JB Shreve presents the End of History

Reading Time: 1 minutePart 2 in our podcast series on the history of the Syrian Civil War looks at the strange twists of fate that brought about the presidency of Bashar al-Assad. We also look at the hopeful beginnings which he brought to the presidency in his early years and consider what led to the end of that hope. Episode 152 Syrian Civil War: Part 2 – Bashar al-Assad, From Great Hope to Great Crumbling Be sure to listen to part 1 in this podcast series covering the history of the Syrian Civil War. All 5 parts of the podcast series will release this week from the End of History.  

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this introductory podcast episode to our series looking at the Syrian Civil War history and crisis we look at the circumstances and the man who shaped the foundations of modern Syrian – Hafiz al-Assad. The Syrian Civil War history is the story of the most violent conflict of the 21st century (so far). In many ways this is the story of the continued collapse of the Middle East. It is also the story of a massive refugee crisis. It is the story of a war brought on by the effects of both geopolitics and the effects of climate change. Whether you already know a lot about the story or have been wanting to learn, the Syrian Civil War history podcast from the End of History is the perfect podcast series to enhance your knowledge and awareness of one of the world’s great crises of our generation. Watch for all 5 episodes of the Syrian Civil War history podcast to release over the course of this week from JB Shreve and the End of History.   Episode 151 Syrian Civil War: Part 1 – Hafiz al-Assad Establishes Modern Syrian   If you enjoyed this podcast episode and series you might also enjoy our series on the History of the Modern Middle East as well as the History of American Foreign Policy in the Middle East. Please consider spreading the word about this series and the End of History podcast by “liking” the End of History on Facebook and sharing our page through your Facebook feed.   Download this episode through iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever you download and listen to your favorite quality podcasts. Tomorrow’s episode looks at the rise and fall of the hope and promise of Bashar al-Assad.

Reading Time: 1 minuteWe are at the final 48 hours of 2016 and for many in America and around the world the sentiment is good riddance. This podcast episode features a look at 2016 year in review accounting for what happened, how we handled it as a society and where we are going. 2016 Was the closest we have seen yet to a year that look like a disaster movie from beginning to end.   Episode 149: 2016 – It’s Finally Over the End of History   Here’s a link to the video referenced in the podcast episode.

Reading Time: 2 minutesOxford Dictionaries has named “Post-Truth” as the 2016 word of the year. In this podcast episode I look at the ways we left the truth behind in 2016. This has been a long time coming though. It was not an overnight event. This podcast episode looks back to the culture wars of the 1990s as well as the moral philosophies of absolutes and relativism that helped us to get here. The age of Post-Truth is a dark place for society to be heading into and only those who find the truth will find true peace and freedom.   Post-truth goes way beyond fake news. We have boys and girls no longer able to comprehend their own gender, assigning it to a personal preference rather than biological fact . We have politicians who frame and reframe right and wrong according to their current interests. We have a media who has trained us to understand truth as merely the loudest voice being heard. There are consequences to living in the age of post-truth and they are not good.   Episode 147: Post-Truth JB Shreve and the End of History   Here’s a link to the story I referenced in this podcast episode: Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year You might also enjoy this previous post I wrote: The Real Story About Fake News. The prevalence of Fake News is part of the story of the Post-Truth age. You can also listen to this podcast at my SoundCloud page   ↑ Grab this Headline Animator

Reading Time: 1 minuteNews of Russian meddling in the recent US elections is not even half of the true story. In this podcast episode we take a brief look at the long history of election meddling which the US has helped to write since at least 1915. Here’s a hint: If you want a clearer perspective of why Russia might be meddling in the US elections Google “Hillary Clintons Russian Elections 2011” and be very surprised by what you find but the mainstream media is not talking about. Also this episode examines what the implications for geo-politics are with Russian meddling in the US elections.   Episode 150: Election Meddling The End of History     Additional Reading   Putin Accuses US of Meddling in Russian Elections   The Long History of the US Interfering in Elections Elsewhere   US Role in Honduras Coup

Reading Time: 1 minuteThis short podcast episode looks at a recent exchange at the United Nations that included America’s Ambassador Samantha Power. The fall of Aleppo Syria and the world’s inability to stop the atrocities there signal a failure and futility that is rising among the best and the brightest leaders throughout the world. The world has shifted and this is the hope you can no longer believe in. This is why the conflict has become a story of hopeless Syria. Watch for a new podcast series that covers the history of the Syrian Civil War coming shortly after the new year from JB Shreve and the End of History. Also, stay tuned for several new podcasts to release this week from the End of History. WHopeless Syria   Episode 148 Hope You Can No Longer Believe In

Reading Time: 1 minuteThis week’s current events podcast stories covered in 15 minutes or less include the following:   * Social Credit Scores in China * Art Sisneros * American Life Expectancy Falls   Learn more about each of these stories through the links below.   BBC Wall Street Journal Politico The Blessed Path Associated Press   Episode 146 3 Stories in 15 Minutes

Reading Time: 1 minuteThis week’s stories look at the reported rise in hate crimes, fake news and the presidential medals of freedom awards.   Story #1: The Real Story Behind the Rise in Hate Crimes Story #2: Fake News, More Prevalent Than We Are Being Told Story #3: What Our Heroes Say About Our Society   3 Stories in 15 Minutes is a podcast special from the End of History that looks at three of the news stories from the past week from a different perspective. This unique podcast is a tool for values based listeners looking to escape the mainstream narrative, think for themselves, and discern right from wrong.   Additional Reading Obama Awards His Last Presidential Medals of Freedom Inside A Fake News Sausage Factor “This is All About Income” Some Fake News Publishers Are Donald Trump Cronies FBI Data Shows Rise in Anti Muslim Hate Crimes reaches 9/11 Era Levels   If you enjoy this podcast, check out the many other podcast episodes and podcast series from the End of History. Learn when the new episodes and articles are available at the End of History by following us on Twitter and Facebook.

Reading Time: 1 minuteWe just witnessed history in American politics. What does this mean for believers? What does this mean for people who have held out a standard of principles over politics? Is Donald Trump the answer to America’s problems? Can the divisions be restored? This podcast episode looks at the historical election and asks some key questions believers should be looking into. Christians in election 2016 played a central role.   Episode 144 What Just Happened – The Shocking 2016 Presidential Elections   Here is a link to the book mentioned in today’s podcast episode.

Reading Time: 1 minuteThis final episode in our series looks at how the religious and Christian right lost its influence in America. Picking up with the culture wars in the 1990s and continuing through to today we look at how the years of greatest strength for the religious right ended up exposing massive vulnerabilities. This is where the religious right ends. The end of the religious right was not about losing political struggles and battles. It was about political priorities overcoming the original values and principles that the members of the religious right believed in.   Episode 143 History of the Religious Right – Final Episode: End of the Christian Right   See the complete series and other podcast episodes from the End of History here.

Reading Time: 1 minuteThe 1980s saw great prominence for the rise of the religious right. The beliefs and politics of this group transitioned from a subculture to the mainstream and set the stage for the Culture War of the 1990s. This episode looks at the presidency of Ronald Reagan, the candidacy of Pat Robertson and the rise of the Religious Right in the 1980s. The culmination arrives in 1992 with the onset of the culture war at the 1992 Republican Convention.   Episode 142: History of the Religious Right – Part 5: The Culture War   You can see all the podcast episodes in this series by clicking here. Tell your friends about the End of History by sharing this episode to Facebook and Twitter. Join the conversation by leaving your comments below.

Reading Time: 1 minuteAfter the tumult of the 60s and Watergate, Americans were burnt out by the mid 1970s. Jimmy Carter entered the scene as America’s first born again president. He wouldn’t be good enough for the standards of the religious right and the newly formed organization of the moral majority.   Episode 141: A Born Again President and the Moral Majority This is part 4 in the series on the History of the Religious Right   If you enjoy this podcast episode please share it on Facebook and Twitter. Also tell your friends about the End of History. See more End of History podcast episodes here.

Reading Time: 1 minuteThe idea of a Christian America began falling apart in the 1960s. The social turbulence of this time period actually worked to solidify the religious right as a movement and political force beyond anti-Communism. This episode is about the undoing of America and the coming together of the Christian right.   Episode 140 History of the Religious Right Part 3: The Christian Nation Undone, the Turbulent 60s and 70s

Reading Time: 1 minuteThere is a reason why American conservatives and Christians look back to the 1950s as the golden age of America. The 50s were the closest thing America has ever been to being a Christian nation by the standards most modern religious conservatives offer. In the 1950s the forces of anti-communism and pro-Americanism easily merged with a God Bless America message to help establish the religious right in American politics.     Episode 139 History of the Religious Right Part 2: The Christian Nation, America in the 50s   This is part of our ongoing None of the Above series we are focusing on up until the November elections.

Reading Time: 1 minuteThe origin of Christian involvement in American politics has a longer history than most people realize but it probably does not begin where you would imagine. Episode 1 of this series on the history of the religious right in America examines early 20th century Christian involvement in politics. Some of the most devoted and progressive Christians in American politics in the early 20th century would not even be allowed in the Republican party by today’s standards.   Episode 138 History of the Religious Right Part 1: Before We Were Republicans This is part of our ongoing None of the Above series leading up to the US elections on November 8.   History Religious Right