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From the depths of the Great Depression to the dawn of American global power, Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal reshaped the nation's economy, politics, and social contract. Hosts Lucas and Luna explore the pivotal alphabet agencies—the AAA, WPA, TVA, and SEC—that put millions to work and redefined the role of government. They dissect FDR's leadership through crises: the Banking Holiday, the fireside chats, the court-packing fight, and the contentious creation of Social Security. The series examines the New Deal's racial complexities—how programs often excluded African Americans and women—and its legacy in debates over infrastructure, federal power, and economic justice that echo today. From the Dust Bowl to the rise of labor unions, from Huey Long's populist challenge to the Supreme Court's constitutional showdown, this show digs into the triumphs and failures of a transformative era. What does it mean to 'save capitalism from itself'? And how did the New Deal plant seeds for the modern welfare state, the civil rights movement, and today's partisan divides? Join Lucas and Luna for a deep, nuanced conversation about a moment when America remade itself—and why its lessons still matter.
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While previous episodes have explored the social and agricultural impacts of the New Deal, this episode turns its gaze to the financial architecture that made it all possible. We dive into the Panic of 1933 and FDR’s decision to close the banks for four days, a move that shocked the nation but restored public trust in the federal reserve system. Lucas and Luna examine the fierce opposition from Wall Street titans like Thomas Lamont of J.P. Morgan, who viewed these regulations as an assault on liberty. The conversation details the passage of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933, which legally separated commercial banking from investment banking to prevent another crash. We also look at the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, and how it fundamentally changed the relationship between everyday Americans and their money. By analyzing the political maneuvering behind the scenes, we reveal how FDR navigated a hostile Congress and a skeptical Supreme Court to rewrite the rules of American finance. This is not just about numbers; it is about the moment the government stepped in to protect the savings of millions from speculative greed.
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20 Oct 2026
FDR's War on the Banksters: The Glass-Steagall Act
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna dive into the financial architecture of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, focusing on a specific legislative battle that reshaped American capitalism: the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933. We explore how the Panic of 1929 wasn't just an economic slump but a structural failure where commercial banks gambled depositors' money in the stock market. Lucas walks us through the careers of Senator Carter Glass and Representative Henry Steagall, two men with vastly different political philosophies who found common ground in saving the banking system. We examine the creation of the FDIC, which introduced the concept of federal insurance for deposits, and discuss the controversial separation of investment banking from commercial lending. The conversation also touches on the role of Jesse Jones and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, as well as the lasting legacy of these regulations in modern finance. Listeners will learn about the specific mechanisms of bank runs, the psychological impact of losing life savings, and how this legislation defined the relationship between government and Wall Street for nearly seventy years.
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19 Oct 2026
The New Deal's Forgotten Labor War
While we often think of the New Deal in terms of infrastructure or banking reform, its most enduring legacy lies in the transformation of American labor rights. This episode explores the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, also known as the Wagner Act, and how it fundamentally shifted power between workers and corporations. We look at John L. Lewis and the Congress of Industrial Organizations pushing for industrial unionism against fierce opposition from business leaders and even some within FDR’s own administration. The conversation covers the dramatic sit-down strikes that paralyzed key industries, the legal battles that defined collective bargaining, and the political maneuvering that allowed unions to become a fourth branch of American government. By examining the specific tactics used by autoworkers and steelworkers, we see how these struggles created the middle class as we know it today.
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