217: A Smorgasbord of Topics With Dan Carlin

Topic:A long-awaited and frequently-requested discussion with Dan Carlin, the host of the Common Sense and Hardcore History podcasts. Some of what we discussed:-What happened to the media?-Narrow-casting -Dan's transition from radio to podcasting, how did that happen?-The process for producing Hardcore History-Is history shaped more by philosophy/prevailing ideologies or by accidents/wildcard events?-The dreaded Nazi questions: could happen here? Is it happening here? -An American way to fascism?-Civil Libertarianism vs total libertarianism (personal and economic)-Can we expect to maintain civil liberties with stricter economic controls?-What kinds of people are attracted to political power?-The problems with and politics of American schoolingBumper Music:Monophonics "Goliath" Look Closer:Dan Carlin's Site - http://www.dancarlin.com/