35 episodes

The Shadow of Ideas is a journey into the world of current events, politics, and social justice through the lens of a historian.

The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge Raymond Wiley

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 30 Ratings

The Shadow of Ideas is a journey into the world of current events, politics, and social justice through the lens of a historian.

    New Series Announcement - Retrophilia!

    New Series Announcement - Retrophilia!

    After years away from the mic, Raymond drops by to talk about his new podcast series..... Retrophilia!

    • 1 min
    Ep. 34 - Defending the Social Contract

    Ep. 34 - Defending the Social Contract

    This episode features an interview with writer and political pundit Forsetti's Justice. We discuss the need to defend the Enlightenment idea of the Social Contract, as well as political strategy in 2017 and beyond.  

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Ep. 33 - Blood at the Root

    Ep. 33 - Blood at the Root

    This episode features an interview with Patrick Phillips, author of Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America.  We explore the legacy of racial violence in Forsyth County, Georgia.

    • 44 min
    Ep. 32 - The Stalin Problem

    Ep. 32 - The Stalin Problem

    This episode explores the legacy of Stalin and Soviet policies of the 1930's.  Did Stalin's brutal approach to statecraft help or hinder the USSR in World War II?  

    • 36 min
    Ep. 31 - History of Console Games

    Ep. 31 - History of Console Games

    This episode explores the history of console games. Raymond is joined by guest co-host and video game expert Ken Eakins.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Ep. 30 - History of Arcade Games

    Ep. 30 - History of Arcade Games

    An in-depth look at the history of arcade games.  This episode features guest co-host Ken Eakins.  

    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

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Great podcast

Another great podcast from 1/3 of the out there radio crew. Very informative and fun

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Solid podcast

Very nice listening

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Color code and politics

Republicans are blue and Democrats are red. Red is the color of socialism and blue is the color of representative democracy.

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