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A split image showing Tammany Hall and the U.S. Capitol, symbolizing Corruption in Both Parties in American political history.

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Corruption in Both Parties: Lessons from History

📰 Corruption in Both Parties stretches from Tammany Hall’s Democratic machine to today’s Republican power struggles. In this Lest We Forget History episode, Lillian Cauldwell connects past and present to reveal how political influence and wealth continue shaping American government.

Image of the U.S. Constitution parchment with a gavel and scales of justice, symbolizing U.S. Constitution Rights and judicial power

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U.S. Constitution Rights in Article III Explained

Lillian Cauldwell examines U.S. Constitution Rights in Article III, Section 2, highlighting freedoms secured through America’s struggles and judicial authority.

Historic illustration of Presidents Buchanan and Johnson with U.S. Constitution backdrop and silhouette, symbolizing how leaders undermined the Constitution.

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Presidents Who Undermined the Constitution

Lillian C. examines how past and present U.S. presidents undermined the Constitution, revealing the lasting impact of failed leadership on American democracy.

Memorial Day messages with soft red poppies and a faded American flag background, symbolizing remembrance and respectful tribute.

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Memorial Day Messages Then and Now

Lillian Cauldwell explores how Memorial Day messages have evolved—from tributes of unity to divisive political tones—in this thoughtful episode of Lest We Forget Historical.

Stormy sky over the U.S. Capitol with vintage IRS tax form in the foreground, symbolizing the Nixon IRS scandal and the abuse of federal power.

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Nixon IRS Scandal: Abuse of Power Then and Now

Lest We Forget Historical revisits the Nixon IRS scandal and its warnings for today’s political climate. Discover what history still has to teach.

The U.S. Capitol building at sunset with a faded American flag overlay, symbolizing declining accountability in U.S. leadership.

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Accountability in U.S. Leadership Ignored

Special Report with Lillian Cauldwell exposes the decline of accountability in U.S. leadership. Learn how disregard for laws and ethics threatens future generations.

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Lest We Forget: The Power of College Protests

Are we truly free to exercise this right without facing consequences?

Echoes of History: Democracy’s Fragility Today

Within just over 50 days, the discussion explores the dismantling of a democratic republic and the alarming shift toward dictatorship and oligarchy.

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Exec Overreach Lessons in History You Can’t Ignore

Fast forward to today, and we’re witnessing a new administration that not only claims to be above the law but also seeks to create and enforce it on their own terms.

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Presidential Power Abuses in US History

Join us for this gripping exploration of presidential overreach. By understanding the past, we can better safeguard our democracy and ensure that future leaders respect the boundaries of their power.