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WBZ Book ClubCronkite's War, by Walter Cronkite and Maurice IssermanHis World War II Letters Home. Get all the news you need by listening to WBZ - Boston's News Radio! We're here for you, 24/7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-0801 min
WDR ZeitzeichenJohn Reed: US-Kommunist mit Ehrengrab am KremlAusgerechnet ein US-Amerikaner schreibt als Augenzeuge "Zehn Tage, die die Welt erschütterten" über die Oktoberrevolution. In Moskau gefeiert, in den USA geächtet.In diesem Zeitzeichen erzählt Christoph Tiemann:warum ein US-Bürger an der Kremlmauer in Moskau begraben liegt, wie ein wohlhabender Harvard-Absolvent zum Revolutionär wird,weshalb sein Buch Lenin begeistert - und die USA empört,und wie ein Hollywoodfilm den Mythos um John Reed neu belebt. John Reed, geboren 1887 in Portland, Oregon, wächst in einer privilegierten Familie auf. Doch statt im Schutz seines Elternhauses zu bleiben, sucht er...
2025-10-1714 min
Political Junkie PodcastEpisode 68: Arise, Ye Workers From Your SlumbersIn 1938, philosophy professor Edward I. Fenlon testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee that that professors and students at Brooklyn College were "deluged" daily with communist propaganda. Photo credit: Harris & Ewing/United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division (Wikimedia Commons)For years now, those of us who are paying attention have heard a range of political positions, from those held by moderate Democrats to socialism, described by MAGA Republicans as something called “the Left.” Sometimes “the Left” is simply invoked by the shorthand “they,” as in: “They tried to assassinate Donald Trump;” or more commonly, “They want you to b...
2025-02-1137 min
Madison BookBeatWhat Books Did You Like This Year?As 2024 draws to a close, David Ahrens reflects on his bountiful year of reading. He's joined by Chali Pittman, Andrew Thomas, and callers throughout the hour to share their recommendations. New York Times bestseller James by Percival Everett is a clear favorite. It's a re-imagining of Huckleberry Finn from a distinctly different point of view. That's not the only retelling worth reading — Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver reimagines David Copperfield as well. Also recommended by David: The Lucky Ones, a memoir by Madison's own Sara Chowdhary, recounts a personal exper...
2024-12-2353 min
Mr. Hutchings HistoryRevolution or Chaos? The Weathermen's Radical CampaignIn today's episode of Mr. Hutchings History, we delve into the radicalism of the Weathermen, a splinter group of the New Left that turned to violence in pursuit of revolution. Born out of frustration with peaceful protest movements like those of Martin Luther King Jr., the Weathermen rejected nonviolent tactics and embraced bombings and destruction as symbolic attacks against U.S. imperialism and systemic oppression. This episode covers their key actions, such as the Days of Rage and bombings of government buildings, their ideological foundations, and the group's eventual fragmentation and failure. We also explore their lasting impact on...
2024-12-1314 minMr. Hutchings HistoryWhat Happened to the New Left? From Radicalism to FragmentationIn today’s episode of Mr. Hutchings History, we explore the rise and fall of the New Left in the 1960s, a radical student-led movement that sought to challenge the Vietnam War, racial inequality, and corporate power. The New Left, birthed from disillusionment with Cold War politics and civil rights activism, evolved into a potent force of social change. We examine key events like the Port Huron Statement and anti-war protests, but also the movement’s internal divisions, government repression, and violent extremism, particularly with groups like the Weathermen. As the New Left fractured, the removal of the draft and...
2024-12-1323 minMr. Hutchings HistoryThe Incomprehensible Counterculture: Woodstock, Altamont, and Middle America's DilemmaIn this episode of Mr. Hutchings History, we explore the height of the 1960s counterculture, focusing on two pivotal events: Woodstock and Altamont. Woodstock in 1969, often seen as a celebration of peace and music, symbolized the ideals of freedom, love, and communal living. However, just months later, the Altamont Free Festival in California exposed the darker side of the movement, descending into violence and chaos. These events revealed the stark contrast between the youthful counterculture and the traditional values of Middle America. We analyze how Woodstock’s message of unity collided with the violent reality of Altamont and examine th...
2024-12-1311 minMr. Hutchings HistoryKent State and the Crackdown on Dissent in Nixon’s AmericaIn this episode of Mr. Hutchings History, we explore the tragic events of May 1970 at Kent State University, where the National Guard opened fire on student protesters, killing four and injuring eleven. This incident, amid escalating protests against the Vietnam War and Nixon’s expansion of the conflict into Cambodia, became a symbol of the government's harsh response to dissent. The episode delves into the background of student unrest, Nixon’s crackdown on protesters, and the public’s divided reaction. We also examine the broader impact of Kent State and Jackson State, where police also opened fire on students, highli...
2024-12-1328 minMr. Hutchings HistoryNixon, Students, and the Fires of Protest (1969–74)In this episode of Mr. Hutchings History, we explore the turbulent years of student unrest during Richard Nixon's presidency (1969–74). Marked by widespread protests against the Vietnam War, racial injustice, and systemic inequality, this period became a defining chapter in American political history. We examine key events like the Moratorium of 1969, the violent Ohio State protests, and the radicalism at Yale University. Nixon’s response, including his "law-and-order" rhetoric and aggressive tactics to quell dissent, further polarized the nation. While Nixon leveraged the unrest to strengthen his conservative base, the student protests highlighted critical social issues, sparking debates over American gove...
2024-12-1328 minMr. Hutchings HistoryChicago 1968: Protests, Pigs, and a Turning Point in US PoliticsIn this episode of Mr. Hutchings History, we explore the dramatic events of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where protests, police brutality, and political maneuvering created a defining moment in U.S. history. As the nation grappled with the aftermath of the Vietnam War and the civil rights struggles, 30,000 demonstrators confronted the establishment, symbolized by Mayor Daley’s crackdown with over 12,000 police officers. From the Yippies' mock nomination of a pig for president to violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement, this event exposed deep cultural and political rifts. We analyze the impact of these protests on American po...
2024-12-1311 minMr. Hutchings HistoryThe New Left: Promise, Protest, and Paradox in 1960s AmericaIn this episode of Mr. Hutchings History, we explore the rise of the New Left in 1960s America, a movement that sought to challenge systemic inequality, Cold War policies, and institutional oppression. Rooted in the disillusionment of youth, the New Left emerged from the civil rights movement and aimed to create a more participatory democracy. We’ll dive into the founding of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), the anti-Vietnam War protests, and the debates around the New Left’s effectiveness. We'll also analyze its challenges, including tensions with the counterculture, internal fragmentation, and the rise of more radi...
2024-12-1328 min
Ill Literacy: Books with BensonReds: The Tragedy of American Communism (Guest: Maurice Isserman)Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by Maurice Isserman, Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History at Hamilton College, to discuss his new book, Reds: The Tragedy of American Communism. They chat about the deeply contradictory nature of the history of the Communist Party USA, the history of the American far left, and how the Bolshevik Revolution skewed the American far left. They also discuss CPUSA’s unwavering faith in the Soviet Union, how many American communists became involved in espionage on behalf of the USSR, and the organization’s decline into political irrelevance. Get the book here: ...
2024-10-081h 01
Heartland Daily PodcastReds: The Tragedy of American Communism (Guest: Maurice Isserman)Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by Maurice Isserman, Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History at Hamilton College, to discuss his new book, Reds: The Tragedy of American Communism. They chat about the deeply contradictory nature of the history of the Communist Party USA, the history of the American far left, and how the Bolshevik Revolution skewed the American far left. They also discuss CPUSA’s unwavering faith in the Soviet Union, how many American communists became involved in espionage on behalf of the USSR, and the organization’s decline into political irrelevance. Get the book here: ...
2024-10-081h 01
Musikpodden - Med Arvid Brander30. Bob Dylans Amerika - The Times They Are A-Changin' I detta avsnitt dyker vi djupt ner i Dylans ikoniska album "The Times They Are A-Changin'" och utforskar hur hans musik speglar Amerikas sociala och politiska förändringar. Från tragiska berättelser om fattigdom till de omvälvande händelserna kring JFK död – det här är en resa genom ett land i förändring.Titta gärna in Pers podcast, Sjärnbaneret - En podcast om USA:s historia: https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/stj%C3%A4rnbaneret-en-podcast-om-usa-s-historia/id1306296740Källor:The 1960s (Hurley, Jennifer A. 2000...
2024-08-121h 32
Talking Strategy, Making History#38 Talking with Maurice Isserman: Learning from the Tragedy of American CommunismHistorian Maurice Isserman’s new book: Reds: The Tragedy of American Communism helps us think about how the organized left ought to be organized. We talk about the past’s relevance to the present; Maurice, like us, is an activist, vitally concerned with building a Left that’s democratic and effective. The episode ends with the voice of Swedish singer-songwriter Molly Nilssen. It’s a track on her just released CD, Unamerican Activiities. The track is called “American Communist Party”
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2024-08-1058 min
History Unplugged PodcastThe Extent of Soviet Infiltration Into Depression and Cold War AmericaSoviet espionage existed in the United States since the U.S.S.R.’s founding and continued until its dissolution in the 1990s. It reached its height in World War 2 and the early Cold War, especially to steam atomic weapon’s technology (revealed to the public with the trials and executions of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, two Americans who fed intelligence back to the Soviets).The funnel for Americans into Soviet espionage was the Communist Party USA (CPUSA), a movement that attracted egalitarian idealists and bred authoritarian zealots. Throughout its history, the American Communist Party attracted a variety of s...
2024-08-0649 min
Musikpodden - Med Arvid Brander26. Bob Dylans Amerika - The Freewheelin' Bob DylanDel 1 av 10 i Bob Dylans Amerika. Tio album och en berättelse om 1900-talet. I första avsnittet talar vi om uppbyggnaden till 1960-talet och starten på Bob Dylans karriär. Vi går från kärnvapenskräck, till Kuba och vi frågar oss vad det egentligen är som blåser med luften. Dagens gäst är youtubern Polyphonic. Du kan förbeställa hans bok Century of Song: 101 Songs that Shaped American Music på amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Century-Song-Songs-Shaped-American/dp/B0CLTPTXZL/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiM...
2024-07-152h 02
Recovery From Politics Podcast with Kyle FrameSide Note: Episode 1
New Side Note format. Basically, just me going off without any type of script or notes about whatever is on my mind.
In the future I'll be publishing weekly as the daily idea I've had and been trying to implement for the better part of two years simply isn't practical for my circumstances.
Finally, here are the links to the articles I specifically talk about. Apologies if you get pay-walled.
Elie Mystal's "Biden's Israel-Palestine Policy Could Cost Him The Election" : https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/biden-israel-palestine-policy-election/
Maurice Isserman's "Why I Just Quit DSA" : https://www.thenation.com/article...
2023-10-251h 12
2023-09-2502 min
Prazeres InterrompidosEpisódio 202 - The Winter Army, Maurice Isserman (Editora HarperCollins)Só grandes livros!
2023-09-0301 min
The Entmoot PodcastFrodo Lives! (w/ Maurice Isserman)In which co-hosts Kenny and Sam discuss the influence of The Lord of the Rings on the 1960s counterculture. Later, Maurice Isserman, the Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History at Hamilton College, talks with Kenny about his own experience discovering The Lord of the Rings and what it meant to the subculture that he belonged to.Maurice's latest book is The Winter Army: The World War II Odyssey of the 10th Mountain Division, America's Elite Alpine Warriors, out now in paperback from Mariner Books.Also by Maurice Isserman:Continental Divide...
2022-10-0148 min
The Strong Women PodcastS2 38: Storytelling Through Film With Justin FolkWhat is a woman? Justin Folk directed and produced the new popular documentary What Is A Woman? that seeks to answer that question in a culture of confusion. Today we explore how the art of filmmaking can be used to point people to true ideas and put on display the destruction that comes from believing false ideas. Justin Folk Show Notes What is a Woman? Documentary No Safe Spaces Documentary The Winter Army: The World War II Odyssey of the 10th Mountain Division, America's Elite Alpine Warriors by Maurice Isse...
2022-09-0751 min
The Regrettable CenturyThe Farce of American Socialism: The American Socialist Movement, Part IIThis week Jason continues to teach us about the history of American socialism. We pick up with the collapse of the old left, discuss the birth of the New Left, the New Communist Movement, and end with the End of History and the turn inward.
Dennis, Peggy. The Autobiography of an American Communist: A Personal View of a Political Life, 1925-1975. Lawrence Hill Books, 1977.
Bernstein, Walter. Inside Out: A Memoir of the Blacklist. Da Capo Press, 1996.
Isserman, Maurice. If I Had A Hammer: The Death of the Old Left and the Birth of...
2022-01-261h 26
IFC's Conversations for Open MindsMichael Kazin: Moral Capitalism in the Democratic PartyMichael Kazin is a professor of history at Georgetown University and editor emeritus of Dissent magazine. He is the author of six books and the editor of three. His most recent book is War Against War: The American Fight for Peace, 1914-1918, published in January, 2017 by Simon and Schuster. It won the best book prize from the Peace History Society. His other books include American Dreamers: How the Left Changed a Nation (2011); A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan (2006); America Divided: The Civil War of the 1960s (six editions, co-authored with Maurice Isserman); The Populist Persuasion: An American...
2021-12-2249 min
Trice TalkEpisode - 262 - ”The Four Steps of Ideological Subversion”Trice Talk Saturday Night "Mini-Pod" w/Donald Wayne. I apologize for the brief unannounced absence from this spot. But I used that time to hone my positions on the insane "country destroying" policies that so many in the media and far left politician keep telling us is the new normal for America. Yeah - Right!! Tonight's subjects:
"We Are In A War For America's Sole" by Michele R Weslander Quaid....as printed in The Epoch Times" for September the 18th. Michele is president of Sunesis Nexus and a certified professional coach, consultant, and speaker with 25 years of career exper...
2021-09-1945 min
Fuel Your Mind With This Thrilling Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.The Winter Army by Maurice IssermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/128596to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Winter Army
Author: Maurice Isserman
Narrator: Brian Troxell
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
Release date: 03-13-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 56 ratings
Genres: Germany
Publisher's Summary:
At the start of World War II, the US Army had two cavalry divisions - and no mountain troops. The German Wehrmacht, in contrast, had many well-trained and battle-hardened mountain divisions, some of whom by 1943 blocked the Allied advance in the Italian campaign. Starting from scratch, the US Army developed a unique military fighting force, the 10th Mountain Division, drawn from...
2021-03-139h 29
Table of (Mal)ContentsThe One Where We Keep Not Talking About Books
So, we had a plan for this episode. (Maybe.) And it was a good plan, too. (Also maybe.) But then one of our co-hosts was called away unexpectedly and couldn't join us when we hit record. So, instead, Dave and I talked about a lot of things. Listen in to hear: Dave airs his grievance with my editing of last week's episode How to interpret the number of reviews of books for children on Amazon Three books I have bought recently Audiobooks Dave is trying to listen to Flying in a COVID-19...
2020-07-2733 min
Futility ClosetAn Unlikely Attempt on Everest In 1932, Yorkshireman Maurice Wilson chose a startling way to promote his mystical beliefs: He would fly to Mount Everest and climb it alone. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow Wilson's misguided adventure, which one writer called "the most incredible story in all the eventful history of Mount Everest." Well also explore an enigmatic musician and puzzle over a mighty cola. Intro: The Sanskrit epic poem Shishupala Vadha contains a palindrome that can be read in any of four directions. Type designer Matthew Carter offered...
2020-05-1133 min
The Art of Manliness#586: The Story of the Skiing Soldiers of WWIIIn the winter of 1940, a group of civilian skiers was sitting by a fire in a ski lodge in Vermont shooting the breeze about how the US Army needed an alpine division like the militaries in Europe had. That conversation transformed into a concerted effort to turn their idea into a reality, and the creation of the Army's 10th Mountain Division -- a unit which would play a vital role fighting in the mountains of Italy during World War II.
My guest today has written a book on these skiing, snow-born soldiers. His name is Maurice Isserman, and he's a...
2020-02-1940 min
The Art of Manliness#586: The Story of the Skiing Soldiers of WWIIIn the winter of 1940, a group of civilian skiers was sitting by a fire in a ski lodge in Vermont shooting the breeze about how the US Army needed an alpine division like the militaries in Europe had. That conversation transformed into a concerted effort to turn their idea into a reality, and the creation of the Army's 10th Mountain Division -- a unit which would play a vital role fighting in the mountains of Italy during World War II.
My guest today has written a book on these skiing, snow-born soldiers. His name is Maurice Isserman...
2020-02-1938 min
The Avid Reader ShowThe Winter Army Maurice IssermanGood afternoon everyone and welcome to another edition of The Avid Reader. Today our guest is Maurice Isserman author of the book The Winter Army: The World War II Odyssey Of The 10th Mountain Division, America’s Elite Alpine Warriors. publish earlier this month by Houghton (Howton) Mifflin.Dr. Isserman is a prolific author, penning about two scholarly works a year since the early eighties.They all concern fascinating aspects of American History with regard to some of the nooks and crannies of our past about which we many have never otherwise knownHis wo...
2019-10-2836 min
The Avid Reader Show1Q1A The Winter Army Maurice IssermanGood afternoon everyone and welcome to another edition of The Avid Reader. Today our guest is Maurice Isserman author of the book The Winter Army: The World War II Odyssey Of The 10th Mountain Division, America’s Elite Alpine Warriors. publish earlier this month by Houghton (Howton) Mifflin.Dr. Isserman is a prolific author, penning about two scholarly works a year since the early eighties.They all concern fascinating aspects of American History with regard to some of the nooks and crannies of our past about which we many have never otherwise knownHis wo...
2019-10-2801 min
1919: The Year of the Crack-UpEugene Debs & the Origins of Socialism in the U.S., with Maurice IssermanHamilton College's Maurice Isserman and historian Ted Widmer discuss American socialism in the early 1900s and the influence of Eugene Debs, a politician and trade unionist who received nearly a million votes for president in 1912. How did this movement influence Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement? What's the difference between Debs and Democratic Socialists like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
2019-07-0838 min
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Crack-Up: Eugene Debs & the Origins of Socialism in the U.S., with Maurice IssermanHamilton College's Maurice Isserman and historian Ted Widmer discuss American socialism in the early 1900s and the influence of Eugene Debs, a politician and trade unionist who received nearly a million votes for president in 1912. How did this movement influence Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement? What's the difference between Debs and Democratic Socialists like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
2019-07-0838 min
Listen to Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryCronkite's War: His World War II Letters Home by Maurice Isserman, Walter Cronkite IVPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177610 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cronkite's War: His World War II Letters Home Author: Maurice Isserman, Walter Cronkite IV Narrator: Michael Prichard Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 10 minutes Release date: May 20, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: A giant in American journalism in the vanguard of 'The Greatest Generation' reveals his World War II experiences in this National Geographic book. Walter Cronkite, an obscure twenty-three-year-old United Press wire service reporter, married Betsy Maxwell on March 30, 1940, following a four-year courtship. She proved to be the love of his life, and...
2013-05-2030 min
Access High Quality Digital Audiobooks with Easy AccessCronkite's War [Written by Walter Cronkite, Maurice Isserman]Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/38856 to listen full audiobooks. Publisher's Summary: Title: Cronkite's War Author: Walter Cronkite, Maurice Isserman Narrator: Michael Prichard Format: mp3 Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Release date: 05-15-13 Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 22 ratings Genres: Memoirs, Diaries & Correspondence
2013-05-1504 min
Immerse Yourself In The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Binge-Worthy!Cronkite's War by Walter Cronkite, Maurice IssermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/38856to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Cronkite's War
Author: Walter Cronkite, Maurice Isserman
Narrator: Michael Prichard
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
Release date: 05-15-13
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 22 ratings
Genres: Memoirs, Diaries & Correspondence
Publisher's Summary:
2013-05-1511h 07
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Forum seriesPoverty in AmericaMaurice Isserman joined Peter Edelman, author of So Rich, So Poor, and Harvard professor Jennifer Hochschild to discuss the politics and persistence of poverty in the US.
2012-06-041h 24
Yale University: Books & AuthorsEpisode 20, Yale University PressChris Gondek interviews Joseph Epstein and Jessica Helfand, while Gordon Buffonge interviews Maurice Isserman.
2008-11-2100 min
Yale University Press PodcastA Conversation with Chris Gondek, Joseph Epstein, Jessica Helfand, Gordon Buffonge and Maurice IssermanChris Gondek interviews Joseph Epstein and Jessica Helfand, while Gordon Buffonge interviews Maurice Isserman.
2008-11-1841 min