Episodi

  • Gen. James Wilkinson. Machiavelli Would Be Proud - E47 - R2

    Gen. James Wilkinson. Machiavelli Would Be Proud - E47 - R2
    Jul 13 2026
    If you thought history and modern events were different, think again. What interesting webs people weave. You know there's nothing new under the sun. Join the continuing journey in the Red Pill Diary.
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    21 min
  • Lewis. No Way to Treat a Hero - E46 - R1

    Lewis. No Way to Treat a Hero - E46 - R1
    Jul 6 2026
    Near the end of this Trace, near an inn, stands a monument approximately 72 miles from Nashville, Tennessee. This monument was erected in 1848, 39 years after the individual’s death, using funds from the State of Tennessee rather than the U.S. government. A fitting end to an American Hero? But wait, there is more to this story. Join the story.
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    18 min
  • Cook, Hawaii, Sugar, and the Gilded Age. Looking for Paradise - E45 - R16

    Cook, Hawaii, Sugar, and the Gilded Age. Looking for Paradise - E45 - R16
    Jun 29 2026
    Join us as we travel back to the 1870s and examine the melding of the sugar business, expansion, and some shenanigans: robber barons, pineapples, Oil, and Railroads. The Gilded Age planted the seeds for the Progressive Era. Some think that's a good thing. Sometimes paradise is not always paradise. I have turned the lights on for you.
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    22 min
  • Angola, the Bakongo, and the Azores. Diamonds are Someone's Best Friend. Ask Maurice - E44 - R15

    Angola, the Bakongo, and the Azores. Diamonds are Someone's Best Friend. Ask Maurice - E44 - R15
    Jun 22 2026
    What do the Bokongo, Azores, Diamonds, and American Champion have in common? As with all the rest, it has three letters and some keen business interests. We are going down our rabbit trail and invite you to join us on our continued journey on the Red Pill Diary. Come on over. I've turned the lights on for you.
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    21 min
  • Nicaragua and Panama. BOGO - It's Amazing What a Postage Stamp Can Do - E43 - R12

    Nicaragua and Panama. BOGO - It's Amazing What a Postage Stamp Can Do - E43 - R12
    Jun 15 2026
    Add some PR with a gallon of Machiavelli, create chaos, and throw in some military intervention. It is incredible what a postage stamp can do—another one of those pesky unintended consequences. Come on in and join us. I turned the lights on for you.
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    22 min
  • The Empress of China: Opening America's Eastern Trade Route - E42 - R17

    The Empress of China: Opening America's Eastern Trade Route - E42 - R17
    Jun 8 2026
    Dive into the tale of the Empress of China, where adventure meets commerce! This voyage not only opened the floodgates of trade with the East but also marked America's bold entry into global diplomacy. Tune in to uncover how one ship's journey shaped a nation's destiny. I've turned the lights on for you.
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    20 min
  • Chile and Allende. Intended or Unintended Consequences? Well Maybe a Little of Both - E41 - R14

    Chile and Allende. Intended or Unintended Consequences? Well Maybe a Little of Both - E41 - R14
    Jun 1 2026
    It's amazing what a little bit of chaos can accomplish. Yet, like many events, unknowns tend to mess up the work and provide unintended consequences, like Nicaragua, Columbia, Iran, Guatemala, Cuba, Vietnam, and a host of others. Are you interested? Come on over and join us at the Red Pill Diary. I've turned the lights on for you.
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    20 min
  • Congo and Lumumba. We’re Here to Keep You Safe and Secure. Well, It Depends. Let Me Check on That - E40-R9

    Congo and Lumumba. We’re Here to Keep You Safe and Secure. Well, It Depends. Let Me Check on That - E40-R9
    May 25 2026
    Do you know the best place to hide something or someone? Despite an ocean of information, we must be willing to look if we seek truth. Many times, it hides in plain sight. I have the lights on. Come on in and join us.
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    23 min