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S1E23 The Year That Made America: Crisis, Courage & 1776
What does it take to keep a revolution alive when everything is falling apart? In this episode, we dive into David McCullough's 1776 — the story of the year American independence was declared and…
S1E22 One Giant Leap: Kennedy's Moon Gamble
What does it take to promise the impossible — and then actually deliver it? In this episode of Bahr's History Hits, Michael Bahr dives into American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race…
S1E21 The Forgotten Architect: How William McKinley Built an American Empire
He's the president you probably can't name, but William McKinley made decisions that still shape America's role in the world today. From the Spanish-American War to the Philippine insurgency,…
S1E20 Big Dreams and Body Slams
What if a small family wrestling business in the Northeast became a billion-dollar global entertainment empire? Join host Michael Bahr and his special co-host for this milestone 20th episode as they…
S1E19 The Iron President
What if a politician repeatedly chose career suicide over compromise? Meet Grover Cleveland—the only president to serve non-consecutive terms, and a man so committed to his principles he alienated…
S1E18 The Founding Partnership
What happens when a worldly 69-year-old celebrity scientist teams up with a reserved 43-year-old Virginia planter? You get the partnership that invented America.Join host Michael Bahr as he explores…
S1E17 THE KENNEDY DETAIL
In this gripping episode, we explore the untold story of JFK's Secret Service agents and the tragic day that changed presidential protection forever. Based on Gerald Blaine's "The Kennedy Detail," we…
S1E16 The Vaccum Guy? The Rehabilitation of Herbert Hoover
"The vacuum guy?" That's how Kevin McCallister responds in Home Alone 2 when told that President Herbert Hoover once stayed in his Plaza Hotel suite. It's a funny movie moment—but it's also a…
S1E15 Tis Well: George Washington's Final Journey
'Tis Well: George Washington's Final Journey What happens when the most essential leader tries to step away? George Washington spent his final years discovering that leaving power might be harder…
S1E14 Champions Behind Barbed Wire: The Heart Mountain Eagles
Here's a Spotify description for this episode:The Eagles of Heart Mountain: How Japanese American Teens Became Wyoming Champions Behind Barbed WireWhat happens when teenage athletes prove their…
S1E13 "The Last Campaign: RFK's 82 Days That Could Have Changed America"
In this episode of Bahr's History Hits, we explore one of American history's most compelling "what-ifs"—Robert F. Kennedy's electrifying 82-day presidential campaign in 1968.Featuring Thurston…
S1E12 The General Who Saved Democracy: Washington's Farewell to Power
What makes a leader truly great? In 1783, George Washington did something that shocked the world: he voluntarily gave up absolute power. Then he did it again in 1796. This week on Bahr's History…
S1E11 The Filibuster: Democracy's Kill Switch
The filibuster—democracy’s safeguard or democracy’s kill switch? In this episode of Bahr’s History Hits, Michael Bahr unpacks the strange and surprising history of the Senate’s most controversial…
S1E9 Benedict Arnold: The Man Behind the Treason
Was Benedict Arnold simply a villain — or a betrayed hero who made a terrible choice? In this episode, Michael Bahr examines The Real Benedict Arnold by Jim Murphy to reveal the human side of…
S1E9 The Darkness That Made Him Great: How Struggle Forged A President
We often think of depression as a roadblock to greatness — but what if it can also be a forge? This episode of Bahr’s History Hits connects modern conversations about mental health to Abraham…
S1E1 When Words Become Weapons
In the wake of Charlie Kirk's tragic murder at Utah Valley University, host Michael Bahr delivers a powerful special episode examining the escalating crisis of political violence in America. From the…
S1E7 Labor Day--the Struggle Continues
In this special edition of Bahr's History Hits--Michael discusses Labor Day. Why it is important, and how we can keep honoring the legacy of those who stood their ground for the rights that we enjoy!…
S1E6 More Than a Political Stunt: The Real Story of Impeachment from Johnson to Trump
Impeachment gets thrown around like political confetti every election cycle, but do we actually know what it means? Spoiler alert: it's not a "you're fired" button—it's more like a giant…
S1E5 When The King Met The President: Elvis, Nixon, and the Strangest White House Visit in History
What happens when the King of Rock 'n' Roll shows up unannounced at the White House gates? On December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley—decked out in purple velvet and gold sunglasses—walked into the Oval…
S1E4 The Power of the Pardon
In this episode, we dive into one of the more controversial decisions ever in American history: Gerald R. Ford's pardon of former President Nixon. We relive the decision, discuss the pardon power,…
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Bahr's History Hits has published 23 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in History.
Bahr's History Hits is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 10m.
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