61: The Louisiana Native Guard, the 54th Massachusetts & On: Black Soldiers in the Civil War

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Introducing: The Draymond Green Show

A new HTDS episode arrives Monday, June 8th. Meanwhile, four-time NBA Champion and All-star, Draymond Green breaks down his biggest takeaways from the Spurs/Thunder 2026 NBA playoff series so far. Then, he gives full preview of the May 30th Game 7 including key matchups to watch, ...  Show more

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“Will young, freewheeling American boys take the iron discipline of wartime? … In my judgment the answer is Yes! ... if the answers they get are worth fighting and dying for.” This is the story of propaganda on the home front. The word “propaganda” has some messy connotations, bu ...  Show more

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