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Key Battles of American History

Key Battles of American History

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War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation’s founding right down to the present. Wars made the U. S. independent, kept it together, increased its size, and established it as a global superpower. Understanding America’s wars is essential for understanding American history. In the Key Battles of American History, host James Early discusses American history through the lens of the most important battles of America’s wars. James is an Adjunct Professor of Histo ...
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Presidential Fight Club

Presidential Fight Club

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Historians have ranked U.S. presidents on leadership, economic management, and pursuing justice, but they have never asked themselves which one could beat up all the others. This show will change that. Hosted by two history professors—James Early and Scott Rank—this is an NCAA-style tournament in which all presidents fight each other one-on-one until there is one champion. You'll see Barack Obama fight William Howard Taft (who literally weights twice as much), Abraham Lincoln try to knock th ...
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In this episode, Dave and James discuss the second episode of HBO’s The Pacific. This episode deals primarily with the Battle of Henderson Field, especially Sgt. John Basilone’s role in the battle. Basilone and the Seventh Marines land on Guadalcanal to bolster the defenses around Henderson Field. During the Japanese attack on the Marine perimeter,…
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The American Navy was birthed in the Barbary Wars. Sure, there was a token navy in the Revolutionary War, but battles were mostly won in that war by American privateers (or, if you were British, pirates). To understand where the U.S. Navy came from, we need to take a step back and look at the stake of naval warfare in the 18th century. The early Am…
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In this episode, Dave and James discuss and review Part 1 of the epic 2010 HBO miniseries The Pacific, which follows the lives and wartime actions of three well-known Marines who served in the Pacific Theater: John Basilone, Robert Leckie, and Eugene Sledge. In Episode 1 of The Pacific, we are introduced to the three main characters and we witness …
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"The greatest Miss America in the history of our republic" Heather French Henry discusses why veterans issues are so important to her, the upcoming Kilroy Military Vehicle Show And Swap Meet, and the impact of honor flights on various segments of veterans...Par NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)
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David Beck, the President and CEO of Kentucky Venues, discussed the record setting number of visitors coming to Louisville, continuing to grow their facilities, Bourbon & Beyond becoming the largest festival in North America and the possibility to double their numbers at both Bourbon and Louder Than Life...…
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In this new mini-series, Scott Rank is rejoined by James Early (his co-host on many other military history mini-series, covering the Civil War, World War One, and the Revolutionary War) to look at a little-known war that pitted the infant United States against the Barbary States of North Africa. The Barbary Wars were a series of conflicts between t…
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Lindsey Peetz and her dog Penny (a rescue and Certified Therapy Dog) came to the studio to talk about The Arrow Fund who helped save Penny's life, and the upcoming Monster Mash Costume Bash (which is one of the ways they raise money to help animals)...Par NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)
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Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman discussed how her life has changed since becoming Lt. Governor, school choice and why she believes you should vote against Amendment 2, the importance of being kindergarten-ready, the tax implications of school choice, and the impact of legislative decisions on public schools...…
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George Timmering of Bearno's Pizza and Jeanne Curtis from the Red Cross discuss the ways the Red Corss is helping victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton and how you can enjoy tasty Bearno's food and help the people in need on Tuesday, October 15th...Par NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)
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On August 1 1943, a force of 177 American heavy bombers conducted a strategic bombing mission over the oil fields near Ploesti, Romania to deny petroleum-based fuel to the Axis powers. The operation was one of the costliest for the USAAF in the European Theater, with 53 aircraft and 500 aircrewmen lost. It was proportionally the most costly major A…
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Shannon White, the Chapter Executive, and Lisa Young, the Director of Development, talk the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana discuss the the quest to stop Alzheimers, some possible drug treatments, and the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's...Par NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)
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Conrad Bachman, the Co-President and Director of the Louisville International Festival of Film, talks next week's evetns, the best kisser her ever worked with on screen, and his acting career from high school theater to appearing on the Andy Griffith Show and in over 145 films...Par NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)
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Congressman Brett Guthrie discusses Star Wars and Israel clashing with Hamas and Hezbollah, protesters in the halls of Congress, the differences between President Biden and President Trump on the world stage, the longshoreman strike on the East Coast, and vice president debate...Par NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)
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Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, the Chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council, discusses Iran's impact on the efforts of Hamas and Hezbollah in Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu responding to those efforts, what the United States should do in the future, and the upcoming anniversary of the attacks on October 7th, 2023...…
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Robin Miller, the Executive Director of APRON Inc., and Dan Dry, an APRON Inc. Board Member, talks about APRON's mission to help independant restaurant employees in need and their upcoming fundraiser "10 Taste Salute! Celebrating Culinary Icon – Chef Anoosh Shariat"...Par NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)
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Louisville Men's Basketball Coach Pat Kelsey discusses the what he learned from the weekend's closed scrimmage with his team, accountability for his players, having a team full of leaders, and celebrating Louisville basketball on Friday night at Louisville Live...Par NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)
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Dawn Gee mentioned Hildegard House when she was on a few weeks ago. Karen Cassidy, the Executive Director, came by to discuss the amazing woman who inspired the name of the organization, their mission to help those at the end of their life who cannot access hospice care, and how you can assist with their efforts...…
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JoCleta Wilson is almost 100 years old and still working. She said she is the oldest Home Depot employee in the country. She talks about her career as a dancer in the 1940s, retiring three times and "hating it every time," and the secrets to a long life...Par NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)
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Following the French surrender of Canada, General Jeffrey Amherst began working on consolidating British control of North America. Meanwhile, British naval and ground forces captured Martinique. Spain joined the war, and Britain promptly attacked and captured the key city of Havana, Cuba. Finally, France and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, brin…
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John Ramsey, the Director of City Partnerships for the Louisville Metro Government, and Danny Hayes, the CEO of Danny Wimmer Presents, discuss the impact of Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life on the city, the plans to continue to grow the festivals, and the new addition of NuLu Bourbon Brunch and Bluegrass...…
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U of L Volleyball Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly said it was "fun" to beat the Cats, especially in Lexington. She also talked about the tough schedule the Cards have faced so far this season, their drive to improve, the upcoming match against Nebraska, and the rapid growth of the game over the last few years...…
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Chris Hartman, the Executive Director of the Fairness Campaign, discusses Governor Beshear's executive order to ban conversion therapy in the Commonwealth, the dangers behind the practice, the blowback from Frankfort, and more...Par NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)
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