JB Shreve presents the End of History

Reading Time: 1 minuteThis podcast episode looks to the future and explains that the impeachment of President Donald Trump is not only inevitable but it’s not even the biggest shift that we can expect. the End of History Will Trump Be Impeached?  Episode 174: The Impeachment of President Trump Is Coming – But That’s Only the Beginning   You might also check out this article from May that is watching the odds and probability of a President Trump impeachment. (Will Trump Be Impeached?)

This week marked the 50th Anniversary of the Six Days War of 1967 between Israel and the surrounding Arab nations. This was a game changing moment not only for Israel but for the history of the Middle East region and ultimately for world history. To commemorate this anniversary we are pulling one of our early podcast episodes out of the archives and making it available to you for free download today. This podcast episode on the Six Days War was originally published in 2012 and it is only the tenth podcast episode we did at the End of History. This tells the dramatic story of the Six Days War and is part of the larger podcast series on the History of the Modern Middle East from the End of History. If you like this episode consider becoming a Premium Member and downloading the entire podcast series. You might also want to check out the very next episode in the series “The Effects of the 1967 Six Days War on the Middle East.”  

Reading Time: 1 minuteFour confederate monuments have been taken down in New Orleans recently. This follows a growing trend in the US to correct the darker parts of our history by erasing it. In this podcast episode we look at the issues and test the motives against the facts. We also weigh the reality of history against modern standards of “heritage not hate.” the End of History  Episode 173. Monumental Issues Additional Reading: Faulkner and a Bridge to the South They Were Not Patriots: New Orleans Removes Monuments 1873 Colfax Massacre Crippled Reconstruction

Reading Time: 1 minuteThe global cyber attacks over this past weekend should give us pause to consider where we are it in world history and where we are heading. In this podcast that considers the increasing reality of cyber war we look at the trends taking shape around the world in the last few years and how vulnerable we are both systemically and culturally to this new age of warfare that is dawning.

Reading Time: 1 minuteFrom the Illuminati to 9/11 conspiracy theories, secret societies and the paranoia they inspire are key pieces to the history of terrorism. In this episode we look at the state of Europe after the French Revolution, the rise of Secret Societies, both their myth and their realities. This is a fun episode that continues are story about the history of terrorism. Ep. 171: History of Terrorism Podcast Series – Secret Societies  the End of History   Links referred to in this episode in our series on the History of Terrorism Secret Societies and the French Revolution by Una Birch (1911)

We are nearing the end of our podcast series looking at the truth about the modern LGBT movement. In this episode we take all the science, history, philosophy and civil rights we have so far looked at and consider an old fashioned concept – what is right and what is wrong. Episode 170: LGBT Facts & Fictions – The LGBT Movement and Moral Boundaries the End of History podcast

Reading Time: 1 minuteIn this latest episode in our History of Terrorism podcast series we look at “The Reign of Terror” in the French Revolution. This event set the stage for future terrorists like Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong who used purist ideology and the powers of the state to reign down unprecedented horrors on their people.   References Mentioned in this Episode * The Philosophies of the French Revolution * The Great Purge * The Cultural Revolution * The Great Leap Forward

Reading Time: 1 minuteHave you noticed how dominant ideas and imaginations about apocalypse and the end of the world are in our culture? This spreads from the entertainment sectors to the billionaire class. This episode takes a look at this and explores what it means through a historical account of what this generation has experienced since 2000.   Doomsday Prep for the Super Rich

Reading Time: 1 minuteThis final episode in our 3-part series on legalized marijuana examines the current events and arguments around legalized marijuana. We then wrap up the series with a dive into the issues of morality and defining right and wrong in an time in the world where issues are increasingly gray and relative. This is where the “Christian” part of the reasonable and faith-based perspective on the issue comes in. Moral Arguments Legalized Marijuana   Episode 159 the End of History Podcast Series Marijuana Legalization and the Drug Wars – Part 3: Right & Wrong, and Legalized Weed

Reading Time: 1 minuteIn part 2 of this podcast series we look at the history of marijuana in America. How did this herb or plant become so sinister in American society and perspectives? Why do we see it differently than more dangerous drugs like legalized narcotics which take a far greater toll on society today? This episode tells the story of how our perspectives have been shaped and how the controversies began. Episode 159 the End of History Podcast Series Marijuana Legalization and the Drug Wars – Part 2: The Dirty Secrets of History   See part 1 of this series here.

Reading Time: 1 minuteIn an era when the definitions of right and wrong seem to be changing by the day, how do we confront modern issues from both reasonable and faith based perspectives? This 3-part podcast series looks at this question using the issue of marijuana legalization. Utilizing the historical facts and testing the traditional arguments on both sides of the issue JB Shreve brings it all together to look at how we determine what is right and wrong in a world when that is increasingly fluid.   This is a great series to listen to along with your teenage kids as you consider together what makes an action wrong and what makes it right? Episode 158 the End of History Podcast Series Marijuana Legalization and the Drug Wars – Part 1: The Real Question

Reading Time: 1 minutePresident Trump’s “historic” press conference last week had the media abuzz all the way through the weekend. The real story was less obvious and certainly not covered in the fantastic news stories. Last week’s press conference and the resulting media hype is a reflection of how the polarization in America has been amped up to the next level. the End of History Podcast Episode 157: Media-ocracy   If you enjoyed this podcast episode you may also like these articles: Trump Won the Battle at His New Conference But the War Is Not Over (Washington Post)

Reading Time: 1 minuteIn this final podcast episode in our series on the Syrian Civil War we look at the arrival of ISIS and Russia to the fighting and how the conflict became the bloodiest conflict of the 21st century so far. These are among the issues that gave rise to the Syrian refugee crisis. We also examine why there is little reason to believe this is anywhere near being over. Episode 155 Syrian Civil War:  Part 5 – The Meltdown   If you enjoyed this podcast and series please consider sharing us with your friends on Facebook.   You can find the intro song on this episode here.

Reading Time: 1 minuteIn our prior 3 episodes we looked at the events and people that led to the Syrian Civil War. In episode 4 we look at the beginning of the end in Syria and the launch into full scale civil war. From the near downfall of Bashar al-Assad to chemical weapons and President Obama’s “red line” speech, this episode gives you the context to understanding what the last 6 years of war in Syria have been about.   Episode 154 Syrian Civil War: Part 4 – The Civil War Learn more about the Syrian Civil War by downloading all the episodes in this series from the End of History and wherever you choose to download your quality podcasts. You might also enjoy our podcast series on the history of the Modern Middle East.

Reading Time: 1 minutePart 3 in our podcast series on the history of the Syrian Civil War looks at the issues in Syria that converged with the Arab Spring to bring about the civil war in 2011. It is interesting to note the environmental, economic and social factors that created the perfect storm when the Arab Spring arrived in early 2011. For those who question the origins of the Syrian Civil War there is the popular narrative and then the reality. This episode looks at the realities on the ground in Syria in the years before the civil war. This is one of the reasons why the Syrian Civil War is important for us to understand. The issues of economics, food shortages, over population, climate change and poor government all collided with the phenomenon known as the Arab Spring to explode into the tragedy we know today.   Episode 153 Syrian Civil War: Part 3 – Arab Spring Comes to Syria and Dies