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Bro History delivers an unapologetic and humorous take on history, geopolitics, and international news. Every week you will receive multiple hours of foreign policy & history-themed content that is thought-provoking, politically incorrect and educational. Bro History covers topics ranging from WW1, to the Russian Revolution, to modern geopolitics. Bro History is not just a podcast, but a secret society of special friends! Will you listen to Bro History, or will Bro History listen to you?
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In today's episode, we unpack the strategic lessons learned from one of the most costly war games in U.S. history, where unconventional tactics by General Van Riper dramatically challenged traditional military doctrines. We analyze how these lessons hold up against the backdrop of today’s geopolitical tensions with Iran, examining potential strateg…
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So we started off talking about the rise of anti-semitism, and went into a long debate on Thomas Sowell's theories on violence committed against "middleman minorities" It's a very unstructured episode, with a lot of debate and rabbit holes. Enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #303 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Its bad. LOL In all seriousness though, we started off the episode attempting to talk with Joseph Solis-Mullen about "what is left wing and what is right wing," and it unsurprisingly went down an economic rabbit hole which we think you'll like. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #302 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Haiti has been going through a rough couple years following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. Since then, over 200 gangs have overrun the capital and the majority of the country, creating a major humanitarian crisis. On todays episode, we discuss the history of how Haiti became Haiti by focusing on the revolution in 1791. https:…
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Following up from last time, On today's episode, we set the dive deeper into ethnic cleansing and subsequent genocide of the "Danube Swabian" Germans living in Yugoslavia after world war 2. Importantly, we paint a picture of the brutality of the third reich towards the Yugoslavians before the end of the war as a backdrop for the brutality of commun…
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On today's episode, we set the background context for a topic in history that often isn't covered - the ethnic cleansing of Germans from European countries post WW2. Covering the lead-up to the cleansing, we explore how it came about that up to 15 million Germans were forcibly displaced (or killed) from the lands they called home for generations. h…
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After 3 US Servicemen were killed by a drone strike launched by Iran backed militias, the burning question remains - Is the US going to go to war with Iran? We invited our friend Matthew Hoh on the show once again to give us his take on this issue, and the historical context behind it. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #299 Learn more about your a…
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On today's episode we discuss the origins of Hezbollah, focusing on three key factors in its creation: Iran and Khomeini, The tenuous relationship between Palestinians in south Lebanon and the native Shia communities, as well as Israeli occupation and influence in southern Lebanon. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #298 Learn more about your ad ch…
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On today's episode, we delve deep into the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and its lasting effects on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on this pivotal moment in history. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #297 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Joseph Solis-Mullen, a renowned political scientist and author of "The Fake China Threat," to delve into the complex narratives shaping today's geopolitical landscape. Joseph challenges the prevailing notion of China as a global threat, offering a nuanced analysis of the historical, economic, and milit…
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In 1967, when Israel seized control of Jerusalem it was perceived as nothing short of a divine miracle to many fundamental Christians. Christian Zionists believe the return of Jews to Israel is a key step towards the fulfillment of biblical prophecy, most importantly the return of Jesus Christ. On today's episode, we discuss the origins of this int…
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On today's episode - Jose Nino joins us to discuss Israel's political outlook. We reflect on if the state of Israel will be able to survive the next few decades. https://substack.com/@josbcf https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #292 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי Bro History
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Today, we discuss the tragic terror attack in Israel by Hamas, along with a background of the origins of Hamas. We also discuss the larger geopolitical implications of the war and the fear of mass suffering of Palestnians. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #291 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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On today's episode, we recap some of the back history that led Japan into the 20th Century, in order to give some context into the conditions that eventually formed it's short lived empire. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #290 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי Bro History
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So we've been exploring different angles related to the origins of World War 2, and one angle that just keeps popping up is how the Banks did it. On today's episode, we explore how banks, large corporations, and other wealthy elites created a playbook to profit off perpetual war in World War 1, the interwar period, and World War 2 - and how that ca…
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On today's episode, we dive into the intricate story of Polish nationalism. Starting with it's earliest histories, we trace trace how it evolves throughout the 19th century, discussing a few key figures and their roles in shaping Poland's narrative. This episode isn't just about history and politics; we're on a quest to understand what truly consti…
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When you hear about the Weimar Republic, it'll likely be under one of two themes: bad governing, or hyper inflation. But what if we told you there was more to the story than wheelbarrows full of worthless currency? Today we explore some counter arguments about the Weimar Republic. Was the Treaty of Versailles that bad? How good of a job did the new…
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Four empires collapsed during World War I – the German Empire, the Russian Empire, the Austria-Hungary Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. After the armistice of Nov. 11, 1918, the victorious Allies redrew the maps of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East to replace these fallen empires. Today we discuss how these border changes made a future war in…
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JP Morgan's got a new AI that they are using to spy on their workers, both at home and in the office. In today's episode, we debate the efficacy of remote work policy, and look at how influential JP Morgan has been in US domestic and foreign policy... for better or for worse. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #283 Learn more about your ad choices.…
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Scott Horton joins the show to discuss how Donald Trump is probably screwed with these latest federal charges. We also discuss how the powerful use culture issues to keep left wingers and right wingers hating each other. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #283 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Henry's off this week - quick do an alien episode! On today's episode we cover the recent testimony of David Grusch, a formerly high ranking official in the UAP task force who alleges that Aliens are real, and the US has the Spaceships to prove it. Link to the source article here: https://thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-…
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In his latest article, "A Few Thousand Years of Chinese Foreign Policy (In a Nutshell)," Joe unravels China's diplomatic legacy from its cultural origins to the rise of the Chinese Communist Party, debunking popular misconceptions and delivering a rich historical context to understand China's present and future strategies. Tune in to get a fresh pe…
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Today we discuss the economic and political problems Russia was having in the 19th century. We also talk about some of the hardcore populist precursors of the Bolsheviks. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #280 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי Bro History
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Joe Solis-Mullen joins us today to discuss historians you should read. All the historians discussed come from completely different backgrounds and ideologies, ranging from Marxist, to Conservatives, to Liberals, to Libertarians. Some of the writers listed: Eric Hobsbawm Barbara W. Tuchman Paul Kennedy Ralph Raico Murray Rothbard Robert Higgs Michae…
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On today's episode we talk about how geography shapes different societies. We discuss mountain people vs coastal people, river people vs steppe people, and how specific parts of the world hit the geographic jackpot. The essay referenced is from Thomas Sowell - The Influence of Geography. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #278 Learn more about your…
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On today's episode we talk about the partition of Africa in the late 19th century. We break down what European power took over which regions and why. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #277 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי Bro History
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Fighting broke out on April 15th between two power factions in Sudan: the army and the largest paramilitary force. Sadly, hundreds, if not thousands of people have already been killed. To understand the current situation, we must go back to the 30-year reign of Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, the former strongman of Sudan. Al-Bashir created two rival …
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Gorkastan is a country which holds the record as "least google-able" - as a result, finding articles and podcasts on the country is really hard. So we decided to be the first. Join us as we unearth ancient tales of barley gods, delve into the comical misadventures of the Great Goat War, and explore the quirkiest scandals that have rocked Gorkastan …
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On today's episode, we discuss the background of the infamous extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane and his eventual murder by Al Qaeda. IMPORTANT MESSAGE - please complete this survey. Don't miss out on a chance to win $500. It will also help out your pals Henry and Danny. www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #274 Learn more ab…
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Sheldon Richman joins us today to discuss the origins of the state of Israeli, Zionism and the current political environment. Coming to Palestine - https://www.amazon.com/Coming-Palestine-Sheldon-Richman/dp/1733647325 IMPORTANT MESSAGE - please complete this survey. Don't miss out on a chance to win $500. It will also help out your pals Henry and D…
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Pundits are warning that civil war may be coming to Israel. In fact, civil war has already arrived. Well... at the very least there is a massive culture war going on. For the past 12 weeks or so, there has been a large scale protests over legislation that would weaken the power of the Israeli supreme court, reflecting a massive schism in society. T…
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Looks like Georgia is turning into a global hotspot.. again. Protesters took to the streets in opposition to a foreign registration bill introduced by Georgia's ruling party. The bill would require that entities receiving more than 20 percent of funding from abroad register and explain their funding source. Which brings up the real question, is thi…
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Jose Nino joins the show to discuss how the China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal impacts the Middle East, along with the rest of the world. IMPORTANT MESSAGE - please complete this survey. Don't miss out on a chance to win $500. It will also help out your pals Henry and Danny. www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #270 Learn …
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Unit 731 was a covert biological warfare R&D unit in Imperial Japan that engaged in lethal human experimentation. They would perform vivisections (autopsies with a living subject) and intentionally infect people with diseases (smallpox, plagues, typhus, anthrax, etc). This was all in the name of science, so it was probably "justified" /s. Today we …
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Ara Sanjian joins us today to discuss the origins and horrors of the Armenian genocide. We cover the following: Why the Turks to viewed Armenians as radicals How Ottoman entry into WW1 led the government to blame Armenians for disloyalty The tragic ethnic cleansing campaigns and wealth distribution of Armenians Forced assimilation of Armenians Curr…
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Joseph Solis Mullen joins us to discuss how the "Nation State" is created through pure utter force. We take a look at European history and trace the origins of modern states from agrarian feudal societies to modern behemoths with the ability to propagandize tens of millions of people into a sense of community. ATTENTION - Help your brothers out and…
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The 1970s was not only the age of M*A*S*H, heavy cologne to mask body odor and flammable mattresses. It was also dubbed the "Global Age of Terror", especially in Western Europe. You had national separatist groups, anti imperialist and straight communists blowing stuff up and kidnapping people on a regular basis. The worst cases were in West Germany…
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Get ready for another wild and crazy story about everyones favorite West German far-left Marxist-Leninist urban guerrilla group who we're assuming doesnt shower very much. Today we discuss the Baader–Meinhof (AKA The Red Army Faction) and some of their stranger escapades such as bank robberies, bombings and even training with the PLO. Listen comrad…
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In the 1970s, the Red Army Faction terrorized West Germany, robbing banks, bombing military bases and murdering policemen, all in the name of overthrowing “the fascist state.” On today's episode we discuss the origins of this gang of misfits who almost set modern Germany on fire. ATTENTION - Help your brothers out and fill out this feedback survey.…
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On today’s episode, we discuss the events that played out after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand that turned a regional conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia into a global war. We focus on the Schlieffen plan – the German plan to win the war early by invading neutral Belgium. ATTENTION - Help your brothers out and fill out this feedback s…
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We did it folks. We’re finally here. On today’s episode, we discuss the build up to the “shot heard round the world”. We take a look at the political situation in Bosnia, how it connected to secret Serbian nationalist societies, and dive into the back stories of both Franz Ferdinand and his killer Gavrilo Princip to give you all the context on what…
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Today we discuss the brutal murder of a European Monarchie, hyper nationalism in Serbia and the origins of the secret regicide network known as the “Black Hand” (you know, the guys who kill Archduke Ferdinand). As Ralph Raico says – “The immediate origins of the 1914 war lie in the twisted politics of the Kingdom of Serbia.[1] In June, 1903, Serbia…
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Today, we discuss the polarization of Europe’s geopolitical system, along with the naval arms race between Britain and Germany. As Christopher Clark says – “If you compare a diagram of the alliances among the European great powers in 1887 with a similar map for the year 1907, you see the outlines of a transformation. The first diagram reveals a mul…
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Today, we kickoff our series on the causes of WWI. We focus on how the rise of the German Empire reshuffled the balance of power in Europe. In addition, we discuss the alliance system Otto von Bismarck created to isolate Germany’s bitter rival France. The question is, did his foreign policy blow up in Germany’s face? ATTENTION - Help your brothers …
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Bro History Overextending Russia On today’s episode, we discuss the potential US strategy to lure Russia into geopolitical and economic quagmires. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR3063.html Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #258 Overextending Russia szamotah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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Bro History United States Bombs Puerto Rico Pt. 2 On today’s episode, we cover the early conditions of colonization of Puerto Rico by the US, including economic disenfranchisement, usury, forced sterilization, police brutality, and massive surveillance to give the background historical context for the 6 crazy stories we presented on our last episod…
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Bro History Russia, Ukraine & Nuclear War with Scott Horton Scott Horton joins us to today to discuss Russia, Ukraine and the danger of Nuclear war. Check out Hotter Than the Sun: https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/hotter-than-the-sun/ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #256 Russia, Ukraine & Nuclear War with Scott Horton sz…
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