11.4 - The Boston Tea Party - The Start of the American Revolution

11.4 - The Boston Tea Party - The Start of the American Revolution

After a period of relative peace in the colonies, the dominoes falling to revolution started not in Boston, but in India, where British mismanagement led to famine and ruin, with economic ripples around the empire. Seeking to prevent a disaster, Lord North's Tea Act gave the East India Company a monopoly... and the American colonists a target to strike. It was time to throw a tea party.  Join the Discussion: We want to hear your ranking! Find us on BlueSky at @primefactorspod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/primefactorspod.bsky.social] Support the Show: If you enjoyed our show, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app. It helps others find us and makes Abram very excited.

Fred & George III: Friends that Lost an Empire (Intelligent Speech 2026 Presentation)

After a series of failed Prime Ministers, King George III finally found a friend that he could rely on in Frederick North, Lord North. In our IS2026 presentation, we explore their special (perhaps kinship?) relationship and how that shaped the American Revolution. (The Q&A at the end is the best part!) The video version can be found here: https://youtu.be/BvtepR8yhBs?si=i2hy54hT7E8GbNRv [https://youtu.be/BvtepR8yhBs?si=i2hy54hT7E8GbNRv] Join the Discussion: We want to hear your ranking! Find us on BlueSky at @primefactorspod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/primefactorspod.bsky.social] Support the Show: If you enjoyed our show, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app. It helps others find us and makes Abram very excited.

11.3 - Frederick North, Lord North (Part 2) - "The Good Years"

As Grafton’s government collapsed, Lord North became the last "adult in the room". He lacked the charisma and wealth of his predecessors, but somehow held Britain’s government together better than anyone expected. He navigated crisis after crisis, even winning Chatham's grudging praise: "This tenure seems to be a good one." Shame about all that tea in Boston Harbor. Join the Discussion: We want to hear your ranking! Find us on BlueSky at @primefactorspod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/primefactorspod.bsky.social] Support the Show: If you enjoyed our show, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app. It helps others find us and makes Abram very excited.

11.2 - The Boston Massacre (The Incident on King Street)

By 1770, Boston was a city under siege. British Redcoats patrolled the streets while patriot groups like the Sons of Liberty fought a shadow war against British taxation. Tensions rose to a breaking point in March 1770 in an event that some call the first shots of the American Revolution: The Boston Massacre. We attempt to tell the story... from the British perspective. In far away London, a newly minted Prime Minister North is just settling into his new role. And check out Abram's new music podcast: Prime Factors Music at www.primefactorsmusic.com [http://www.primefactorsmusic.com] or your podcast app of choice. Join the Discussion: We want to hear your ranking! Find us on BlueSky at @primefactorspod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/primefactorspod.bsky.social] Support the Show: If you enjoyed our show, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app. It helps others find us and makes Abram very excited.

The Beatles (Hosted by Abram)

They might not have been bigger than Jesus, but they certainly were bigger than Robert Walpole, William Pitt, or Harold Wilson: they were "The Beatles". In this very special episode, Abram takes the microphone and whisks us into a magical mystery tour of Beatles history from their start as the Quarrymen to a very special rooftop concert, and all of the multi-colored aquatic conveyances in between. Join the Discussion: We want to hear your ranking! Find us on BlueSky at @primefactorspod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/primefactorspod.bsky.social] Support the Show: If you enjoyed our show, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app. It helps others find us and makes Abram very excited.