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Churchill in South Carolina?

Winston Churchill visited South Carolina twice. His first visit was for pleasure, but his second visit in a very dark period of World War II was important to Allied victory in World War II.

The 1936 Nazi Winter Olympics

Although most are familar with the 1936 Berlin Olympics, less known are the winter games held by the Nazis in February 1936. With their legacy of anti-Semitism and murderous brutality, these Nazi hosted games, which faced opposition, paved the way for the summer games.

Belvin Maynard: The Flying Parson

Known as the Flying Parson, Belvin Maynard, a native of rural North Carolina, was a flying sensation in the years immediately after World War I. His story is almost unknown today, but he was the toast of America in 1919.

Lobbying in South Carolina

Join us for an interview with Steve Smith, long-time political lobbyist in South Carolina. He worked with 8 governors, 8 speakers of the house, and 14 senate presidents. Enjoy

Appeasement and the Causes of World War II

On September 1, 1939, Nazi troops, under orders from Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland initiating World War II; however, the war was several years in the making. How did the war come about? Could it have been avoided? Was appeasement to blame? In this podcast we examine the complex causes of World War II in Europe.