Episode Appearances
American History Hit · Mar 5, 2026
What Did FDR Get Wrong?
“Louisiana Senator; filibustered banking branching bill, causing FDR to back off support”
FDR New Deal Economic Policy FailuresGreat Depression Recovery Timeline and UnemploymentNational Recovery Administration (NRA) Codes and Price Controls
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Hidden Brain · Mar 2, 2026
The Secret of Charisma
“1930s Louisiana politician known as 'the Kingfish'; populist leader who promised wealth redistribution and challenged institutional authority”
Charisma and Leadership PsychologyHistorical Political Movements and DemagoguesNarrative and Storytelling in Influence
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Oct 7, 2025
#615 - Ken Burns
“Subject of Ken Burns documentary about political corruption, demagoguery, and the abuse of power in Louisiana.”
American Revolution as foundational democratic experimentCivic virtue and self-discipline as democratic prerequisitesMisinformation and algorithmic manipulation in digital age
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Autocracy in America · Apr 11, 2025
Bonus: Goldberg on Signalgate
“Former Louisiana governor cited as historical precedent for authoritarian political movements in America”
Government Security Breaches and Signal Chat IncidentEditorial Decision-Making Under Political PressureAuthoritarian Tactics in Democratic Systems
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Consolidate Power
“Historical figure whose 1930s Louisiana political takeover serves as primary case study for authoritarian state capture.”
Huey Long's political playbook and state capture in 1930s LouisianaFive-step authoritarian takeover framework: legislature, institutions, courts, media, violenceSchedule F and federal civil service purge proposals
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