The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast is the creation of Seth Paridon and Bill Toti. Seth is a World War II historian with over 20 years experience who's many roles also was serving as a chief historian for The National WWII Museum for 15 years. Bill is not a historian, but is a retired submarine commodore and military planner with a special interest in the Pacific War. Bill has a unique perspective to offer as one who spent more than a decade sailing those same waters where th ...
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Welcome to a new podcast series where we revisit some of our most riveting and educational discussions on World War II.
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A podcast from The National WWII Museum analyzing how World War II has been depicted on film.
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The Motor Pool is a podcast which focuses on the vehicles that made a difference in World War II and what significance they played
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During the Museum Audio Tour, you'll enjoy background information about the aircraft on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and learn about the people who flew them and the crews that maintained them.
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Tommy Tucker takes on the days' breaking headlines, plus weather, sports, traffic and more
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During the Museum Audio Tour, you'll enjoy background information about the aircraft on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and learn about the people who flew them and the crews that maintained them.
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From The National WWII Museum, Antisemitism: The Fight in WWII America is a five-part podcast series exploring the battle against antisemitism in prewar America and during World War II as well as the legacy of these efforts, which continue today. We begin in 1938, examining voices who were sympathetic to Nazism, while also highlighting voices who raised public awareness of the ongoing mass murder of Europe’s Jewish populations. The first two episodes examine American groups sympathetic to th ...
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The “Indictment of the Pearl Harbor 5", is a podcast based on the book of the same name written by Donald J. Young. It carefully details and rightfully places the blame for the unpreparedness of the December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor disaster, on the heads of the U.S. Navy and War Departments in Washington DC. “Indictment of the Pearl Harbor 5, “ is available on Amazon.com. Donald J. Young is a military historian, author and lecturer, who writes on the pre-Midway period of World War II in the Pa ...
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Brownouts, sheriff's office failures, and gas prices: Full Show 5-28-25
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1:45:16* Elections have consequences, and we're seeing that with the New Orleans sheriff* It's National Maritime Month! The maritime industry is huge for New Orleans* How is the prison escape shaking up the race to be the next sheriff* Explaining what actually goes into gas prices* What is MISO? How do ISOs work? We explain…
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New Orleans's maritime industry and MISO: 9am hour
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34:03* Celebrating the huge impact of the maritime industry in New Orleans* We’ve been hearing a lot about MISO since the brownout on Sunday. How do ISOs work? What’s happening when a load shed is needed?
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We’ve been hearing a lot about MISO since the brownout on Sunday. How do ISOs work? What’s happening when a load shed is needed? Dr. Shahab Mehraeen, Professor of electrical engineering at LSU, explains.
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It's National Maritime Month! The maritime industry is huge for New Orleans and has shaped our region
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24:23It’s National Maritime Month! We’ll celebrate New Orleans’s maritime industry with Hugh “Skip” Lambert of Lambert Zainey
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Sheriff's office failures and insurance debates: 8am hour
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11:23* Talking with former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas about what happened and about the state of crime in the New Orleans area* Checking back in with State Representative Mike Bayham about the session and his bill regarding the Attorney General’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit.
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Making sure the AG's Fugitive Apprehension Unit is set in stone is important, especially after the New Orleans jail break
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11:28Checking back in with State Representative Mike Bayham about the session and his bill regarding the Attorney General’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit.
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Elections have consequences, and we're seeing that with the New Orleans sheriff and the jail break
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11:23We’ll talk with former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas about Sheriff Susan Hutson and what happened with the jail break
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Race to be the next sheriff and gas prices: 7am hour
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23:28* The escape has already impacted the sheriff’s race, with current Sheriff Susan Hutson temporarily suspending her campaign* We’ll check in with Eric Smith with Tulane’s Institute of Energy summer gas prices, energy demand, and how the oil and gas industry is doing.
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Explaining what actually goes into gas prices
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10:39Checking in with Eric Smith with Tulane’s Institute of Energy summer gas prices, energy demand, and how the oil and gas industry is doing.
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How is the prison escape shaking up the race to be the next sheriff?
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12:49The jail escape has already impacted the sheriff’s race, with current Sheriff Susan Hutson temporarily suspending her campaign. We talk about that and how it could affect the mayoral race with Rosalind Cook, Adjunct Professor of Political Science at Tulane
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The Big Beautiful Bill and turning a plane into Air Force One: 6am hour
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24:53* We’ll take a dive into the Big Beautiful Bill. What’s in it? How would it impact our debt and deficit? * What needs to go into converting the Qatari plane into Air Force One and make it safe and secure?
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How much will it cost to turn a Qatari plane into Air Force One?
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11:50What needs to go into converting the Qatari plane gifted to the US into Air Force One and make it safe and secure?Tommy talks with Richard Aboulafia, Managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory. He's an expert in military aircraft
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Will our politicians ever get serious about the debt and deficit?
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13:03We take a dive into the Big Beautiful Bill. What’s in it? How would it impact our debt and deficit? Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins Tommy
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Brownouts, fixing the jail, and more: Full Show 5-27-25
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1:48:52* What needs to happen to fix the problems at the New Orleans jail?* More on what we've learned about WHY we had the brownout on Sunday* What's next for the Big Beautiful Bill?* Should you keep your kids on a schedule over summer break?* Explaining the clergy abuse settlement and what comes next* What to know about termites, cockroaches, and keepin…
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Pelicans draft options and kids over summer break: 9am hour
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34:22* We go over some of the prospects the Pelicans could be looking at for the draft and what the biggest offseason questions are with Jake Madison, host of Locked on Pelicans* Is it better to keep your kids on a regimen and schedule during the summer, or should you just let them relax and recharge while school's out?…
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Should you keep your kids on a schedule over the break or let them have a lazy summer?
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20:58Is it better to keep your kids on a regimen and schedule during the summer, or should you just let them relax and recharge while school's out? We talk with Dr. Judy, a licensed clinical therapist.
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Talking Pelicans draft options and offseason decisions
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13:23We go over some of the prospects the Pelicans could be looking at for the draft and what the biggest offseason questions are with Jake Madison, host of Locked on Pelicans
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Explaining the clergy abuse settlement and what comes next
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16:21A tentative settlement in the Archdiocese’s abuse case has been reached. We’ll get the details and what still has to happen from Stephanie Riegel, business writer for the Times Picayune/NOLA.com
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Clergy abuse settlement and pesky pests: 8am hour
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22:49* A tentative settlement in the Archdiocese’s abuse case has been reached. We’ll get the details and what still has to happen * What you need to know about termites, roaches, mosquitoes, and all those pesky pests
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What to know about termites, cockroaches, and keeping your home pest-free
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6:28You may have seen some termites swarming already. We talk about what you need to know about termites, roaches, mosquitoes, and all those pesky pests.Joe Martin, owner of Terminix and Board Certified Entomologist, joins Tommy.
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Fixing the New Orleans jail and preventing more brownouts: 7am hour
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25:17* BGR released a report with recommendations on how to improve the New Orleans jail. Let's break it down* Councilmember Joe Giarrusso on the big power outage Sunday and why Entergy was given barely any notice and customers got none
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Why did the brownout on Sunday happen with no warning? What needs to happen to stop future ones without notice?
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12:28Talking with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about the big power outage Sunday and why Entergy was given barely any notice and customers got none
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What needs to happen to fix the problems at the New Orleans jail?
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12:48BGR released a report with recommendations on how to improve the New Orleans jail. Let's break it downBecky Mowbray, President and CEO of BGR, and Paul Rioux, Senior Research Analyst at BGR, join Tommy.
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Big Beautiful Bill and brownouts: 6am hour
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26:23* Getting the latest on the Big Beautiful Bill* Checking in with Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis for an update on what we've learned about power outage.
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More on what we've learned about WHY we had the brownout on Sunday
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12:29Checking in with Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis for an update on what we've learned about power outage.
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What's next for the Big Beautiful Bill? Do people even understand it?
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13:54Tommy and David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University, discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and what's next for it.
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Pearl Harbor Attack Archival Footage Dissection-Episode 504
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1:16:05As promised, this week Seth and Jon Parshall take a dive into the world of WWII archival footage from the US National Archives. The team focuses their attention on a few reels of footage from the early part of the Pacific War, namely, captured Japanese footage from Hong Kong, and the Pearl Harbor attack. The guys go through the shots step by step a…
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Massive power outages, load sheds, Memorial Day commemoration, and grilling: Full Show 5-26-25
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1:52:21What caused the massive power outage yesterday?* Are we likely to see more load sheds and power outages like we saw Sunday?* Grilling for Memorial Day? Here are some tips and tricks from Chef Kev* Monday Morning Markets with Mark Rosa: Getting the debt under control* What are the question marks for LSU heading into the NCAA tournament?* How the Wor…
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Cooking or grilling for Memorial Day? Here are some tips and tricks from Chef Kev
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39:26Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. Dave and Chef Kevin Belton chat about cooking and grilling. Listen in for some tips and trick
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Power outages and summer travel: 8am hour
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25:56* Could we see more load sheds and power outages?* Summer travel outlook and tips to make yours as good as possible
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Travel is booming. The Passport Couple shares what they're seeing & gives some tips
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10:54Dave Cohen in for Tommy.Are you taking a trip this summer? Do you like to go to different destinations or back to the same places? Dave talks with Alicia Walter and Nate Stark, the Passport Couple, about the summer travel outlook and get some tips on how to make the most of your vacation budget.
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Are we likely to see more load sheds and power outages like we saw Sunday?
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15:02Dave Cohen in for Tommy.Dave talks with Greg Upton, Director of LSU's Center for Energy Studies, about what the load shed that resulted in power outages on Sunday and about energy demand.
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Commemorating Memorial Day and Monday Morning Markets: 7am hour
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23:47* How the World War II Museum is commemorating Memorial Day* Monday Morning Markets With Mark Rosa
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Monday Morning Markets with Mark Rosa: Getting the debt under control
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12:17Dave Cohen in for Tommy.Dave talks with Mark Rosa, President and CEO of Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union
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How you can commemorate Memorial Day at the World War II Museum
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11:31Dave Cohen in for Tommy.What the World War II Museum is doing to commemorate Memorial Day.Dave talks with Dr. Michael Bell, Executive director of the Museum’s Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy. He's also a retired Army colonel
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LSU baseball and major power outages: 6am hour
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23:11* Recapping LSU's win over Texas A&M and the loss to Ole Miss. How are the Tigers looking for the NCAA Tournament?* What happened with MISO, the load shed, and the power outages?
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What caused the massive power outage Sunday? Why was there a load shed?
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9:48Dave Cohen in for Tommy. What happened with MISO, the load shed, and the power outages on Sunday?Dave talks with Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis
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What are the question marks for LSU baseball heading into the NCAA tournament?
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13:22Dave Cohen in for Tommy.Dave talks with WWL.co columnist Jeff Palermo about LSU baseball's performance in the SEC Tournament and how they're looking for the NCAA Tournament.
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DA Jason Williams, restaurant struggles, smartphones, and more: Full Show 5-23-25
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1:32:59* How New Orleans restaurants are trying to survive the summer months* We've learned more about the failures before and after the prison escape* Could the Fair Grounds end up with a local owner?* Should the new weight-loss drugs be covered by Medicare and Medicaid?* Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: Understanding credit ratings* Care, custody, an…
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Restaurant struggles and commemorating Memorial Day: 9am hour
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29:30* Many New Orleans restaurants struggle in the summer months. Here's how some are trying to survive* Getting the run down on the Memorial Day events at the World War II Museum
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How the World War II Museum is commemorating Memorial Day
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8:50We’ll get the un down on the Memorial Day events at the World War II Museum with Dr. Maggie Hartley, Director of Public Engagement for the National World War II Museum
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Restaurants struggle during the summer. Some are closing for months
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20:40Tommy and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, discuss the troubles many restaurants have and why it's so important to frequent your favorite places.
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Are we better or worse off with smartphones?
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5:09Tommy wonders if we'd be better off if smartphones all went away.What do you think?
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The Fair Grounds and DA Jason Williams: 8am hour
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21:10* We continue our conversation about what the future could hold for the Fair Grounds and two potential buyers if the current owner decides to pull out. * Jason Williams says the sheriff’s office waited nearly a week to test the jail cell for forensics and only did so after his office requested it.
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Jason Williams on what more we've learned about the failures before and after the prison escape
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10:12Jason Williams says the sheriff’s office waited nearly a week to test the jail cell for forensics and only did so after his office requested it.
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Could the Fair Grounds end up with a local owner?
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10:59We continue our conversation about what the future could hold for the Fair Grounds and two potential buyers if the current owner decides to pull out.Tony McAuley, reporter for the Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, gives us the details.
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Unclaimed property checks and Managing Your Money: 7am hour
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21:35* If you get a check from the state of Louisiana...it very well could be legit. The treasurer’s office will soon be sending out over $34 million in unclaimed property checks. We’ll get the details* Managing Your Money With Mark Rosa
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Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: Understanding credit ratings
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10:45Tommy talks with Mark Rosa, President and CEO of Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union
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Louisiana is sending out over $34 million in unclaimed property checks. Here's how to check if you have any owewd to you
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10:50If you get a check from the state of Louisiana...it very well could be legit. The treasurer’s office will soon be sending out over $34 million in unclaimed property checks. We’ll get the details from Treasurer John Fleming.
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Weight-loss drugs and LSU baseball: 6am hour
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20:43* Should Medicare and Medicaid cover the new weight loss drugs?* LSU baseball finally gets things going in the SEC tournament Friday night.
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