After years away from the mic, Raymond drops by to talk about his new podcast series..... Retrophilia!

After years away from the mic, Raymond drops by to talk about his new podcast series..... Retrophilia!

New Series Announcement - Retrophilia!

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.  

This episode features an interview with writer and political pundit <a href="http://forsetti.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forsetti's Justice</a>. We discuss the need to defend the Enlightenment idea of the Social Contract, as well as political strategy in 2017 and beyond.

Ep. 34 - Defending the Social Contract

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.

This episode features an interview with <a href="http://www.patrickphillipsbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick Phillips</a>, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Root-Racial-Cleansing-America/dp/0393293017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America</a>.  We explore the legacy of racial violence in Forsyth County, Georgia.

Ep. 33 - Blood at the Root

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?  

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?

Ep. 32 - The Stalin Problem

This episode explores the history of console games. Raymond is joined by guest co-host and video game expert Ken Eakins.

This episode explores the history of console games. Raymond is joined by guest co-host and video game expert Ken Eakins.

Ep. 31 - History of Console Games

An in-depth look at the history of arcade games.  This episode features guest co-host Ken Eakins.  

An in-depth look at the history of arcade games.  This episode features guest co-host Ken Eakins.

Ep. 30 - History of Arcade Games

Explore the connections between the Know-Nothings, a nativist political party from the 1850s, and the rise of Donald Trump in the 2016 primaries.  

Explore the connections between the Know-Nothings, a nativist political party from the 1850s, and the rise of Donald Trump in the 2016 primaries.

Ep. 29 - Trump and the Know-Nothings

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.

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.

Ep. 28 - Tales of the Pacific War

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.

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.

Ep. 27 - Race to the South Pole

Raymond gives a preview and analysis of candidates and issues in the upcoming primaries and 2016 general election.

Raymond gives a preview and analysis of candidates and issues in the upcoming primaries and 2016 general election.

Ep. 26 - Election 2016

The Shadow of Ideas is a journey into the world of current events, politics, and social justice through the lens of a historian.

Another great podcast from 1/3 of the out there radio crew. Very informative and fun

Great podcast

A fun listen very quick and easy to digest I recommend to anyone.

Concise and Informed

The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge

Raymond is joined again by Alex Green. In this episode, they discuss the impact of technology on American isolationism and the culturally incoherent global viewpoint increasingly held by most Americans. Starting with the fundamental lack of understanding about Russia with regard to Putin’s actions in the Ukrainian Crisis. They then parallel JFK’s conflicts with U.S. leaders over the Cuban Missile Crisis and the current Congressional attempts to undermine negotiations with Iran, as well as influence diplomatic relations with Israel. Next, they talk about the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the South China Sea Negotiations and legacy of mistakes made in North Korea. Finishing with thoughts on the theory that presidential systems of government are inherently unstable and may have consequences even in a system as stable as the United States.  Show Reference Links: “Losing Translation to the Marketplace of Ideas” by Alex Green Putin’s Way by PBS Frontline To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918by Adam Hochschild Back Pages Books The Shadow of Ideas Website:shadowofideas.com Email: shadowofideas@gmail.com Become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas Follow us on Twitter: @shadow_of_ideas

Raymond is joined again by <a href="https://twitter.com/lalexgreen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Green</a>. In this episode, they discuss the impact of technology on American isolationism and the culturally incoherent global viewpoint increasingly held by most Americans. Starting with the fundamental lack of understanding about Russia with regard to Putin’s actions in the <a href="http://csis.org/ukraine/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ukrainian Crisis</a>. They then parallel JFK’s conflicts with U.S. leaders over the <a href="http://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/JFK-in-History/Cuban-Missile-Crisis.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cuban Missile Crisis</a> and the current Congressional attempts to undermine negotiations with Iran, as well as influence diplomatic relations with Israel. Next, they talk about the role of the <a href="http://www.asean.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Association of Southeast Asian Nations</a> in the <a href="http://www.asean.org/asean/external-relations/china/item/declaration-on-the-conduct-of-parties-in-the-south-china-sea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">South China Sea Negotiations</a> and legacy of mistakes made in North Korea. Finishing with thoughts on the theory that presidential systems of government are inherently unstable and may have consequences even in a system as stable as the United States. Show Reference Links: <a href="http://www.pangyrus.com/ideas/losing-translation-to-the-marketplace-of-ideas-why-we-dont-know-patrick-modiano/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Losing Translation to the Marketplace of Ideas”</a> by <a href="http://www.pangyrus.com/author/alexgreen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Green</a> <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/putins-way/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Putin’s Way by PBS Frontline</a> <a href="http://www.hmhco.com/shop/books/To-End-All-Wars/9780547750316" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918</a>by <a href="http://www.hmhco.com/bookstore/authors/Adam-Hochschild/2228169" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Hochschild</a> <a href="http://www.backpagesbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Back Pages Books</a> The Shadow of Ideas Website:<a href="http://shadowofideas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shadowofideas.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:shadowofideas@gmail.com">shadowofideas@gmail.com</a> Become a Patron: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas</a> Like us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas</a> Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/shadow_of_ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shadow_of_ideas</a>

Ep. 3 - Ukraine Conflict, Iran Negotiations, and Understanding Foreign Diplomacy

James Earl Ray

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 Martin Luther King.  Following the capture of Ray in London, racism and the KKK are heavily involved in his trial.  Raymond and Pate explore the the power of conspiracy and the power of hate in the 1960's as they relate to similar racial propaganda machines in use today.   Show Reference Links: He Slew the Dreamer by William Bradford Huie "The Trial of James Earl Ray" on IMDb "Selma" on IMDb "Freedom Riders" on IMDb "1964" on American Experience @PateMcMichael on Twitter patemcmichael.com The Shadow of Ideas Website:shadowofideas.com Email: shadowofideas@gmail.com Become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas Follow us on Twitter: @shadow_of_ideas Subscribe on ITunes:  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969

The second episode of a two-part series, Raymond continues the conversation with <a href="http://www.patemcmichael.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pate McMichael</a>, author of<a href="http://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/klandestine-products-9781613730706.php?page_id=30&amp;cid=305360" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Klandestine: How a Klan Lawyer and a Checkbook Journalist Helped James Earl Ray Cover Up His Crime</a>.  Picking up from Episode 5, they discuss the curious connections, movements, and activities of James Earl Ray surrounding the assassination of Martin Luther King.  Following the capture of Ray in London, racism and the KKK are heavily involved in his trial.  Raymond and Pate explore the the power of conspiracy and the power of hate in the 1960's as they relate to similar racial propaganda machines in use today. Show Reference Links: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/685969.He_Slew_the_Dreamer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">He Slew the Dreamer</a> by William Bradford Huie <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0320657/combined" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"The Trial of James Earl Ray" on IMDb</a> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1020072/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Selma" on IMDb</a> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1558952/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Freedom Riders" on IMDb</a> <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/introduction/1964-introduction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"1964" on American Experience</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/PateMcMichael" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PateMcMichael on Twitter</a> <a href="http://www.patemcmichael.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patemcmichael.com</a> The Shadow of Ideas Website:<a href="http://shadowofideas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shadowofideas.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:shadowofideas@gmail.com">shadowofideas@gmail.com</a> Become a Patron: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas</a> Like us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas</a> Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/shadow_of_ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shadow_of_ideas</a> Subscribe on ITunes:  <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969</a>

Ep. 6 - Klandestine: The Trials of James Earl Ray

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 Federation, highlighting the 2014 annexation of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine.  Moving on to Syria, John explains that the Sunni Revolution is a response to the historic changes of the 70s and 80s, when Hafez Assad became president of Syria, the Iranian Revolution triumphed, and Hezbollah was established.  They conclude by exploring the complex and confusing United States foreign policy in the Middle East region.   Show Reference Notes: "The War Nerd: Everything you know about Crimea is wrong(-er)" by Gary Brecher Podrostok Savenko (The Adolescent Savenko) by Eduard Limonov translated into English as Memoir of a Russian Punk "Syria at War" on PBS's Frontline Gary Brecher is The War Nerd on Pando The War Nerd on Facebook @TheWarNerd on Twitter The Shadow of Ideas Website:  shadowofideas.com Email:  shadowofideas@gmail.com Become a Patron:  patreon.com/shadowofideas Like us on Facebook:  facebook.com/shadowofideas Follow us on Twitter:  @shadow_of_ideas Subscribe in iTunes:  itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969 Listen on Stitcher:  stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas 

In this episode, Raymond is joined again by John Dolan a.k.a. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009407541064" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gary Brecher</a> a.k.a. <a href="http://twitter.com/thewarnerd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The War Nerd</a> to discuss modern <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russian</a> foreign policy and the conflict in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Syria</a>.  Starting with the collapse of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_Union" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soviet Union,</a> without any hostilities, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Putin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vladimir Putin's</a> rise to power.  They discuss the increasingly aggressive foreign policy of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russian Federation</a>, highlighting the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annexation_of_Crimea_by_the_Russian_Federation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2014 annexation of the Crimean Peninsula</a> from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ukraine</a>.  Moving on to Syria, John explains that the <a href="http://www.noria-research.com/en/2014/12/18/the-sunni-revolution-and-the-outburst-of-community-divisions-in-iraq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunni Revolution</a> is a response to the historic changes of the 70s and 80s, when <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidency_of_Hafez_al-Assad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hafez Assad became president of Syria</a>, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Revolution" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iranian Revolution</a> triumphed, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hezbollah</a> was established.  They conclude by exploring the complex and confusing United States foreign policy in the Middle East region. Show Reference Notes: <a href="http://pando.com/2014/03/17/the-war-nerd-everything-you-know-about-crimea-is-wrong-er/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"The War Nerd: Everything you know about Crimea is wrong(-er)" by Gary Brecher</a> Podrostok Savenko (The Adolescent Savenko) by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduard_Limonov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eduard Limonov</a> translated into English as <a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-8021-1026-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Memoir of a Russian Punk</a> "<a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/syria-at-war/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Syria at War" on PBS's Frontline</a> <a href="http://pando.com/author/garybrecher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gary Brecher is The War Nerd on Pando</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/War-Nerd/384003488449508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The War Nerd on Facebook</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/thewarnerd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarNerd on Twitter</a> The Shadow of Ideas Website:  <a href="http://shadowofideas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shadowofideas.com</a> Email:  <a href="mailto:shadowofideas@gmail.com">shadowofideas@gmail.com</a> Become a Patron:  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/shadowofideas</a> Like us on Facebook:  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/shadowofideas</a> Follow us on Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/shadow_of_ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shadow_of_ideas</a> Subscribe in iTunes:  <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969</a> Listen on Stitcher:  <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas</a>

Ep. 15 - Russian Foreign Policy and the Syria Conflict

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.  

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.

Ep. 22 - World War II Clean-Up Crew

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 concept, philosophy, and theology of  the fictional Middle Earth.  Raymond points out how this collection of books relates to and supplements information in The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.   Show Reference Notes: The Children of Hurin by J. R. R. Tolkien The Shadow of Ideas Website:  shadowofideas.com Email:  shadowofideas@gmail.com Become a Patron:  patreon.com/shadowofideas Like us on Facebook:  facebook.com/shadowofideas Follow us on Twitter:  @shadow_of_ideas Subscribe in iTunes:  itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969 Listen on Stitcher:  stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas

To commemorate the recent release of the new <a href="http://www.tolkiensociety.org/author/biography/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. R. R. Tolkien</a> book, <a href="http://www.harpercollins.co.uk/9780008131364/the-story-of-kullervo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Story of Kullervo</a>, Raymond will take a brief look into the history of Tolkien's life and writings.  He highlights<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_Middle-earth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The History of Middle Earth</a>, a 12-book series that collects and analyzes material relating to Tolkien's work.  The series shows the development over time of his concept, philosophy, and theology of  the fictional <a href="http://lotrproject.com/map/#zoom=3&amp;lat=-1315.5&amp;lon=1500&amp;layers=BTTTTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Middle Earth</a>.  Raymond points out how this collection of books relates to and supplements information in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hobbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hobbit</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lord of the Rings</a>. Show Reference Notes: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Children_of_H%C3%BArin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Children of Hurin</a> by J. R. R. Tolkien The Shadow of Ideas Website:  <a href="http://shadowofideas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shadowofideas.com</a> Email:  <a href="mailto:shadowofideas@gmail.com">shadowofideas@gmail.com</a> Become a Patron:  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/shadowofideas</a> Like us on Facebook:  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/shadowofideas</a> Follow us on Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/shadow_of_ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shadow_of_ideas</a> Subscribe in iTunes:  <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969</a> Listen on Stitcher:  <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas</a>

Ep. 18 - The History of Middle Earth

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 forefront of national discourse.  Followed by a brief analysis of the reactions to the Supreme Court decision throughout the LGBT community.  With such a momentous victory, Matt explains where the battle for gay rights will go from here.   Show Reference Links: The Sewers of Paris Podcast The Case for Gay Marriage by Andrew Sullivan California Proposition 22, Limit on Marriages (Knight Initiative) California Proposition 8, the "Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry" Initiative The Shadow of Ideas Website: shadowofideas.com Email: shadowofideas@gmail.com Become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas Follow us on Twitter: @shadow_of_ideas Subscribe in ITunes:  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969

Raymond is joined by <a href="http://twitter.com/mattbaume" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Baume</a> of <a href="http://marriagenewswatch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marriage News Watch</a> to discuss the recent <a href="http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/14-556_3204.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supreme Court ruling</a> 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 forefront of national discourse.  Followed by a brief analysis of the reactions to the <a href="http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/14-556_3204.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supreme Court decision</a> throughout the LGBT community.  With such a momentous victory, Matt explains where the battle for gay rights will go from here. Show Reference Links: <a href="http://www.mattbaume.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sewers of Paris</a> Podcast <a href="http://www.newrepublic.com/article/79054/here-comes-the-groom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Case for Gay Marriage</a> by <a href="http://twitter.com/sullydish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Sullivan</a> <a href="http://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_22,_Limit_on_Marriages_(2000)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">California Proposition 22, Limit on Marriages (Knight Initiative)</a> <a href="http://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_8,_the_%22Eliminates_Right_of_Same-Sex_Couples_to_Marry%22_Initiative_(2008)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">California Proposition 8, the "Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry" Initiative</a> The Shadow of Ideas Website: <a href="http://shadowofideas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shadowofideas.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:shadowofideas@gmail.com">shadowofideas@gmail.com</a> Become a Patron: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas</a> Like us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas</a> Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/shadow_of_ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shadow_of_ideas</a> Subscribe in ITunes:  <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969</a>

Ep. 11 - A Brief History of Gay Marriage

This episode explores tales of Arctic exploration, including Amundsen's discovery of the Northwest Passage, and the race to the North Pole. 

This episode explores tales of Arctic exploration, including Amundsen's discovery of the Northwest Passage, and the race to the North Pole.

Ep. 25 - Race to the North Pole

David Cook

This episode covers the environmental consequences of suburban sprawl, and discusses the odd history of metro Atlanta.

This episode covers the environmental consequences of suburban sprawl, and discusses the odd history of metro Atlanta.

Ep. 24 - Suburban Sprawl with David Cook

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 Convention and the impact on the mindset of political/social conservatives.  Russell explains the catalyst the began his exit from the Southern Baptist Church. Next Episode: The History of Middle Earth!   Show Reference Notes: The Last Temptation of Christ on IMDb Protecting Your Ministry from Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Lawsuits by The Ethics &amp; Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention The Mind of the Bible-Believer by Edmund D. Cohen The Shadow of Ideas Website:  shadowofideas.com Email:  shadowofideas@gmail.com Become a Patron:  patreon.com/shadowofideas Like us on Facebook:  facebook.com/shadowofideas Follow us on Twitter:  @shadow_of_ideas Subscribe in iTunes:  itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969 Listen on Stitcher:  stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas

As Raymond continues his look at the <a href="http://www.sbc.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Southern Baptist Convention</a>, he is joined by Russell Miles a.k.a. Brother Russell.  Starting with a discussing the influence of tactics used by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_right" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Religious Right</a> in the 1980's on the increasingly vitriolic attacks on social issues.  They then examine the basic theological tenets of the Southern Baptist Convention and the impact on the mindset of political/social conservatives.  Russell explains the catalyst the began his exit from the Southern Baptist Church. Next Episode: The History of Middle Earth! Show Reference Notes: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095497/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last Temptation of Christ on</a> IMDb <a href="http://www.thewhiteheadfirm.com/uploads/Protecting_Your_Ministry_ADF_ERLC.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Protecting Your Ministry from Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Lawsuits</a> by <a href="http://erlc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ethics &amp; Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention</a> <a href="http://www.prometheusbooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=90_7&amp;products_id=57" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mind of the Bible-Believer</a> by Edmund D. Cohen The Shadow of Ideas Website:  <a href="http://shadowofideas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shadowofideas.com</a> Email:  <a href="mailto:shadowofideas@gmail.com">shadowofideas@gmail.com</a> Become a Patron:  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/shadowofideas</a> Like us on Facebook:  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/shadowofideas</a> Follow us on Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/shadow_of_ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shadow_of_ideas</a> Subscribe in iTunes:  <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969</a> Listen on Stitcher:  <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas</a>

Ep. 17 - Southern Baptist Convention: The New Orthodoxy - Part 2

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 technological advances in the years since its inception.  An interesting comparison sheds some light on the differences between Apple and Android in the world of podcasts.  Wrapping up the episode, they ponder the future of podcasting and the significance of the smartphone emerging as the hub of consumption for this dynamic broadcasting medium.   Show Reference Links: podCast411  Podcast Alley WUOG 90.5 FM WordPress Podcasts Mentioned: Engadget WTF with Marc Maron Keith and The Girl History of Rome Revolutions Hardcore History Mac OS Ken The MacCast Today in iOS The Joe Rogan Experience The Adam Carolla Show SModcast The Dave Ramsey Show Skepticality The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe Point of Inquiry Grammar Girl The Shadow of Ideas Website:shadowofideas.com Email: shadowofideas@gmail.com Become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas Follow us on Twitter: @shadow_of_ideas Subscribe on ITunes:  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969

Raymond speaks with Podcasting Guru, <a href="http://twitter.com/podcast411" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Walch</a>, of the podcast hosting giant, <a href="http://www.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liberated Syndication (Libsyn)</a>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 technological advances in the years since its inception.  An interesting comparison sheds some light on the differences between Apple and Android in the world of podcasts.  Wrapping up the episode, they ponder the future of podcasting and the significance of the smartphone emerging as the hub of consumption for this dynamic broadcasting medium. Show Reference Links: <a href="http://www.podcast411.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podCast411</a> <a href="http://www.podcastalley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Alley</a> <a href="http://wuog.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WUOG 90.5 FM</a> <a href="http://wordpress.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WordPress</a> Podcasts Mentioned: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2004/10/05/engadget-podcast-001-10-05-2004-how-to-podcasting-get/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Engadget</a> <a href="http://www.wtfpod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WTF with Marc Maron</a> <a href="http://www.keithandthegirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith and The Girl</a> <a href="http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">History of Rome</a> <a href="http://www.revolutionspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revolutions</a> <a href="http://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hardcore History</a> <a href="http://www.maccast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mac OS Ken</a> <a href="http://www.maccast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The MacCast</a> <a href="http://tii.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Today in iOS</a> <a href="http://podcasts.joerogan.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Joe Rogan Experience</a> <a href="http://adamcarolla.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Adam Carolla Show</a> <a href="http://smodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SModcast</a> <a href="http://www.daveramsey.com/show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dave Ramsey Show</a> <a href="http://www.skepticality.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skepticality</a> <a href="http://www.theskepticsguide.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe</a> <a href="http://www.pointofinquiry.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Point of Inquiry</a> <a href="http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grammar Girl</a> The Shadow of Ideas Website:<a href="http://shadowofideas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shadowofideas.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:shadowofideas@gmail.com">shadowofideas@gmail.com</a> Become a Patron: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas</a> Like us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas</a> Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/shadow_of_ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shadow_of_ideas</a> Subscribe on ITunes:  <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969</a>

Ep. 7 - A Brief History of Podcasting

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. 

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.

Ep. 20 - Primary Politics - Part 2

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 ponders the significance of one of the victims, Reverend and Senator Clementa Pinckney, who was an up and coming figure in the Democratic Party.  This recent mass shooting has a historical correlation to one of the founders of the Emanuel AME Church, Denmark Vesey, and the Vesey Rebellion of 1822.  The subsequent kangaroo trial and executions were criticized by Governor Thomas Bennett for the lack of due process and damaging South Carolina's reputation.   Show Reference Links: The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism by Edward E. Baptist History 119: The Civil War and Reconstruction Era, 1845-1877 with Professor David W. Blight of Yale University Unedited video of the shooting of Walter Scott on April 4, 2015 The Shadow of Ideas Website: shadowofideas.com Email: shadowofideas@gmail.com Become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas Follow us on Twitter: @shadow_of_ideas Subscribe in ITunes:  http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969

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 <a href="http://www.charleston-sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charleston, SC</a>.  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 <a href="http://www.emanuelamechurch.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emanuel AME Church</a> on June 17, 2015.  Raymond ponders the significance of one of the victims, <a href="http://www.emanuelamechurch.org/revpinckney.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reverend</a> and<a href="http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1479545277" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Senator Clementa Pinckney</a>, who was an up and coming figure in the <a href="http://www.democrats.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Democratic Party</a>.  This recent mass shooting has a historical correlation to one of the founders of the Emanuel AME Church, <a href="http://www.newrepublic.com/article/122064/remarkable-life-denmark-vesey-co-founder-emanuel-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Denmar</a><a href="http://www.newrepublic.com/article/122064/remarkable-life-denmark-vesey-co-founder-emanuel-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">k Vesey, and the Vesey Rebellion of 1822</a>.  The subsequent kangaroo trial and executions were criticized by <a href="http://www.carolana.com/SC/Governors/tbennettjr.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Governor Thomas Bennett</a> for the lack of due process and damaging South Carolina's reputation. Show Reference Links: <a href="http://www.basicbooks.com/full-details?isbn=9780465002962" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism by Edward E. Baptist</a> <a href="http://oyc.yale.edu/history/hist-119" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">History 119: The Civil War and Reconstruction Era, 1845-1877</a> with <a href="http://history.yale.edu/people/david-blight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor David W. Blight of Yale University</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/fg3GrfR2wiQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unedited video of the shooting of Walter Scott on April 4, 2015</a> The Shadow of Ideas Website: <a href="http://shadowofideas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shadowofideas.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:shadowofideas@gmail.com">shadowofideas@gmail.com</a> Become a Patron: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas</a> Like us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas</a> Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/shadow_of_ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shadow_of_ideas</a> Subscribe in ITunes:  <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969</a>

Ep. 9 - Charleston Church Shooting and the Vesey Rebellion

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 that key swing state should not be underestimated.  Marco Rubio, one of the GOP's stronger Latino candidates, is up in the polls lately.  The champions of the Religious Right, Ted Cruz and Mike Huckabee, were recently endorsed during the Values Voter Summit. Join us for the next episode as Raymond takes a look at the Democratic candidates.   The Shadow of Ideas Website:  shadowofideas.com Email:  shadowofideas@gmail.com Become a Patron:  patreon.com/shadowofideas Like us on Facebook:  facebook.com/shadowofideas Follow us on Twitter:  @shadow_of_ideas Subscribe in iTunes:  itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969 Listen on Stitcher:  stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas

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 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativism_(politics)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nativism</a> is reminiscent of the pre-Civil War <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_Nothing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Know Nothing Movement</a>.  As the former Governor of Florida, the importance of Jeb Bush's ability to win that key <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_state" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">swing state</a> should not be underestimated.  Marco Rubio, one of the GOP's stronger Latino candidates, is up in the polls lately.  The champions of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_right" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Religious Right</a>, Ted Cruz and Mike Huckabee, were recently endorsed during the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Values_Voter_Summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Values Voter Summit</a>. Join us for the next episode as Raymond takes a look at the Democratic candidates. The Shadow of Ideas Website:  <a href="http://shadowofideas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shadowofideas.com</a> Email:  <a href="mailto:shadowofideas@gmail.com">shadowofideas@gmail.com</a> Become a Patron:  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/shadowofideas</a> Like us on Facebook:  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shadowofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/shadowofideas</a> Follow us on Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/shadow_of_ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shadow_of_ideas</a> Subscribe in iTunes:  <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-ideas-history-politics/id995813969</a> Listen on Stitcher:  <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stitcher.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-ideas</a>

Ep. 19 - Primary Politics - Part 1

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