History might be written by the winners, but in presidential politics the story is often shaped by the Long Shots. Journalist Conor Powell profiles eight presidential candidates who lost the race for the White House but dramatically changed America’s political landscape - right up to today. Long Shots is the story of America’s presidential battles – the contentious contest for the most powerful office in the world - and how knowing where we've been can help us choose a better tomorrow. With ...
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A podcast featuring four girlfriends who discuss their interests, opinions, and experiences. Join us as we share our insights on hot topics from the perspective of strong women of color!
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Texas billionaire and political outsider Ross Perot rode a wave of economic angst to become the front-runner in the 1992 race for the White House. Self-funded and politically independent, Perot tapped into America's growing mistrust of the major parties. He lambasted Democrats and Republicans alike for irresponsible spending and bad economic polici…
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Before 1988, evangelicals voted more on moral grounds than as a partisan bloc. Then came the charismatic Pat Robertson. Through his work on the Christian Broadcasting Network and his campaign to succeed Ronald Reagan as the GOP standard bearer, Robertson helped push evangelicals firmly into the Republican camp -- so much so that when twice-divorced…
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Long before Rush Limbaugh and Fox News dominated conservative media, there was Pat Buchanan. In 1992, the CNN commentator launched a campaign of searing rhetoric, economic nationalism, and strident morality against President George H.W. Bush. With his long-shot candidacy aimed at the Republican establishment, Buchanan created the modern blueprint t…
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Victoria Woodhull had a few things stacked against her: She ran for president a half century before women had the right to vote. She ran on a platform of sexual and gender equality that so enraged her political enemies they passed laws to silence her. She spoke about free-love nearly a century before the sexual revolution. Her running mate was a Bl…
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Many pundits dismissed businessman Herman Cain as an entertaining, if inept, sideshow during the 2012 Republican presidential primary. But the former Godfather’s Pizza CEO struck a nerve among conservatives craving a candidate who would 'tell it like it is'. Indeed, Cain, who came up in the Tea Party movement, led the GOP contest just weeks before …
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American presidential candidates aren’t supposed to be convicted criminals, let alone socialists. But in 1920, nearly one million Americans cast their vote for the Socialist Party nominee as he campaigned from a U.S. federal prison: Eugene V. Debs, prisoner 9653. This was Debs fifth presidential run and his last. Incarcerated on charges of sedition…
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In 1984, the Rev. Jesse Jackson had little hope of winning the Democratic Party presidential nomination. He was a Black man without the backing of the African American political establishment; a Civil Rights veteran in an era of corporate triumphalism and Top Gun patriotism. But to the cries of “Run, Jesse, run," Jackson launched an improbable camp…
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George Wallace: The Voice of White Resentment
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In 1972, Alabama Governor George Wallace ran for president and tapped into a strain of white resentment towards Civil Rights legislation and court-mandated bussing. When he was shot on the campaign trail, President Nixon saw an opportunity to derail Wallace’s surging political momentum and embarrass the Democratic Party. With never before heard Whi…
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History might be written by the winners, but presidential politics is often shaped by the Long Shots. This is the story of how eight presidential candidates lost the race for the White House but permanently changed America's political landscape - right up until today. Long Shots premiered April 30. Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice. Supp…
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Have you missed us? Its been a while! This week we finally had a chance to get all of us together after an extended absence. However, you will not be disappointed after you hear this episode. This episode starts off with a secret surprise. Then, we discuss Colin Kap and Kathys run-in with a racist at her job, our good friend Jessica and her Bodak Y…
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Mini Episode #5- EarthQuake Ready - 9:21:17, 12.27 PM
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On this week's mini episode Chantais introduces her son's Aiden and Bradley. Listen as they share some school of their experiences and go over what they think needs to be done incase a natural disaster like and earthquake hits!They Used to Doubt Us による
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We do things a little different on this weeks episode. What started out as a normal podcast turned into a full blown conversation about colorism and racism, including stories from our own lives. Join the conversation!They Used to Doubt Us による
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Join us for our fourth mini episode where Alex and her son Elijah play "How well do you know your mom/son" game. Do you think they know each other well? Come find out!They Used to Doubt Us による
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