If You Can Keep It
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'If You Can Keep It' explores the structure and workings of the U.S. government. What does it mean to be an American? Armed with primary sources, humor, and anecdotes, Amanda and Sam attempt to answer this question by making civics education fascinating and fun.
If You Can Keep It
1y ago
Amanda and Sam lament the retrograde, do a lot of deep dives into things that have nothing to do with anything, and discuss Ronald Reagan and his porn-sounding filmography ..read more
If You Can Keep It
1y ago
Amanda and Sam discuss Gerald Ford, smoked salmon, and wedding preparations. Mao gets some snacks. Sam goes down a film rabbit hole. Amanda discusses five riots ..read more
If You Can Keep It
1y ago
Among many other things, Amanda and Sam discuss Richard Nixon - The man, the myth, the onion ..read more
If You Can Keep It
2y ago
Amanda and Sam discuss many things, among them being the official story and some unofficial theories about JFK's assassination ..read more
If You Can Keep It
2y ago
Amanda and Sam discuss many things, among them being the official story and some unofficial theories about JFK's assassination ..read more
If You Can Keep It
2y ago
Amanda and Sam pre-ramble about lifting weights and Tessa's cone of shame before they get into the life and times of JFK. This episode concerns his life. Stay tuned for JFK part 2 where they deal with his assassination ..read more
If You Can Keep It
2y ago
Sam is the bread, Amanda is the stuff, riots are the fries, and McCarthyism and aliens are the olives on the toothpick in the sandwich ..read more
If You Can Keep It
2y ago
Amanda and Sam discuss Harry S. Truman and his TWO terms in office (emphasis on two). The pre-ramble is long and many snacks are eaten ..read more
If You Can Keep It
2y ago
Producer Zack dips at the beginning of this one, throwing Amanda and Sam into a minor panic, wherein his weird social experiment becomes most of the preramble. Eventually, they start the episode, in which they discuss FDR, the Great Democrat/Repbulican Ideology swap, the shit sandwich he had to eat at the beginning of his presidency, the New Deal, and other various sundry goings on. Amanda soothes her sore throat with corned beef ..read more
If You Can Keep It
2y ago
Amanda and Sam discuss our 31st POTUS (Not J Edgar Hoover), Producer Zack demonstrates his dedication to Diet Coke, Amanda sings a piercing rendition of the "All in the Family" theme song, and Sam briefly forgot about the concept of time vis-à-vis Hoovers alligators ..read more