Social Science: SOCIOLOGY HISTORY POLITICS DISCOURSE And Critical thought

The rise of American Political Parties #3 Oct 16, 2026 00:25:17 Here we cover the 1850's and the rise of the Republican Party which caused the South to leave the Union- thus forcing the issue of the Civil War under Lincoln of the North. I look at what each Political Party stood for and why it was a controversy for some.

Am HistoryThe Rise of American Political Parties part 2 Oct 14, 2026 00:31:51 Here we look at how the political parties developed and the expansion of voting in the 1820's changed the political landscape and how it gave rise to Populism.

American History the Birth of Political Parties in the USA Oct 13, 2026 00:26:03 Well we started with none- but then with ideas on which direction the nation should go in - Political Parties split the US and we followed different paths. Washington Warned about political Parties would split the US.

Movies on the Vietnam War Oct 10, 2026 00:23:58 Here I spend time looking at some of the Movies and how they depict the Vietnam War. Which ones are accurate? Which ones are more fiction. I let you decide. Have a go and perhaps watch a few.

American History - the Expansion West #2 Oct 6, 2026 00:20:34 Here I discuss the Compromises between the North and South and how they fueled hatred which led to the American Civil War. This is part 2

American History: The years of Westward Expansion 1 Oct 5, 2026 00:23:18 Here we look at the Westward expansion into the Great Plains and the Rise of Manifest Destiny. We explore the compromises between the North and The South and how these contributed to the Civil War.

Tribalism and who contributes to America's Division Oct 2, 2026 00:27:04 How it works - why it happensand what we can do to prevent more downfall.

Tribalism How it started in America Part 2 Oct 1, 2026 00:24:20 Here I get into the history and development of Tribalism and some of the effects of it. We look at the development through time and the consequences of it.

Tribalism: The Danger and Destruction of America Sep 29, 2026 00:31:27 Here I define Tribalism and how it has evolved since the late 1980's and has pitted Americans against Americans rather than uniting us- has been dividing the nation- politically- culturally- sociologically. Can we cure ourselves?

The Presidency of George Washington Sep 28, 2026 00:20:48 This is part two of a series on the forming of the United States under the Constitution and what issues arose and how they dealt with them

American History- the first years under the Constitution Sep 26, 2026 00:27:02 Here we look at the development of life in America in the Early Days under the new Constitution. Focus on Washington as President. Part 1

History: Southern Defiance following the Civil War Sep 23, 2026 00:27:04 This is an examination looking at Southern Attitudes following the Military loss of the Civil War and the Defiance against the North and any Political Compromise.

Weight Gain and consequences Sep 20, 2026 00:21:22 This is part three- looking at politics and views of obese and over-weight people. We look at some of the consequences in culture and in the Health care industry.

How our Society and people became fatter Part 2 Sep 17, 2026 00:24:31 This is part 2 looking at more details of how we as a society have become fatter than people throughout history and some things we can do to get back to normal.

How we have become fatter Sep 17, 2026 00:23:31 This is a study of looking at the causes for weight gain in the US and around the world with changes in habits through the 1950's through today.

Exploring Current Issues in Sociology Sep 14, 2026 00:25:36 Looking at developments and perhaps solutions to the reaction to sociology being biased.

Controversies on Modern Sociology Part 2 Sep 12, 2026 00:21:47 This is the continuation of biases within Sociology especially looking at how gender has been framed. Where biases seem to be more in favor of women- because of history of oppression- to that of Men and also looking at why DEI has been an issue as well.

Controversies in Social Science Sep 10, 2026 00:24:49 Looking at Biases in Sociology and topics from academics through research. Are persepectives too narrow?

Events of the 1990's part two Sep 7, 2026 00:24:59 Here we look at the Bush and Clinton years- the events in the world and the things which everyone thought were great years for the USA.

The history of the 1990's Part one Sep 6, 2026 00:19:48 This covers the Bush years and the Clinton Administration

Events leading to the End of the Cold War Part 2 Sep 3, 2026 00:22:54 Looking at the Soviet's themselves and their final actions which led to the collapse of the Soviet union leading with the Berlin Wall.

The events leading to the End of the Cold War Sep 2, 2026 00:22:05 Starting with Reagan and other leaders leading up to the collapse of the Soviet Union and why and how this led to the end of the Cold War.

Success and balance in life Part 2 Sep 1, 2026 00:31:33 Here look at strategies for achieving success and looking at what works and what does not. We need to determine what success looks like in our lives and the plan we have for achieving it.

How to live a successful life and reach Goals. Part 1 Aug 31, 2026 00:27:25 Here I look at Buddhist and Stoic Philosophies for leading a life where one can achieve the goals one wants. It covers Ideas from Keller's Book on how he achieved the things he wanted in Life.

Relationships and modern Dating within- Social Media Aug 25, 2026 00:31:58 This is part 3. And looking at the past and the future. See how things go and what expectations are (Sorry about the Sound quality as I have been traveling)

Relationships and the Influence of Social Media -= Part 2 Aug 23, 2026 00:26:04 This is part 2 I will need to make a part 3. This covers how Social Media influences expectations.

Challenges for a healthy relationship Aug 21, 2026 00:21:52 Here we look at relationships in the modern age and what makes one work and what are the distractors in society.

The Great Depression and the New Deal Aug 17, 2026 00:20:34 We explore here the Federal actions and plans to get the US out of the Great Depression. This is part 2 How the government acted and what seemed to work. What was the opposition to the New Deal.

Understanding the Great Depression- Part 1 Aug 17, 2026 00:23:37 Here we look at the causes of the Great Depression and what it was. We look at the results and what was done to solve it.

part 2 how the Elite controls Democracy Aug 16, 2026 00:26:28 I look into methods of how the elite involve themselves in government and how they pass laws. They write them. Politicians are supposed to be servants of the people but are puppets for the elite. There have been resistance to them. Will there be more?

How the Elite influence Democracy Aug 15, 2026 00:24:07 This episode I go into history of how Democracy has been corrupted and what strategies the Wealthy have always done to get politicians to do what they want. It is why- many people today are discouraged.

Can we learn from history and apply lessons today? Aug 13, 2026 00:27:54 How does today look from looking at history. Can we learn? What do things look like? Where are we going?

MAGA in USA and Brexit 2 Aug 11, 2026 00:26:36 A look in part 2 and the consequences and effects of Maga and Brexit. Lots of effects.

What is the MAGA movement in the US Aug 10, 2026 00:24:31 Here we explore the modern Make America Great Again populist Movement and compare it with the Populist Movement in England being BritExit. Here trace through the beginnings and why it occurred. Part 1

Americans and the Loss of the Individual Spirit Aug 6, 2026 00:26:52 This is part two- where Industrialists or Robber Barons have manipulated and corrupted the system so people are now dependent on a system. They do not want individualism nor independence. So this traces a history of this to present day. The Elite do not want people to be independent. They want total control.

Americans and the Individual Spirit Aug 3, 2026 00:25:30 This is part one looking at individuality and the idea of the individual who can succeed. We begin with the British Colonies and end with Expansion into the West with the Homestead Act.

Comparing the ideas from the West- Middle East and Rome Aug 2, 2026 00:27:04 Here we look at the culture and philosophy of the emergence of ideas to Rome from the Middle East and Compare with those of the Aztecs and Maya

History: Comparing India and china on Philosophy Jul 31, 2026 00:25:12 Here we start with India and look at the emergence of philosophy which effects culture and political though through the years. Then we Look at China and how they used these philosophies and added their own interpretation.

The State of Louisiana- why are people so poor? Jul 29, 2026 00:24:08 This is a brief look at the State at one of the bottom in the US and why it is so poor when it should be very rich. What is the fault?

From the Civil War- A bipolar nation Jul 26, 2026 00:24:50 Here we look at the forces and policies which have moved the US to the present day which are Bipolar and seem to be tearing the country apart.

A Bi-polar analysis of the History of the US- part 2 Jul 25, 2026 00:25:35 Here I trace back to the beginnings and bring in present day and the destruction of the US by forces wanting to bring back the good old days- but were they good? Look at the economy and the forces through the Great Depression.

Understanding the USA- a history of Bipolarism and extremism Jul 24, 2026 00:24:55 Here we look into the history of the US by starting with present conditions which signal the end- do they? Or have we always been a country of the extreme and being somewhat Bipolar

Mexico - a history of Corruption and Cartels Jul 22, 2026 00:21:37 The Rise of the Drug trade was perfect for Mexico and their system of corruption allow the growth through modern day.

Mexican political Corruption and rise of the Cartels. P1 Jul 19, 2026 00:20:45 Going back to the 1920's looking at politics and corruption and how this fed into drug Cartels of today. Part 1

20th Century Mexican History Jul 17, 2026 00:24:40 Mexico enters as more stable period and has growth set up. It does become a little more democratic. Overall changes have been positive though challenges remain. This is part 2.

Capitalism and Socialism part 3 a balance Jul 15, 2026 00:23:40 Understanding that Social Programs are not Socialism though Socialism means for the majority. Here I look at having some form of a balance.

Capitalism and Socialism Jul 13, 2026 00:23:13 I begin with discussing Crony Capitalism- which many nations have including the US- So it is difficult to start up and compete with large corporations. The odds are stacked against you.Then I move onto Socialism as a response... I mention how they can work together and examples. I will work on a part 3 on this as well.

Mercantilism to Capitalism 1 Jul 11, 2026 00:22:41 This is part one starting with our economic system of mercantilism then moving into Capitalism. Part 2 will look at the effects including socialism.

The History of Chile and Peru Jul 9, 2026 00:20:15 Starting with Independence why these two nations remain different and how their systems remain unique

Mexican Independence and Revolutions Jul 7, 2026 00:24:47 This is a brief History of Mexico and look at Independence and political problems since. Until 1920.

The Independence of Brasil Jul 4, 2026 00:20:00 This is a beginning of the History of Brasil and the difference between Latin America. Part 1

The First Nation in Latin America- Haiti Jul 1, 2026 00:22:47 The first revolution and Independence Haiti and why Haiti is the poorest Nation in Latin America.

Latin American History - the Columbian Exchange Jun 29, 2026 00:20:06 Here we discuss what is was and what main things created global changes because of this.

Spanish organization of Life in the New world Jun 28, 2026 00:20:20 Here we look at the development of the cities and how some traditions developed differently than in Spain.

Life in Colonial Latin America Jun 25, 2026 00:22:57 This is a brief look at life in the colonies of how Society was structured.

A very interesting colonization and establishment of Brasil Jun 23, 2026 00:17:17 Why does Brazil Speak Portuguese and not Spanish? Why is it so large compared to Spanish Nations?

Spanish Colonies in the New World Part 2 Jun 20, 2026 00:26:30 Here we look at the importance and the Other European Powers Chipping away.

The Spanish Colonial Empire in the New World Jun 19, 2026 00:22:23 This is part one on two on the Spanish Colonies in the New World and what they were important for.

latin American History Overview The Spanish setting up a system Jun 10, 2026 00:20:17 This is a system of Extraction. 1500-1600. What the Spanish wanted- what the Spanish did.

The Spanish Colonization of the New World Jun 7, 2026 00:20:27 We call it Latin America today because of two main influences- Spain and Portugal. They left their mark on the new world which is reflected today. This is an overview up to 1600.

Economic and differences between traditionally Red and Blue States Part 2 May 26, 2026 00:20:17 Looking at just the economics of Louisiana and why it remains poor even though it is an economic powerhouse.

Economic and differences between traditionally Red and Blue States May 25, 2026 00:24:32 This is part one. Just a look at political ideas- Makeup and backgrounds between what we call red and blue States in the US.

Tariffs- Duties and Taxes in the US May 20, 2026 00:18:59 Looking at the differences between Taxes tariffs and how the US funded the government,

The Shrinking Middle Class part 2 May 19, 2026 00:26:52 Looking at more recent factors on how the Middle class and buying power has been effected by policy in the US since the 1980's

The history of the Declining Middle Class in America May 18, 2026 00:23:09 We had over 60% of the Population - Middle Class from WWII to 1972. Then something happened. Here we look into the forces that systematically went after the Middle Class. Ask yourself- you probably identify yourself at the Middle but are you?

Geopolitics- trying to make sense of May 2026 May 13, 2026 00:26:30 We have sometimes to step out and look at events unfolding. I always say Cause - effect. So here is what has been happening on domestic and international with our foreign policy which seems illogical- is there something behind the scene?

The Polarization of America May 11, 2026 00:23:21 This goes back to the Reagan years and the time since which looks at the causes for political polarization in the USA.

Revisionist History CA- T May 6, 2026 00:19:38 This focuses in on history and perspectives of History in California

Revisionist History Apr 29, 2026 00:21:03 Part one looking at the past and identifying Revisionist history to the modern day. Focus on Texas and Florida

Historical Theories and Persepectives Apr 23, 2026 00:24:14 How we study history - What is the process and why for discovery.

Greek Stoicism and Buddhist Philosophy a deeper look 2 Mar 30, 2026 00:22:17 Looking at the schools and more connecting and differing beliefs between these two thoughts.

Comparing Stoic Philosophy to Buddhism Mar 27, 2026 00:19:37 This is a look at the similarities and differences between the two. Amazing the Similarities between Greece and India

Anomalies in the Sky Mar 22, 2026 00:22:13 This is an overview of history writing of things and unknown objects in the Sky. Here we look at the ideas and that sighting are recorded going back some 10,000 years.

Marxism to Soviet Style Communism Mar 16, 2026 00:21:41 This was not what Marx Envisioned. Just became a brutal Dictatorship under Lenin who paved the way for Stalin. This was a repressive regime. Left or right? What is the difference when one small group of elites control all.

What is a Passport Bro and history Feb 22, 2026 00:29:24 I mix my reactions on this too. This has been a trend effecting a few countries especially Colombia. This is a trend and the reasons for it and where it is heading?

Imperialism Feb 13, 2026 00:26:09 I had lots of questions about today- so here I reflect on the past and define it and why Imperialism is not popular and why it failed.

Rise of Fascism Feb 2, 2026 00:25:24 This is a history of Fascism and explains what it was in the 20th Century and how Mussolini took over. We define Fascism and look at its development and ideology.

Colombia Part II Jan 23, 2026 00:28:40 Here I explain some of the changes in Colombia I have noticed through the Years- from my beginnings there in 2009 to recent trends. There are good and bad of course.