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Episode 2: The United States' Ambivalent Relationship with Foreign Alliances
Jan. 25, 2026

Episode 2: The United States' Ambivalent Relationship with Foreign Al…

Has the United States always been so committed to foreign alliances, such as NATO? If not, then when and why did that change and can the U.S. really be neutral on the world stage? This episode traces the United States' journe...

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Episode 1: Christianity and the Founding of the American Republic
Jan. 25, 2026

Episode 1: Christianity and the Founding of the American Republic

Was the United States really founded as a Christian nation? What does the separation of church and state even mean, and what does the Constitution actually say? To answer these questions we explore colonial religious life, En...

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Introduction: What is "History You Can Use?"
Jan. 25, 2026

Introduction: What is "History You Can Use?"

Welcome to the "History You Can Use" podcast with Brian Thomas. This episode introduces the podcast’s approach: examining historical facts behind today’s political and social debates with clarity and balance. The host outline...

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