Episode #847
Dan Carlin
Books mentioned
Republic Lost
Mentioned by Dan Carlin · at 00:50:23
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The Guns of August
Mentioned by Dan Carlin · at 02:28:45
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Helter Skelter
Mentioned by Dan Carlin · at 02:36:00
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Best Evidence
Mentioned by Dan Carlin · at 02:37:54
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Dan Carlin, an amateur historian and host of the Hardcore History podcast, joins Joe Rogan to discuss a wide range of topics including his research process, political polarization, government secrecy, and conspiracy theories surrounding the Kennedy assassination. They also explore immigration, urban poverty, and the influence of social media on ideological tensions.
What they talked about
- Difference between history and political podcasts
- Neighborhood change and gentrification
- Boxing as a reflection of immigration waves
- Deforestation and logging industry
- Marijuana legalization and pharmaceutical corruption
- US government surveillance and post-WWII national security state
- CIA involvement in drug trafficking and Iran-Contra
- JFK assassination conspiracy theories and ballistics
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