Wigs For Whigs History Podcast

Wigs For Whigs History

Joe Cook
Discussions of topics in history and politics, from a high school history teacher. Views expressed are only those of the speaker(s), and not of any places of employment or affiliated organizations. Host: Joseph Cook MA History AMU BA History Gettysburg College
Did You Miss Us? We Missed You
The triumphant return of Wigs for Whigs after an unexpectedly long hiatus. Joe Cook and Bill Venezia talk politics, football, and baseball. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joecookhistory/message
Feb 21, 2024
48 min
High Drama, High Crimes, High Stakes (w/ Judge Edward DeFazio)
Host Joe Cook is joined by Bill Venezia and Judge Edward DeFazio to discuss legal issues facing the former president and the elections that are now less than a year away. Four jurisdictions, three judge appellate panels, two unpopular presidents, and a partridge in a pear tree! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joecookhistory/message
Dec 11, 2023
53 min
Historical What-Ifs: Kearny the Magnificent
Host Joe Cook discusses American Civil War hero Philip Kearny. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joecookhistory/message
Nov 17, 2023
34 min
When People Tell You Who They Are, Believe Them
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia discuss the continuing chaos of recent political news, how educators can deal with this in the classroom, and why voting matters so much. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joecookhistory/message
Nov 16, 2023
34 min
What’d We Miss?
Season 3 is here, at last! We know you’ve been eagerly waiting. Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia catch up on the news from over the summer, touching on the chaos in Washington, the war in Israel, and the Trump legal troubles. Reach out with your thoughts (written or as a voice memo) to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joecookhistory/message
Nov 13, 2023
31 min
Get Me That Tape!
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia discuss the latest in election news, Donald Trump legal troubles, and other political topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joecookhistory/message
Jun 1, 2023
36 min
What Joy Is Left in Mudville?
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia check in on the Major League Baseball season just over 1/4 of the way through. They talk all things Mets, Yankees, and Skyline Chili. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joecookhistory/message
May 23, 2023
44 min
Law and Order: Experts Weigh In
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia have talked a lot about the law in recent episodes. Disclaimer: Neither of them are lawyers. On this episode, we have real, live legal experts! Former prosecutor and judge, Hon. Edward DeFazio, and leading NJ defense attorney, Brian Neary, join Wigs for Whigs to talk about Donald Trump’s legal challenges. Have thoughts or questions for the Wigs for Whigs gang? Reach them at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joecookhistory/message
May 4, 2023
53 min
Everything is Legal in New Jersey
Host Joe Cook and Bill Venezia talk corruption, cronyism, and other icky subjects when they discuss some New Jersey politics past and present. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joecookhistory/message
Apr 20, 2023
33 min
Donald Trump is Under Arrest
Host Joe Cook & Bill Venezia discuss (in real-time) the self-surrender of Donald Trump. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joecookhistory/message
Apr 4, 2023
46 min
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