Cowley’s Crusade is about stirring the pot. The podcast is about holding their toes to the line. It’s about finding facts amid the barrage of misinformation, disinformation, and outright lies we hear daily, and those passed down through the ages.
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A King's Ransom - an idiom we use when we spend an exorbitant amount for an item.What is the story behind the phrase?Check out this 10-minute podcast.Richard Cowley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Scalawags, Scoundrels, and Villains - Episode Six - a King's Ransom
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Recently, I purchased an expensive wristwatch and felt like I paid a king's ransom. Have you ever wondered where that phrase came from? Listen to our 10-minute podcast. The phrase is part of our history.Richard Cowley tarafından oluşturuldu
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People, politicians, and power. A toxic blend. That’s nothing new. Let’s take a break from the 2024 election chaos to peek at one of the most romanticized monarchs in history and his take on power. Something old, something new.Richard Cowley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Episode Four - The Trump Travesty
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Richard Cowley challenges you to decide. Is # 45 a scalawag, scoundrel, or villain? He provides historical context on the 170 years of the Republican Party. He offers a few notes on the Trump family story.Richard Cowley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Episode Three calls out Donald Trump for his treasonous actions. As President, he attempted to take control of Congress, our Federal law-making body. He attempted to force the Vice President to invalidate the Electoral College vote, thereby allowing him to be President for life. He is Benedict Arnold, 2024 version. Episode Three calls out the voter…
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Scalawags, Scoundrels, and Villains Episode Two
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Liars, cheats, thieves, killers, and fools populate Western European History. Some are benign scalawags like Robert Ripley. Some are scoundrels like Victor Lustig who steal your money. And some are malignant. Some are political leaders. Some are minions like Tucker Carlson, eager to curry favor with power. Some are killers. I have a background in E…
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Scalawags, Scoundrels, and Villains - Episode Two: The Wolf is at our Door
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In Episode One, I went after Trump, offering my opinion about the man, his track record as President, and his character. This week, I present Project 2025, a worrisome manifesto designed to give Trump a game plan should he win the 2024 Presidential election this year.Richard Cowley tarafından oluşturuldu
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Episode One: Scalawags, Scoundrels, and Villains
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News junkies wake up and smell the coffee. You’re listening to political commentary with a historical and literary bent. My name is Richard Cowley. And I have an ax to grind.Richard Cowley tarafından oluşturuldu
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