Best Jeananne Xenakis Podcasts (2025)

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower Part 2 22:51

11h ago22:51

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We continue our coverage of General & eventually President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is episode is the second of three parts. This episode begins with the story of the election of 1952, how he came to be the nominee, and the 8 years of his presidency, along with the impact that President Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie. Take a look at the fudge rec…

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower Part 1 20:10

15d ago20:10

20:10

We begin our coverage of General & eventually President Dwight D. Eisenhower. We will be braking these up into three parts. This first part will cover Eisenhower's earlier years at West Point, his military appointments, and all the way up to, but not including the election of 1952. We are joined by Dr Todd Arrington, Director of the Dwight D Eisenh…

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The United States in The 1950s 47:49

1M ago47:49

47:49

Our 1950's podcast has a bit of everything. The 1950s can be called the decade of conformity. There is tremendous growth. Population is BOOMING, hence the term "Baby Boomers" came into vogue. The roles of women changed, going from aspirations of Rosie the Riviter in the work force to stay at home mother and homemaker. Television, movies, and other …

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McCarthyism & The Second Red Scare 18:15

2M ago18:15

18:15

So in order to recap how we got to what became known as the "McCarthy era", we need to take a look at recent events. Many events occurred before Senator Joseph McCarthy's rise to national fame. There was first the breakdown of the wartime alliance with the Soviet Union, and President Harry S. Truman signed an executive order in 1947 to screen feder…

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The Korean War 32:27

2M ago32:27

32:27

Welcome to episode number 102. This one is on the Korean War. Jean and I discuss the events leading up to the war. The Korean War is a byproduct of post WWII events and how land was divided up after the war. We dig into the 38th parallel, communist influences vs US influence, and the beginnings of war yet again. We delve into what becomes the first…

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The Creation of (NATO) North Atlantic Treaty Organization 15:55

3M ago15:55

15:55

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) serves as a fundamental institution in shaping international relations, particularly between NATO and the West. Established in the aftermath of World War II, NATO was formed to ensure collective defense and maintain peace among its member states. Its creation responded to the urgent need for a stable an…

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The Truman Doctrine & The Marshall Plan 19:52

3M ago19:52

19:52

Thank you for checking in to our podcast on The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan. While both the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine were US policies aimed at containing the spread of communism during the Cold War, there are a number of key differences. The main difference is that the Truman Doctrine focused on providing military and politic…

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US Troop Entertainment History and Evolution 47:26

4M ago47:26

47:26

In our podcast on the history of US Troop Entertainment we take a deep dive into the launching of the USO, celebrity visits to the troops, the mobilization of US mail to get the letters to our troops as well as Jeep Shows. Our Special guest in this podcast is author Robert B. O'Connor, who wrote Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge To ta…

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The Presidency of Harry S. Truman Part 3 41:43

5M ago41:43

41:43

We conclude our coverage of the presidency of Harry S. Truman with part three here in this podcast. We are again joined by Mr Mark Adams from the Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum & Library. Foreign Policy wise, throughout his two terms as President, Truman has one development after another. The start of the Cold War, the rebuilding of Europe – n…

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Presidency of Harry S. Truman Part 2 23:03

5M ago23:03

23:03

We continue our coverage of Harry S. Truman, which is in three parts. In part two we are joined by Mr Mark Adams from the Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum & Library. We discuss his acclimation to The Presidency after suddenly being thrust into the role, the decisions to drop "The Bomb" in hopes of ending the war, as well as post WWII politics an…

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Presidency of Harry S. Truman Part 1 28:08

6M ago28:08

28:08

We begin our coverage of Harry S. Truman, which will be done over three parts. Part one will discuss the early life and the beginnings ofhis political career. Truman was born in Lamar Missouri on May 8, 1884. He was named after his uncle Harrison and was given the middle initial of S to honor both of his grandfathers. Back in 1905, Truman joined th…

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WWI & WWII Impact On The Middle East Part 2 17:10

6M ago17:10

17:10

This podcast continues our discussion on post WWI & WWII impact on the Middle East. Understanding the historical backdrop of conflicts in the region is essential to comprehending the persistent struggle for land, identity, and sovereignty in Israel and Palestine. To begin to understand what is happening today, we once again have to go back in time …

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WWI & WWII Impact On The Middle East Part 1 32:34

7M ago32:34

32:34

In this podcast we look at WWI and WWII and how they set the stage for the modern Middle East. Not just the geopolitical landscape. The countries that exist today and where their borders are but also a lot of the conflicts that exist within this region and with the relationships that Middle eastern countries have with the western world. One of thos…

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The United Nations 19:36

7M ago19:36

19:36

Hi, welccome to another podcast of US History Repeated with Jimmy and Jean. This podcast is all about the formation of The United Nations. We discuss why it was created and replaced The League of Nations, as well as the role it was created to play in the world. We identify and discuss the 6 components that make up the organization and explain the f…

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The Nuremberg Trials, Division of Germany 37:50

8M ago37:50

37:50

In this podcast, we discuss the aftermath of World War II in Europe. We dig into the Nuremberg Trials, the division of Germany, displaced individuals, and touch on the creation of Israel. We discuss Operation Paperclip, where 1600 German scientists were relocated and their assisting in the US space program, as well as several other important items …

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US Occupation of Japan Post World War Two 35:21

8M ago35:21

35:21

After the surrender of Japan, the work to rebuild Japan and cement the country as one of the most important US allies in the Pacific began. Japan became strategically important after the fall of China to Communism. Japan being a democracy became of the utmost importance. The US occupation of Japan lasted from Japan’s surrender on Sept. 2, 1945 unti…

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The Manhattan Project, Atomic Bomb, and End of World War Two 34:00

8M ago34:00

34:00

Kicking off our fifth season with a blast as we discuss the Manhattan Project, the creation of the Atomic Bomb, and the end of World War Two. We get into the details behind the development of the bombs, the race to be first, make references to the recent movie, Oppenheimer, and how the United States decided where and how to drop the bombs on Japan.…

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World War II The Battle in the Pacific 22:13

12M ago22:13

22:13

This podcasts focuses on the battles with Japan in the Pacific. The Pacific Theater was the largest theater of the war. The Japanese referred to the Pacific Theaters as the Greater East Asia War. The Pacific theater presented an entirely different strategic landscape. The US was joined by Great Britain & China in defeating the empire of Japan. Brit…

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The US Response to he Holocaust 55:59

1y ago55:59

55:59

Today we are going to be talking about The Holocaust and what the United States, the Allies and people around the world knew about what was happening. Today we are joined by a special guest, Rebecca Erbelding, a historian, an author, educator and archivist at The National Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Rebecca Erbelding is the author…

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World War Two in Europe: Part 2 49:50

1y ago49:50

49:50

This podcast covers World War Two as it rages on in Europe. We discuss the goings on in Europe at the time, and we dig into the Allied Strategy, the switching of sides and U.S. alignment with The Soviets. On the homefront, in The U.S. we cover the contributions of Black Americans, women's contributions during the war, rationing, victory gardens, an…

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D-Day: The Allied Invasion at Normandy 13:28

1y ago13:28

13:28

This podcast covers the Allied invasion at Normandy. It was the largest and most complex amphibious invasion in history. The actual date of the invasion was pushed back a number of times due to changes in the plan. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and a half a million military vehicles would need to be brought to the beaches at Normanday. As early…

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Japanese Incarceration Camps During World War Two - Part 3 36:24

1y ago36:24

36:24

Part three of our coverage of Japanese Internment during World War Two finds Jeananne continuing her interview with Angela Sutton, an Interpretative Ranger at Tule lake, one of the most infamous of the incarceration centers to get inside knowledge and more details of what went on in the camp. We get many details and a few stories, including first h…

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Japanese Incarceration Camps During World War Two Part 2 30:40

1y ago30:40

30:40

Part two of our coverage of Japanese Internment during World War Two finds Jeananne interviewing Angela Sutton, an Interpretative Ranger at Tule lake, one of the most infamous of the incarceration centers to get inside knowledge and more details of what went on in the camp. On January 14, 1942, FDR issued Executive Order 2537 which required non-U.S…

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Japanese Incarceration Camps During World War Two Part 1 19:52

1y ago19:52

19:52

After the attack on Pearl Harbor – political debate began about the need to protect the country against another attack from the Japanese, the fear of espionage, and racism all led to the eventual passage of a series of executive orders. Prior to the forced removal from the West Coast, assets were frozen, and the FBI led by J. Edgar Hoover had compi…

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Pearl Harbor & The Entrance of the U.S. Into World War Two 17:06

1y ago17:06

17:06

Why did Japan attack the US at Pearl Harbor? It’s important to first consider the history between Japan and the US. Political relations between the two countries have a complicated past. Unlike it’s Pacific neighbor, China, Japan had been successful in isolating itself from the Western world. Japan was building an empire and by 1905, they had just …

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WWII Part 1: European Theater 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

27:34

Today we begin our long anticipated coverage of World War Two. Now, this being a US History Podcast, we are not going to delve into the granular details of the beginnings of the war in Europe, but we do give a general sense of the goings on that began the conflict. We then really discuss the US Policy of neutrality at the time. So, German blitzkrei…

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Eleanor Roosevelt 19:18

1+ y ago19:18

19:18

This is a USHR first with a podcast specifically on a First Lady. The longest sitting First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt was very involved in her husband's presidency. We get into all of the below and then some. She held regular press conferences as First Lady in The White House and only allowed female reporters as they were barred from the President’s …

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The Presidency of Franklin D.Roosevelt Part 2 38:34

1+ y ago38:34

38:34

Part 2 of our coverage of the Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) continues. We continue the conversation between Jeananne and Jeffery Urbin of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. There is always more to learn, talk to you soon! Jimmy & Jean #FDR #NewDealBy Jimmy LaSalle & Jeananne Xenakis

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The New Deal 40:20

1+ y ago40:20

40:20

When FDR came into the presidency he promised to act swiftly in order to help the nation face the dark realities of the moment. FDR wasted no time in implementing his plan for economic recovery, which would come to be known as the New Deal. When we talk of the New Deal we often link it to the 3 Rs ( Relief, Reform & Recovery). He implemented variou…

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The Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt Part 1 34:56

1+ y ago34:56

34:56

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) was the longest sitting President of the United States. His Presidency was full of challenges, ranging from The Great Depression, up through most of World War II. Our coverage of FDR will span a number of podcasts, and we summarize his presidency in two parts plus another sandwiched in the middle specific to "The New Dea…

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Antisemitism in the U.S. & The U.S. Response To The Rise of Totalitarian Dictators in Europe 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

29:45

We are starting to build toward World War II and there are things happening both at home and abroad. As this is a US History Podcast, we talk more to the way the US views the events occuring in Europe and the US policy of Neutrality. We cover the US response to the rise of totalitarian dictators: Adolf Hitler in Germany Benito Mussolini in Italy Fr…

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The Golden Gate Bridge 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

17:08

The Golden Gate Bridge is located in San Francisco and when it was finished in 1937, it was at one time the longest suspension bridge in the world. Today, it no longer holds that title – that belongs to a bridge in Turkey. We list all the record holding suspension bridges that are still in existance today. Jimmy and Jean have been on 7 of the 17! H…

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The Hoover Dam 21:24

1+ y ago21:24

21:24

Our Podcast on The Hoover Dam delves into what brought about the need for the dam, the financing, planning, building, and the benefits of the dam. The Hoover Dam allowed for the regulation of water throughout the southwest United States. Prior to the dam being built, there was flood season, and drought season. Devistation, and scarcity. Learn all a…

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The Great Depression 26:48

1+ y ago26:48

26:48

In this podcast Jimmy and Jean discuss The Great Depression and the aftermath of the stock crash. We will discuss economic impacts like bank runs and some of the programs put in place to prevent things like this happening again. We get into the environmental crisis of the time, The Dust Bowl. We get into social impacts of the depression and discuss…

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The Life and Presidency of Herbert Hoover Part 2 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

45:30

In this podcast we continue our coverage of the life and presidency of Herbert Hoover. In part two, we pick up where he is appointed Secretary of Commerce and all his accomplishments while serving that office, then we delve into his presidency, the Great Depression, as well as his many contributions after he served as president, often being asked b…

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The Life and Presidency of Herbert Hoover Part 1 26:22

1+ y ago26:22

26:22

In this podcast we cover the life and presidency of Herbert Hoover. In part one, we begin with how he grew up, his education, his early days as a geologist, as well as his travels around the world with his wife. Their travels around the world are what moved Hoover and his wife into their becoming very active in international relief efforts and othe…

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The Empire State Building 16:15

1+ y ago16:15

16:15

The iconic Empire State Building was once the tallest building in the entire world! Counting the spire and antenna, the building clocks in at a mighty 1,454 feet (443 meters). It's currently the 4th tallest building in New York City, the 6th tallest in the United States, and the 43rd tallest tower in the world. In this podcast we discuss how it was…

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The Stock market Crash of 1929 23:03

2y ago23:03

23:03

In this podcast we discuss the event of the 1929 stock market crash, its causes, and some of its aftermath. This crash caused the creation of the SEC, FDIC and other protections for the US Consumer. Speculation and greed caused the stock market crash of 1929, as well as most other large stock market crashes. What goes up, usually comes crashing dow…

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The Mount Rushmore Monument 31:55

2y ago31:55

31:55

In this podcast, we will be discussing the Mount Rushmore project. We have a recorded interview between our resident history expert, Jeananne Xenakis and our guest Matt Sweigart, An Interpretive Ranger at Mount Rushmore. Completed in 1941 under the direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln, the sculpture's roughly 60-ft.-high granite faces de…

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Jazz Music 35:07

2y ago35:07

35:07

I have been looking forward to this one because I love music. I love all kinds of music, and today we are going to talk about Jazz. Jazz is one of the earliest forms of pop music in The United States and Jazz is a distinctively American style of music originating in the early decades of the 20th century. Its roots include Afro-American folk music t…

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The Harlem Renaissance 19:26

2y ago19:26

19:26

This episode covers the Harlem Renaissance. Harlem was once inhabited by Native Americans and was mainly farmland. Over time it evolved to what we know today. I do not want to spoil all of the terrific information that Jeananne goes into, but to whet your appetite, you can look forward to learning about Strivers Row, The Apollo Theater, Langston Hu…

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The Roaring 1920’s 31:17

2y ago31:17

31:17

In this podcast we cover "The Roaring Twenties" and to be clear, we mean the 1920-1929 time period. We have done individual podcasts on some of the bigger items like The 19th Amendment, Prohibition, The Automobile, and soon enough our coverage on The Harlem Renaissance and Jazz Music, just to give a spoiler or two on upcoming podcasts! In this epis…

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The Life and Presidency of Calvin Coolidge 35:00

2y ago35:00

35:00

Our coverage of our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge begins with Warren G. Harding's death. Calvin Coolidge is known for cleaning up the mess left behind by his predecessor President Harding. He is also famous for being a man of few words earning him the nickname Silent Cal. We welcome our guest Julie Bartlett Nelson from the Calvin Coolidge Museum …

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The Life and Presidency of Warren G. Harding 53:54

2y ago53:54

53:54

The life and Presidency of Warren G Harding When Warren G. Harding was running for President his campaign slogan was a “return to normalcy”. While Harding was one of the most popular presidents, he is widely considered one of the worst. We go into some debate on that at the end of the podcast, but will say for now, that perhaps he was more misunder…

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The First World War: Part 2 33:42

2+ y ago33:42

33:42

Welcome to our coverage of World War One. (The Great War, WW1, WWI) This is the 62nd podcast with Jimmy & Jean! We have returning for a second rodeo, Lora Vogt, Curator of Education and Interpretation at the World War One Museum and Memorial. In this episode we discuss the Armistice, and the treaties that ended the Great War. We delve into the glob…

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The First World War: Part 1 37:38

2+ y ago37:38

37:38

Welcome to our coverage of World War One. (The Great War, WW1, WWI) This is also the 61st podcast with Jimmy & Jean! 30 countries in 6 continents were involved in the conflict. We broke this into two parts. We have a special guest podcaster, Lora Vogt, Curator of Education and Interpretation at the World War One Museum and Memorial. On one side of …

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Woodrow Wilson Part 3 38:50

2+ y ago38:50

38:50

Jimmy and Jean complete their conversation on Woodrow Wilson and have the three same guests involved with us again. We would like to thank: Emily Kilgore, Director of Education and Development at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum Andrew Philips, Curator at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum Elizabeth Karcher, President …

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Woodrow Wilson Part 2 27:06

2+ y ago27:06

27:06

Jimmy and Jean continue the conversation on Woodrow Wilson and have THREE guests! We would like to thank: Emily Kilgore, Director of Education and Development at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum Andrew Philips, Curator at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum Elizabeth Karcher, President of the Woodrow Wilson House in Was…

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Woodrow Wilson Part 1 36:25

2+ y ago36:25

36:25

Woodrow Wilson is a man and President whose policies and beliefs leave him with a troubled legacy. He fits into the category of former President who did some great things and he also did some terrible things. Uncomfortable conversations and discussing the full picture of historical figures is essential. His early life and upbringing helped to shape…

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The Invention of the Radio and its Impact on the World 20:54

2+ y ago20:54

20:54

Keeping with our recent theme of key innovations we delve into the world of communication before the radio, its introduction to society, and its impact on the world. Carrier pigeons were all the rage prior to the radio. They delivered key messages and were part of every nation's military efforts. Enter the radio and its far reaching waves to delive…

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