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From steam engines to cattle drives, and from homesteads to populist rallies — this episode explores how the American West was won, worked, and mythologized. Discover how the Transcontinental…
Season 3, episode 26, 33 minutes 32 seconds
Blog
NVIDIA Flexing Their AI Muscles Now a days, not a single day is past without a new advancement in the field of AI. Today was no exception! At Computex 2025 in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a series of breakthroughs in AI computing. Nvidia introduced a new evolution of their high-speed chip interconnect technology...
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Have you ever felt like you needed food or sleep more than anything else in the world? Or perhaps a sense of belonging with friends felt crucial? Even people who lost their loved ones still have some needs and they will continue to fulfill, no matter how sad or disturbed they are. These feelings point...
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After the Civil War, the United States faced its most difficult question yet: how do you rebuild a country that just tried to destroy itself? In this episode, we explore the highs and heartbreaks of…
Season 3, episode 25, 31 minutes 19 seconds
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One of the best news that broke today in the Open Source Software world was about The PHP Foundation announcing the official support for FrankenPHP. Now, for those who are not familiar with FrankenPHP, it is an uber cool, super charged PHP Application Server written in Go Language. This project was initially backed by Les-Tilleuls.coop.
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Dive deep into the **American Civil War** — a conflict that shattered the nation, ended slavery, and changed the course of U.S. history. This episode traces the path from secession to surrender,…
Season 3, episode 24, 25 minutes 0 seconds
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In this gripping episode of US History – Understanding This Country, we trace the volatile road to the American Civil War—from the Wilmot Proviso to Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address. Learn how…
Season 3, episode 23, 33 minutes 57 seconds
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In this episode of *US History – Understanding This Country*, explore the powerful movements that reshaped America in the mid-1800s. From immigration waves and city life challenges to the Second…
Season 3, episode 22, 25 minutes 36 seconds
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In this episode of *US History – Understanding This Country*, we explore how Texas went from Mexican territory to independent republic—and how that sparked the Mexican-American War. Learn about the…
Season 3, episode 21, 19 minutes 47 seconds
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In this immersive episode of *US History – Understanding This Country*, we journey along the iconic **Oregon Trail** — the 2,000-mile route that carried America’s pioneer spirit westward. From river…
Season 3, episode 20, 38 minutes 40 seconds
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In this gripping episode of *US History – Understanding This Country*, we journey deep into the legendary Oregon Trail — the 2,000-mile path that turned ordinary families into pioneers and a young…
Season 3, episode 19, 15 minutes 6 seconds
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In this powerful episode of *US History – Understanding This Country*, host Santhosh Janardhanan unpacks the pivotal elections of 1824, 1828, and 1832—revealing how political rivalries, populist…
Season 3, episode 18, 21 minutes 38 seconds
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Was the “Era of Good Feelings” truly a time of peace and progress—or a calm before the storm? In Episode 17 of *US History – Understanding This Country*, we explore how the post-War of 1812 boom…
Season 3, episode 17, 28 minutes 43 seconds
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The War of 1812 shaped America’s destiny—Tecumseh’s confederation, the Battle of Tippecanoe, the burning of Washington D.C., the Star-Spangled Banner, and Andrew Jackson’s victory at New Orleans.…
Season 3, episode 16, 24 minutes 46 seconds
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Thomas Jefferson’s presidency reshaped America—doubling its size with the Louisiana Purchase, battling the Supreme Court, and enforcing the disastrous Embargo Act.
Season 3, episode 15, 30 minutes 47 seconds
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Dive into the transformative era of the first presidents as they laid the groundwork for the United States by setting precedents in early America. This episode traces George Washington’s historic…
Season 3, episode 14, 29 minutes 31 seconds
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The U.S. Constitution was written—but could it survive the fight for approval? In this episode, we dive into the **ratification debates**, the clash between **Federalists and Anti-Federalists**, and…
Season 3, episode 13, 23 minutes 48 seconds
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The U.S. Constitution wasn’t built overnight—it was shaped by intense debates and hard-fought compromises. In this episode, we dive into **The Great Compromise**, **The Three-Fifths Compromise**, and…
Season 3, episode 12, 19 minutes 37 seconds
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How did the U.S. go from revolution to a functioning government? Of course, it was not a cake walk. In this episode, we break down the period of Article of Confederation - the first government in the…
Season 3, episode 11, 24 minutes 30 seconds
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The American Revolution wasn’t just won on battlefields—it was won through resilience, strategy, and unexpected allies. In this episode, we cover the final battles, the global impact of the war, and…
Season 3, episode 10, 28 minutes 46 seconds
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Explore the gritty journey from the Declaration of Independence to the early milestones of the American Revolution. In this episode, we cover the Battle of Long Island, Washington’s daring Delaware…
Season 3, episode 9, 14 minutes 7 seconds
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Join us in Episode 8 of Irregular Mind as we explore the pivotal moments that shaped America's fight for freedom. From the Second Continental Congress to the bold stand at Bunker Hill, the Olive…
Season 3, episode 8, 13 minutes 24 seconds
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Dive into the electrifying moments that sparked the American Revolution in this episode of *Irregular Mind*. From the bold actions of the **Sons of Liberty** and Patrick Henry’s fiery **“Give me…
Season 3, episode 7, 19 minutes 19 seconds
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In this episode of *Irregular Mind*, we trace the growing tensions that lit the fuse of the American Revolution. Explore the cries of **“No Taxation Without Representation”**, the defiance of the…
Season 3, episode 6, 19 minutes 4 seconds