After School History: Recent Episodes
Anthony J. Aschettino
Welcome to After School History! A chance for us to talk about all of the things you wish you had time to hear about during History class but didn't have time for. I welcome all comments and suggestions! Follow me on Instagram @antoniusoptimus
I talk about Roe va Wade and all of the subsequent decisions that might be overthrown. Also religion and all that.
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I talk about the recent leak from the Supreme Court on overturning Roe vs Wade and the implications down the road for a variety of court issues.
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I talk about the George Orwell novella Animal Farm and its implications today.
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Here I talk about the future of the country and foreign affairs
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I talk about so many things here. The January 6th committee and attempts to overthrow democracy as well as how one side seems to be determined to do so. Also, abortion bills in certain states and how it affects interstate commerce laws!
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I talk about the ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how it affects Europe and the rest of the world.
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I talk about the Second Amendment (the right to bear arms) and how it’s a scourge on our current society and makes no sense in our modern world.
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I talk about theo-fascism and everything it entails
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I talk about CRT and racism and all other stupid stuff that Americans adhere to
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I talk about Disney’s Frozen, the greatest coming out story in animated history and how we need more love in this world.
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I talk about the January 6th attempt to overthrow the government and how we cannot let fascists enter into popular discourse as they will inevitably block all of us out.
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I talk about the need to be vaccinated and how masks are not a bad thing. Also how there are a bunch of myths about vaccines and how people who listen to them are being willfully misled. Also how Sean Hannity is a fraud.
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I talk about SB8 and the legal repercussions that arise from it. The fear of turning into a country where neighbor is encouraged to turn against neighbor and why this law is a terrible idea no matter what side of the abortion debate you support.
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I speak about how the war in Afghanistan has come to a close, what US foreign policy should look like going forward, how the idea that we have “lost” a war is bogus and also when I plan to publish my Civil War Part II podcast!
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In this episode I run the gambit between the Insurrection and the economy, between what people want and what they should get and most importantly how one needs to always be happy in life because it truly is too darned short.
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I talk about Chelsea and their Champions League victory along with tactics, technique, and the overall flow of the match! I also want people to wish each other a memorable Memorial Day instead of a “happy”one since it’s not a happy holiday.
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I talk about the so called “big lie” which is a Republican and conservative claim that the election was stolen and that there was fraud in the voting process. It is absolutely a lie and should be called out at every opportunity. I also speak briefly on the “tolerance paradox” which is where when you tolerate people who preach intolerance once they take power they will silence the very people who have them the opportunity to speak.
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I talk about the forthcoming European Super League and why it is a disasterous idea for football. I also beg Chelsea and other clubs linked to it to reconsider... is it worth the price of our soul as football supporters to just go after this for more money?
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I talk about how laws have consequences, what Cancel Culture is all about, how we go about sifting through the past so we can understand why certain things and people must be handled in different ways.
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I talk about the collapse of the Roman Republic and how it could mirror what’s going on in the United States today.
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I’m back! After a bout of illness and some major surgery I’m back doing what I love. Today I talk about what happened to me and about some of the events of the last few weeks on a national level.
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In this episode I talk about the violent mob that stormed the US Capitol building on January 6, 2021. I speak about reality and the delusions that feed into the lies which resulted in this event.
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I give a roundup of the year... and what a year!
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I talk about the social and political events that led up to the secession of several slaveholding states following the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. I cover the Missouri Compromise, Kansas-Nebraska, Bleeding Kansas, Dred Scott, the Fugitive Slave Act (1850) and much, much more!
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I talk about some books I’ve read lately but mostly about the end of the war in the Pacific and the aftermath of World War II.
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I go over the 2020 US election(s) and discuss why Joe Biden won and what the future holds for both President Trump and also address the issues and claims of fraud.
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I talk about Shakespeare’s Henry V and the Saint Crispian’s Day Speech plus I go all in on the Supreme Court and the Election!
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I take the government in Beijing to task about their treatment of the Uyghurs and also the lack of moral leadership in the United States and the rest of the world.
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I talk about Mafia Movies and the impact that gang culture has had on Americans of Italian descent.
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I talk about the Notorious RBG and what her passing means not only to Democrats and Republicans but also to the very nature and makeup of the Supreme Court itself. Also I go off about cancer because it’s just such a terrible illness.
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I talk about the end of the war in Europe and how the aftermath of the war led the way to the beginnings of the Cold War.
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I talk about how Germany failed to achieve victory in the east and how that led to ultimate defeat in the war.
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I talk about the year following Pearl Harbor and how Japanese interests came up against American economic might. Thrilling to discuss what could have happened and yet what did and focus on battles such as The Coral Sea and Midway.
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I talk about the beginning of American involvement in Workd War II including the attack on Pearl Harbour and the Japanese-American conflict in East Asia and the Pacific.
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I talk about how the USPS is being used as a weapon in the coming election, all about how the election actually works, also why teachers care so much about our kids and why we want to be back at work but not if it means a risk to our kids!
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I talk about the years from 1940-1943 and how the Allies fought the Germans also the idea the Germans had for living space in the east.
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I talk about what the President can and cannot do, that which falls at the feet of Congress, and why I think President Trump is saying what he’s saying. I also talk about mail in ballots and absentee ballots and a bit about the history of elections in the United States.
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I talk about the origins of World War II including how the individuals who started the war came to power and the issues in Europe during the time!
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I talk about how doublethink and gas-lighting are major impediments to our being able to understand politics and reality.
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How we deal with the issue around statues, police brutality, and testing for the Coronavirus-19
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I talk about how the protests right now going on all over The United States (and around the world) and how the end result of them needs to be comprehensive reform in three different areas: first, police reform in the sense of redistribution of funds to focus on demilitarization and an emphasis on mental health. Second, a complete reform of the Justice system to overhaul how we treat criminals, get rid of for profit jails, and turn away from minimum mandatory sentencing. Third, a refocus on the education system in order to ensure that class sizes stay low and that “teaching to the test” stops being the way we do things. It will require a tremendous effort but if all three of these reforms could be effected it would change the country radically for the better.
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I talk about the root causes and reasons for the ongoing protests in multiple US cities. I investigate racism, capitalism, class conflict and the systematic exploitation of the people in this country.
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I discuss Memorial Day here in the United States and also take a nuanced look at the search for a VP for presumptive Democratic Party Presidential Nominee Joe Biden.
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I talk about the Korean and Vietnam Wars and their impact on the United States militarily and politically. Issues include their relevance in today’s politics and whether the USA really lost Vietnam (it didn’t)!
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I talk about how we elect Presidents, how the Senate functions, the Connecticut Compromise, the Greatest State in the Union (New Jersey of course) and much more!
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I talk about the original trilogy and how it reflects us: good/ bad, black and white, religion... everything! Listen up it’s good for your soul 😀
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I go on about how facts are non-negotiable but we do have to investigate things before we simply believe them. The foundation of Rome, the Fall of Troy, and the current situation where the President of the United States made outlandish statements about issues he did not understand.
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I talk about one of my favorite subjects: cars! From the earliest days of the Oldsmobile Curved Dash to the most modern vehicles how we have treated cars and what they say about us as a civilization shines the spotlight on so much of what makes us humans. As I say in my podcast, if you know Jay Leno tell him I’m available to head out there to discuss cars with him for days on end. And if you know Avril Lavigne let her know I love her taste in cars and would enjoy jamming out and discussing cars with her!
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Movies! Hollywood! The Sunset Strip! I talk about my favorite movies and how I judge movies. Feel like I’ve been unfair? Let me know! Email me or drop a comment about what I’ve missed and why I’ve missed it! I know I didn’t give every move a chance here (would have been a 5 hour podcast) but I tried my best!
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I talk about growing up with games such as The Bard’s Tale, Ultima, and games native to systems such as the Apple IIGS. How they taught us to think critically and apply logic and reason to both the games and our lives.
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I talk all about how I’m passing the time while we’re all being advised to stay in place. Books I’m reading, music I’m playing, games I’m a fan of, and general commentary about how we will all get through these troubling times.
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I talk about how effective leadership can play a major role in helping people when a serious situation has afflicted them.
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I go over what’s going on globally with this Pandemic, what’s happening in the United States, what to expect going forward, how we’re dealing with it, and what to do and not to do on a macro and micro level
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After a brief illness, I’m back with an analysis of the last two weeks. Although my voice is still not up to par, I did my best and I’ll try to post another episode this week to continue providing content as long as my voice will agree with me!
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Who should win, why Bernie is the choice, how socialism is the way of the future.
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On a lighter note today I talk about video games from back in the day. If you grew up in the late 1970s and 1980s and early 1990s this should appeal to you. If you didn’t, then listen up and take some knowledge and comment on your own experiences!
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I talk about misconceptions of the First and Second Amendment Rights in the US Constitution. Gun rights, freedom of speech... its all up for debate as I opine on them!
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Today I’m talking about the Impeachment Trial of President Trump but also more about my concerns as an Historian and Constitutional Scholar for the precedents being set via the defense counsels arguments and how they will impact the Republic going forward.
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All you need to know about the Wuhan Coronavirus but were afraid to ask! Also I talk about Kobe Bryant (topical) and how life is so fragile which dovetails nicely with my main message.
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My take on the upcoming Super Bowl between the 49ers and the Chiefs. I explain how this could be the start of something great for the NFL and also why we should have the day after the game declared a national holiday.
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I talk about what’s going on in Iran today and the memes about World War III and politics and all other good stuff.
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The end of the year I make predictions based on how I feel the next year is going to go.
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I talk about what defines and makes reality. Why we have so many problems today in accepting facts. What “fake news” is. George Orwell and 1984. China, India, and The United States and their issues with reality.
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I talk about how capitalism and education are separate points of interest for many people. Also how society evolves over time and how we can work towards a greater understanding about life and the economy than we currently understand.
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I talk about football/ soccer and the impact is has on life and individuals as well as the value it has on international relations.
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I talk about the end of the war, the treaty that ended the war and the aftermath including the long term ramifications of Versailles and the United States involvement.
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I talk about the war itself: objectives, weapons used, battles fought, and the direct impact of the war during the 4 years it was fought.
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I talk about World War One from the background to the early days of the war. This is meant to be a 3 part series to help draw attention to the significance of the war and the importance it has even 100 years after its end.
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I talk about the American Revolution and how it was critical for the expansion of critical Enlightenment Ideas such as the consent of the governed and unalienable rights. I also talk about how its successful implementation in the Constitution proved that it could work and set the standard for liberal democracies around the world.
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I have a special guest! Sona F. Mehta helps me talk about how Hinduism and India relate and what the message of the Ramayan means to us today
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I talk about standardized testing, maths, science, English and Language Arts, and my beloved Social Studies. Also what’s wrong with education in America today and what we can do to fix it!
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I talk about why celebrating the life of Christopher Columbus is a bad idea and what we should be talking about instead. I also rant a bit about Rutgers University and their American Football program.
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I talk about how Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida is one of the greatest places in the world, about how we define “culture” and “cuisine” and how people from other countries look at us here in The United States.
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Talking about impeachment, President Trump, The Constitution, the branches of congress and much, much more!
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Why do we believe in conspiracy theories? What are some of the more popular ones? Why are they harmful to an honest debate about legitimate subjects? All this and more in my podcast this week!
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I talk about the importance of music to humanity including discussions of The Beatles, Led Zep, The Police, Queen, U2, Elvis, The Rolling Stones, and much much more!
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I talk about 9/11, my personal story of that day, what it means to an historian, how I’ve handled it personally, and why people who support conspiracy theories about it are acting in bad faith.
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I talk about the 80th anniversary of the commencement of World War 2, going back to school as a teacher, the latest mass shooting in Texas, the discovery in Idaho of an artifact which supports the sea crossing of the first indigenous peoples of the Americas, and future topics I’ll be going over!
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I talk about nice non-controversial topics such as the right to bear arms/ Second Amendment, Hong Kong protests, Israel and other issues that won’t cause a stir at all.
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Talking about what’s going on in the USA in the near recent past. The Mueller testimony, the attacks by President Trump on individuals, and what happens when liberal democracy fails in the one part of the world that has been an example (for better or worse) for it
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I talk about a lot of things here... my upcoming social media foray, the end of the school year, Iran, children in cages. I talk about how we are going down a route that leads to Fascism and why there are similarities between what happened in Germany during the Nazi rule and what’s going on now. I give a shout out to my school (21 Victor Mravlag) and my district (Elizabeth!) and urge my listeners to keep the faith and keep up the good fight!
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Outer space. The universe. How big is it? Who else is out there? How do we know? Why should we care? In this latest episode, I talk about what the universe holds for us and why we need to make our way off this pale blue dot we call home. The mysteries of space beckon us... come join me in an adventure into the final frontier!
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I’ve had a lot of people ask me to run for the Presidency of the United States. I’ve thought about it quite a bit. Maybe I will but it depends on how my agenda is taken by the populous. Here are my points when it comes to an agenda for President of the United States of America!
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Something we learn in grade school but somehow end up needing to be reminded of regularly as we grow up: why it’s critical for freedoms of speech, expression, and the press are critical for liberty to endure. Why we need to defend freedom and condemn censorship and those who would back authoritarian regimes at home and around the world.
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An introduction to After School History! A taste of things to come... what you can expect, what we're all about!
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