
Wigs For Whigs History
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Discussions of topics in history and politics, from a high school history teacher.
Wigs For Whigs History
2w ago
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia check in on the Major League Baseball season just over 1/4 of the way through. They talk all things Mets, Yankees, and Skyline Chili ..read more
Wigs For Whigs History
1M ago
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia have talked a lot about the law in recent episodes. Disclaimer: Neither of them are lawyers. On this episode, we have real, live legal experts! Former prosecutor and judge, Hon. Edward DeFazio, and leading NJ defense attorney, Brian Neary, join Wigs for Whigs to talk about Donald Trump’s legal challenges. Have thoughts or questions for the Wigs for Whigs gang? Reach them at WigsForWhigs@gmail.com ..read more
Wigs For Whigs History
1M ago
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia talk corruption, cronyism, and other icky subjects when they discuss some New Jersey politics past and present ..read more
Wigs For Whigs History
2M ago
Host Joe Cook & Bill Venezia discuss (in real-time) the self-surrender of Donald Trump ..read more
Wigs For Whigs History
2M ago
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia preview the 2023 Major League Baseball season ..read more
Wigs For Whigs History
2M ago
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia discuss some film history in anticipation of the upcoming Academy Awards ..read more
Wigs For Whigs History
2M ago
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia discuss some names floated for the 2024 presidential primaries, then look back at failed candidates from the past who had been labeled as frontrunners ..read more
Wigs For Whigs History
2M ago
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia chat with guest Jack Bohrer (MSNBC news producer) about his book, The Revolution of Robert Kennedy. They discuss the political and personal sides of RFK, and how he should be remembered today ..read more
Wigs For Whigs History
2M ago
Host Joe Cook is joined by Bill Venezia, Frank McGady, and special guest Leo Vaccaro to discuss ongoing efforts to rename Taney Street in Philadelphia. The group of Catholic school educators (Hudson Catholic & St. Joe’s Prep) also discusses Caroline LeCount, George Meade, William Still, and historical memory in general ..read more