, Seth David Radwell, The author of "AMERICAN SCHISM: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our NationDi hrzcom@aol.com (Senator Michael Brown)
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Guest, Petula Dvorak, a columnist for The Washington Post's local teamDi hrzcom@aol.com (Senator Michael Brown)
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Guest, Parrish Smith, award-winning producer, director, cinematographer and published authorDi hrzcom@aol.com (Senator Michael Brown)
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Guest, Ben Nelson, Chairman of the Open World Leadership Center, former 2x Senator and Governor of NebraskaDi hrzcom@aol.com (Senator Michael Brown)
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Guest, Jonetta Rose Barras found her voice, experiencing life as a poet, fiction writer, performing artist, and community organizerDi hrzcom@aol.com (Senator Michael Brown)
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After years away from the mic, Raymond drops by to talk about his new podcast series..... Retrophilia!
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Ep. 34 - Defending the Social Contract
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This episode features an interview with writer and political pundit Forsetti's Justice. We discuss the need to defend the Enlightenment idea of the Social Contract, as well as political strategy in 2017 and beyond.
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This episode features an interview with Patrick Phillips, author of Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America. We explore the legacy of racial violence in Forsyth County, Georgia.
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This episode explores the legacy of Stalin and Soviet policies of the 1930's. Did Stalin's brutal approach to statecraft help or hinder the USSR in World War II?
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Ep. 31 - History of Console Games
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This episode explores the history of console games. Raymond is joined by guest co-host and video game expert Ken Eakins.
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Ep. 30 - History of Arcade Games
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An in-depth look at the history of arcade games. This episode features guest co-host Ken Eakins.
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Explore the connections between the Know-Nothings, a nativist political party from the 1850s, and the rise of Donald Trump in the 2016 primaries.
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Raymond recounts little-known stories of the Pacific War, including his close encounter with a B-17 bomber, and the truly filthy job of salvaging sunken battleships.
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Three brief tales about the race to the South Pole, the last great prize in the Age of Exploration. This episode covers the Antarctic expeditions of Amundsen, Scott, and Shackleton.
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Raymond gives a preview and analysis of candidates and issues in the upcoming primaries and 2016 general election.
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This episode explores tales of Arctic exploration, including Amundsen's discovery of the Northwest Passage, and the race to the North Pole.
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This episode covers the environmental consequences of suburban sprawl, and discusses the odd history of metro Atlanta.
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This episode explores the environmental history of Georgia and the southeastern U.S., along with the long-term effects of human settlement in the region.
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This episode explores how the world is still cleaning up 70 years after the greatest war in its history. Additionally, we cover the results to the 2015 Canadian election.
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In this episode, Raymond explores the history of gun control in Germany in the 1930's. Was gun control responsible for the Nazis' rise to power and the atrocities of the Holocaust?
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The second of two episodes about the early phase of the 2016 presidential primaries. Part two covers the top Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
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The first of two episodes about the politics of the early phase of the 2016 presidential primaries. Part one covers the top Republican candidates, starting with the ascendance of Donald Trump. His overt nativism is reminiscent of the pre-Civil War Know Nothing Movement. As the former Governor of Florida, the importance of Jeb Bush's ability to win …
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To commemorate the recent release of the new J. R. R. Tolkien book, The Story of Kullervo, Raymond will take a brief look into the history of Tolkien's life and writings. He highlights The History of Middle Earth, a 12-book series that collects and analyzes material relating to Tolkien's work. The series shows the development over time of his conce…
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As Raymond continues his look at the Southern Baptist Convention, he is joined by Russell Miles a.k.a. Brother Russell. Starting with a discussing the influence of tactics used by the Religious Right in the 1980's on the increasingly vitriolic attacks on social issues. They then examine the basic theological tenets of the Southern Baptist Conventio…
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In this episode, Raymond explores the Southern Baptist Convention and the political, cultural, and demographic influence of the largest Protestant denomination in the United States. Of interest in the 2015 Annual Church Profile, is the largest decline in membership ever recorded in the history of the Church. Next he discusses the Conservative Resur…
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In this episode, Raymond is joined again by John Dolan a.k.a. Gary Brecher a.k.a. The War Nerd to discuss modern Russian foreign policy and the conflict in Syria. Starting with the collapse of the Soviet Union, without any hostilities, and Vladimir Putin's rise to power. They discuss the increasingly aggressive foreign policy of the Russian Federat…
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Raymond is joined by John Dolan a.k.a. Gary Brecher a.k.a. The War Nerd for the last of three episodes about the origins and legacies of the American Civil War. The nasty business of war is juxtaposed with the magnificence of artful warfare. Followed by an interesting compare and contrast of Sherman's March to the Sea with Nathanael Greene's Race t…
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In the last episode, Raymond discussed the major political events of the 19th Century, ending with the Compromise of 1850. Continuing on, he begins with the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which became the most important event leading to the American Civil War. With the resulting destruction of the Whig Party, an immediate backlash causes the formation of the…
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With all of the recent controversy surrounding the Confederate flag, Raymond explores the causes of the American Civil War. Starting in the early part of the 19th Century with the Louisiana Purchase, the ban on the importation of slaves, and the War of 1812. Moving forward to the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the shifting balance of power in the …
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Raymond is joined by Matt Baume of Marriage News Watch to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. They begin with the emergence of the gay rights movement in the 1960s and move forward decade by decade. Touching on many of the major events and key figures that have helped push marriage equality to the forefr…
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In this episode, Raymond discusses the Supreme Court decision in the King vs. Burwell case that upheld government subsidies. A brief history of the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, is followed by a review the basic provisions of the law. He then talks about what has happened since the implementation of the ACA and explains how it is funded. F…
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Raymond explores the connections between a 21st Century mass shooting and a 19th century slave rebellion that both took place in the same church in Charleston, SC. He probes into the possible motives which may have been the catalysts for Dylann Storm Roof to open fire on the congregation at the historic Emanuel AME Church on June 17, 2015. Raymond …
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In this episode, Raymond continues the discussion with Rob Walch, of Liberated Syndication (Libsyn). The focus shifts from the history of podcasting to the influence of podcasts in the realm of politics. Rob talks about his involvement with Senator John Edwards' podcast following the 2004 presidential election. They analyze the many benefits and pi…
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Raymond speaks with Podcasting Guru, Rob Walch, of the podcast hosting giant, Liberated Syndication (Libsyn)The discussion begins with the early days of podcasting when it was very difficult to discover and subscribe to the relatively few podcasts that were available in 2004. They then recap how podcasting has evolved and been influenced by major t…
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The second episode of a two-part series, Raymond continues the conversation with Pate McMichael, author of Klandestine: How a Klan Lawyer and a Checkbook Journalist Helped James Earl Ray Cover Up His Crime. Picking up from Episode 5, they discuss the curious connections, movements, and activities of James Earl Ray surrounding the assassination of M…
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