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    The Youth Vote: John Lennon's Dream, Nixon's Nightmare

    The Youth Vote: John Lennon's Dream, Nixon's Nightmare

    FromMy History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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    The Youth Vote: John Lennon's Dream, Nixon's Nightmare

    FromMy History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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    Length:
    43 minutes
    Released:
    Nov 21, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    A discussion of the 26th Amendment, the story behind it. John Lennon and his attempt to mobilize youth voting, and how Nixon countered it. And a look at the 18-29 year-old vote in recent elections including the recent midterm. Parts from 2013 and parts recorded this year.
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    Released:
    Nov 21, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today's political debates. Bruce Carlson applies as much historical context as possible to politics and while he's at it, tells a few stories.