The King Of Louisiana

The King Of Louisiana

Author: Softcore History March 2, 2026 Duration: 1:12:45
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Huey Long was one of the most radical and powerful politicians in American history. Between his time as both the governor of Louisiana and senator he completely steamrolled his enemies and changed the state entirely during the Great Depression.

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A podcast for the casual fan of history. The Wikipedia reader. The kids who grew up with a dad who watched the same 10 hours of World War II specials on The History Channel. Join Dan Regester, Rob Fox, and a weekly guest as they tastefully insert themselves into the past. The only thing we don’t show is our research.
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