I’m Bradley Teller — an American politics expert captivated by the forces that built a nation. On Inside American Politics, I unpack the key events, bold ideas, and powerful figures that shaped the United States — from the birth of the Republic to modern-day movements. With deep research and a sharp eye on history, I break down the turning points that defined American democracy. If you're into political history, revolutionary ideas, and the story behind the headlines — this podcast is for you. Download our app now: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skoob-nonfiction-podcasts/id6473138854
Inside American Politics
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I’m Bradley Teller — an American politics expert captivated by the forces that built a nation. On Inside American Politics, I unpack the key events, bold ideas, and powerful figures that shaped the United States — from the birth of the Republic to modern-day movements. With deep research and a sharp eye on history, I break down the turning points that defined American democracy. If you're into political history, revolutionary ideas, and the story behind the headlines — this podcast is for you. Download our app now: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skoob-nonfiction-podcasts/id6473138854
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February 17, 2026
The history of slavery in the USA | A Big History Of America
<p>Before we dive in, don’t forget you can access all our shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App and through https://linktr.ee/skoob.ai</p><p> — your home for powerful storytelling and unfiltered history.</p><p>Slavery didn’t begin in America — but it helped build America.</p><p>In this powerful episode of Inside American Politics by Skoob, we uncover the hidden history of American slavery, from its ancient roots to the racial caste system that shaped the U.S. Constitution. We break down the economic engine behind slavery, the Three-Fifths Compromise, Bacon’s Rebellion, abolition, sharecropping, and how systemic inequality evolved into modern forms of economic and political control.</p><p>Was American democracy designed around slavery?</p><p>Did abolition truly end economic injustice?</p><p>And how does slavery’s legacy still influence race, class, and power in the United States today?</p><p>This deep-dive explores American history, racial inequality, economic power structures, capitalism, constitutional design, and the long shadow of systemic injustice — all in clear, simple language built for today’s listener.</p><p>If you’re interested in U.S. history, politics, race relations, constitutional debates, economic inequality, or untold historical truths, this episode is for you.</p><p>Follow Inside American Politics by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.</p><p>Tune in for more thought-provoking stories, deep dives, and conversations that keep you hooked.</p><p><br></p>
February 9, 2026
Xenophobia: America’s Quiet Political Weapon
<p>America has always told itself a story about freedom, opportunity, and equality — but beneath the surface, fear has often shaped our politics more than facts.</p><p>In this episode of Inside American Politics by Skoob, we explore how xenophobia and Islamophobia have been strategically used in U.S. elections, not as reactions to crises, but as deliberate political tools. From the Palmer Raids of the 1920s to the post-9/11 surveillance state, and from immigration quotas to modern travel bans, this episode traces a disturbing pattern: fear spikes when power is up for grabs.</p><p>We break down how immigrants and Muslims have been turned into economic scapegoats, how language like “alien” dehumanizes entire communities, and how cultural anxiety is weaponized to distract voters from inequality, corporate power, and systemic failures.</p><p>Using historical records, FBI data, and modern political analysis, this episode reveals why xenophobia isn’t accidental — it’s engineered, recycled every election cycle, and sold as patriotism.</p><p>If you want to understand why fear keeps winning in American politics, who benefits from division, and what history warns us about repeating the same mistakes, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.</p><p>👉 Before we dive in, don’t forget you can access all our shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App.</p><p>Find everything here: https://linktr.ee/skoob.ai</p><p>🎧 Follow Inside American Politics by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.</p><p>Tune in for more thought-provoking stories, deep dives, and conversations that keep you hooked.</p><p><br></p>
February 2, 2026
Birmingham Church Bombing: America’s Civil Rights Wake-Up Call
<p>In 1963, Birmingham, Alabama became the epicenter of America’s moral reckoning. This episode of Inside American Politics by Skoob tells the full story of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, one of the most devastating acts of racial terrorism in U.S. history.</p><p>We trace the events leading up to that Sunday morning—from Bull Connor’s violent crackdown, the Children’s Crusade, and televised police brutality, to the Ku Klux Klan’s Cahaba Boys and their deadly plot. Four innocent girls—Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Denise McNair—were killed while preparing for Sunday school, shocking the nation and the world.</p><p>This deep dive explores how the bombing accelerated the Civil Rights Movement, helped pave the way for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and exposed the long delays and failures of justice that followed. It’s a story of hate, courage, accountability, and the enduring question America still faces today.</p><p>Before we dive in, don’t forget—you can access all Skoob shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App, and through linktr.ee/skoob.ai.</p><p>Follow Inside American Politics by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this.</p><p>Tune in for more powerful stories, deep investigations, and historical truths that still shape America today.</p><p><br></p>
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