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JB Shreve & the End of History

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by J.B. Shreve

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JB Shreve & the End of History …a Kingdom worldview of global events - Finding faith in the midst of the chaos.

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5/26/2021

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June 24, 2026

The Empire - Stumbling After Victory

The American Revolution may have ended on the battlefield, but the true test of the new nation began in the uneasy silence that followed. This episode explores the fragile, uncertain world that emerged after independence—an era when the United States looked less like a country and more like a loose collection of quarreling states held together by hope, habit, and the flimsy Articles of Confederation. Revolutions across history upend the world order but the original ideals tend to be swallowed up and destroyed, a fate many believed awaited America as well. At the center of this turbulent moment stands one of the most astonishing decisions in political history: George Washington’s voluntary resignation. His choice to relinquish power is perhaps the most consequential moment in American history. It sent shockwaves through the world and offered a rare example of restraint in an age when victorious generals typically crowned themselves rulers. But Washington’s departure did not solve the deeper crisis. The young republic was broke, disorganized, and governed by a system designed for wartime cooperation rather than nation‑building. The Articles of Confederation left Congress unable to tax, regulate commerce, or enforce its own decisions. States acted like independent countries, printing their own money, imposing tariffs on one another, and even negotiating with foreign powers. The nation became a diplomatic joke in Europe and man Americans believed the country was on the verge of collapse. Against this backdrop of economic turmoil, political division, and rising unrest—including the shock of Shays’ Rebellion—anxiety spread that the Revolution’s promise was slipping away. Quietly, a small group of leaders began to consider a radical solution, one that some would later call a second American Revolution. This episode traces how the nation reached that breaking point—and the pivotal choices that shaped what came next. This post is part of our collection and series The Empire: A 250 Year American Story. Each week for the duration of 2026, new episodes will release, telling the unique, complex, and fascinating story of America’s history.

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June 16, 2026

The Empire - The Crucible

Host JB Shreve explores the American Revolution's brutal crucible, detailing George Washington's struggle and Baron von Steuben's transformation of the Continental Army, revealing the turning point that forged a new nation.

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June 16, 2026

The Empire - Victory!!

Host JB Shreve explores the Revolutionary War's southern campaign, revealing how enslaved populations and internal conflicts shaped the fight for American independence.

83 total episodes available with 15 transcripts

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JB Shreve & the End of History …a Kingdom worldview of global events - Finding faith in the midst of the chaos.

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