Bahr's History Hits is where the past and present collide--thorugh the lens of books, events, and ideas that shape our world. Hosted by Michael Bahr, this podcast explores how the past shapes the present through powerful ideas and pivitol books. Whether you're a student of history--or just love a good debate, this is your place for big questions and awesome discussions.
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What if a small family wrestling business in the Northeast became a billion-dollar global entertainment empire? Join host Michael Bahr and his special co-host for this milestone 20th episode as they e...
The Iron President (00:10:56)
What if a politician repeatedly chose career suicide over compromise? Meet Grover Cleveland—the only president to serve non-consecutive terms, and a man so committed to his principles he alienated his...
The Founding Partnership (00:07:37)
What happens when a worldly 69-year-old celebrity scientist teams up with a reserved 43-year-old Virginia planter? You get the partnership that invented America.Join host Michael Bahr as he explores E...
THE KENNEDY DETAIL (00:11:53)
In this gripping episode, we explore the untold story of JFK's Secret Service agents and the tragic day that changed presidential protection forever. Based on Gerald Blaine's "The Kennedy Detail," we ...
The Vaccum Guy? The Rehabilitation of Herbert Hoover (00:11:48)
"The vacuum guy?" That's how Kevin McCallister responds in Home Alone 2 when told that President Herbert Hoover once stayed in his Plaza Hotel suite. It's a funny movie moment—but it's also a tragedy....
Tis Well: George Washington's Final Journey (00:08:11)
'Tis Well: George Washington's Final Journey What happens when the most essential leader tries to step away? George Washington spent his final years discovering that leaving power might be harder than...
Champions Behind Barbed Wire: The Heart Mountain Eagles (00:08:03)
Here's a Spotify description for this episode:The Eagles of Heart Mountain: How Japanese American Teens Became Wyoming Champions Behind Barbed WireWhat happens when teenage athletes prove their excell...
"The Last Campaign: RFK's 82 Days That Could Have Changed America" (00:08:59)
In this episode of Bahr's History Hits, we explore one of American history's most compelling "what-ifs"—Robert F. Kennedy's electrifying 82-day presidential campaign in 1968.Featuring Thurston Clarke'...
The General Who Saved Democracy: Washington's Farewell to Power (00:10:43)
What makes a leader truly great? In 1783, George Washington did something that shocked the world: he voluntarily gave up absolute power. Then he did it again in 1796. This week on Bahr's History Hits,...
The Filibuster: Democracy's Kill Switch (00:09:03)
The filibuster—democracy’s safeguard or democracy’s kill switch? In this episode of Bahr’s History Hits, Michael Bahr unpacks the strange and surprising history of the Senate’s most controversial rule...
Benedict Arnold: The Man Behind the Treason (00:09:30)
Was Benedict Arnold simply a villain — or a betrayed hero who made a terrible choice? In this episode, Michael Bahr examines The Real Benedict Arnold by Jim Murphy to reveal the human side of America’...
The Darkness That Made Him Great: How Struggle Forged A President (00:11:44)
We often think of depression as a roadblock to greatness — but what if it can also be a forge? This episode of Bahr’s History Hits connects modern conversations about mental health to Abraham Lincoln’...
When Words Become Weapons (00:12:37)
In the wake of Charlie Kirk's tragic murder at Utah Valley University, host Michael Bahr delivers a powerful special episode examining the escalating crisis of political violence in America. From the ...
Labor Day--the Struggle Continues (00:08:06)
In this special edition of Bahr's History Hits--Michael discusses Labor Day. Why it is important, and how we can keep honoring the legacy of those who stood their ground for the rights that we enjoy! ...
More Than a Political Stunt: The Real Story of Impeachment from Johnson to Trump (00:09:26)
Impeachment gets thrown around like political confetti every election cycle, but do we actually know what it means? Spoiler alert: it's not a "you're fired" button—it's more like a giant constitutiona...
When The King Met The President: Elvis, Nixon, and the Strangest White House Visit in History (00:09:20)
What happens when the King of Rock 'n' Roll shows up unannounced at the White House gates? On December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley—decked out in purple velvet and gold sunglasses—walked into the Oval Offi...
The Power of the Pardon (00:11:42)
In this episode, we dive into one of the more controversial decisions ever in American history: Gerald R. Ford's pardon of former President Nixon. We relive the decision, discuss the pardon power, and...
The Shot that Shouldn't Have Killed Him (00:11:51)
President James A. Garfield survived the bullet--but not the system that failed him. In this episode of Bahr's History Hits, we unravel the astonishing and often overlooked story of America's 20th pre...
The JFK Files: Secrets, Silence, and Why They Matter (00:16:53)
Nearly 60 years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the U.S. government is still releasing classified files. But what do they really tell us—and why does it matter?In this episode of...
History Will Prove Us Right (00:12:48)
Welcome to the debut episode of Bahr’s History Hits! In this kickoff chapter, we tackle one of the most polarizing events in American history: the assassination of President John F. Kennedy—and the of...
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