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An entire generation has been misinformed about communism and Russia. Communist countries have always been ruthless dictatorships, yet surveys show that about 1/3 to 1/2 of Millennials sympathize with socialism and sometimes even communism.In
Popular textbooks used by many American history classes often make tragic errors and important omissions when discussing President FDR's record during World War II. For example, did you know Roosevelt was warned by the Commander of the US Pacif
Do you think FDR was a great president, a good president, or a dreadful president? Most historians insist FDR was a great president, but the evidence suggests he was actually a dreadful president. In this episode, Dr. Folsom explains why.This
We often hear how FDR was one of the most successful presidents in American history and his presidential win in 1936 is often used as evidence to support this argument. No president prior to Roosevelt had ever won a partisan election by such la
During the Great Depression, unemployment hit 25% under Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt. In 1932, Congress passed the first federal welfare program in American history. For many historians, such federal spending was not only justified, but it w
The New Deal was designed by FDR to create programs to reduce the unemployment rate during the Great Depression. Although it was sold to Americans as a well-intentioned effort to curb the depression, the New Deal programs such as the AAA and th
A lot of history books credit President Franklin D. Roosevelt for leading the US out of the Great Depression. But is this correct? In this episode, Burt shines the light on the New Deal policies, and what we actually find is a grab for power bu
The Great Depression is universally considered one of the darkest times in modern history, but what actually caused this global economic downslide? In this episode, Burt details the four main causes of the Great Depression, and helps listeners
The fur trade was a major industry in the early years of the United States and was a worldwide enterprise. America’s first President, George Washington, sought to use this as a tool to prevent the recently defeated British from building allianc
All throughout history, governments have attempted to use subsidies to advance their interests, essentially picking winners and losers. The race to be the first in flight is no exception. The United States government decided to select Samuel La
In this episode, Burt covers the heroic endeavors that contributed to the Underground Railroad and made it possible for thousands to reach freedom in the North. To be successful, black and white people had to work together effectively and coura
The last eight episodes provided inspiring stories about some of America’s greatest entrepreneurs – stories you likely never heard in your history classes. As a matter of fact, you were likely taught something quite different – that these capta
Andrew Mellon had a profound impact on the growth of the American economy during the 1920’s. His successful advocacy for lower taxes brought about many life-changing inventions that are taken for granted today. For this episode, Burt is joined
Two features of human nature are self-interest and competition. Both of which are seen as harmful qualities today. However, these seemingly negative character traits, when filtered through the free market, are powerful motivators that help rais
John D. Rockefeller was America’s first billionaire, yet, he was attacked ruthlessly as a Robber Baron. What few realize, he gave away over half of his wealth and was partly responsible for the creation of the American middle class. In this epi
In the previous episode, we discovered how the Scrantons and friends founded one of America’s largest cities in the middle of the wilderness in Northeast Pennsylvania, and were able to apply ambition, determination, and hard work to expand weal
By 1840, America might have beaten back the British to secure its political independence, but the United States was still dependent on England for quality steel. During this time, no country could truly become an economic power without their ow
Here is another amazing story you won’t discover in most history books!In the second part of our series on the transcontinental railroads, we learn an inspiring example of how an entrepreneur, working with his own hard earned money, can build
History books often point to the transcontinental railroads as success story on how government can facilitate public projects. But is this really a success story worth touting? Although the United States previously tried subsidies with steamsh
In our first episode, we learn about Cornelius Vanderbilt and his efforts to break through steamship monopolies organized by the New York state government. We learn how his entrepreneurial efforts helped improve the lives of the everyday Americ
Dr. Burt Folsom introduces you to a new podcast, “Books with Burt” where he delves into source material and history books to share stories you never learned about American History. In this trailer, he shares a short story featuring President G
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