Ep. 10 - Obamacare and the Supreme Court
The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
Release Date: 06/26/2015
New Series Announcement - Retrophilia!
The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
After years away from the mic, Raymond drops by to talk about his new podcast series..... Retrophilia!
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Ep. 34 - Defending the Social Contract
The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
This episode features an interview with writer and political pundit . We discuss the need to defend the Enlightenment idea of the Social Contract, as well as political strategy in 2017 and beyond.
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Ep. 33 - Blood at the Root
The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
This episode features an interview with , author of . We explore the legacy of racial violence in Forsyth County, Georgia.
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Ep. 32 - The Stalin Problem
The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
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?
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Ep. 31 - History of Console Games
The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
This episode explores the history of console games. Raymond is joined by guest co-host and video game expert Ken Eakins.
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Ep. 30 - History of Arcade Games
The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
An in-depth look at the history of arcade games. This episode features guest co-host Ken Eakins.
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Ep. 29 - Trump and the Know-Nothings
The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
Explore the connections between the Know-Nothings, a nativist political party from the 1850s, and the rise of Donald Trump in the 2016 primaries.
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Ep. 28 - Tales of the Pacific War
The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
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.
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Ep. 27 - Race to the South Pole
The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
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.
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Ep. 26 - Election 2016
The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge
Raymond gives a preview and analysis of candidates and issues in the upcoming primaries and 2016 general election.
info_outlineIn this episode, Raymond discusses the Supreme Court decision in the King vs. Burwell case that upheld government subsidies. A brief history of the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, is followed by a review the basic provisions of the law. He then talks about what has happened since the implementation of the ACA and explains how it is funded. Finally, Raymond shares his own personal healthcare experiences and how the Obamacare legislation has impacted his life.
Show Reference Links:
Affordable Care Act on Medicaid.gov
John Kasich's Quest for Glorious Martyrdom by Jonathan Chait
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