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BibliochatMaine Removes Trump from Primary BallotMaine's Secretary of State decides to remove Trump from the Presidential Primary ballot2024-01-0103 minBibliochatTrump and InsurrectionThe Colorado Supreme Court deemed Trump an insurrectionist. This episode explores the case and the reasoning for the decision. 2023-12-2605 minBibliochatThe Opium WarsHow the British East India company deployed their military against China to establish profitable trade2023-12-1804 minBibliochatThe Amboyna MassacreHow the Amboyna Massacre reflects the violence of Early Modern trade2023-12-1105 minBibliochatMonarchy and Colonial EnterpriseThe competitive environment of the colonial industry required a partnership between the monarchy and private enterprise. 2023-11-2704 minBibliochatThe British East India Company and Decentralized OperationsBiblioscoop's finance expert Taylor Weeks joins the show to discuss decentralized operations in the modern business world2023-11-2006 minBibliochatThe British East India CompanyThe British East India Company has controlled or fought conflicts in 171 of the world's 193 countries. What led to this expansion?2023-11-1305 minBibliochatChina's Influence in AfricaAs China's investments continue to grow in Africa - so does the teaching of Mandarin. Does this pose a threat to local langauges?2023-11-0605 minBibliochatColonisation and LanguageEnglish has replaced many native languages resulting in the loss of cultural heritage and identity - a current example includes China's presence in Africa2023-10-3004 minBibliochatWalter Scott's Ivanhoe Part IIHow Scott uses the Norman Invasion of England in 1066 to explore the colonizer colonised relationship2023-10-2304 minBibliochatWalter Scott's IvanhoeIvanhoe takes place after the Norman invasion of England in the 11th century. A colonial interpretation emerges in the relationship between the French Normans and the English Anglo Saxons2023-10-1604 minBibliochatShakespeare's The Tempest Part IIHow Shakespeare explores the relationship between the colonizer and the colonized2023-10-0907 minBibliochatShakespeare's The TempestHow The Tempest reflects the encounter between Europeans and indigenous populations2023-10-0205 minBibliochatWar of the Worlds and Colonial InvasionHow War of the Worlds reflects colonialism2023-09-2503 minBibliochatThe Benefits of ColonisationNigel Biggar defends the British Empire in his book, Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning. This episode questions his arguments.2023-09-1804 minBibliochatThe Founding Fathers and TrumpReview of Jeffrey Rosen's article "The Founders Anticipated The Threat of Trump"2023-09-1104 minBibliochatWar and Peace: What Causes War?The causes of war according to Leo Tolstoy2023-09-0407 minBibliochatWho was Yevgeny Prigozhin?The rise and fall of Putin's ally Yevgeny Prigozhin2023-08-2810 minBibliochatPutin and Modern Day InvasionHow Putin's invasion compares to previous conquerers2023-08-2107 minBibliochatShakespeare and InvasionShakespeare's Coriolanus reflects how the perception of invasion has changed over time2023-08-1410 minBibliochatBook Review: War and PeacePutin’s invasion brings a new relevancy to Tolstoy’s classic novel.2023-08-0710 minBibliochatDepicting NatureThe Catholic Church and the French Salon did not value nature as a subject. How did Leonardo da Vinci and Claude Monet navigate this issue?2023-07-3112 minBibliochatVaccination: Freedom or Responsibility?The Covid vaccine pits two forces against each other, freedom of choice or responsibility to those around you?2022-02-2209 minBibliochatFighting China: From a Marine's ExperienceMarine Officer John Ragus discusses his first hand experience with China's war machine2022-02-0814 minBibliochatThe Epic Life of Thomas GrayHistorical fiction writer Wylie Small brings her medieval ancestor to life with her new book, Gray2022-02-0112 minBibliochatLets Get PoliticalWhy are political tensions rising so much? This episode points to a few reasons. 2021-10-2908 minBibliochatChina's WeaknessWill China ever boast an economy that can rival the US? 2021-10-2011 minBibliochatCovid TravelingWhat's it like to travel right now? Is it safe? Is it worth it?2021-09-2906 minBibliochatGovernment SurveillanceGovernment surveillance is an effective tool for fighting crime, but it has also been used to blackmail political rivals. This episode explores Queen Elizabeth’s use of surveillance in the 16th century, and how it compares to government surveillance today.2021-09-2715 minBibliochatCapitalism and Over Flowing LandfillsTaylor Weeks joins the show to discuss how Capitalism poses a daunting future for the environment 2021-09-1716 minBibliochatPoliticians and their "Name Calling"Entrepreneur and historian Ben Kendig discusses how name calling and finger pointing has impeded politicians from passing effective policy2021-08-1814 minBibliochatAmazon and the Colonial EraThis episode explores colonisation through the drives of modern corporations and their questionable moral standards. 2021-08-1126 minBibliochatJesus and NikeBranding expert Taylor Weeks joins the show to discuss how modern advertising relates to Jesus and the Catholic Church2021-07-1826 min
BibliochatJesus and NikeBranding expert Taylor Weeks joins the show to discuss how modern branding relates to Jesus and the Catholic Church2021-07-1726 minBibliochatRegulation and the Digital GiantsStandard Oil was charged as being a monopoly. Amazon, Google and Apple are each worth more than Standard Oil, yet their dominance remains unchecked. What does this mean for the future?2020-10-2109 minBibliochatAn $8 trillion valuation in 1600: the colonial industryHow does a company in 1600 reach a greater valuation than Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook combined?2020-10-1113 minBibliochatKilling with CompassionKilling an enemy soldier seems to show a lack of sympathy, but can this human instinct of compassion still be found?2020-10-0208 minBibliochatChina's Imperial Growth Part 3Chinese espionage is a key element to Xi Jinping's regime. While this espionage is well documented, there continues to be a lack of concern regarding Chinese operatives from the general public2020-09-2405 minBibliochatChina's Imperial Growth Part 2A strong economy is a central element to Xi Jinping's imperial goals. This episode takes a closer look at how Xi Jinping has constructed the world's second largest economy. 2020-09-1609 minBibliochatChina's Imperial Growth Part 1Under Xi Jinping China is emerging as a challenger to US global supremacy. Their rapid expansion reflects the same imperial drive held by Western European nations from the 16th - 19th centuries.2020-09-1606 min