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Why We Fight Congress and the Politics of World War II

Nancy Beck Young

History tells us that World War II united Americans, but as in other conflicts it was soon back to politics as usual. Nancy Beck Young argues that the illusion of cooperative congressional behavior actually masked internecine party warfare over the New Deal.

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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

Georgia suggested that listeners start reading history books, especially those related to World War II, to understand what happened when fascist governments took over.

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Start reading some history books, World War II books, no joke.

— Episode: 334 - 2,000 Pounds of Soap

Episode: 334 - 2,000 Pounds of Soap

Georgia suggested that listeners start reading history books, especially those related to World War II, to understand what happened when fascist governments took over.

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Start reading some history books, World War II books, no joke.

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Conan found multiple books on World War II in his stolen Kindle's library, indicating a potential interest in the topic or a past purchase he had forgotten about.

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Oh, there's a book I bought on World War II and another book I bought on World War II.

— Episode: Paul F. Tompkins

Episode: Paul F. Tompkins

Conan found multiple books on World War II in his stolen Kindle's library, indicating a potential interest in the topic or a past purchase he had forgotten about.

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Oh, there's a book I bought on World War II and another book I bought on World War II.

Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

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Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

The title, written by historian Nancy Beck Young, was highlighted for its examination of Congress and the politics surrounding World War II. Rachel Maddow urged listeners to check it out, describing it as an excellent work. The recommendation emphasized its relevance for understanding wartime legislative dynamics.

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Episode: Episode 5: Shut It Down

The book is mentioned as being written by Nancy Beck Young, who is a historian. It explores Congress and the politics of World War II.

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You should definitely check out her excellent book. It's called "Why We Fight: Congress and the Politics of World War Two."

The Bulwark Podcast

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The Bulwark Podcast

A book about World War I was mentioned when discussing the sense of hollowed-out cities in Kyiv due to conscription and service on the front lines.

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I was just reading a book about World War I in the absence of men, just about like the sense of the hollowed out cities while people are on the front lines.

— Episode: Glenn Thrush and Tim Mak: Russia's Plots...

Episode: Glenn Thrush and Tim Mak: Russia's Plots Against t...

A book about World War I was mentioned when discussing the sense of hollowed-out cities in Kyiv due to conscription and service on the front lines.

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I was just reading a book about World War I in the absence of men, just about like the sense of the hollowed out cities while people are on the front lines.

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