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History Lessons for Misanthropes

Feb 18, 2020

Dr. Mildred Strange discusses the life of Mary Ellen Pleasant.  A black woman who rose to financial dominance in 19th century America in the face of sexism and racism.

Lou talks about how he saw this on Drunk History

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Feb 4, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Mildred Strange tells Lou about the famous Voodoo queen, Marie Laveau. What is myth, what is reality? Did she control the rich and powerful of New Orleans through fear and magic? Was she an ageless priestess who ruled for generations? 

Mildred also goes on a rant about the music of Dax Riggs....