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4th Period U.S. History

Welcome to 4th Period U.S. History — or, as it’s more lovingly referred to, 4Push.This class explores the histories and experiences of the United States from what should be its rightful origins in 1676, all the way to the moment when men finally got off their collective asses and gave women their due rights—and the vote. We’ll be exploring what I consider the single driving line throughout U.S. history: Can we dominate anyone who isn’t white and male?This course will focus heavily on slavery and how

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All Episodes

43:37

Ep 22 - Humanity Is Not a Political Position

4th Period U.S. History ·

2026/01/09

This week’s class is not about distant history. It’s about what is happening now. About the reality of state power, violence, and fear unfolding in the United States in real time—and what it means when institutions meant to protect instead harm. This episode acknowledges the killing of Renee Good, the recent shootings involving border enforcement, the global consequences of U.S. intervention abroad, and the growing sense that the ground beneath us is shifting faster than many are prepared to

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57:24

Ep 21- Implied Rights & Vibes: Federalists vs....

4th Period U.S. History ·

2026/01/07

Welcome back from winter break—because nothing says “new year, fresh start” like diving straight into how the United States almost tripped over its own founding documents. This episode was recorded before the break, but the chaos holds up beautifully. We’re picking up right where the Founders left off: arguing loudly, writing anonymously, and pretending that “implied rights” were a solid plan for a brand-new nation.This week we break down the Federalists, who looked at the Constitution and said, “No

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Winter Break

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/12/24

In the short winter break message, and take a minute to explain why the last class didn't make it out when it should have-Life has gotten really loud as the year has come to an end-and I also want to take a minute to wish you a warm and meaningful holiday season. What do you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Festivus, Gothmas, or whatever celebration that brings you comfort, joy, and surrounds you with loved ones. I hope you find rest, Laughter, and a little piece before you head into

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67:31

Ep 20- December 7th, 1941: A Voices in Time Lecture 2...

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/12/09

This special lecture drags us out of the neat timelines of early U.S. history and into the explosion that forced America into World War II. December 7th, 1941 wasn’t just a surprise attack—it was the end result of years of resentment, broken promises after World War I, and Western powers refusing to fully accept Japan as an equal at the global table. Layer on top of that the American embargo on oil, gasoline, and raw materials, and you get an island empire with no fuel, no patience, and nothing left

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68:23

Ep 19- Birthright Citizenship, Due Process, Free...

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/12/05

In this episode of 4th Period U.S. History, we dive headfirst into the amendments—the literal updates America installed to keep this democracy from crashing every few decades. We start with the Bill of Rights, the Founders’ desperate attempt to say, “Hey, government, please don’t be weird about power.” From free speech to due process, we lay out exactly what these protections are supposed to do—and how they were designed to shield citizens from the very behavior we’re watching unfold today. It’s

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73:01

Ep-18 The Constitution: When ‘Because the President...

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/12/02

In this episode of 4th Period U.S. History, we take a joyride through the Constitution—America’s favorite sacred text that most people quote more than they actually read. We walk through Articles 1–7, breaking down exactly what the Founders were trying to prevent (spoiler: everything happening right now). From the legislative branch’s power-shopping list to the executive’s “please don’t be a tyrant” guidelines, we look at how this document tried—with the desperation of a group project leader—to keep

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61:49

Ep- 17 Thanksgiving: Rebranding 1637 Since Forever

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/11/27

In this episode, we plunge headfirst into the murky origin story of the so-called “First Thanksgiving,” which, shocker, was never the peaceful, kumbaya potluck the picture books promised us. We back up to the Brownist roots of the Pilgrims, trace their flight from England to Holland to the “New World,” and track the cheery stats—like how nearly half of the 102 passengers on the Mayflower didn’t survive the first winter. (Nothing says “holiday tradition” like death, starvation, and a colony being

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Ep 16-Revolution??!! Dear Founding Fathers: We Read...

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/11/25

In this episode, we peel back the glossy Revolutionary War narrative and hand the mic to three voices who dared to ask the newborn United States the questions it definitely did not want to answer. Abigail Adams writes with the audacity to suggest that women—brace yourself—might deserve actual rights. Chickasaw leaders show up to Congress politely asking who the hell they’re supposed to talk to now, since the British ghosted them and the new American government keeps changing its relationship status

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47:29

Ep 15-America’s First Veteran Story: Promises Made,...

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/11/20

In this episode, we step into the mud-soaked, threadbare shoes of Joseph Plumb Martin—a Revolutionary War soldier who basically lived the prototype version of “America loves its troops… in theory.” Through his eyes, we dive into the daily hellscape of the Continental Army: clothing that barely qualified as clothing, food that was more suggestion than sustenance, and a payment system that made “we’ll pay you eventually” sound optimistic. Joseph gives us the brutally honest Yelp review of the

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Ep 14-You Can Keep the Tea—We’re Keeping Our Freedom

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/11/18

In this episode, we take a slow, dramatic stroll through the breakup letter of all breakup letters: the Declaration of Independence. We dive into the preamble—America’s “listen, I’ve been doing some thinking…” moment—where Jefferson and his committee basically lay out the thesis of human freedom like they’re writing the world’s most poetic “I deserve better” text message. From there, we unpack the main seven grievances, those red flags so bright they could guide ships through a storm. Each one reads

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52:46

Ep 13-How common is "Common Sense"?

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/11/13

In this episode, we pick up right where the muskets left off—Lexington and Concord. The “shots heard ’round the world” have just echoed, and the colonies are figuring out what the hell to do next. Enter the Second Continental Congress: a ragtag bunch of reluctant rebels trying to look like they know how to run a country while still technically being British subjects. Between debating who’s in charge and who’s paying for all this chaos, they start to realize that maybe, just maybe, King George isn’t

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52:22

Ep 12-Trouble you for a spot of Tea?

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/11/11

In this episode, we steep ourselves in the chaos that was the Boston Tea Party — the night the Sons of Liberty turned protest into performance art. We revisit the Tea Act of 1774, that sweet little scheme by Britain to save the East India Company from going belly-up while still squeezing every last tax penny from the colonies. Meanwhile, colonial smugglers were out here running an underground Dutch tea hustle like caffeine-loving pirates. With John and Samuel Adams stirring the pot and Governor

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60:45

Ep 11-The Boston Massacre (The bloodiest massacre of...

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/11/06

Grab your tricorne hats and your sense of irony, because this week we’re headed to Boston — 1770 style — where a snowball fight escalated into one of the most famous “oops, we may have commited a massacre” moments in American history. It may well be the frist time we've done this, but certainly wont be the last time this type of goofemups happens. We break down what led to the chaos, who threw what, and how five deaths became the propaganda spark that lit a fire under colonial rebellion. Front and

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Ep 10-The Original IRS problem (A bad day to be a tax...

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/11/04

Between 1763 and 1776, nothing made colonists madder than a tax collector with a clipboard. In this episode, we dive into the wild world of the excise man—the poor British official whose only crime was trying to collect a little coin for King George and ended up wearing a fresh coat of tar and feathers for his efforts. We trace the roots of that famous rallying cry “no taxation without representation” back through the Magna Carta and the so-called British Constitution, where a bunch of old English

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60:32

Ep- 9 Hey Thanks for helping us fight off the...

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/10/30

Ever wondered what happens when a bunch of tea-sipping colonists finally say, “You know what, screw this”? In this episode of 4th Period U.S. History, we dive into the four infamous acts that made the American colonies go full “it’s not you, it’s me” on Britain: the Sugar Act, the Quartering Act, the Townshend Act, and the Stamp Act. From being taxed on paper to being forced to house soldiers who probably ate all your food, these laws were the British Empire’s way of saying, “We love you, but you’re

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Ep - 8 The Sevens Years War aka (The French and...

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/10/28

After a three-year hiatus, your favorite irreverent history nerd is back and swinging harder than a British musket at dawn. In this comeback episode, we dive headfirst into the global chaos that was the Seven Years’ War—or as the colonists liked to call it, “The French and Indian War,” because apparently naming things accurately wasn’t their strong suit. We’ll unpack the messy reasons this conflict erupted, who fought where, and why so many Native nations found themselves battling on behalf of

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Ep - 7 Return Of The Mack

4th Period U.S. History ·

2025/10/25

It’s been checks notes… three years since the last episode. Holy Shit. But like a bad penny or a 90s R&B remix, I’m back—and what a time to come back. The world’s on fire (literally and figuratively). Bombs are flying, people are crying, politicians are lying, and somewhere, Texaco is still probably spilling. As Big Gay Al once said: “The whole world’s gone to hell—but how are you? Super! Thanks for asking!” So yeah—welcome back to 4th Period U.S. History or affectionately called 4Push, with

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37:29

Ep 6 - JoinOrDie

4th Period U.S. History ·

2022/10/25

Join this class OR die!!!! That's what Benjamin Franklin would say if he's your teacher! Thankfully, I am not Benny Franks! You wont die if you don't join, but you'll miss out on us threatening those pesky old world French that just seem to be in the way of everything the English want to do! Le French!Well Benjamin Franklin ain't having none of it! Today we look at the "plight" of the new budding American Colonist, cause they've always been colonist, now they are starting to see things a bit

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45:32

Ep 5 - EnslavedPeoplesOfTheColonies

4th Period U.S. History ·

2022/10/20

We are building the foundations of what will become America and of course to do that we have to talk about one of the main ingredients......slavery. One part democracy, one part freedom, and one part slavery and you got yourself an American pie. In today's class we begin to classify the timeline of slavery in the colonies and how its acceptance would lay the foundation for what slavery and ultimately America will become. As stated in previous episodes, this is where BLM begins and why it matters

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39:52

Ep 4 -Geography & Economy of the Colonies

4th Period U.S. History ·

2022/10/18

Hey! Class is back after a brief hiatus of your teacher being sick and having to go to a top secret underground facility for treatment, but thankfully I'm back and feel amazing, but do you all hear that strange audio clicking noise.......weird. Well anyways, ever wonder why the Brits came to the East coast? Ever wonder why they did not go further west to all that sweet sweet land out there, aside from the fact they knew next to nothing about it or that millions people already lived there.....

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