Bro History

Bro History McCarthyism On today’s episode, we talk a period in US history where there was a widespread effort to root out Soviet spies in the Government. We dive into Joe McCarthy’s history, how his particular brand of inquisition became synonymous with political “witch hunts”, and debate on the effectiveness and legitimacy of those efforts on US policy. Also, we talk a bit about how McCarthyism is potentially being applied today. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #247 McCarthyism szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History The Global Financial Crisis On today’s episode, we invited Joseph Solis-Mullen and Jose Nino to help us understand the potential for a coming global financial crisis, how it impacts approval ratings of world leaders, and what strategies countries around the world may be putting into place as a result. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #246 The Global Financial Crisis szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Origins of the Spanish – American War On today’s episode we walk through the complex series of events of the early 1800’s which lead up to the Spanish – American War. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #245 Origins of the Spanish – American War szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Joe Biden & Saudi Arabia On today’s episode we discuss current US relations with Saudi Arabia. We also talk about the Saudi war in Yemen. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #244 Joe Biden & Saudi Arabia szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss Turkey’s recent name change to Türkiye, why they changed it, and some interesting facts about country names, language quirks, and turkeys (the birds). Also, we dive into Turkish plans to invade Syria… again. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #243 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History US Geopolitics in Ukraine & Taiwan On today’s episode, Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us to discuss the current geopolitical situation in Russia, Ukraine, China and Taiwan. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #242 US Geopolitics in Ukraine & Taiwan szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Peculiar Puerto Rican History To commemorate Henry’s trip to Puerto Rico, we’ve decided to chat about the complicated, interesting and downright weird aspects of Puerto Rican history. We discuss cultural issues, conspiracy theories, its dark colonial past, and potential futures of the island of enchantment. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #241 Peculiar Puerto Rican History szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History History of the Lend-Lease Act On May 9th, 2022, Joe Biden signed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022. On today’s episode, we discuss the history of the original Lend-Lease act from WWII, and how it impacted the war on the eastern front. Also, we dive into the nitty gritty of an open bill in congress, which aims to provide Ukraine with $40b in aid. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #240 History of the Lend-Lease Act szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine On today’s episode, we discuss the use of ballistic missiles in the ongoing war in Ukraine. We review the different types of missiles used, and discuss the different controversial events surrounding their use. Also, we chat about multiple rocket launchers (MRLs), the use of drones, and their impact on warfare. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #239 Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Origins of the Ukraine Crises On today’s episode, we discuss the origins of the 2014 Euromaidan in Ukraine. We also discuss the friction between Western and Eastern Ukraine. Support our Partners: Bourbon Pursuit | The Official Podcast of Bourbon https://bourbonpursuit.com/ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #238 Origins of the Ukraine Crises szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History The Cuban Missile Crisis On today’s episode, we talk about the history of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and discuss how political pressure on both sides edged the world closer to nuclear war. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #237 The Cuban Missile Crisis szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Geopolitics & the War in Ukraine with José Niño On today’s episode, Jose Nino joins us to discuss the global politics surrounding the war in Ukraine. Follow Jose on Twitter – https://twitter.com/JoseAlNino Support our Partners: Bourbon Pursuit | The Official Podcast of Bourbon https://bourbonpursuit.com/ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #236 Geopolitics & the War in Ukraine with José Niño szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Is Ukraine winning the war? On today’s episode, Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us again to discuss whether Ukraine is winning the war. Also, whether the Russian Invasion was legal, If China could be a good broker for peace, and how the rest of the world is reacting to the month-long conflict Support our Partners: Bourbon Pursuit | The Official Podcast of Bourbon https://bourbonpursuit.com/ ThoseBrosNFTs | TheCabalKids Collection https://rarible.com/thecabalkids/items Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #235 Is Ukraine winning the war? szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Origins of Vladimir Putin Today, we discuss how Vladimir Putin came to power in Russia. Support our Partners – Bourbon Pursuit | The Official Podcast of Bourbon https://bourbonpursuit.com/ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #234 Origins of Vladimir Putin szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Rise of South Korea Today, we discuss South Korean dictator, Syngman Rhee. This is part four on our series on the Korean War. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #233 Rise of South Korea szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Ukraine History (4000 BC – 1700s) Today, we discuss how Ukrainian territory has shifted hands between various European powers. We also talk about if Ukraine qualifies as a nation. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #232 Ukraine History (4000 BC – 1700s) szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Impact of the Russia Ukraine War Today, we discuss the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #231 Impact of the Russia Ukraine War szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Why Russia Invaded Ukraine Today, Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us to discuss the lead up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We also discuss the future of Russian-Western relations. Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist with an expertise in global affairs. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #230 Why Russia Invaded Ukraine szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History War in Ukraine Today, we discuss the Russian recognition of the breakaway Ukrainian republics of Luhansk and Donetsk. We also discuss the possibility of a full scale invasion of Ukraine. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #229 War in Ukraine szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Rise of North Korea Today, we discuss the rise of the “Eternal Leader” of North Korea, Kim Il-sung. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #228 Rise of North Korea szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Japanese War Crimes in Korea Today, we discuss the Japanese occupation of Korea. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #227 Japanese War Crimes in Korea szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Will Russia Invade Ukraine? Today we discuss the pressure Russia is putting on the “West” to achieve its geopolitical goals. We also measure the likely that a conflict between Russia and NATO will actually erupt. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #226 Will Russia Invade Ukraine? szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Korean History 101 Today we kick off a multi-part series on the Korean War. We provide a high level overview of Korean history over the past 3,000 years and identify conditions that led to a bloody civil war in the 20th century. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #225 Korean History 101 szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Kazakhstan Riots On todays episode, we discuss the origins of violent riots in Kazakhstan and if it was a Colour revolution. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #224 Kazakhstan Riots szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History China-Russia Cooperation On todays episode, we discuss the relationship between China & Russia and if they are building an alliance to counter the West. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #223 China-Russia Cooperation szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Kosovo War On todays episode, we discuss NATO’s intervention in the Kosovo War in 1999. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #222 Kosovo War szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Russia-Ukraine Crises On today’s Episode, we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the breakup of the Soviet Union. Also, we review the current situation unfolding in the Donbass region of Ukraine, and debate whether Russia intends to invade or annex the region. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #221 Russia-Ukraine Crises szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Bosnian War On todays episode, we discuss the origins of the Bosnian War. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #220 Bosnian War szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Rise & Fall of Yugoslavia On todays episode, we give a high level overview of the rise and fall of Yugoslavia. We also talk about the current political crises in Bosnia and Herzegovina This is the YouTube video Henry was talking about – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8EQllZFqLg&t=613s Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #219 Rise & Fall of Yugoslavia szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Britney & Belarus What does Britney Spears and Belarus have in common? Absolutely nothing, but we talk about both anyway. On today’s episode we talk about the latest update on the #freebritney movement and the growing migrant crises on the Belarus–Poland border. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #218 Britney & Belarus szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss how inflation in Zimbabwe reached an annualized rate of 89.7 sextillion (or 89,700,000,000,000,000,000,000) percent. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #217 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China recently completed a successful test of a hypersonic missile, and the media has been comparing its accomplishment to when the Soviet Union beat the US to space by launching Sputnik. Today we breakdown what a hypersonic missile is, how it works, and whether it lives up to the hype. We also compare the current arms race for hypersonic missiles to the “missile gap” arms race during the cold war. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #216 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us today to compare a potential war with China over Taiwan with the Falklands War. Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist with expertise in China. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #215 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On todays episode, we discuss the roots of the armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #214 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On todays episode, we discuss the early history of the Central Intelligence Agency. #213 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On todays episode, we discuss the origins of the Soviet Atomic program. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #212 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On todays episode, we discuss the origins of the Cold War. Support our Sponsor Conflict of Nations: WW3. Find it on the appstore / playstore or the web game at ww3.tv. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #211 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Horton joins us today to discuss the origins of the war on terror and his new book, “Enough Already”. Scott Horton is director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of Antiwar Radio on Pacifica, 90.7 FM KPFK in Los Angeles, California and podcasts the Scott Horton Show from ScottHorton.org. He’s the author of the 2021 book Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism, the 2017 book, Fool’s Errand:Time to End the War in Afghanistan and editor of the 2019 book The Great Ron Paul: The Scott Horton Show Interviews 2004–2019. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us today to discuss if China has the ability to conquer the world. Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist with expertise in China. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #209 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On todays episode, we discuss the origins of ISIS-K. Here’s a link to the report we were talking about: The Islamic State in ‘Khorasan’: How it began and where it stands now in Nangarhar Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #208 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Hoh joins us to explain why the U.S mission in Afghanistan failed. Matthew is a former Marine Corps Captain and worked in the State Department as part of the provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan. In 2009, Matthew resigned in protest from his post over the American escalation of the war. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #207 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss the origins of the Taliban and the fall of the Afghan government in Kabul. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #206 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss how German central banks caused hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic between 1914–1923. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #205 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss how the Woodrow Administration led America into WWI. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #204 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bro History Rise of WikiLeaks On today’s episode, we discuss how Wikileaks has impacted world events. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #203 Rise of WikiLeaks szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss the U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan and the impending collapse of the Afghan Government. We also discuss the protests going on in Cuba, along with Ben & Jerry’s no longer selling ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #202 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss the U.S plan to conquer Canada. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory\ #201 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we dive into the Pentagon’s unclassified report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena’s (aka UFOs). Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #200 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss the lies told by the government that pushed the U.S into the Vietnam War. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #199 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss what would happen if China invaded Taiwan. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices